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ok short story is i dont have sprint anymore the bill was to high and i cant pay it, I am now going to be using verizon but they dont have anything i like over there as far as phone is concerned is there a way we can be part of verizon and use this phone? and is it hard to do?

boominz28 said:
ok short story is i dont have sprint anymore the bill was to high and i cant pay it, I am now going to be using verizon but they dont have anything i like over there as far as phone is concerned is there a way we can be part of verizon and use this phone? and is it hard to do?
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Well first off verizon is literally twice as expensive then sprint. So you really screwed the pooch on that. Second is verizon doesnt have WiMax And they use a different CDMA Freq as well. So you could talk and text but you wont have any data. And the other issue your gonna run into to is the 4 major carriers started communicating device IMEI and sprint will lock the device IMEI for non payment so you will have a worthless paperweight.
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^^^I posted this pic cause after you get your first verizon bill you are going to regret going there sooooooooo just prepare for shell shock and to have your anus ripped to hell
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oh believe me i want to be back at sprint , but because of the bill being so high (long story) we could not pay it and it got terminated and then hit with etf total owed 1400 bucks and on top of that have to create new account and then put a deposit up. ive been a sprint customer since 1997 so i feel a little shafted right now

boominz28 said:
oh believe me i want to be back at sprint , but because of the bill being so high (long story) we could not pay it and it got terminated and then hit with etf total owed 1400 bucks and on top of that have to create new account and then put a deposit up. ive been a sprint customer since 1997 so i feel a little shafted right now
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Flash it either boost or cricket...
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no reason why you can't use it on verizon... just won't have lte. 3g should work fine.
use the same method people are using to flash to boost etc.

see that's what i was thinking , mainly the droid bionic is free but does not compare to the 4gtch. but want a sure fire answer

boominz28 said:
see that's what i was thinking , mainly the droid bionic is free but does not compare to the 4gtch. but want a sure fire answer
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The bionic has a locked bootloader. Get the htc rezound or another htc device.
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Mattix724 said:
Flash it either boost or cricket...
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Agreed. Best option for you. Cheap and you can still use your phone
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I think everyone is missing something here... Yes you can flash the ET4G to work on Boost or Cricket, there are plenty of threads on how to do it.
But as the OP posted... He owes Sprint $1400 dollars!!!
I'm betting his ESN has been locked by Sprint already. If I'm not wrong that would pretty much render his device and any other device connected to that account unless.
Best bet may be to put your device on Craigslist as a parts phone and use the cash to get something on Cricket or Boost. They've been releasing so ok devices lately.
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Sigh please don't post if you don't know what you are talking about..
This device CAN be flashed to Verizon or almost any other CDMA a carrier, even if the esn has been disabled by sprint. If he does want to flash it to Verizon it would be very easy to get 3g working. Just need to pull the AAA key from the donor phone.
I personally would suggest flashing to boost mobile or if you want to be on Verizon's network and you use 1gb of data or less a month I would flash it to page plus $50 plan (pre paid on Verizon network). For what ever carrier you choose you will need to buy a phone and activate it to use it as a donor phone.
Boominz, if you would like me to help point you in the right direction please pm me.
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SouthPhilly said:
I think everyone is missing something here... Yes you can flash the ET4G to work on Boost or Cricket, there are plenty of threads on how to do it.
But as the OP posted... He owes Sprint $1400 dollars!!!
I'm betting his ESN has been locked by Sprint already. If I'm not wrong that would pretty much render his device and any other device connected to that account unless.
Best bet may be to put your device on Craigslist as a parts phone and use the cash to get something on Cricket or Boost. They've been releasing so ok devices lately.
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I already said that in my comment
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Boost doesn't require all that.... just persistence. I've done it on sprint branded phones myself with no problem. You wont have wimax service though. Just keep calling back and ask them to activate your phone. They're on the same sprint network anyways. The statement earlier about Verizon using a different cdma band is wrong, Verizon uses the same bands for cdma as sprint so voice and 3g will work fine (who do you think we roam on anyways?) but the lte bands are different even if you had sprint lte phone (which you don't). The only way to get a sprint phone on Verizon is quite illegal and requires a donor phone. But their service is way higher ... your best bet is to just go with boost so you can keep your existing device, have cheaper service, and not break the law.

