skydveraz 0 #1 April 19, 2007 Service and plans? I have Verizon wireless at the minute.. Wanted to get a new phone and renew my contract because the old phone is dying..They want to charge me anywhere from $80 to $250 to sign a contract depending on which store I stop in!!! HELP!! Thanks in advance!!Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 April 19, 2007 Quote I have Verizon wireless at the minute.. Wanted to get a new phone and renew my contract because the old phone is dying..They want to charge me anywhere from $80 to $250 seriously? I've never had that happen... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #3 April 19, 2007 I've got nothing but good things to say about T-Mobile. I'm an old VoiceStream customer and have been with VS/T-Mobile for 7 years. I have great coverage. I had coverage every step of the way from Minneapolis to Denver on a recent road trip. I get coverage from Minneapolis to Chicago, and I had coverage when I vacationed in Florida a couple of years back. I have friends that live about 45 miles north of Milwaukee and I used to not get coverage there and now I have no issues (so they are expanding coverage and they don't charge for roaming calls so if I pick up another provider's tower, it don't matter (it could be my plan though, which is hard to believe because I have the cheapest plan you can currently get, which I only upgraded to after having the 75 minute $20 plan a year ago). I've had some disputed charges and one they completely reversed and the other we worked something out (it was my mistake for starting a 3 hour phone call 15 minutes before weekend hours kicked in. If I would have hung up at 12:01, there would have been no charges, so the fact that they offered to meet me half way was great). They even cut me a break replacing my Razr after it fell out of my pocket and into the toilet (before I started peeing). I'm super happy with T-Mobile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #4 April 19, 2007 Quote Quote I have Verizon wireless at the minute.. Wanted to get a new phone and renew my contract because the old phone is dying..They want to charge me anywhere from $80 to $250 seriously? I've never had that happen... I'M very serious!!!If it means replacing Verizon wireless with a new service provider, so be it!! Wildfan75 said to check out T-Mobile! I'm going to their store in the A.m. Thanks!!!Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #5 April 19, 2007 I've had great luck with www.Alltel.com and that's saying something, as I'm a truck driver that is literally all over the place. I had Sprint for 5 years, up until a little over a year ago when they fucked up by not allowing me to add a 3rd line. Now I have 4 lines with double the minutes and half the cost, and that's including using them as my isp when I'm on the road (Motorola K1m phone as a modem).It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 April 19, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I have Verizon wireless at the minute.. Wanted to get a new phone and renew my contract because the old phone is dying..They want to charge me anywhere from $80 to $250 seriously? I've never had that happen... I'M very serious!!! That's screwy... I would suggest looking at Cingular (At&t) I've heard good things about them too... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #7 April 19, 2007 I would suggest looking at Cingular (AT&T) I've heard good things about them too... Quote My first carrier was Sprint, and I did not have coverage at the DZ. I switched to Cingular and have used them for two years. I get great coverage. I just signed up for another two years.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #8 April 19, 2007 QuoteI would suggest looking at Cingular (AT&T) I've heard good things about them too... Quote My first carrier was Sprint, and I did not have coverage at the DZ. I switched to Cingular and have used them for two years. I get great coverage. I just signed up for another two years. I use Cingular, and I was impressed last summer when I, thinking (in error) that I had free mobile-to-mobile minutes, ran up a huge bill after I went through all my saved up roll-over minutes. Even though it was TOTALLY my fault, they reviewed my history with them, and since I had been a good customer for so long, the ATE the charges--like $300-$400. I won't switch from 'em ever now. The proof is in the pudding.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,483 #9 April 19, 2007 Cingular has done me well for about 4 years now.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #10 April 19, 2007 It depends on the coverage area I guess... my friends cingular phone is *almost* as reliable as string and tin cans."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #11 April 19, 2007 Quote I use Cingular, and I was impressed last summer when I, thinking (in error) that I had free mobile-to-mobile minutes, ran up a huge bill after I went through all my saved up roll-over minutes. Even though it was TOTALLY my fault, they reviewed my history with them, and since I had been a good customer for so long, the ATE the charges--like $300-$400. I won't switch from 'em ever now. The proof is in the pudding. Cingular is now AT&T (again). A bad experience with AT&T several years ago prevents me from switching to them, but I do keep hearing good things about their customer service that contrasts with my experience, so maybe one of these days. I sure would like to have better cell coverage when at the DZ...especially if I can get one that'll run a laptop wireless card. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #12 April 19, 2007 If you decide to sign up w/ Cingular send me a PM before you do. --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #13 April 19, 2007 http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_jasjam-1589.php I got the above phone. they gave me a $600 sign on credit, i pay $50 a month and get $750 worth of calls, texts, video calls and 36mb download a month. Sorry, not in America though .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #14 April 19, 2007 Pity it's so fucking difficult to make a phone call on one, eh? Data coverage looks brilliant. You'll be able to post to dz.com from the dz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #15 April 19, 2007 I have it for emails. I dont really make many phone calls but do need to answer emails while slaving away in a kitchen all day. Though i do not think it is difficult to make calls. Another good thing i find with it is Tomto. I get lost without tomtom in this city. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pinkfairy 0 #16 April 19, 2007 Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #17 April 19, 2007 I am guessing you want to also ban your modem? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #18 April 19, 2007 Quote Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! You're not dependent on your parachute device? --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benblee 0 #19 April 19, 2007 I've got Verizon and I've been pretty happy with them. I switched from Cingular because they got service everywhere, BUT 50% of my calls were dropped. The service was there, but it was pretty bad. I've got the Samsung 730i phone now and it's got a wireless card so I can log on to the internet from any wireless router without paying for any data plan or usage. It works like a laptop.Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pinkfairy 0 #20 April 19, 2007 I've got a Blackberry paid by my job. I think it's nice. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Lindsey 0 #8 April 19, 2007 QuoteI would suggest looking at Cingular (AT&T) I've heard good things about them too... Quote My first carrier was Sprint, and I did not have coverage at the DZ. I switched to Cingular and have used them for two years. I get great coverage. I just signed up for another two years. I use Cingular, and I was impressed last summer when I, thinking (in error) that I had free mobile-to-mobile minutes, ran up a huge bill after I went through all my saved up roll-over minutes. Even though it was TOTALLY my fault, they reviewed my history with them, and since I had been a good customer for so long, the ATE the charges--like $300-$400. I won't switch from 'em ever now. The proof is in the pudding.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,483 #9 April 19, 2007 Cingular has done me well for about 4 years now.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #10 April 19, 2007 It depends on the coverage area I guess... my friends cingular phone is *almost* as reliable as string and tin cans."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #11 April 19, 2007 Quote I use Cingular, and I was impressed last summer when I, thinking (in error) that I had free mobile-to-mobile minutes, ran up a huge bill after I went through all my saved up roll-over minutes. Even though it was TOTALLY my fault, they reviewed my history with them, and since I had been a good customer for so long, the ATE the charges--like $300-$400. I won't switch from 'em ever now. The proof is in the pudding. Cingular is now AT&T (again). A bad experience with AT&T several years ago prevents me from switching to them, but I do keep hearing good things about their customer service that contrasts with my experience, so maybe one of these days. I sure would like to have better cell coverage when at the DZ...especially if I can get one that'll run a laptop wireless card. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #12 April 19, 2007 If you decide to sign up w/ Cingular send me a PM before you do. --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #13 April 19, 2007 http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_jasjam-1589.php I got the above phone. they gave me a $600 sign on credit, i pay $50 a month and get $750 worth of calls, texts, video calls and 36mb download a month. Sorry, not in America though .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #14 April 19, 2007 Pity it's so fucking difficult to make a phone call on one, eh? Data coverage looks brilliant. You'll be able to post to dz.com from the dz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #15 April 19, 2007 I have it for emails. I dont really make many phone calls but do need to answer emails while slaving away in a kitchen all day. Though i do not think it is difficult to make calls. Another good thing i find with it is Tomto. I get lost without tomtom in this city. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pinkfairy 0 #16 April 19, 2007 Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #17 April 19, 2007 I am guessing you want to also ban your modem? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #18 April 19, 2007 Quote Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! You're not dependent on your parachute device? --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benblee 0 #19 April 19, 2007 I've got Verizon and I've been pretty happy with them. I switched from Cingular because they got service everywhere, BUT 50% of my calls were dropped. The service was there, but it was pretty bad. I've got the Samsung 730i phone now and it's got a wireless card so I can log on to the internet from any wireless router without paying for any data plan or usage. It works like a laptop.Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pinkfairy 0 #20 April 19, 2007 I've got a Blackberry paid by my job. I think it's nice. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? 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BIGUN 1,483 #9 April 19, 2007 Cingular has done me well for about 4 years now.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #10 April 19, 2007 It depends on the coverage area I guess... my friends cingular phone is *almost* as reliable as string and tin cans."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 April 19, 2007 Quote I use Cingular, and I was impressed last summer when I, thinking (in error) that I had free mobile-to-mobile minutes, ran up a huge bill after I went through all my saved up roll-over minutes. Even though it was TOTALLY my fault, they reviewed my history with them, and since I had been a good customer for so long, the ATE the charges--like $300-$400. I won't switch from 'em ever now. The proof is in the pudding. Cingular is now AT&T (again). A bad experience with AT&T several years ago prevents me from switching to them, but I do keep hearing good things about their customer service that contrasts with my experience, so maybe one of these days. I sure would like to have better cell coverage when at the DZ...especially if I can get one that'll run a laptop wireless card. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #12 April 19, 2007 If you decide to sign up w/ Cingular send me a PM before you do. --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #13 April 19, 2007 http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_jasjam-1589.php I got the above phone. they gave me a $600 sign on credit, i pay $50 a month and get $750 worth of calls, texts, video calls and 36mb download a month. Sorry, not in America though .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 April 19, 2007 Pity it's so fucking difficult to make a phone call on one, eh? Data coverage looks brilliant. You'll be able to post to dz.com from the dz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #15 April 19, 2007 I have it for emails. I dont really make many phone calls but do need to answer emails while slaving away in a kitchen all day. Though i do not think it is difficult to make calls. Another good thing i find with it is Tomto. I get lost without tomtom in this city. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #16 April 19, 2007 Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #17 April 19, 2007 I am guessing you want to also ban your modem? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #18 April 19, 2007 Quote Cell phones crate device dependency. Ban them now! You're not dependent on your parachute device? --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benblee 0 #19 April 19, 2007 I've got Verizon and I've been pretty happy with them. I switched from Cingular because they got service everywhere, BUT 50% of my calls were dropped. The service was there, but it was pretty bad. I've got the Samsung 730i phone now and it's got a wireless card so I can log on to the internet from any wireless router without paying for any data plan or usage. It works like a laptop.Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #20 April 19, 2007 I've got a Blackberry paid by my job. I think it's nice. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
