They made an announcement on their eForum yesterday:
Vodafone said:
There have been a number of unanticipated issues during the software approval for Galaxy S 2.
The next phase of testing is scheduled for Friday 13th. We'll provide an update on Monday 16th with the latest information on timings.
If the device passes testing with Google on Friday, we'll be able to confirm despatch dates for preorders in our Monday update. If not, we'll give as much information as we can.
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What the... Does this mean they're filling it with bloatware? I've heard from other sources that VF will be selling the GS2 unbranded, but then how could it have issues regarding software approval?
I've been due an upgrade for a month and have been holding off for this -- which is why I haven't bought the phone outright. I still haven't been able to confirm a deal for my new tariff because they can't confirm deals until the phone is showing 'in stock' for those in the call centre.
I heard the date of 16th being the release date for some time now, so hopefully on Monday I'll here "the phone is available!" and I get in before they're out of stock.
Anybody else in the same or a similar boat? Very, very frustrating!
Hey, I managed to pre-order the phone through an online early upgrade on the 4th May. When I ordered it said something along the lines of shipping "from the 16th May" so this could mean any time after that date really. I phoned the warehouse team on Tuesday (10th May) to try and get clarification if they still expected to start shipping on this date, and the guy I spoke to said that they anticipated stock to arrive within the next 2-3 days and that once it was in stock they would start shipping immediately. However after seeing the update on their forums yesterday I can only assume that what I was told was a complete lie.
It's really frustrating that a) Vodafone would load the phone with software (bloatware) Google obviously don't approve of and b) that they would delay the launch of the phone to do this!
why not get it through CPW or mobiles.co.uk?
sure to be unbranded then + probably cheaper anyway...
got mine on release week on VF upgrade via mobiles.co.uk
Because mine was an early upgrade (my contract isnt up 'til September) I had to go direct through Vodafone. Although by the looks of things, Vodafone might not be shipping my order until September anyway
I'd say you're probably better to wait a couple of months, especially if VF are ****ing about with the firmware...
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My O2 phone works fine on a Vodafone SIM, so if they're having problems in testing they must be screwing around with it. That means you'll get any official updates some time after everyone else.
Plus is there the remotest chance you'll get the phone for £149.99 on a £10.50 per month contract with Vodafone? Nope.
Go to phones 4u or carphone warehouse. They will give you an unbranded sgsII as an upgrade.
I got mine as a Vodafone upgrade from phones 4 u. on April 30th.
Mine was an early upgrade. My contract doesn’t finish until 12th of June. But i was able to upgrade from 12th of April. The 2 month is added to the end of my new contract. So i can upgrade again 12th of April 2013. But again my contract won't be up till 12th of June 2013
bigshape said:
why not get it through CPW or mobiles.co.uk?
sure to be unbranded then + probably cheaper anyway...
got mine on release week on VF upgrade via mobiles.co.uk
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They won't be able to do as good a deal as Vodafone will (most likely) do. I'm hoping I'll be able to get a handset-only upgrade which would mean: £35 p/m 18m, 600mins, Unlimited texts, 500MB, Vodafone passport.
Looking at mobiles.co.uk I'd have to take 300 less minutes per month and pay £79.99 for the handset. That's pretty good but since I've been with VF for a good number of years I think I can do better.
Nameless21 said:
Go to phones 4u or carphone warehouse. They will give you an unbranded sgsII as an upgrade.
I got mine as a Vodafone upgrade from phones 4 u. on April 30th.
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Could you barter or did you have to stick to their standard deals? Carphone warehouse can do my tariff with that phone if I pay £159.99 for the handset -- no thank you :-/
I would check on Phones 4 U website but unfortunately they kind of con you into allowing them to use your information for marketing before showing you the goods it seems. Oh well.
Could it be the NFC devices which are supposed to hit late may early june?
Means they could still be unbranded?
An optimistic view, I doubt it though. I have little faith in Vodafone! I received a response (to an email I sent) from one of Guy Laurence's people. I responded by asking her if these VF handsets will be branded. My next question will be about NFC.
Moandal said:
My O2 phone works fine on a Vodafone SIM, so if they're having problems in testing they must be screwing around with it. That means you'll get any official updates some time after everyone else.
Plus is there the remotest chance you'll get the phone for £149.99 on a £10.50 per month contract with Vodafone? Nope.
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Or less
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Or less. Best buy price match for o2 minus 10% on handset. Alternatively do 50 cashback from quid co, or top cash back then direct from o2. I chose former to get unbranded, oh, and there's something good about walking out if a shop holding a new phone box
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Moandal said:
Plus is there the remotest chance you'll get the phone for £149.99 on a £10.50 per month contract with Vodafone? Nope.
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£25 a month, with handset cost of £49, 12 month contract but then I do get really good discounts.
Have pre-ordered mine via http://upgrades.vodafone.co.uk/ mentioned the 19th, keeping fingers crossed, but not expecting anything.
artesea said:
£25 a month, with handset cost of £49, 12 month contract but then I do get really good discounts.
Have pre-ordered mine via http://upgrades.vodafone.co.uk/ mentioned the 19th, keeping fingers crossed, but not expecting anything.
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How did you preorder yours with such a good deal?