Ive actually talked to sprint about selling my phone to a friend or giving it to a family member , i asked them about the esn number and they said that it can be used, i didnt ask the proceedure.
but well were basically going to have to use the droid bionic pro for a bit till samsung comes out with a good phone on verizon until i can get this mess straight with sprint.
I do like the idea of using boost or virgin

brooksyx said:
Sigh please don't post if you don't know what you are talking about..
This device CAN be flashed to Verizon or almost any other CDMA a carrier, even if the esn has been disabled by sprint. If he does want to flash it to Verizon it would be very easy to get 3g working. Just need to pull the AAA key from the donor phone.
I personally would suggest flashing to boost mobile or if you want to be on Verizon's network and you use 1gb of data or less a month I would flash it to page plus $50 plan (pre paid on Verizon network). For what ever carrier you choose you will need to buy a phone and activate it to use it as a donor phone.
Boominz, if you would like me to help point you in the right direction please pm me.
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i really do need help , im ok with flashing for the most part , im going to wait 2 weeks to try the regular verizon with the droid to see if its something i can live with for now till i can fix sprint

well seems to me he created this fiasco.....1400 is a lot and isnt a 1 months bill is it,,,,,damn I don't want to judge but wow 1400 is like 14 months bill for me
when i had big business 2.5 months

p3tr0s said:
Boost doesn't require all that.... just persistence. I've done it on sprint branded phones myself with no problem. You wont have wimax service though. Just keep calling back and ask them to activate your phone. They're on the same sprint network anyways. The statement earlier about Verizon using a different cdma band is wrong, Verizon uses the same bands for cdma as sprint so voice and 3g will work fine (who do you think we roam on anyways?) but the lte bands are different even if you had sprint lte phone (which you don't). The only way to get a sprint phone on Verizon is quite illegal and requires a donor phone. But their service is way higher ... your best bet is to just go with boost so you can keep your existing device, have cheaper service, and not break the law.
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I found this thread was pretty good at explaining any legal issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433566

QWIKSTRIKE said:
well seems to me he created this fiasco.....1400 is a lot and isnt a 1 months bill is it,,,,,damn I don't want to judge but wow 1400 is like 14 months bill for me
when i had big business 2.5 months
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yes dont judge as I have not stated what happened personally so in short stay out of it, its no concern of yours to why a high bill (most of it is etf fees)

ReActiveDisorder said:
Well first off verizon is literally twice as expensive then sprint. So you really screwed the pooch on that. Second is verizon doesnt have WiMax And they use a different CDMA Freq as well. So you could talk and text but you wont have any data. And the other issue your gonna run into to is the 4 major carriers started communicating device IMEI and sprint will lock the device IMEI for non payment so you will have a worthless paperweight.
^^^I posted this pic cause after you get your first verizon bill you are going to regret going there sooooooooo just prepare for shell shock and to have your anus ripped to hell
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Lmao VZW is not literally twice as expensive. For 2 smartphones on a plan its like 10 or 20 bucks more a month.
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I do not get all of the Verizon hate, it isn't all that much more expensive anymore than Sprint. The only thing Sprint has going for it right now is Unlimited Data. Unlimited Mobile to Mobile is already offered by other carriers. And with the whole Unlimited Data at dialup speeds over 3G? .
Yea, Verizon does try to charge you for retarded things, but so does Sprint! Half the reps at Sprint do not explain fees associated with upgrading/new line of service, so unless you know your stuff... you may get shafted too. Not to mention, did we forget about Premier Fiasco? Or BTA fiasco? Or yearly upgrades? Or Upgrade fees going up big time? Or TEP going up on newer phones? Or how Wimax was an empty promise? Or how LTE is only going to be in select markets in 2012-2013? Or other major issues they've been having lately?

Sprint suit for charging the extra $10 for 4G LTE that we aren't getting yet!!!

We should start a class action suit on Sprint, for charging the extra $10 for 4G LTE phones, and if it's not available in your area... Sprint shouldn't be charging the extra $10 until they deliver, cause there charging us for something there not giving us. I just want my $10 back for every month I've paid the extra fee for LTE, up until they deliver it. Who's with me!? Do the math, it adds up....

dscott5683 said:
We should start a class action suit on Sprint, for charging the extra $10 for 4G LTE phones, and if it's not available in your area... Sprint shouldn't be charging the extra $10 until they deliver, cause there charging us for something there not giving us. I just want my $10 back for every month I've paid the extra fee for LTE, up until they deliver it. Who's with me!? Do the math, it adds up....
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This has been discussed ad nauseum. The $10 is a premium not for the data, rather just for simply having a smart phone.

