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So my contract is up
After about 4 years with Cingular, my contract has finally ran out. I have received two phones from them in the process. So as if I just broke up with my girlfriend, I want to know what else is out there. I have about 2000 rollover minutes racked up on my Cingular account, but they do expire after a year. I'd rather keep my phone bill around $60 a month so I have been getting the $40 rate plan which is just fine. I haven't had any problems with Cingular either. Should I sign another 2-year contract and get another new phone free, or is there something else out there that should be beckoning to me?
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Please touch this.
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Location: Manhattan
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Ummm. Do you have a problem with them? I have them and I have no complaints whatsoever.
Then again, I am not a high maintenance customer.
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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mine will be up in April of next year, I'm able to upgrade my phone now which will automatically bind me to 2 more years.
The only reason for me to jump later will be becasue Skogafoss recently changed to Tmobile because she didn't like the last time she was at one of the stores and they were not attentive nor did they have any specials (free phone since she had the old CDMA phone) for resigning up. I can take advantage of a family plan in the future. That's my only suggestion.
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A Storm Is Coming
Location: The Great White North
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If the signal is good I'd stay with them. That's the only reason I'd change from my current carrier. It's a phone and I want it to work.
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More Than You Expect
Location: Queens
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If I were you, I wouldn't be so quick to renew my contract nor would I be so quick to jump ship either. I've managed to get a few hundred extra minutes and an expensive new phone for free simply because I waited a few months before renewing my contract.
Wait and see how much you can bleed out of them.
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EDIT: This is the phone I was thinking about getting. Last edited by essendoubleop; 10-06-2007 at 03:19 PM.. |
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Submit to me, you know you want to
Location: Lilburn, Ga
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I hope how I say this makes sense.
Dave and I are both we cingular we love it. This summer when his account was eligible for an upgrade on the phone we did it thru Amazon. He had been wanting a Krazr forever, well since we upgraded thru Amazon (which will automatically give you a new two year contract) the phone was 1 penny....yes you didnt read that wrong, we got it for 1 cent, plus the 18 dollar upgrade charge that cingular charges. Going thru amazon you can pick the plan you want there is not one in particular you have to go thru and the phone is MUCH cheaper (and the same phones, they have a boat load to choose from) that upgrading it through Cingular themselves. I was skeptical at first, but when all was said and done, getting the Krazr cost us a grand total of $18.01 Its worth checking them out. I just checked it out, and the phone you linked to is available for a penny too (as is the 580i) (not all phones are that low, there are MANY to choose from) http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link...pf_rd_i=301185 that link should take you to the page you need to start on, if for some reason it doesnt, go to www.amazon.com then on the left click on Cell Phones and Service then, on the left again, click on At&t (since its not really cingular anymore) and you can look at where to go from there (and for anyone not with cingular they handle the other services to, but since Im not with them Im not sure on the price deals, I've only ever looked at Verizon for a co-worker, and they were almost just as good for that carrier too)
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I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!! Last edited by ShaniFaye; 10-06-2007 at 06:31 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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Wow, thanks a lot. I'd spring $75 for a Blackberry Slider. Unfortunately it doesn't look like ANY of the phones are available where I live. I don't think there's a way around this either, so I can't take advantage of this deal. |
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Location: Adams Center, N.Y.
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Well, why should I jump ship to an unknown competitor who could be worse than them? The only thing that I could ask from Cingular is a lower rate, but that probably won't happen. What do you guys mean by making them bleed? It's not like they are going to give me more incentives to sign a contract the longer I stay month-to-month with them........right? |
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There's a lot of freedom not having a contract with a cell phone provider. If you need a new phone, check eBay. Plenty there to select from, but make sure its Cingular compatible. I've picked up two over the years and have been satisfied. Cingular uses SIM cards, pull it out of your old phone and pop it in your new one and you never have to even let Cingular know.
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The sky calls to us ...
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Location: CT
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More Than You Expect
Location: Queens
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It's not just coincidental that the contract-free plans are always the most expense.
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Upright
Location: Houston, Texas
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Ok, I agree with the guys, bleed them. And by that, they mean to maybe put a bug in Cingulairs ear that you might switch (like said above) and they will offer you free minutes and all kinds of goodies to keep you. Especially if you have been a good customer, like paying your bills on time, and so on. Make a complaint of some sort, that usually works too (even if you really dont find anything wrong with the service). Blame your switch on some dropped calls, and theres some instant minutes. Text messages that refused to go through, and free text messaging service for a while comes along. I used to work for Verizon, and used to do this all the time.
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