Here are the upgrade options I have: http://i.imgur.com/45o9F.jpg
Really, really terrible. Pity I have to wait until they're in stock to get a good deal, which means they'll probably go out of stock instantly due to all the preorders and I'll be waiting another two weeks...
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How did you preorder yours with such a good deal?
Here are the upgrade options I have: http://i.imgur.com/45o9F.jpg
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same offers I get, just I can apply for discounts after I've order (this is special for me, please don't expect to barter with customer services after the phone has come out if you pre-order on a high tariff).
why are you waiting at all, I upgraded my vodaphone contract using Phones4you, got a great deal. 25/month, £60 for phone.
You can get voda's version will be full of crap and more expensive.
@stoolzio
Can you tell me how this worked? I tried three different P4U stores and they all said that they no longer do "handset upgrades". ie: They'd give me the phone, on my network, but only if I changed tariff. Since I want to keep my existing tariff I couldn't do a deal with P4U (or CPW, either).
Did you change your Voda tariff?
stoolzo said:
why are you waiting at all, I upgraded my vodaphone contract using Phones4you, got a great deal. 25/month, £60 for phone.
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Over 18 months, that is very good. Over 24 months, terrible. How long was it?
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Can you tell me how this worked? I tried three different P4U stores and they all said that they no longer do "handset upgrades". ie: They'd give me the phone, on my network, but only if I changed tariff. Since I want to keep my existing tariff I couldn't do a deal with P4U (or CPW, either).
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Same, I rang P4U earlier and they said they don't do handset only upgrades. They were £50 cheaper than CPW though.
@b33p:
Have you had a call from Voda, by any chance? They called me about 11am to say the SGS2 might be available for despatch today.
They didn't call back, so I did.
Totally different story: "It's available from the 19th".
WTFFFFFFFF goes on at Vodafone? It's a mystery of religious proportions.....
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@stoolzio
Can you tell me how this worked? I tried three different P4U stores and they all said that they no longer do "handset upgrades". ie: They'd give me the phone, on my network, but only if I changed tariff. Since I want to keep my existing tariff I couldn't do a deal with P4U (or CPW, either).
Did you change your Voda tariff?
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I got mine through phones4u in PCworld, maybe things are different. To be honest I think it depends on the branch and even perhaps who you talk to, a bit inconsistent, i'll tell you why.
I first ran Phones4u and they told me the same, no upgrades, however they told me they would be doing next week (two weeks ago now). They also told me they had no handset trade in policy, none at all, nada nothing, didnt exist.
So, the following week I walk into PC world, there and then I am offerred an upgrade of my current vodoacontract and given £90 for my old HD2 (with android on it no questions asked). I was so dumbfounded I just got my cash out and signed up.
Now the proud owner of one SG2 with same phone number, minutes and everything.
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I want to buy Galaxy S II from phones4u on the 27th of april. Is it possible to buy the phone unlocked? I dont want to tie myself down to a contract. Thanks.
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I want to buy Galaxy S II from phones4u on the 27th of april. Is it possible to buy the phone unlocked? I dont want to tie myself down to a contract. Thanks.
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Think its contract only. Want to get one on PAYG or SIM FREE on 27th but I doubt they'll have them unlocked. I'm going early in the morning on wednesday, so I'll update on here if its availible on PAYG or Sim Free
EDIT: Here suggests it'll be availible PAYG for £499 on Wednesday
I emailed them and got a reply back saying there fones aren't unlocked?...
I know CPW's handsets are unlocked... I work for O2 and have heard there coming soon, not sure of deals as I work in customer services lol.
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I really hope they have some sim-free in store on 27th, hopefully CPW wont have took my money out of bank if i can grab 1 from there early.
I asked about this and my local CPW and P4U both said they were unlocked, but that means they can take any network's sim card. It doesn't mean they don't come on a contract - that's referring to as "sim-free" and even that's a bit of a misnomer as it could have a PAYG sim.
I don't know if I'm being helpful or pedantic here. I mean the former, honest!
handtec if im saying that right, has them on the 27th for sale, unlocked no contract, hit them up
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4203/samsung-galaxy-s-ii--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
tada!
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handtec if im saying that right, has them on the 27th for sale, unlocked no contract, hit them up
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4203/samsung-galaxy-s-ii--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
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Actually they are shipping out on 28th according to the website.
29th is holiday, 30th and 1st is weekend, 2nd is holiday. So in any case people wont get their phones before 3rd in UK
Funkym0nkey said:
Actually they are shipping out on 28th according to the website.
29th is holiday, 30th and 1st is weekend, 2nd is holiday. So in any case people wont get their phones before 3rd in UK
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I have ordered from them, do you think they can ship the handset on 28th so i can get it on 4th, as it is a international order & also what is the probability that handtec is getting the stock on 27th, coz is heard some people saying that they delay the phones & also all are talking @ phones4u but no one seems interested @ haandtec, I dont know why
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Actually they are shipping out on 28th according to the website.
29th is holiday, 30th and 1st is weekend, 2nd is holiday. So in any case people wont get their phones before 3rd in UK
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well you are correct but maybe they mean they get on 27th and the phones are shipped to your address on the 28th (next day), or ovsly they just dont ship till 28th in which we are doomed lol
Just rang me nearest store and they said they dont have it for sale till the 1st may!! lol very much an exclusive!!,
So, i rang the next nearest shop and they are having them deliverd tomorow for sale wed, so i asked about a sim free model and they said they should have some for sale but they are limited amount so looks like some of us might be lucky to get there hands on 1 on wed 27th,
They are ringing me tomorow to clarify the stock of sim free once they have had delivery.