Sprint customers have been paying this fee for a long time. Long before they were even talking about LTE.
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how are you gonna sue them for something you agreed to when signing the agreement when you bought the phone? that cracks me up:good:

You're basically paying for Sprint to build out their network. I wouldn't be surprised if they eliminate unlimited data once they are done rolling out LTE.

Hah! I remember this crybaby argument back when I had an EVO! It's a data fee, not a 4G fee. If you don't like it, feel free to drop your unlimited data and switch to another carrier.
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This guy is funny lol this really made my night for now
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Ok soo to get this straight.
The $10.00 fee was originally labeled as a WIMAX 4G fee only for 4G phones.
Then people got all up in arms about not having wimax 4g coverage and still getting charged the fee.
So Sprint got smart and said let's make some money and re-label it as a "premium data" fee. And now it's charge to all phones that sprint considers high data use phones aka most smart phones.
OP I can give you a box of tissues to cry in if you'd like?
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yup..
Everything above is exactly right. Although must add that I heard ppl who calld n *****d got the fee knocked off. And also must add, read ur contract, you can't start a class action suit. Thx for the lolz tho would rather read this than 50 post abt some dumb ass hard brickin

BLOWNCO said:
how are you gonna sue them for something you agreed to when signing the agreement when you bought the phone? that cracks me up:good:
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hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheBiles said:
Hah! I remember this crybaby argument back when I had an EVO! It's a data fee, not a 4G fee. If you don't like it, feel free to drop your unlimited data and switch to another carrier.
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+1.

Just don't pay it then... See what happens.
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Naddict said:
Just don't pay it then... See what happens.
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Hilarious. I agree.

What a tard.
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Speedin07si said:
Ok soo to get this straight.
The $10.00 fee was originally labeled as a WIMAX 4G fee only for 4G phones.
Then people got all up in arms about not having wimax 4g coverage and still getting charged the fee.
So Sprint got smart and said let's make some money and re-label it as a "premium data" fee. And now it's charge to all phones that sprint considers high data use phones aka most smart phones.
OP I can give you a box of tissues to cry in if you'd like?
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You're right, and I have screenshots to prove it from when I disputed this with Sprint myself. Unfortunately there's no winning, but you're right:
Before (Evo 4G and Epic 4G just came out):
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Funny, their network is still sh*t because they simply don't invest into improving the 3G part of it. Yes, yes I know all about Network Vision. It's been talked about forever and they've been working on it forever. Yet nothing has come of it. And that's why I left them for Straight Talk AT&T. This is coming from an ex-Sprint employee too.
By the way, this site has existed forever: http://explainthefee.com/
If you want to hear an interview with an actual Sprint employee about it: http://explainthefee.com/category/home/page/4/

BLOWNCO said:
how are you gonna sue them for something you agreed to when signing the agreement when you bought the phone? that cracks me up:good:
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I signed a contract with them 2 years ago, and at the time they were calling it a "4G wimax" fee, many months after the contract start date, they started calling it a "premium data fee". Well, they didn't have 4G wimax in my area when I signed the contract, even though it's a major city where both AT&T and Verizon now have LTE, and seeing how things are going, Sprint eventually decided that wimax was a losing and obsolete technology so now they've decided to switch to 4G LTE, guess what, we're never gonna get wimax where we are now, and it'll probably be another 2 yrs before they might even get close to having LTE here. So that means waiting another 2 yrs to get the "premium data"? Meanwhile, now that they're trying to fund their LTE installation, somehow their CDMA 3G has got even worse than before, to the point that I barely even get a continuous data connection, my voice calls often say "network busy" or shows roaming, and data speeds average about 100 kbps when they used to consistently be about 700 kbps when I signed up for the contract. Needless to say, I got fed up and switched to Verizon. However, I agree with this post, why should i have to pay the 4G additional fee only for them to realize they could get sued and change the name of it to "premium data fee", only to figure out that they picked the wrong version of 4G so I have to wait another 2 yrs, and during the process not only not get "premium data", but now not ANY data? I already paid for it for 2 yrs, and where did that get me? I agree, they should return people's extra $10 if they failed to improve their service during this entire time, and if you switch due to their non-existent data and voice service, they should also void your ETF becuase it is their fault. I never wanted to go to Verizon, so why should I have paid the extra $10/month only to have to switch carriers now?
How does it go to proceed with suing them?

