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I am not a verizon customer yet.
I would love to get the Nexus only if I could get double the data promo from Verizon, but I am afraid that the promotion would expire by the end of the month since there is no official word if Verizon would offer that promotion on GN release date (assuming Dec 8).
Is it possible to get a phone from amazon or ebay and replace it with the Galaxy Nexus when arrived and transferring my data plan over?
If any one would think this could be an option or could think of another trick I really appreciate it.
Thank you.
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I am not a verizon customer yet.
I would love to get the Nexus only if I could get double the data promo from Verizon, but I am afraid that the promotion would expire by the end of the month since there is no official word if Verizon would offer that promotion on GN release date (assuming Dec 8).
Is it possible to get a phone from amazon or ebay and replace it with the Galaxy Nexus when arrived and transferring my data plan over?
If any one would think this could be an option or could think of another trick I really appreciate it.
Thank you.
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Absolutely. I would suggest Costco as they have 90days return policy plus they will give you ridiculous amount of accessories for free. Just stop by your local store.
the Galaxy Nexus will be out before the offer expires
Thank you, but if I returned the phone would I get the subsidized price on the GN?
Also, I did not read anywhere that this promotion would be valid through early to mid December? Any one have any credible indication to that effect.
Thank you guys.
Guess you guys are forgetting that Verizon has extended through return/exchange through January 9th for phone purchased after November 15th.
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Verizon will end up extending or re-doing the promotion.
It's the only way to attract a high number of new subs. The 2-gig LTE limit is a complete asinine joke and they know it. Once the promo "ends" and sales slow, the double your pleasure promo will magically reappear.
In case the Galaxy nexus would sell exclusively in company store or website in the beginning, if I get the 0.01 dollar razor from Amazon, can I return it to Amazon and keep my plan, then buy GN at subsidized price?
Or should just I buy it from Verizon store to be safe, not sure if I could preorder on line in this case or have to wait on line at the store.
Please advise i am really loosing sleep over this issue.
Thank you again
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In case the Galaxy nexus would sell exclusively in company store or website in the beginning, if I get the 0.01 dollar razor from Amazon, can I return it to Amazon and keep my plan, then buy GN at subsidized price?
Or should just I buy it from Verizon store to be safe, not sure if I could preorder on line in this case or have to wait on line at the store.
Please advise i am really loosing sleep over this issue.
Thank you again
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It's Nov 28.
You can buy any Verizon phone and return it, no questions asked (for $35 I believe) up until Jan 9th, 2012. Or you can do the Costco standard 90-day one time exchange deal.
Careful dealing with Amazon and their penny deals. They, in addition to carrier ETF's, impose an additional ETF if you cancel within 180 days. Not sure about exchanges, but with Verizon and Costco, you don't even have to deal with it. If paying $199 or $299 is not an option, I wish you the best in dealing with Amazon. I imagine there is some fine print that will be an "ah, gotchya!" moment if you try to exchange.
I'm not sure what else you want us to say. Just make a decision and go to bed.
Well you definitely shouldn't lose sleep over it...
The deals going through the end of the year, don't worry.it'll be available when the phone comes out and even if you get the phone from another store you can get the double data deal.
If you are worried about getting a data plan locked in you could buy a used 4G LTE phone and then just swap the SIM into the GN when you get it.
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thanks bear55
But if you buy used one and sign in for two year plan, how would get the subsidized price for the GN?
Hey guys, first time on these forums and Im looking for a little help. Basically I want to know if Im doing the math right on the amount of money I would save switching from Verizon contract to Tmobile prepaid 30$ a month. I know it seems like simple math but math is not my strong suit. So here are the facts. 1. I pay 82 dollars a month to verizon. 2. My contract started in Nov of 2011 and ends Nov of 2013. 3. As far as I know the cancellation fee would be 270 or 260 at this point. 4. I would be buying a galaxy nexus from the play store for 360 after shipping with my states tax free weekend saving me 20 dollars. 5. I would be paying Tmobile 30 dollars a month plus tax or maybe without tax if I can buy the prepaid cards either in NH or online saving me tax. 6. I am currently trying to get my ETF lowered at least somewhat. Those are the facts and I would greatly appreciate any help determining my total savings if I cancel say next week. By my calculations after factoring the ETF and price of the phone it would save me 150 by next november while recouping the costs of the ETF and phone. Again thanks in advance to anyone who posts.