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Just rang me nearest store and they said they dont have it for sale till the 1st may!! lol very much an exclusive!!,
So, i rang the next nearest shop and they are having them deliverd tomorow for sale wed, so i asked about a sim free model and they said they should have some for sale but they are limited amout so looks like some of us might be lucky to get there hands on 1 on wed 27th,
They are ringing me tomorow to clarify the stock of sim free once they have had delivery.
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Lol just called the nearest to my work and the girl was like "I don't know" "Because it's a bank holiday I just don't know"!!! ....
crazy! samsung should of gave some other company early exclusive release as phones4u just aint that botherd lol
Just got to wait and see, P4U is on the way to my work they open at 8am, I'm due for work at 8AM tomorrow so may just pop in and enquire face to face and will do the same again on Wednesday!
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Just got to wait and see, P4U is on the way to my work they open at 8am, I'm due for work at 8AM tomorrow so may just pop in and enquire face to face and will do the same again on Wednesday!
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yeh best idea that is, although demand doesnt seem as high as i expected tbh you just neva no i guess, nor no how many units are available.
Fingers crossed for us both lol,
Anyone having problems with the phones4u website?
I tried to buy a S2 on contract & after filling in all the personal & credit card details, when I click the final part i.e. the Confirm button, it just hangs. Tried 3 times already.
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Anyone having problems with the phones4u website?
I tried to buy a S2 on contract & after filling in all the personal & credit card details, when I click the final part i.e. the Confirm button, it just hangs. Tried 3 times already.
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zen123 said:
Anyone having problems with the phones4u website?
I tried to buy a S2 on contract & after filling in all the personal & credit card details, when I click the final part i.e. the Confirm button, it just hangs. Tried 3 times already.
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Same thing happened to me so I ordered from Dialaphone instead
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I popped into my local one today just to check, and he said that they were going to have them in Wednesday/Thursday and that all the phones they sell unlocked so I'd be able to buy it unlocked without contract.
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I popped into my local one today just to check, and he said that they were going to have them in Wednesday/Thursday and that all the phones they sell unlocked so I'd be able to buy it unlocked without contract.
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Let's see... maybe I will have a SG2 before the bank holidays! If so I will post a pic up with my purchase
Marink said:
I popped into my local one today just to check, and he said that they were going to have them in Wednesday/Thursday and that all the phones they sell unlocked so I'd be able to buy it unlocked without contract.
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NICE hopefully the same pal
As i had the same info from them earlier
Seems like they now have the S2 in stock, going to give them a call later to see what they will offer me...
Just looked at their online prices
yes they do just orderd mine for my upgrade on flex 35i and had to pay £10 for the phone. should have it on thursday
Mine's coming today/tomorrow, got it £30pm over 18 months plus £60 upfront. Deal includes £180 of credit a month, equivalent to 900 minutes or 1800 texts. They wanted me back
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Just looked at their online prices
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Have you got a link?
Still says coming soon from what I can see.
Just buy from chitterchatter? Authorised tmob seller at far better prices..
Also there phones are unlocked and unbranded.. Its a no brainer....
Got my upgrade through them 2 weeks ago and I was well pleased..
25 quid a month
600 mins
Unltd texts
Unltd internet
Unltd landline (free bolt on)
Phone for free
Well impressed..only thing was took over a week to sort delivery.. But at that price I was happy to wait
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/pay-monthly/samsung-galaxy-s-ii/mobile-tariffs/
Here.
Just Orange left to release it now....... getting impatient...
Chivalryyyy said:
Just buy from chitterchatter? Authorised tmob seller at far better prices..
Also there phones are unlocked and unbranded.. Its a no brainer....
Got my upgrade through them 2 weeks ago and I was well pleased..
25 quid a month
600 mins
Unltd texts
Unltd internet
Unltd landline (free bolt on)
Phone for free
Well impressed..only thing was took over a week to sort delivery.. But at that price I was happy to wait
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Do you have full speed internet or throttled?
How long for that contract?
How much for the handset?
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Do you have full speed internet or throttled?
How long for that contract?
How much for the handset?
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Was for 24 months... Phone was given free of charge..and a they are an autherised tmob reseller, you get the same internet as if you had purchased from tmobile directly...unlike buying from a 3rd party reseller...
Link to there current deal for new contracts...though you may get better as an upgrade as i did
http://www.chitterchatter.co.uk/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-new-pd-74.php
Awesome, i think will give them a bell when i get home and see what they offer me.
Just had a look at my t-mobile and i can get the handset for £180 if i stay on my current £20.56 a month contracts (for another 18 months)... tempting
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Here.
Just Orange left to release it now....... getting impatient...
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Why wait for orange?
If you're with orange and due an upgrade phones4u will do it. As far as i'm aware it's the same as upgrading through orange except phones4u get a cut.
I got the standard pack through from orange thanking me for staying with them, kept the same number etc......
Plus now i've got a nice unbranded phone without all the "lovely" orange extras.
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Managed to get a Samsung Galaxy S 2 for £9 for the handset and Flex 35 over 18 months
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Seems like they now have the S2 in stock, going to give them a call later to see what they will offer me...