More proof from before:

dscott5683 said:
We should start a class action suit on Sprint, for charging the extra $10 for 4G LTE phones, and if it's not available in your area... Sprint shouldn't be charging the extra $10 until they deliver, cause there charging us for something there not giving us. I just want my $10 back for every month I've paid the extra fee for LTE, up until they deliver it. Who's with me!? Do the math, it adds up....
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The $10 fee has nothing to do with 4G / LTE though, so what would the class action suit be over? Its basically just a fee that they charge on devices they think use more data, has nothing to do with 4G.
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When they first started charging it with the release of the original EVO I was very upset because I could never get WiMax to work anywhere. But after all the other carriers just discontinued unlimited data I think the extra $10 charge is well worth it to subsidize my heavy internet usage

newuser134 said:
I signed a contract with them 2 years ago, and at the time they were calling it a "4G wimax" fee, many months after the contract start date, they started calling it a "premium data fee". Well, they didn't have 4G wimax in my area when I signed the contract, even though it's a major city where both AT&T and Verizon now have LTE, and seeing how things are going, Sprint eventually decided that wimax was a losing and obsolete technology so now they've decided to switch to 4G LTE, guess what, we're never gonna get wimax where we are now, and it'll probably be another 2 yrs before they might even get close to having LTE here. So that means waiting another 2 yrs to get the "premium data"? Meanwhile, now that they're trying to fund their LTE installation, somehow their CDMA 3G has got even worse than before, to the point that I barely even get a continuous data connection, my voice calls often say "network busy" or shows roaming, and data speeds average about 100 kbps when they used to consistently be about 700 kbps when I signed up for the contract. Needless to say, I got fed up and switched to Verizon. However, I agree with this post, why should i have to pay the 4G additional fee only for them to realize they could get sued and change the name of it to "premium data fee", only to figure out that they picked the wrong version of 4G so I have to wait another 2 yrs, and during the process not only not get "premium data", but now not ANY data? I already paid for it for 2 yrs, and where did that get me? I agree, they should return people's extra $10 if they failed to improve their service during this entire time, and if you switch due to their non-existent data and voice service, they should also void your ETF becuase it is their fault. I never wanted to go to Verizon, so why should I have paid the extra $10/month only to have to switch carriers now?
How does it go to proceed with suing them?
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Not that it really matters now. But you have had a couple chances to get out of your contact ETF free over the past 2 years. This was due to changes Sprint made with in their TOS.
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hey why not...if some stupid old lady can get paid by McDonalds because her coffee cup didn't warn her that the coffee might be hot.....

Good bye Sprint its been nice.

I called account services today to see how much ETF would be for me and my wife. They said i would have to pay $650 for both lines. I told them how bad service was in my house (100KBS download) and they did the unexpected. I will no ETF fee!!!!! All i have to do is send them my sprint phones(NS4G, Galaxy Nexus). As soon i hung up and my data kicked back on i had email from sprint explaining no Charges as long as i send the phone back within 2 weeks of cancelling and they even gave me a shipping label. I couldnt be happier. Now the question is who do i switch to??

TMobile Prepaid
$30 : 100 minutes, 5GB 4G Data, Unlimited Text/MMS

Yeah what the above said. Buy a Galaxy Nexus at the play store for $349 and with that plan, and watch yourself save hundreds a year.

How in the hell did you manage that! They didn't try to offer you a airwave (or whatever it's called) first?
Guess I'll have to give it another go...
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Straight talk , I used 7gigs last month , 45 bucks unlimited if u know how to use your data you can work them I've heard of some using 10 gigs easy
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Nice work! Yea, I'd go prepaid.

tgyberg said:
Nice work! Yea, I'd go prepaid.
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lucky go tmo on sept 5 unlimited back

I have been debating on doing this for a few months now. Sprint reliability has steadily decreased in my area over the past several months and I am about fed up with it. Good to hear you were able to get out ETF free.
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Check out the prepaid options.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455014

I have to throw Verizon in the mix as well. Verizon has pretty much the best nationwide coverage (3G and 4G) out of any carrier but you will pay for it.
I had AT&T for a year and half before Verizon and their coverage was/is no where near Verizon's. Most of the area where I live is still on Edge with AT&T and I just had 4G LTE show up on my phone the other day (Verizon is testing 4G in our area and is supposed to be fully up and running shortly).

