100% srs question about other carriers. - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As we know sprint did finally change their billing and the discounts dont work out like they used to. I barely use any minutes, like 200 a mth if that. And my data is around 1gb a mth. I send around 1500 texts a mth too.
So Im looking to jump ship on Sprint, but what phone is out there that is worth going to? I love the evo, but I cant do it anymore with sprint.

depends on what carrier you are planning on going to.

Also be aware that all of the other major carriers are more expensive. I've checked them all out, and for me at least, I would be pay at least am extra $50 per month
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yeah thats what Im saying. The phones would be what would sway me to another carrier. But yeah I didnt realise how much the other guys are charging for data lolwtfbbq.

bard77 said:
Also be aware that all of the other major carriers are more expensive. I've checked them all out, and for me at least, I would be pay at least am extra $50 per month
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Yea especially for Verizon and AT&T
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Put your Evo on Boost or Virgin.
Otherwise, considering your minutes, your best bet is one of the new cheap T-Mobile plans. It still comes down to a phone choice though.

After this discount stuff, If I get verizon, my bill is about 20$ cheaper. Never thought that would happen lol. But I'm not changing without knowing what phones are coming later! You should wait for the S4, Tegra 3 and Exynos SoC!
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true but the data cap ... no thanks..

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thinking about a dinc2.. coming from fadcinate

has anyone made the switch from a fassy? do you like it better?? been thinking about it..
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I like my Inc2 ten times better than my Fascinate. The GPS actually works in this device. I also get great battery life and there is no lag for me.
Here is a similar post from AC http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-2/107364-any-dinc2-users-coming-fascinate-2.html#post1146594
The Dinc2 is extremely well endowed compare to the Fascinate, it has got both length and girth, you will be very satisfied with it I'm sure.
Seriously, we exchanged both our fascinates for the Dinc2 two weeks ago and love the new phone, wondered why we didn't do it sooner.
I had a fascinate, and would not go back. Build quiality seems better, GPS works, battery lasts longer, and in general, it's a lot less work to maintain, even if you're flash happy. No odin here obviously, but once it's rooted and setup, it's a breeze.
If you want a good phone go with the Inc 2. The smart play would be getting a Charge so your grandfathered in on 4G and wont have to pay more later on.
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If you want a good phone go with the Inc 2. The smart play would be getting a Charge so your grandfathered in on 4G and wont have to pay more later on.
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If you are on a unlimited data plan and have 3g you will be grandfathered in when you decide to upgrade to a 4g device.
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If you are on a unlimited data plan and have 3g you will be grandfathered in when you decide to upgrade to a 4g device.
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Thanks for clearing up that incorrect information. Wouldn't want people getting confused.
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I still have all the issues with my fassy.. stock or rooted. doesn't matter. gonna try to get a replacement. I'm sick of the bs with this phone. I have a daughter thst I need to make sure I'm not missing calls when I'm at work. this phone is just terrible. thanks for all the advice. will call tomorrow and ssee what i can get Verizon to do for me
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If you are on a unlimited data plan and have 3g you will be grandfathered in when you decide to upgrade to a 4g device.
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Thats exactly what I said. Here real quick Verizon will be charging extra for 4G just like Sprint. Supposed to be an extra 10 to 15 a month.
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Thats exactly what I said. Here real quick Verizon will be charging extra for 4G just like Sprint. Supposed to be an extra 10 to 15 a month.
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well I'm already grandfathered into unlimited data. but I don't think I can get a charge as a replacement anymore. plus I kinda like the dinc2 form factor better
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yummylishouz said:
I still have all the issues with my fassy.. stock or rooted. doesn't matter. gonna try to get a replacement. I'm sick of the bs with this phone. I have a daughter thst I need to make sure I'm not missing calls when I'm at work. this phone is just terrible. thanks for all the advice. will call tomorrow and ssee what i can get Verizon to do for me
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I had this same convo with vz on Sunday except I have a problematic droid 2 global. The after going back and forth and "supervisor approval" they agreed to send me a dinc2 in place of my droid 2 global free. The only catch was I had to meet them half way and buy a battery door and battery for it. Money well spent if you ask me. They were cheap on amazon. It hasn't arrived yet but I've heard nothing but good stuff about the dinc2. Can't be worst then my d2g.
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You may be grandfathered into unlimited data for 3G but that doesnt mean 4G. When they start charging the extra for it youll still be on unlimited but data will be 45 a month not 30. Thats what I mean.
well in that case ill lower my plan cause I really don't NEED unlimited. but I'm OK for now so I'm not worried. thanks for the heads up though!
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woohooo dinc will be here Friday!
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You may be grandfathered into unlimited data for 3G but that doesnt mean 4G. When they start charging the extra for it youll still be on unlimited but data will be 45 a month not 30. Thats what I mean.
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Well from a common sense stand point lets look at other competitors. Sprint, 10 dollars a month extra for "Premium data". T-Mobile after a certain amount you lose your 4G speeds and drop down to almost 2G speeds. And not to mention my cousin is the head engineer for western Arizona and that came straight from him. 4G is expensive to offer and maintain.
Hers what I found about upgrading to 4g. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/2...g-to-4g-after-july-7-can-keep-unlimited-data/i couldn't find anything about raising 4g prices.
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I actually asked tier 2 tech when I was on the phone. he said they aren't able to talk about it with customers because nothing has Bern discussed yet. but that as long as you're grandfathered into unlimited data he doesn't think they will charge us more for 4g. so technically not proof, but I'd tale.his word over rumors. which is exactly what he said that is, rumors.
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I had this same convo with vz on Sunday except I have a problematic droid 2 global. The after going back and forth and "supervisor approval" they agreed to send me a dinc2 in place of my droid 2 global free. The only catch was I had to meet them half way and buy a battery door and battery for it. Money well spent if you ask me. They were cheap on amazon. It hasn't arrived yet but I've heard nothing but good stuff about the dinc2. Can't be worst then my d2g.
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I got this exact same offer, the phone shipped with a battery door so I took it to a verizon store, said they forgot the battery, and got one for free.
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I got this exact same offer, the phone shipped with a battery door so I took it to a verizon store, said they forgot the battery, and got one for free.
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the guy I spoke to was very nice. they didn't have any standard batteries in stock so he gave me an extended battery and door for free!
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[Q] is Tmobile SGS2 worth it?