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WHATTTTT??? WHERE DID YOU FIND THIS????
I called and spoke to some really nice woman and she checked on their internal "coming soon" list and said that, she can see the GSII will be coming but no date. (This is in spite of the fact the "consumer" websites says June)
So where did you see that you can get it from them direct?
(My contract is such, that I could only do a straight call-up and delivery (regular) upgrade.)
I first saw it as an option when i logged into t-mobile.
Called them literally 2 hours ago and they were offering some horrendous £35 plus contracts for the handset...
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I first saw it as an option when i logged into t-mobile.
Called them literally 2 hours ago and they were offering some horrendous £35 plus contracts for the handset...
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Sorry to be so immature BUT OMG!!! Things must have changed since literally a few days ago!
I'm going to try and log in now. (I'm on my dad's business contract so hopefully it will cover it )
And as for the price, it is indeed a very expensive phone.
I've phoned T-Mobile up twice and both times, I've been told they're stocking them, but their internal "coming soon" doesn't actually have a release date!
However the GSII, is on their website.
So if anyone orders from T-Mobile directly, could they please inform us, and when it actually gets delivered??
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Why wait for orange?
If you're with orange and due an upgrade phones4u will do it. As far as i'm aware it's the same as upgrading through orange except phones4u get a cut.
I got the standard pack through from orange thanking me for staying with them, kept the same number etc......
Plus now i've got a nice unbranded phone without all the "lovely" orange extras.
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I did try, but the shop here couldn't process the order.
I phoned on Saturday, they said they'd got a shipment that very morning. Mine should arrive tomorrow; I'll be happy to answer any questions
Worth noting that if you order online or over the phone, you get a 7 day cooling off period, so if you don't like T-Mobile, or your contract, or the phone, or your cat's reaction to the phone or anything else, you can send it back and the contract goes away
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http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/common/returns_policy.html
From what I've read, this does not apply instore. When I first signed up with T-Mobile 18 months ago in a brick-and-mortar store, I asked about this.
Me: "Do you have a cool-off policy?"
Sales guy: "Yes, we have a policy, and that policy is that we have no cool-off period."
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I phoned on Saturday, they said they'd got a shipment that very morning. Mine should arrive tomorrow; I'll be happy to answer any questions
Worth noting that if you order online or over the phone, you get a 7 day cooling off period, so if you don't like T-Mobile, or your contract, or the phone, or your cat's reaction to the phone or anything else, you can send it back and the contract goes away
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http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/common/returns_policy.html
From what I've read, this does not apply instore. When I first signed up with T-Mobile 18 months ago in a brick-and-mortar store, I asked about this.
Me: "Do you have a cool-off policy?"
Sales guy: "Yes, we have a policy, and that policy is that we have no cool-off period."
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Its not specific to T-mobile. Its a statutory protection offered in the distance selling regulations and applies to all distance sales.
I had my T-Mobile SGS2 delivered this morning.
I phoned T-Mobile up on Friday evening and they said they have just got in a delivery of SGS2's so I upgraded to it.
It has got the T-Mobile logo on boot. Havn't tried any other sim cards but I am quite sure it will be locked.
Anything anybody wants me to check?
This is my first android phone so nothing too complicated lol, but Ive been doing a lot of reading about android so am not a total n00b
This country is 9 times out of 10 a complete and utter rip off of the highest order in every respect so imagine my surprise when i click on eMobile and Meteor websites and you can purchase the Galaxy S3 for €599 on pay as you go that's actually cheaper than Amazon.de which comes in at €617 including postage, i was astounded as generally id expect a phone like this especially in Ireland to come in nearer the €700 mark, this is actually the cheapest ive seen yet, Amazon and Carphone Warehouse,etc charge 499 sterling which is about 627 euro.
I assume the phone is locked to these networks but no doubt it can be unlocked for free or a small fee.
PS - Both these mobile providers ive been with before and are useless especially Meteor the worst customer service of all time but if your just buying the phone outright throw away the SIM, get it unlocked and away you go.
Links
http://www.emobile.ie/phonesplansmore/phones/details/?id=152
https://store.meteor.ie/phones/
Why is that cheap? We pay about 584€ in Germany to get a non-branded S3, tax and shipment included
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Why is that cheap? We pay about 584€ in Germany to get a non-branded S3, tax and shipment included
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I assume you are talking about....
Amazon.de comes in at http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Smartp...R8XB7XF&s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1338325215&sr=1-1
which is great if you live in Germany but for everyone else there are added costs up to €613+ including shiping,etc therefore the links ive provided are cheaper if you are not resident in Germany.
Amazed again The Carphone Warehouse in Ireland are only charging €569 on Three Ireland
http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Pro...ndgt-Galaxy-S-III-16GB-Pebble-Blue/238553/1_3
UK Carphone Warehouse charging £499.95 which is about €627 im astounded as usually it's always dearer in rip off Ireland.
Right to hell with this im gonna get one at €569 then ill have to sell my SGSII pretty quickly or ill be completely broke until the end of June.
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This country is 9 times out of 10 a complete and utter rip off of the highest order in every respect so imagine my surprise...
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Best start to a post I've ever seen.
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Best start to a post I've ever seen.