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I have to throw Verizon in the mix as well. Verizon has pretty much the best nationwide coverage (3G and 4G) out of any carrier but you will pay for it.
I had AT&T for a year and half before Verizon and their coverage was/is no where near Verizon's. Most of the area where I live is still on Edge with AT&T and I just had 4G LTE show up on my phone the other day (Verizon is testing 4G in our area and is supposed to be fully up and running shortly).
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I moved from Tmo to VZW back in April and couldn't be happier. VZW has the best data coverage in America hands down, but as you correctly pointed out, you're going to pay for it. In the end though, it's a good value for your dollar if having reliable data at a decent speed damn near everywhere is important to you.
The straw that broke the camel's back with T-Mobile for me was when they limited data roaming on my plan to 100MB/mo and just cut it off at that without so much as the option of paying for overage. I travel to places where Tmo has no service. In those areas my phone would roam on AT&T, but streaming radio alone would eat up the 100MB roaming allowance. Screw that. I was a Tmo customer for 11 years.
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Verizon is a great deal for me an my wife, because both of our families and most of our friends are on it so we go through like 20 minutes per month. Otherwise, I would probably go prepaid. Just look up some coverage maps to make sure they work in the places you need it.

Wife and I were on Sprint up until January, then I got a letter in the mail saying I was roaming too much...When I called to ask about it I was somewhat annoyed because the wording of the letter was basically telling me they didn't want my business...upon asking them if I should take my business elsewhere we were released form our contract that we had just renewed 10 days before. On top of that we got to keep our phones, which we sold on Ebay (and Iphone that she had and an epic touch) Thank you Sprint...I will say they do have very nice customer service compared to Verizon, always willing to help and not sell you something.
Just my 2 cents...
Chris

You will pay for what you get. I had T-Mobile for a couple years worst service by far. They claim its 4g in Chicago area be lucky if I get 1Mbps down. Also dropped calls very several per day. I. Very happy with Verizon fast incredible internet faster than my home Comcast and never dropped not one call.
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funziebear said:
Straight talk , I used 7gigs last month , 45 bucks unlimited if u know how to use your data you can work them I've heard of some using 10 gigs easy
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How do you get past the 2GB limitation? You edit the apn to remove the proxy settings right? Or am I completely off base lol?

AshtonTS said:
How do you get past the 2GB limitation? You edit the apn to remove the proxy settings right? Or am I completely off base lol?
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I'd read into the prepaid thread a bit. The 2GB limit isn't a hardline cap that they turn off your data at that point. Its more of a common wisdom that's been determined over time from people relaying back their monthly usage and experiences. There's nothing in Straight Talk's ToS that says they cut off at 2GB.
Depending on your market (# of ST users, market saturation, etc.) and usage that month, you may or may not be throttled at the 2GB-3GB range. I've heard lots of stories of people staying around 3GB just fine, and a few (but still some) reporting 5GB or more. It really is market dependent. YMMV for sure.

Is this the new thing? Making a new thread on leaving sprint? One of these was just made a few days ago...

Duce HD2 said:
How in the hell did you manage that! They didn't try to offer you a airwave (or whatever it's called) first?
Guess I'll have to give it another go...
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I told them I don't have home internet so airrave would be useless. I also told them I had full bars just slow data speed.
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Turb0wned said:
Is this the new thing? Making a new thread on leaving sprint? One of these was just made a few days ago...
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Not just Sprint. You'll see the same from carrier X to carrier Y. Then next week from Y to X. People just like to make threads.