Walmart don't have it and I ain't doing any online retailer. Anybody that's paid the up front $289 think it's worth it?
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I paid $529 up front cuz I didnt want contract. This BEAST is worth every penny! Just need to root this baby to unlock its full potential.
I personally didn't see an omfg difference from my hd2 really. If anything, the most noticeable difference will stem from browsing and that is likely due to the increased sinternet speeds than CPU speeds. If you have a 1ghz device already, I say hold on till the summer. 2ghz phones and ICS are on their way already. I consider these phones to be stepping stones that is IF you can wait
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So far it is worth it.. I came from a g2x and sensation
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Yes I paid the 289.worth it.coming from a vibrant.
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yes.. well worth it...
Are you guys ordering some how and avoiding tax? Freakin taxes here are 10% and cost me almost $50.
No, my total was $341 but I will get $50 back in the mail, so total was $291
I'm in Cali..
I went in expecting full price. I changed my plan to a new one and walked out paying 326 after tax. I just downgraded to a nexus s 6 months ago.
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j0hnZ said:
I went in expecting full price. I changed my plan to a new one and walked out paying 326 after tax. I just downgraded to a nexus s 6 months ago.
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same exact thing i did. but im pretty sure i paid 331.99 after tax.
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same exact thing i did. but im pretty sure i paid 331.99 after tax.
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What do you mean changed your plan to a new one?
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What do you mean changed your plan to a new one? How'd you get a discount on the phone by doing that,
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What do you mean changed your plan to a new one?
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i was on an old plan that they no longer offered. i jumped up to 1000 minute, uliimited text, and 2gb data. ====phone for cheaper i guess
It is worth it. I went to the corperate store and paid $327 with a pack of screen protectors. Tbh, i feel this kills the sensation and am glad it returned that dust ridin thing. I dont even miss the qhd.
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I paid $529 up front cuz I didnt want contract. This BEAST is worth every penny! Just need to root this baby to unlock its full potential.
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You sure they didn't renew your contract ?? I was going over my receipt and they renewed mine without asking me. I paid $529 aswell because i didn't want to renew my contract. Can you confirm plz? thanx.
Look on Craig's list just got a new one for 450 no tax... some people are getting multiple and trying to flip them quick
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Wow, this thread is nuts. You guys would pay more than 200 for a phone??!!!! That's crazy ****. I bought my evo on launch day 2010 and it runs every ROM I throw at it smooth as butter. Even new sense 3.0 and 3.5 roms. HTC ftw
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[Q] No Reception at my house - cause for a cancelling of contract?