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haha unfortunately it's true mate full of corrupt bankers and Government who have decimated the country besides being a rip off!!!
ANYWAY enough of all that - went into 2 different carphone warehouse shops today in Dublin City, asked about the GALAXY S3, first girl said she "thinks" it might be available this coming Friday but wasn't sure about the price or what network it was on, i informed her according to their website it was €569 and on 3 Ireland she said well there you go you couldn't make it up, how fuc*ing unhelpful or just plain thick!!
Second shop not that much better, confirmed it would be available from midnight tomorrow night if anyone is sad enough to actually wait outside a carphone warehouse at that time just to get a phone but didn't know what price or network it was on, one must ask themselves how did these people get a job in the first place in the carphone warehouse surely everyone cant be as thick as them, all i wanted to know was how much stock they were getting, was it locked to 3 Ireland or not and to confirm the price was correct but they couldn't answer any of these.
Anyway sorry for long rant people like this annoy the hell out of me, fingers crossed they will have stock on Saturday as i wont get a chance before then to get back to the shop, still the best price ive seen anywhere at all!
unlock
Hi guys, thinking of getting the s3 for 299 on meteor with a 25 euro 18 month contract, but I'm only studying in ireland so will be going back home to norway for holidays etc. Do any of you know of any reliable unlocking services?
Cheers
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hear in the next budget that there will be a 20 euro/year tax on mobile phone users
Wouldnt put it past them, they need it to fund the bail out and the banks not to mention Ministers 114,000 euro tax free expenses
So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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Fingers crossed for a Saturday delivery :thumbup:
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Fingers crossed for a Saturday delivery :thumbup:
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I phoned Clove earlier & asked about the chances of a Saturday delivery. The guy told me if I'd chosen Royal Mail as the delivery method it would be quite likely. If I'd chosen another courier it would almost definitely be a Monday delivery. I changed it over to royal mail on the phone
Nuwidol said:
So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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Well even if yours arrives on Monday you'll be pleased anyway to have a SmartWatch 2 and a SBH20 FOR FREE!
I have to check here for some offers, because 612 GBP plus 26 GBP (s&h) will result in like 750 euros, which is A LOT.
BUT, official Italian Sony site says the base price for the Z Ultra s 729 euros, so I guess I'll have to think about it, given that here a SW2 would cost 199 euros...
I have a friend going to NY mid September, but even with the exchange at 1.35 it wold cost me more than that...
What to do... What to dooooooooo??
EDIT: now that I've seen samsung and Sony (ironically my S3 writes the two initial "s" as I wrote them ) conferences, I'm more than ever convinced on the ZU.
Other than that, buying the ZU from Clove seems a real deal, but I wanted to ask some of you if they have had previous experiences, as in if I incur in some problems, will they change my device, are they reliable? Do they answer promptly to email (as I'm in Italy, I won't be phoning but emailing instead)?
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Other than that, buying the ZU from Clove seems a real deal, but I wanted to ask some of you if they have had previous experiences, as in if I incur in some problems, will they change my device, are they reliable? Do they answer promptly to email (as I'm in Italy, I won't be phoning but emailing instead)?
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This is my first purchase from Clove although they have been on my radar for a couple of years now so I can't help you with return issues sorry. I did however email them a few times with nagging questions about when they would be expecting the ZU to arrive etc. TBH they took over a day to respond to my emails. They did respond every time & but it wasn't as quick as I'd of liked. Speaking to them by phone seems to be the best method as they have always been polite, helpful & quick to answer any questions.
It does seem like an excellent deal when comparing the freebies from Clove & the prices other retailers are selling just the handset for...
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
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Or perhaps not at all, seeing as they'll be shipping out on FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!
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This is my first purchase from Clove although they have been on my radar for a couple of years now so I can't help you with return issues sorry. I did however email them a few times with nagging questions about when they would be expecting the ZU to arrive etc. TBH they took over a day to respond to my emails. They did respond every time & but it wasn't as quick as I'd of liked. Speaking to them by phone seems to be the best method as they have always been polite, helpful & quick to answer any questions.
It does seem like an excellent deal when comparing the freebies from Clove & the prices other retailers are selling just the handset for...
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I bought one white ZU (plus SmartWatch 2 and SBH20, luckily it's written on the receipt so no one could tell me "you weren't in time" ), and a DK30 dock for a total of about 674 GBP, a little more than 800 EUR. According to the Sony official site in Italy, I would have spent a little less than 1K EUR, so that's a real deal for me.
What I don't understand is, as this is a preorder (well, part of it, since the DK30 is in stock right now), why they billed me for the full order right away.
I was under the impression that there were a complex following of security questions, and that the billing would be when the product is actually in stock, but I may have misunderstood that.
Could you confirm that when you go to your account, under your order it says "BACKORDER"?
I thought it meant that they had a product and they don't anymore, but maybe they use it as in "we don't have it", full stop.
Waiting for your confirmation...
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Yeah, mine says the same... I ordered a sbh52 before I'd ordered the handset as I knew I was going to get it any way & that says preorder but the handset says backorder.
When I spoke to the guy on the phone the other day he assured me I would receive the smartwatch etc & that mine would be from the first batch as I was one of the first orders (August 9th)
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Yeah, mine says the same... I ordered a sbh52 before I'd ordered the handset as I knew I was going to get it any way & that says preorder but the handset says backorder.