Rootuser3.0 said:
You will pay for what you get. I had T-Mobile for a couple years worst service by far. They claim its 4g in Chicago area be lucky if I get 1Mbps down. Also dropped calls very several per day. I. Very happy with Verizon fast incredible internet faster than my home Comcast and never dropped not one call.
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I'm in Chicago, I get over 4. So where do you live?
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Sprint To Make Buyout Offer For T-Mobile

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A new report has surfaced this afternoon stating that AT&T isn’t the only one who wants T-Mobile and its millions of customers. We’re hearing Sprint is preparing a bid to buyout T-Mobile USA, which would be a big move to compete with the other main US carriers.
According to the Wall Street Journal nothing is final yet, but Sprint is in the final stages of preparing an offer for the buyout, which of course will need to seek approval before ever completing. Sprint was recently bought by Japanese carrier Softbank, who is now aiming to snatch up T-Mobile too and compete directly with Verizon and AT&T. This could be a major change that would shake up the mobile industry here in the US, and one worth keeping an eye on.
This isn’t the first time a company is going after T-Mobile. As we all know AT&T tried to do the same a few years ago and failed, as FCC regulators shut down the acquisition. If the deal ever gets approved it would leave the US with only three major wireless carriers, and instantly put Sprint front and center as one of the biggest carriers in the USA. Now only if their speed and network was anywhere near as good as Verizon, then we’d actually have something to talk about.
The WSJ states that Sprint is busy studying the approval and regulatory concerns before taking this huge bid any further, but if all goes as planned we could see Sprint launch the buyout attempt early next year. The deal is being reported in the ballpark of roughly $20 billion, depending on the size or percentage of the buyout.
T-Mobile’s parent company Deutsche Telekom reportedly wants out of the US market, and is willing to let go of its share of T-Mobile USA, which is around 67%. So that’s where the unsure number above actually stems from. AT&T’s effort was worth roughly $39 billion for the entire company, so we’ll have to wait and see exactly what Sprint and T-Mobile actually have planned for the $20 billion being reported.
Even if these efforts are successful and a buyout gets completed, the combination of Sprint and T-Mobile’s post-paid subscribers would be around 53 million, which is a lot, but Verizon has the lead at almost 100 million, and AT&T is sitting in an easy second with 75 million post-paid subscribers.

I hope it doesn't go through. I hate sprint. Nothing they do goes smoothly.
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Atleast they don't throttle data speeds..
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It's not going to happen. T-Mobile wouldn't sell out, especially after their new 'uncarrier' plan which is working well.
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Wouldn't be a bad move if Sprint switches to GSM after the buyout. If they try to foce CDMA on T-Mobile **** them.

Heck to bleep no. Sprint is awful, Tmobile is making waves now and will beat Sprint shortly

Bangincrazy said:
Heck to bleep no. Sprint is awful, Tmobile is making waves now and will beat Sprint shortly
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Sprint is only awful because of their **** download speeds and because they are cdma. If they switched over to gsm and gained access to the T-Mobile network, it probably would only help both companies honestly. They need to get rid of Hesse and make T-Mobile's guy the CEO though.

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Atleast they don't throttle data speeds..
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T-Mobile doesn't throttle mine.. not even if I use 15gb a month.... You must have the el cheapo plan
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T-Mobile doesn't throttle mine.. not even if I use 15gb a month.... You must have the el cheapo plan
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Nah, I have unlimited text and data on 3 of my lines. But after the first 4.5GB, it slows down. :crying: It's alright, I barely use my data when I have wifi available.

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Nah, I have unlimited text and data on 3 of my lines. But after the first 4.5GB, it slows down. :crying: It's alright, I barely use my data when I have wifi available.
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I have the "Truly Unlimited Data" with the free 2.5gb tether for $20 a month. I highly doubt the DOJ will allow this offer to go through. And there only offering half of what AT&T did. But if it did go through... then goodbye T-Mobile from a customer of over 10 years.
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jbreeze228 said:
I have the "Truly Unlimited Data" with the free 2.5gb tether for $20 a month. I highly doubt the DOJ will allow this offer to go through. And there only offering half of what AT&T did. But if it did go through... then goodbye T-Mobile from a customer of over 10 years.
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The FCC will shut it down for oligopolistic reasons. I doubt they will allow three carriers to control the wireless infrastructure, it's bad enough as it is now. Personally, I hope it doesn't go through.

jbreeze228 said:
I have the "Truly Unlimited Data" with the free 2.5gb tether for $20 a month. I highly doubt the DOJ will allow this offer to go through. And there only offering half of what AT&T did. But if it did go through... then goodbye T-Mobile from a customer of over 10 years.
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AT&T offered 39 billion yes, but that was for 100% of the stock. Sprint is offering 20 billion but didn't disclose for how much of a percentage.

