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Lucian
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:39 AM Original message |
Verizon changing its upgrade policy; you'll have to wait 20 months for a new phone |
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Skittles
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:42 AM Response to Original message |
1. OMG heaven forbid you can't have a new phone!!! |
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Lucian
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:45 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. That's not my outrage. |
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some guy
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:21 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Truly? |
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Sherman A1
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Wed Jan-05-11 07:16 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Agreed & Well Said |
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CreekDog
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:18 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. this thread is cementing my belief that the zeitgeist of DU is trending against technology |
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Statistical
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:25 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. No some are just not yet infected with the disease consumerism. |
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CreekDog
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:31 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. the better the phone the more easily it replicates my computer |
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some guy
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
37. need |
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Maru Kitteh
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
33. speaking of disease |
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Statistical
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:52 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Do you feel the need (not just desire but outright need) to replace your smartphone |
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superduperfarleft
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #36 |
42. I don't see "horror" anywhere in the OP. n/t |
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Maru Kitteh
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #36 |
51. No, the OP is about the further degredation of the value of service provided |
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superduperfarleft
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #13 |
40. Plus 1 zillion. |
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uppityperson
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
35. some people use their phones for much more than simply calling people |
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some guy
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:13 PM Response to Reply #35 |
46. I understand that. |
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snooper2
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:26 AM Response to Reply #2 |
16. What line of work are you in where you need a new phone |
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Gormy Cuss
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #2 |
49. Did they make this change during the current contracts/plans, or only new ones? |
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brooklynite
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Thu Jan-06-11 12:32 AM Response to Reply #2 |
54. Here's a simple solution...don't sign up with them |
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Sherman A1
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Thu Jan-06-11 05:35 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Says it all right there........ |
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SoCalDem
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I bought a used Jitterbug on ebay |
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tabbycat31
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Wed Jan-05-11 12:00 PM Response to Reply #4 |
30. I have a 6 month old phone |
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HEyHEY
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:13 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. The reality of this situation is too horrific |
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Dorian Gray
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
27. Seriously |
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superduperfarleft
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
38. OMG heaven forbid you stay the fuck out of a topic that you clearly don't care about. |
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Sherman A1
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Wed Jan-05-11 06:33 PM Response to Reply #38 |
52. A bit tense? |
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superduperfarleft
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Thu Jan-06-11 12:12 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. Thanks, but my phone is awesome. No projecting here. n/t |
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ProgressiveProfessor
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:54 AM Response to Original message |
3. I am about to abandon Verizon...I need GSM based equipment |
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brooklynite
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Thu Jan-06-11 12:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
55. Why? |
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nebenaube
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Wed Jan-05-11 04:52 AM Response to Original message |
7. It's a marketing strategy... |
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elocs
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Wed Jan-05-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
9. I use my cell phone to simply talk with people. I guess that makes me almost Amish these days. |
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pipi_k
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:11 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Got rid of Verizon last October |
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elocs
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:39 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Since I have a cmda phone it uses Verizon. Now I have the LG220C |
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shanti
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #20 |
32. i got rid of my landline last month |
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Abq_Sarah
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. I killed my landlines two years ago |
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ecstatic
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:42 AM Response to Reply #9 |
21. I was considering straight talk |
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elocs
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. What do you think they will do with your number? I've had the same Tracfone number for over 6 years |
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Statistical
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:11 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. You have the right to port your number to the new phone. |
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elocs
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:19 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Your new Straight Talk phone does not come with a number. |
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ecstatic
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:51 PM Response to Reply #22 |
50. Thanks for the info. How is their customer service? nt |
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superduperfarleft
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:04 PM Response to Reply #9 |
39. Yeah, well I use my cell phone as a paperweight! |
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BadgerKid
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Wed Jan-05-11 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
10. Translation: We want more money (?) n/t |
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CreekDog
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:14 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. you win! |
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frylock
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #10 |
48. translation: you're phucked if you want an ifone |
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MadHound
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
14. OMG! I won't be able to get the latest greatest electronic doo-dad! |
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dembotoz
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
17. might increase their churn rates |
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tridim
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Wed Jan-05-11 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
19. My computer is 6 years old for gawd's sake. |
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qb
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
24. There is no such thing as a free phone. So called "free" phone deals are just payment plans. |
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Initech
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
26. I was on Verizon, hated it. Now I'm on AT&T and considering ditching that for Sprint. |
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CreekDog
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:20 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. depends why you hate Verizon |
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Abq_Sarah
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
44. I'm on Verizon |
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Initech
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
45. Customer service |
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populistdriven
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
28. You should put CYANOGENMOD on it, it will make you love your phone again ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! ! |
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Romulox
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Wed Jan-05-11 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
29. My recommendation for someone like you is to go month to month, and then pay the TRUE cost of the |
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Xenotime
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Wed Jan-05-11 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
34. Sounds like AT&T |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. I think it's sad things are "outdated" in months |
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Sherman A1
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Thu Jan-06-11 05:35 AM Response to Reply #43 |
56. The face is that most things are not outdated in months |
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lafayettelonewolf
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Wed Jan-05-11 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
47. My response... |
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