When I spoke to the guy on the phone the other day he assured me I would receive the smartwatch etc & that mine would be from the first batch as I was one of the first orders (August 9th)
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Ok, thanks, you really relieved me.
I assume that either they have a lot of handsets on the way, or they didn't have many orders until now.
Anyway, I don't care as long as I have my handset for monday/thursday (I chose FedEx, they're usually quick...)...
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I ordered the ZU from Clove ages ago and took payment then so nothing to worry about.
Eagerly awaiting its arrival. What colour did you guys go for? I went for white (my first white Xperia), as it looks more premium than the black version. Which ones did you go for?
I went for black. My Note 2 was white (first white handset I've owned) & I always regretted it when I saw the grey version...
I'll put up with the finger print magnet black this time
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I went for black. My Note 2 was white (first white handset I've owned) & I always regretted it when I saw the grey version...
I'll put up with the finger print magnet black this time
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I have to say I'm still in two minds - I love the white aluminium finish on the sides and the back will show fingerprint marks less.
However, I'm not keen on the front of the device with the white border, which takes away some of the immersion when viewing content.
I'm in half-a-mind to change, but can't decide. I've been umming and ahhing for days now!
Almost had the same thought - use one of the light backcovers if blacks back is freaking you out.
Giving you the generally harmonious design of the black version, and leaves you alone with cleaning session if you're bugged of it.
Very close to switching my order now, the more I think about it, I think black will be better overall. The XZU will go into a case anyway, so the fingerprint problem isn't too much of an issue.
I just opened an account and ordered the C6833 LTE from here.
http://www.very.co.uk/sony-xperia-z...tooth-headset/1294688661.prd?_requestid=42080
10% off with first order using the discount code 3N6ME at the checkout.
Delivery direct from manufacturer by the 23rd Sept.
Its the same deal as clove with the free SW2 SmartWatch & SBH20 Bluetooth Headset. Altogether it cost me £543.05 You can get it one 3 months interest free credit but I'll just pay it off when the bill arrives.
You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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Personally I'll be selling the free accessories, so all in ill be paying £400ish for the device.
But seriously dude even if people were paying double that, just let them spend their money as they see fit, its no concern of yours.
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You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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Not in my country I'm not. In my country it costs ~£640, I bought it from Clove at 675, but while in my country I would have had only the handset, with that money I paid the handset, a SmartWatch 2, a bluetooth headset SBH20, a DK30 dock, and I also paid for priority shipping.
I won't sell the accessories simply because I would have bought them anyway, so, for me, this is saving money, not "paying stupid money".
You wanna get it in February when it costs 450? Suit yourself, nobody is telling you what to do.
And by the way, I've seen people spending three times what was worth a PlayStation 1 when it first came out just to buy it on D1, and the same thing happens over and over again with hundreds of items, so go and wait for a price cut while we stand in line to get our first batch.
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
I also ordered my XZU way back in early August(Seems like forever) and saw the confirmed date...I had messaged Clove just after that date was posted and they replied that they still did not have a confirmed date from Sony, so I don't know what to make of this and will hope that this is indeed true....
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I just opened an account and ordered the C6833 LTE from here.
http://www.very.co.uk/sony-xperia-z...tooth-headset/1294688661.prd?_requestid=42080
10% off with first order using the discount code 3N6ME at the checkout.
Delivery direct from manufacturer by the 23rd Sept.
Its the same deal as clove with the free SW2 SmartWatch & SBH20 Bluetooth Headset. Altogether it cost me £543.05 You can get it one 3 months interest free credit but I'll just pay it off when the bill arrives.
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OOOHHH credit yummy might be able to afford before the december debt free mark soo tempting!!
N1NJATH3ORY - can you get it cheaper or are you just going to wait for the prices to drop?
Can I break a contract I signed with T-Mobile for the new lavender Galaxy S23 Ultra?
(If this belongs in another place, please move it.)
I signed the deal on Feb 16th and was told then I'd get it in 2-5 business days, no later than the 23rd.
Phone didn't come. Went back to store and asked them, they said it's coming anytime. Then I went online chat with T-Mobile last Saturday and they told me they were shipping Monday, (today) and I'd get it by Wed. Guess what, they lied again, the phone wasn't shipped. Now on chat they said it would be shipped between Feb 27 - March 3rd. So three different dates.
On same chat she said I could get a local phone that is in stock if I wanted to downgrade from 512GB storage and 12GB memory to 256GB Storage & 8GB memory. And get this, with the new deal I'd end up owning $15 more a month on my payments. I said no thanks and exited the chat.
I ordered this on the 16th thinking I had plenty of time to get this before our vacation on March 5th.
And it looks like it's not going to come and it will automatically get shipped back due to I can't sign for it.
They lied to me three different times now.
I'm really mad at T-Mobile and want out of the deal and find another provider. Our three phones are paid off and we don't owe anything unless I'm stuck with this new deal. I figured since I don't have the new phone yet, I can back out.
Advice please and maybe links to help me with this.
You just send it back within 14 days of receipt and you can get out of it.
Didn't read everything, but I have O2 and you have 14 days to cancel the contract.
If you didn't pre-order it's my understanding that the higher storage options are on backorder which technically isn't t-mobiles fault but as others have said when you do get it you have 14 days to return it and you can basically undo the whole order and payment within 14 days.