Source link?
Also, I really hope it doesn't go through. I like being able to make phone calls inside buildings.

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Sprint doesn't throttle data speeds because they don't even have enough speed to throttle. I highly doubt this will happen. Shocked sprint even has enough to buy T-Mobile.
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all I want to say is NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Sprint doesn't throttle data speeds because they don't even have enough speed to throttle. I highly doubt this will happen. Shocked sprint even has enough to buy T-Mobile.
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I must admit, I laughed harder at that than I should have.

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The FCC will shut it down for oligopolistic reasons. I doubt they will allow three carriers to control the wireless infrastructure, it's bad enough as it is now. Personally, I hope it doesn't go through.
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This.
If the feds didn't let AT&T buy T Mobile why would they suddenly let Sprint do it?
And if they did AT&T would have a pretty firm case to keep this bogged down in the courts for years to come by claiming biased and uneven rulings by the feds that cost AT&T $3 BILLION due to thier "If the deal doesn't go through clause".
AT&T could demolish Sprint just by making their stock too volitile to touch due to the unsure nature of the merger that AT&T would tie up for years.

i left you for a reason sprint, everything you touch goes horribly wrong unlimited data doesnt mean squat if you cant use it. though i wouldnt mind t-mobile getting another chunk of cash for the deal not going through. would help them buy spectrum they want and benefits all of us

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Why would they? Their "4G" was worse than some of my EDGE speeds. If they throttled at 4GB your bill would cycle before you hit 3.5
Sprint can blow a fat one. When/if you get a signal long enough to call their customer service - good luck getting anything accomplished. BTW, I live in their home city and I constantly roamed. WiMax gave me a massive 2-7 Mbps on a clear day with a full signal. They sucked so bad that I can't think of another way to say how badly they sucked unicorn d*** and gobbled up the balls without missing a beat.
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Nah, I have unlimited text and data on 3 of my lines. But after the first 4.5GB, it slows down. :crying: It's alright, I barely use my data when I have wifi available.
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???... I have unlimited data and never get throttled. I think most of their data plans are unlimited - but only xGB are at full speed - except the unlimited plan. I've been over 10GB just in my line and didn't get throttled (moved, was waiting on my ISP). You might want to double check which plan you have then call customer service.
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I think the FCC didnt permit the ATT/T-Mobile deal to go through is because AT&T is quite large to begin with. It would have basically created a market with only TWO national carriers and price fixing rather than a fair competitive market.
The FCC has since allowed Sprint to acquire Clearwater and T-Mobile to acquire MetroPCS. This deal (although slightly larger) still would leave Sprint in 3rd place and 50% behind ATT. The other carriers couldnt object as they did before.
Still it would be bad for business allowing just 3 carriers here. Canada has 3 and is looking to add a forth. Would surely mean hefty price increases to us to help pay for the deal.

T-Mobile pays your ETF, now AT&T pays you $450 to leave T-mobile

I guess AT&T isn't to happy with people leaving AT&T for T-mobile so they are now gonna pay $450 to make you switch back.
So I say switch to T-mobile and let them pay your ETF and try out the service because if you end up liking your AT&T service better than T-mobile (which i doubt IMO) AT&T will pay you to switch back and you get new phones from it all.
So there you go for those on AT&T afraid to try T-mobile.
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They have big plans to spend the money you give them.

I seen this AD this morning. Pure genius. Happy I made the switch.

I have no desire for a note 3 with a locked boot loader.

I chatted with att about migrating over. They were excited til I asked can you give me unlimited data too since tmobile has it
Basically no. So why do I want to go to att with no uimited. They said they have more coverage. My reply is I'm well covered here with unlimited data too and cheaper.
I added I don't need to have coverage 2000 mi away I need it 100 mi away.
Then lunch break ended
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Lol I switched my 4 lines from att to tmobile and can't be happier. I should have made the switch long time ago and saved lot of money.
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Fox.Hound said:
I chatted with att about migrating over. They were excited til I asked can you give me unlimited data too since tmobile has it
Basically no. So why do I want to go to att with no uimited. They said they have more coverage. My reply is I'm well covered here with unlimited data too and cheaper.
I added I don't need to have coverage 2000 mi away I need it 100 mi away.
Then lunch break ended
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lol that sounds like a fun way to spend a lunch break. you should have added "wait isn't tmobile allowed to roam on at&t for call and text for free". I think data on at&t too but for only 200 or 500 mb a month.
but unlimited data is great, been trying to find new ways to use it, so far i am up to and 10 GBs a month.
wish i could have shared this thread with more people but I have a note 3 now and its the forum I am in most of time.