I've heard that if you call Verizon and tell them that you are moving to a specific location outside their service area they will wave the cancellation fee.. for scientific purposes of course.
You will also need to factor in $5 the first month for a VoIP app, so you will have more than just 100 minutes per month
With the service cancellation free and after buying the device you would be about $650 in the hole, but you would be saving ~$50 a month.
It seems that your total bill plus cost for 12 months of service would be (650 + (30*12)= $1010. Putting a 12 month payment plan at $84.10 per month on Tmobile.
That's with $300 for cancellation, $350 for phone, and $30 for monthly service cost.
To compare, your current $82 per month bill, after 12 months, would be ~$984. A difference of $26 over a 12 month period, or $2.2 per month.
Also, two years of Verizon service at $984 per year would be $1968.
Whereas two years on Tmobile (with paying cancellation and device) would be ~$1370. Saving you $598 over a two year period.
Note: for info setting up GrooVe IP and Google Voice, refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755
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At $52 savings per month, it would take you 12.5 months to recoup the $650 you paid upfront. That puts you even around the end of Aug 2013. So yes, by the end of Nov 2013, you would be up ~$150.
Just make sure you have good coverage with T-Mobile and can live with their so called 4G. Switching from Verizon can be tough if you are accustomed to their network coverage and speed.
With all calculations showing that you need 12+ months to break even, I would consider waiting till your contract expires and looking at options then. With new nexus just around the corner and the whole enigma surrounding Windows 8 and the next iPhone, the next 12 months are sure to be interesting.
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Thanks guys. I think I am going to end up waiting. Who knows, I might get out early if verizon changes a fee or tries to change my contract.
I did just what you are thinking of doing. I paid Verizon their ETF, switched to T-Mobile prepaid $30 a month plan and will never be on contract again. The difference is, I was paying Verizon $104 a month. It was a no brainer for me.
I'm not sure what phone you have on Verizon, but once you pay your ETF, you can sell your Verizon phone to cover some or all of your ETF and in some cases can even get more for the phone than what your ETF is.
I am on galaxy s 3 and want to get this phone but dont want to upgrade my any line ( one of my line is upgradeable) and they offer me $100 credit towards it but I dont want data on that line.
I am reading about 200 down payment and 20 dollar per month to some month. Do we need upgrade for that?
I also heard samsung phones are on sell from this black friday. So how much its going to cost?
Any idea will be appreciated.
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The 200 and $20 per month is for the value plan, which is contract. Some sites have said the note 2 will be on sale for black Friday but the lowest I've seen so far is $50 off for renewing a contract or new line, so it's still not "cheap" anywhere, unless you get a good deal on Craigslist or ebay
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j_shelton1988 said:
The 200 and $20 per month is for the value plan, which is contract. Some sites have said the note 2 will be on sale for black Friday but the lowest I've seen so far is $50 off for renewing a contract or new line, so it's still not "cheap" anywhere, unless you get a good deal on Craigslist or ebay
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Actually, the sale on the Samsung phones is now over, I don't know if another round will be coming soon (I would not be surprised)...but on Nov. 16-17th, I purchased several Samsung Note 2 devices for my multi-line account at a price of $199.99 after mail in rebate (almost all other Samsung devices were free though, after mail in rebate). That is very cheap for a Note 2. I'm sure if you wait till after the new year, they will be giving them away for free in one of their sales events. T-mobile has been doing this for a couple of years now, and the sales are great! If you want to wait.....and yeah I know how hard it is to wait......you should be able to get it for free in a few months.
good luck!
oh yeah the price I paid is for the classic plan not the value plan.....it's simple, if you are on the classic plan you pay about $20 more per month and the device is highly subsided by T-mobile. If you go with the value plan the rate plan is $20 cheap per month, but no discount on the phones...you pay full price....but T-mobile will finance the purchase for you for free over 20 months. In the end if you want a flagship device and have multiple lines, it is cheaper to go with the classic plan (especially if you can swing the 15% corporate discount...I end up paying appox. $56/month for each line with unlimited everything no slowing down of my internet either).