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You just send it back within 14 days of receipt and you can get out of it.
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Didn't read everything, but I have O2 and you have 14 days to cancel the contract.
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If you didn't pre-order it's my understanding that the higher storage options are on backorder which technically isn't t-mobiles fault but as others have said when you do get it you have 14 days to return it and you can basically undo the whole order and payment within 14 days.
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Okay, here is the problem. I ordered this phone the 16th, 12 days ago. I don't have the phone since it hasn't been shipped yet. In T-Mobil chat yesterday they he said: " It is already ready to be shipped and the most recent estimated ship date for the phone is between 02/27/2023 - 03/02/2023." So I think they want to make sure I don't get the phone before Feb 2nd so I can't change my mind and send it back. If it hasn't gotten here by the time I leave for vacation, it will be sent back as I have to sign for it.
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Okay, here is the problem. I ordered this phone the 16th, 12 days ago. I don't have the phone since it hasn't been shipped yet. In T-Mobil chat yesterday they he said: " It is already ready to be shipped and the most recent estimated ship date for the phone is between 02/27/2023 - 03/02/2023." So I think they want to make sure I don't get the phone before Feb 2nd so I can't change my mind and send it back. If it hasn't gotten here by the time I leave for vacation, it will be sent back as I have to sign for it.
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The 14 day return window doesn't start until the tracking number is confirmed as delivered
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Okay, here is the problem. I ordered this phone the 16th, 12 days ago. I don't have the phone since it hasn't been shipped yet. In T-Mobil chat yesterday they he said: " It is already ready to be shipped and the most recent estimated ship date for the phone is between 02/27/2023 - 03/02/2023." So I think they want to make sure I don't get the phone before Feb 2nd so I can't change my mind and send it back. If it hasn't gotten here by the time I leave for vacation, it will be sent back as I have to sign for it.
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Even if it is said in delivery, say them you want to cancel now.
You're within the 14 days and they simply won't ship the phone.worst case you'll need to Return it manually
Keep track of everything, written, picture if applicable, screenshot, etc.
Even in 2023 I couldn't believed how skcetchy provider still are.
I did cancel my 1st S23U feb9, and now feb 28, still no sign of my money, over 1200$.
2nd provider, had issue to close the contract by phone, did online and the plan online wasn't the same as my call. Wen to a store to speak face-to-face, had a agreement and surprise ! got a 50 $ charge because I spoke with a human. Indeed, if I had it done 100% online, no extra charge. Despite the fact this is not a hidden fees, they are not really willing to point it to you...
Spent overall 10h on that (call, return, nego, explanation) + 2 credit check (equifax sent me few notif) + fuel = I could have paid a brand new s23U will all my time lost.
And not done yet, still waiting for my $.
Here we are lucky with credit cards, if you have all the proof, they don't really ask question, they backcharge.
I wont do it for the 50$ , because Ive no argument, but im tempted. Here we already get screwed hard 53$ / month (no phone) for 6gb and 4g plan. And yes , if you're are a no-body, this is pretty much the cheapest when you pair it with a flagship. Overall , including 50% S23U financing, it cost me 93$/month + 830$ cashdown.
ouch
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Keep track of everything, written, picture if applicable, screenshot, etc.
Even in 2023 I couldn't believed how skcetchy provider still are.
I did cancel my 1st S23U feb9, and now feb 28, still no sign of my money, over 1200$.
2nd provider, had issue to close the contract by phone, did online and the plan online wasn't the same as my call. Wen to a store to speak face-to-face, had a agreement and surprise ! got a 50 $ charge because I spoke with a human. Indeed, if I had it done 100% online, no extra charge. Despite the fact this is not a hidden fees, they are not really willing to point it to you...
Spent overall 10h on that (call, return, nego, explanation) + 2 credit check (equifax sent me few notif) + fuel = I could have paid a brand new s23U will all my time lost.
And not done yet, still waiting for my $.
Here we are lucky with credit cards, if you have all the proof, they don't really ask question, they backcharge.
I wont do it for the 50$ , because Ive no argument, but im tempted. Here we already get screwed hard 53$ / month (no phone) for 6gb and 4g plan. And yes , if you're are a no-body, this is pretty much the cheapest when you pair it with a flagship. Overall , including 50% S23U financing, it cost me 93$/month + 830$ cashdown.
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Before launching chargebacks which could result in the carrier canceling your wireless plan and refusing to continue doing business with you, I'd suggest filing an ftc complaint which if I'm not mistaken includes protection against retaliation
If you want to cancel your order, reach out to T-Mobile through DM on Facebook or Twitter and explain to the T-Force Team (automatically tier 2 support) that you will not be there to receive it. FedEx has been leaving packages at people's doors without knocking and ignoring the Signature Required for delivery due to "COVID". Y ou don't want to take the chance that it doesn't arrive and shows up and is left at your door while you won't be there.
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If you want to cancel your order, reach out to T-Mobile through DM on Facebook or Twitter and explain to the T-Force Team (automatically tier 2 support) that you will not be there to receive it. FedEx has been leaving packages at people's doors without knocking and ignoring the Signature Required for delivery due to "COVID". Y ou don't want to take the chance that it doesn't arrive and shows up and is left at your door while you won't be there.