Only thing I miss since leaving ATT is their hotspots.
Does T Mobile have any hotspots ?

I decided to keep my AT&T account because it was going to cost me more to switch after buying four new phones.
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You could not pay me enough to go to at&t
TWEAKED soon 2.0 NOTE 3

*upto $450... the * signifies alot incase you weren't aware, it doesn't mean everyone is getting $450, only the few that meet their criteria. I've been with tmobile for about 8 years and wouldn't switch to anyone else unless they get bought out.... and that depends on who's buying

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Only thing I miss since leaving ATT is their hotspots.
Does T Mobile have any hotspots ?
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Yes they do.
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deeje00 said:
Yes they do.
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What are they called.?
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deeje00 said:
Yes they do.
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Mobile Broadband
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Limeybastard said:
What are they called.?
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Actually, $20 nationwide unlimited has 2.5GB sharing included.

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Mobile Broadband
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T mobile hot spot is called mobile broadband ? What's cable wifi then ? Bright house ?
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I looked into the "switch" program, but they don't even give you enough to pay for anything unless you bought your phone outright. Those who are on an EIP would lose big time in this deal. They will only pay up to $200 towards your buy out, and up to $250 for your phone, which obviously if on an EIP you would most likely owe more, and the $250 for phone is only for use for an AT&T product. Crappy deal IMO.
Other than that, for the past 6 (excluding this year as I just switched to T-Mo), I have tried every carrier. AT&T did have fantastic coverage. The con of that is they are expensive for not having unlimited data, and their customer service is by far the absolute worst.
Verizon, well, they have just about everything you could want from a carrier, but the price. Too expensive. Customer service is OK, but they are stickler's with their contracts (as far as locking you into a phone) goes.
Sprint - Just plain sucks, all around. Customer service better than AT&T, but service is the absolute worst. They have decent coverage in some areas, but zero 4G (except for failed Wi-Max), and still have yet to fully do anything about this LTE network they have been shoving down throats for like 4 years.
T-Mobile. Great phones, great price, LTE, and so far I have had great customer service. I don't see any reason to switch from T-Mo, unless I move somewhere they don't work...
AT&T can keep their $450 dollars!

Yeah thats cool but I agree I have T-Mobile for truly unlimited data and no throttling. Here's an idea what are the exact rules on this? What of you switched to T-Mobile they pay the ETF's then switched back to AT&T got 450 then switched back to T-Mobile and had them pay your ETF's again then switched back to again and get another 450 making it 900 bucks then then you pay out right for a brand new phone with T-Mobile after switching again?

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Yeah thats cool but I agree I have T-Mobile for truly unlimited data and no throttling. Here's an idea what are the exact rules on this? What of you switched to T-Mobile they pay the ETF's then switched back to AT&T got 450 then switched back to T-Mobile and had them pay your ETF's again then switched back to again and get another 450 making it 900 bucks then then you pay out right for a brand new phone with T-Mobile after switching again?
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That is if somehow you got into a plan with at&t that wasn't a contract based one, and they didn't take the phone back from you.
If you own and bring your phone over from t-mobile, you get up to $250 credit to purchase an at&t product. They only give you $200 to help with the etf, which you won't get because t mobile is the uncarrier (doesn't have etf). Plus you have to surrender your phone.
Edit: my previous post was doubled.
If you don't own phone, you have to pay off the eip from t mobile, which at&t will give you up to $200 to do so, but the rest would come out of pocket. And if paying that much, I sure as hell wouldn't let them buy it back from me for only $250 that I have to use towards an at&t product.
Just do the math in your head using ball park figures. They worked in details so you cannot switch back and fourth without coming heavily out of pocket yourself.
You know they are only going to give you like $30 for a year old phone anyway. That's how they roll...
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What are they called.?
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Just called a hot spot? Lol. They're in the store.
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