Gool Luck on getting a great price on your purchase!
Explain me please whats difference between classic and value plan .
I have 4 lines on family plan with 59.99 for 1000 mins and different adds on (data , text) on each line ( differ as per line) ).
Its not prepaid .
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bikrame said:
Explain me please whats difference between classic and value plan .
I have 4 lines on family plan with 59.99 for 1000 mins and different adds on (data , text) on each line ( differ as per line) ).
Its not prepaid .
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Okay, think of it this way.....Classic plan is where T-mobile will subsides the price of the phone for you. So, if you sign a two year contract, they will give you a certain amount of money off the price of the phone. You get the device for free or you pay a small amount for it at the time you purchase the device. But in return for that they charge you $20 more each month for the classic plan.
The same plan specs but in a value plan range, will be $20 less per month...but they will not subsides the device for you at all. You pay 100% of the cost of the device. Now they will help you afford the device by taking a down payment from you and then charging your $20/month for 20 months on the device with no interest.
So in the end they are very similar in cost. Unless you have multi-line account and purchase flagship devices (especially when they have their free phone sales)...you can really clean up with the saving at those times. I just did an early upgrade (I called in and asked nicely and they allowed me to upgrade all 5 lines after only 8 months on our contract). So I purchased 2 Galaxy S3 devices for free and 3 galaxy Note2 devices for 199.99 after mail in rebate.
Also, with the classic plans they offer upto 15% corporate discount....no discount is offered for value plans. On top of it, if you call in and again ask nicely, you can get them to reduce the cost of your plan. I pay approx $56/month for unlimited everything on each line. That includes getting reduced rates, 15% discount, and being on a classic plan with the devices being highly subsides. I sell my older devices (S2 and S3 devices) and I end up making money on the devices rather than costing me anything. And $56/month is very cheap for everything included (no throttled internet either!! that is a big deal!!).
but if you want a cheaper device and want to keep it for as long as possible then the value plan may be a better deal. I can see situations where that would make sense for someone...but for me, I like a new device about once a year and I always get the flagship devices...with so many devices on my account...this is the best value for me.
I hope that makes sense...good luck
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Okay, think of it this way.....Classic plan is where T-mobile will subsides the price of the phone for you. So, if you sign a two year contract, they will give you a certain amount of money off the price of the phone. You get the device for free or you pay a small amount for it at the time you purchase the device. But in return for that they charge you $20 more each month for the classic plan.
The same plan specs but in a value plan range, will be $20 less per month...but they will not subsides the device for you at all. You pay 100% of the cost of the device. Now they will help you afford the device by taking a down payment from you and then charging your $20/month for 20 months on the device with no interest.
So in the end they are very similar in cost. Unless you have multi-line account and purchase flagship devices (especially when they have their free phone sales)...you can really clean up with the saving at those times. I just did an early upgrade (I called in and asked nicely and they allowed me to upgrade all 5 lines after only 8 months on our contract). So I purchased 2 Galaxy S3 devices for free and 3 galaxy Note2 devices for 199.99 after mail in rebate.
Also, with the classic plans they offer upto 15% corporate discount....no discount is offered for value plans. On top of it, if you call in and again ask nicely, you can get them to reduce the cost of your plan. I pay approx $56/month for unlimited everything on each line. That includes getting reduced rates, 15% discount, and being on a classic plan with the devices being highly subsides. I sell my older devices (S2 and S3 devices) and I end up making money on the devices rather than costing me anything. And $56/month is very cheap for everything included (no throttled internet either!! that is a big deal!!).
but if you want a cheaper device and want to keep it for as long as possible then the value plan may be a better deal. I can see situations where that would make sense for someone...but for me, I like a new device about once a year and I always get the flagship devices...with so many devices on my account...this is the best value for me.
I hope that makes sense...good luck
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Good explanation.
I see the plans being the same in the end, but for me the value plan is better.