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I already have it set up with UPS where they take it to another place of business and hold it till I pick it up.
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The 14 day return window doesn't start until the tracking number is confirmed as delivered
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Is that a fact? 14 days from the time I actually have the phone in hand?
So would I get to use the phone during the days from the time I get the Phone. That would be great. at period? There are a couple bugs I want to work on on the contract that I'm confused on... the MAX Magenta 55 plan and why I'm only getting $77 for a mint S31+ 5G phone with no scratches, scuffs or blemishes on it anywhere. If I keep this phone, I want to pay the $77 and keep that phone for a backup, but salesperson said the trade in was required with MAX Magenta 55 ???
The reason I'm sayin this is I just found out the Phone is on the way and I should have it in hand tomorrow.
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Is that a fact? 14 days from the time I actually have the phone in hand?
So would I get to use the phone during the days from the time I get the Phone. That would be great. at period? There are a couple bugs I want to work on on the contract that I'm confused on... the MAX Magenta 55 plan and why I'm only getting $77 for a mint S31+ 5G phone with no scratches, scuffs or blemishes on it anywhere. If I keep this phone, I want to pay the $77 and keep that phone for a backup, but salesperson said the trade in was required with MAX Magenta 55 ???
The reason I'm sayin this is I just found out the Phone is on the way and I should have it in hand tomorrow.
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If you doubt it yourself, message tforce on Facebook or Twitter and get the words straight from the horses mouth
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If you doubt it yourself, message tforce on Facebook or Twitter and get the words straight from the horses mouth
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So is the handle for T-Mobile, tforce? Or is it T-Mobile on FB?
I sure would like to clear up those two things before I open the package.
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So is the handle for T-Mobile, tforce? Or is it T-Mobile on FB?
I sure would like to clear up those two things before I open the package.
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Sorry, I used to work for tmobile years ago. The customer service teams that answer Facebook and Twitter DMs on the offical T-Mobile social media accounts are called tforce. When I worked for tmobile they would be people from your general area and/or timezone after they authenticated you with your tmo account login
Is anybody here familiar with T-Mobile's MAX Magenta 55
They said I was required to have my three lines with Max Magenta 55 added to my main plan for $10 each monthly for two years. That is $30 a month / $720 for 24 months Making the total bill counting $135 + $11.54 a month for the phone. If I don't accept, I don't get the $1000 off the phone. The main question is why do I have to have all three lines with that, one line is not used at all, just for emergency calls for my aging Papa. So, I'd like to take that line out.
It seems like with that max deal and my phone, T-Mobile is recouping back $800 of that $1000? Not really that good of a deal.
The other question was in regards to only getting $77 for my mint and I mean mint S21+ 5G phone. I'd like to keep it and just pay the $77 which goes paying for the new phone.
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Is anybody here familiar with T-Mobile's MAX Magenta 55
They said I was required to have my three lines with Max Magenta 55 added to my main plan for $10 each monthly for two years. That is $30 a month / $720 for 24 months Making the total bill counting $135 + $11.54 a month for the phone. If I don't accept, I don't get the $1000 off the phone. The main question is why do I have to have all three lines with that, one line is not used at all, just for emergency calls for my aging Papa. So, I'd like to take that line out.
It seems like with that max deal and my phone, T-Mobile is recouping back $800 of that $1000? Not really that good of a deal.
The other question was in regards to only getting $77 for my mint and I mean mint S21+ 5G phone. I'd like to keep it and just pay the $77 which goes paying for the new phone.
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This is exactly why I always buy Unlocked and Trade-In my phones with Samsung directly. Pop the Sim from old phone in and it works. No Contracts, No Carrier Bloat and No Stress. Just the same Prepaid T-Mobile $32.95 a month plan with 5GB Data and Unlimited Text plan I have had for years.
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Can I break a contract I signed with T-Mobile for the new lavender Galaxy S23 Ultra?
(If this belongs in another place, please move it.)
I signed the deal on Feb 16th and was told then I'd get it in 2-5 business days, no later than the 23rd.
Phone didn't come. Went back to store and asked them, they said it's coming anytime. Then I went online chat with T-Mobile last Saturday and they told me they were shipping Monday, (today) and I'd get it by Wed. Guess what, they lied again, the phone wasn't shipped. Now on chat they said it would be shipped between Feb 27 - March 3rd. So three different dates.
On same chat she said I could get a local phone that is in stock if I wanted to downgrade from 512GB storage and 12GB memory to 256GB Storage & 8GB memory. And get this, with the new deal I'd end up owning $15 more a month on my payments. I said no thanks and exited the chat.
I ordered this on the 16th thinking I had plenty of time to get this before our vacation on March 5th.
And it looks like it's not going to come and it will automatically get shipped back due to I can't sign for it.
They lied to me three different times now.
I'm really mad at T-Mobile and want out of the deal and find another provider. Our three phones are paid off and we don't owe anything unless I'm stuck with this new deal. I figured since I don't have the new phone yet, I can back out.
Advice please and maybe links to help me with this.
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Any contract can be broken, return it or stop making payments.
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tforce
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This don't seem right?
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069235640029
william58 said:
This don't seem right?
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069235640029
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Not the account named tforce, the account is T-Mobile but the customer service teams you connect to by messaging the official Twitter or Facebook is called tforce