Hi.
I bought this phone 3 days ago. It's all stock. Untouched!
I am having reception issues at my house.
I have spent hours with t-mobile reps.
Finally they admitted that my house location is "borrowing signal" from other carriers, as they have no tower here. So i am borrowing from AT&T and (could it be - verizon?? that's what the rep told me in any case).
In any case, is this a legitimate way of leaving the contract i signed? Obviously I can't keep using T-Mobile.
Also, if it is a legitimate cancellation reason, what is going to be done with my phone itself? Do I need to ship it back? Do I get to keep it?
Thank U all !!!
Unless u paid retail for the phone, im sure it still belongs to the carrier? I do believe its a legit reason for tmobile to cancel the contract tho.
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You just signed the contract 3 days ago? You have 2 weeks to back out of the contract.
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Towle said:
You just signed the contract 3 days ago? You have 2 weeks to back out of the contract.
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ironically, i just moved! so i had the contract for 5 weeks now.
I have one bar at my house but I couldn't care less...I use wifi calling. Is that an option for you?
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blackangst said:
I have one bar at my house but I couldn't care less...I use wifi calling. Is that an option for you?
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No. To be honest, it's partly a matter of principle - u buy a phone, U want it to work. but that's not the only thing. I work from home. I do a lot of talking, and I go outside, walk around with the dog. Blah blah... i need a phone that has signal!
The reason I am asking here, is that you guys are impartial. I know I can just call T-Mobile, but they might sell me something or not share the entire info. I am mainly interested in what is going to happen with the phone itself. I love the phone. I would even unlock it and move to ATT (and yes, limit myself to 2G - that's fine), but are they going to let me keep the phone?
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No. To be honest, it's partly a matter of principle - u buy a phone, U want it to work. but that's not the only thing. I work from home. I do a lot of talking, and I go outside, walk around with the dog. Blah blah... i need a phone that has signal!
The reason I am asking here, is that you guys are impartial. I know I can just call T-Mobile, but they might sell me something or not share the entire info. I am mainly interested in what is going to happen with the phone itself. I love the phone. I would even unlock it and move to ATT (and yes, limit myself to 2G - that's fine), but are they going to let me keep the phone?
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Negative. Unless you paid full price for the phone, it still belongs to T-Mobile. However, if you cancel, and then head over to ATT, they'll have some nice phones as well, including the Skyrocket (our sister phone), AND the international SII.
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I think you get a 14 day trial. You may have to pay a $25 restocking fee though.
Edit. When I posted this from the mobile app I would have been the third post, but ended up way down here. So didn't mean to be redundant.
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benyben123 said:
ironically, i just moved! so i had the contract for 5 weeks now.
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Your best best is to check with T-Mobile and see if they will allow someone to take over your contract and if so start looking for someone to do so. 5 weeks goes beyond any return period I have heard and they will most likely they would say it isn't their fault you moved to an area where they don't have great reception.
Isn't the etf $200? If so you can pay that. Sell the phone on Craigslist, easily and buy another on Craigslist for similar price. Better yet get the note for att.
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From my own personal experience, they will not waive the contract cancel fee for this situation.
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Fixing to get kicked off sprint