Value plan you pay full price on the phone but plan is $20. Cheaper. Classic you get a discount on the phone but your plan is always $20 more than value. Im trying to save money ea mo so I paid off the phone to save the 20/mo.
Ill try your advice on getting a lower price on unlimited plan though. Thanks
This is the perfect use of the value plan...you pay off the price of the phone and then bank the $20 per month, each and every month you don't update your device. That makes perfect sense!
For me, since we always are updating our devices to the latest, greatest....it would not make any sense.
as of getting the lower price...call and ask to speak to account retention dept. They will put you on a $20 unlimited data plan (only retention dept has access to the account codes for this grandfathered plan) and they basically give you deeply discounted plan rates and still get discounts on the devices if you are willing to sign a two year contract. I believe I am paying very similar to a value plan pricing, but with a classic plan benefits with regards to the device discounts. I never accept the price quoted by sales rep. Always call account retention. I do that will all services I purchase from cell service to cable with TimeWarner Cable....you can save a ton of money by just asking nicely to have your rates reduced...it is amazing. Hell, I even get my credit card interest rates reduced that way also....just get the right person and ask nicely...if the rep doesn't want to do it for you...just hang up and call back...sometimes it is just that easy.
Good Luck with whatever plan you choose!
jfarhat said:
This is the perfect use of the value plan...you pay off the price of the phone and then bank the $20 per month, each and every month you don't update your device. That makes perfect sense!
For me, since we always are updating our devices to the latest, greatest....it would not make any sense.
as of getting the lower price...call and ask to speak to account retention dept. They will put you on a $20 unlimited data plan (only retention dept has access to the account codes for this grandfathered plan) and they basically give you deeply discounted plan rates and still get discounts on the devices if you are willing to sign a two year contract. I believe I am paying very similar to a value plan pricing, but with a classic plan benefits with regards to the device discounts. I never accept the price quoted by sales rep. Always call account retention. I do that will all services I purchase from cell service to cable with TimeWarner Cable....you can save a ton of money by just asking nicely to have your rates reduced...it is amazing. Hell, I even get my credit card interest rates reduced that way also....just get the right person and ask nicely...if the rep doesn't want to do it for you...just hang up and call back...sometimes it is just that easy.
Good Luck with whatever plan you choose!
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Just to clarify... if I am a longstanding customer on a classic family plan and I call account retention to ask about upgrading one line to a Note 2 at the new contract price ($199) without disrupting any other services or changes that would affect the other 3 lines, they would be apt to do so as long as I extend that line's contract (or the contract in general) another two years? I just added all kinds of services recently but each line pays their own way so to speak, so I wouldn't want to have to switch to a value plan that might make everyone have to potentially pay more overall per month. I hope this is clear.
Thanks!
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Just to clarify... if I am a longstanding customer on a classic family plan and I call account retention to ask about upgrading one line to a Note 2 at the new contract price ($199) without disrupting any other services or changes that would affect the other 3 lines, they would be apt to do so as long as I extend that line's contract (or the contract in general) another two years? I just added all kinds of services recently but each line pays their own way so to speak, so I wouldn't want to have to switch to a value plan that might make everyone have to potentially pay more overall per month. I hope this is clear.
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yes that's exactly correct, you don't even need to contact account retention to upgrade your line. You can upgrade 1 line or you can upgrade all of them individually as you see fit. I will tell you, that I don't believe the 199 dollar sale is still going on. I believe right now the best price you can get it from T Mobile is 369 dollars, that might be where account retentions maybe able to help you out by reducing the cost of the phone for you. Also you want to see if they can reduce the cost of your data plan, put you like on an Android gandfathered plan that will cost you about 20 dollars, that's what I'm on.
Corporate discount applies to value plans too
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Corporate discount applies to value plans too
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Oh really, I was not aware of that? When I switched to Tmobile about 3 years ago, I was told otherwise by the store clerk. I guess I wss told incorrectly. Thanks for correcting that information.