My bill is due in two days and right now i can't afford it but I'm wondering when they cancel or whatever they do. I know it's possible but in this situation would I still Be able to put this phone on boost or metro
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Is that a question?
LeKtRiCzzz said:
My bill is due in two days and right now i can't afford it but I'm wondering when they cancel or whatever they do. I know it's possible but in this situation would I still Be able to put this phone on boost or metro
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Please rephrase the question.
Someone correct me on this one but from what I understand, you can flash a locked Sprint phone to Boost or Metro.
LeKtRiCzzz said:
My bill is due in two days and right now i can't afford it but I'm wondering when they cancel or whatever they do. I know it's possible but in this situation would I still Be able to put this phone on boost or metro
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Your ESN will be flagged until you pay it off. There are ways to get the device on Boost or MetroPCS but they cannot be discussed on XDA.
He's looking for sprint to terminate his contract before his bill date.
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My bad guys let me rephrase my question.
My phone bill will be due in two days, I'm not going to pay for it which will give my phone a bad ESN, with a bad esn could i still switch it over to metro or boost
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Flashing a phone to another carrier is NOT against forum regulations.
However, doing so for the purpose of defrauding a privider, IS.
And I think you are planning to defraud. .
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
My bad guys let me rephrase my question.
My phone bill will be due in two days, I'm not going to pay for it which will give my phone a bad ESN, with a bad esn could i still switch it over to metro or boost
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In short, yes. The resources are there already to do so.
How am i planning to defraud, all I'm trying to do is see if i can switch my phone which will have a bad esn in two days to boost
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Removed.
I'm assuming you didn't pay full price for your phone, and are in 2 yr. contract.
That means it's Sprints phone, and I'm sure they want it back.
I could be wrong.
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I payed 200$ for that's enough money for it to be mine
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$200 is the carrier subsidized amount you pay. Sprint pays $300 for the phone upfront and make it back from you via you PAYING your bills. (they don't profit till the 2nd year of contract).
There is a reason OFF CONTRACT phones cost $500+.
pm if u wanna put it on boost its good service doesnt matter if ur phone have a bad isn
If you do get to keep the phone defintely put it on boost, virgin mobile, or page plus. I am currently on virgin mobile and only pay $25 bucks a month for 300 mins unlimited everything else. Can't beat $25 for service
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brooksyx said:
If you do get to keep the phone defintely put it on boost, virgin mobile, or page plus. I am currently on virgin mobile and only pay $25 bucks a month for 300 mins unlimited everything else. Can't beat $25 for service
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Nobody will take the phone away. His credit will get ruined and it going hit the sprints P&L as bad debt like I'm sure it does thousands of times.
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
I payed 200$ for that's enough money for it to be mine
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no, no it isnt
im assuming your account wont be cancelled right away.. it will first be suspended for non payment then after so much time will be cancelled for non payment at which you would have so much time to pay it before it goes to collections.. once the account is cancelled the esn is good.. sprint still makes there money which is why they have etf's.. if you dont pay it they sell it to the collectors who harass you until its paid..
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im assuming your account wont be cancelled right away.. it will first be suspended for non payment then after so much time will be cancelled for non payment at which you would have so much time to pay it before it goes to collections.. once the account is cancelled the esn is good.. sprint still makes there money which is why they have etf's.. if you dont pay it they sell it to the collectors who harass you until its paid..
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Yeah...I don't know what makes him think that if he's exactly 1 day late, they will cancel the phone. Sorry dude, doesn't work that way. I don't think they suspend service till you are 30 days late. Even then the account isn't "cancelled". Eventually it will be. The etf will be tacked on to the bill you already owe. After an amount of time, it'll then go to collections, in which case, the amount owed will "grow". At the end of the day, collections, late fees, etf fees. It will be big bucks and screwed credit.