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yes that's exactly correct, you don't even need to contact account retention to upgrade your line. You can upgrade 1 line or you can upgrade all of them individually as you see fit. I will tell you, that I don't believe the 199 dollar sale is still going on. I believe right now the best price you can get it from T Mobile is 369 dollars, that might be where account retentions maybe able to help you out by reducing the cost of the phone for you. Also you want to see if they can reduce the cost of your data plan, put you like on an Android gandfathered plan that will cost you about 20 dollars, that's what I'm on.
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Funny you said that because as recently as yesterday, I checked and the new customer sale price was $199. The price today is in fact the regular $369, although they advertised til 12/20 on their site! Sneaky, sneaky...
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Funny you said that because as recently as yesterday, I checked and the new customer sale price was $199. The price today is in fact the regular $369, although they advertised til 12/20 on their site! Sneaky, sneaky...
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Yeah, that charge so much for this device as compared to the other carriers. I really don't understand it. I can only assume that their rate plans are so cheap, that they can not afford to subsides the device as much as the other carriers...but you know what, it doesn't bother me that much since I save so much overall being with T-Mobile.
I think they are a great company to be with, as long as they have coverage in your particular area....they can't be beat on price, and their customer service is exceptional (at least from my experiences with them - unlike AT&T, they SUCK!). Sprint always has billing errors, you have to call them each and every month to correct the charges, and Verizon...well they are just way to expensive to even bother with.
Stepping down from my soap box now.....
Value vs Classic will be different for everybody since there is many variables.
Value is best for me. When I was on classic on a family plan with 5 lines, 1 with 2gb data, one with 200mb data, and 3 without data, all with unlimited texting, 2 with unlimited minutes and 3 with 500 minutes I used to pay $225 per month including taxes. Now on value I pay $115 per month including taxes but I now have true unlimited data without throttling on the line I previously only had 2gb plus I added data to one of the lines that didn't have it previously. Everything else stayed the same. My end result is a savings of $110 a month.
I get new devices constantly but only on my line and not the others and I'm happy to pay full price since my savings clearly outweigh my new device addiction expenses.
Either way, you should go to your local store to find out what would be the best deal for you......just as long as you get a smart rep you should be ok.
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Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase Nexus Protect down the road after you purchase the device? I just don't have the money to shell out extra for it at the moment for it.
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Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase Nexus Protect down the road after you purchase the device? I just don't have the money to shell out extra for it at the moment for it.
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Your best bet is contacting the Google Store customer support team
I ordered a 5X this morning through Project Fi and there wasn't an option to purchase the protection plan and only a check box to be notified when it was available for purchase.
I've already looked into this. If you purchased the phone at the Google Play Store (Not Project Fi) You will be given the option to add protection. If you've already purchased the phone without the protection at the Play store you will NOT be able to add the protection to the phone. Now as for purchasing the phone at the Project Fi store you do not receive the option for protection but you do have the checkbox for them to notify you at a later time when it does become available. Hope that answers the question.
And All ACC refunded that were purchased from verizon for your note 7. IF YOU PURCHASE ANOTHER SAMSUNG PRODUCT TO REPLACE.
Anyone else get this? Still not sure its worth wasting the upgrade at this point..
It's already been posted in recall threads.
The only thing tied to 10/19 is the free overnight shipping. If that matters with many phones not being available till Nov, Dec.
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Great idea, but there is no way for me to return my note 7. The store will not take it.
Verizon rep1 said to call Samsung for a box.
Samsung said to call Verizon for a box.
Verizon rep2 said the box will be delivered in 3-5 days (already passed).
So I have a phone I have been charged for that I cannot return. I told them I am not paying for a phone you will not arrange for me to return. They said they will not disconnect my service for not paying that equipment fee. I dont know how much I believe them on that one.....
Upgraded to a 7 plus almost 2 weeks ago and still have not received this $25 credit or full refund.. or even a box to return a note 7.. instead i went back to the store and got denied twice.. I even video recorded the manager denying me that way i have physical evidence if something was to go down terribly to us consumers or me for that matter...
Use this to your advantage.. i am now sitting on a $900 phone for just basically paying the tax of the device and 1 month on the INSTALLMENT plan..
My main device is the iPhone 7 plus and i use it as a hot spot for my note 7 ... the power of two is wonderful