[Q) buying through best buy?

Saw this phone on best buy for 150 and I'm eligible for a 2 year agreement just wanted to know if any of you guys have bought through best buy before?
If so Does your plan changed in any way whether it would be data?
Reason why I ask is because T-Mobile is always making it impossible for their customers. I see it as a smart investment worse comes to worse down the line I can always opt out and pay that 200 penalty to get out, I would still have my s3.
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I hate Best Buy but couldn't resist their low prices so last year I bought 3 phones online. It work out good for me. Not only I end up paying for the phone much less than any other place, but also somehow I didn't have to buy a data plan with those purchases. I have a family plan and that did not change also.
Last week I tried to add fifth line to my plan and I had to add minimum $20 data to new phone so I'm not sure how it is now...
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How long you were with T-Mobile before buying phone online?
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How long you were with T-Mobile before buying phone online?
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Long time - since there were Voicestream - probably 10 years.
I bought this phone from bestbuy in october since I was eligible for an upgrade and bestbuy had it for way cheaper than tmobile ever did. Only part of my plan that was suppose to change was my data plan but it never did actually change. I still have the same plan I had before purchasing the phone. No complaints
Thanks guys. Yeah its way cheaper than what Tmobile has it right now about 340 with the upgrade. You guys did it through the phone or in person. One rep I was speaking with told me that I can't get the phone in store because T-Mobile doesn't allow it? Is this true or just BS. I was going to get the blaze through T-Mobile but it was going to come out around 184 basically around same price I'm getting the s3 for through best buy.. Not a big Fan of the 4'7 screen but oh well.
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Also any idea how much these guys will try to sell me their warranty for? Or do I get at least a 1 year warranty.
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Also any idea how much these guys will try to sell me their warranty for? Or do I get at least a 1 year warranty.
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I actually did mine online and I had no problems. Bestbuy also gives you the option to add a warranty I think but I'm not to sure since I didn't get one
the issue to consider is that BB will sell you the 2 year plan, which continues the "subsidy" (we all know it's baked into the monthly price, RIGHT?) even after you pay of the phone. Consider a tmobile store - and a value plan, where there is more of an up front cost (possibly), but the value plan is a purchase of the phone as a transparent process, and when it's paid for (20 months?) you keep the phone, and the monthly price drops.
If you can do a "small buisiness" plan - go for that! $40 per month to 1000min and unlimited (5GB at 4G speed). $50 for unlimited/unlimited. Add $20 for phone, and stll cheapest way to go...
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the issue to consider is that BB will sell you the 2 year plan, which continues the "subsidy" (we all know it's baked into the monthly price, RIGHT?) even after you pay of the phone. Consider a tmobile store - and a value plan, where there is more of an up front cost (possibly), but the value plan is a purchase of the phone as a transparent process, and when it's paid for (20 months?) you keep the phone, and the monthly price drops.
If you can do a "small buisiness" plan - go for that! $40 per month to 1000min and unlimited (5GB at 4G speed). $50 for unlimited/unlimited. Add $20 for phone, and stll cheapest way to go...
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Yea I went with the s3 with best buy pretty cheap..I did have to upgrade my data plan but only 10 more than I was paying for 200mb now I get about 5g.
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Thanks guys for all your help appreciated merry christmas
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I have bought all my phones from BB. I love it and service is great! (Not just saying it Because I work there)
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DroidModder said:
I have bought all my phones from BB. I love it and service is great! (Not just saying it Because I work there)
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Yeah I notice customer reps actually are not bots too.. I spoke to a few they seem to be well acknowledge and actually have a soul lol.
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Plus you get a free 1 year warranty for the stuff that's suppose to come for free, Like a defective unit .buying with T-Mobile you have to pay a monthly fee for that same coverage
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