Are You A Cell Phone Geek ?
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Face it--you're a cell phone geek. On one hand, it's great that you take the time to know about the technology as you can dispense valuable advice to friends and family. But cell phones aren't the be-all and end-all of human existence, and there's more to life than knowing the differences between Motorola and Nokia. Also, remember that not everyone shares your passion, so unless you're with your fellow geeks, keep your diatribes to yourself 🤣
Face it--you're a cell phone geek. On one hand, it's great that you take the time to know about the technology as you can dispense valuable advice to friends and family. But cell phones aren't the be-all and end-all of human existence, and there's more to life than knowing the differences between Motorola and Nokia. Also, remember that not everyone shares your passion, so unless you're with your fellow geeks, keep your diatribes to yourself 🤣
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Verizon Wireless= 2 million net new subscribers in 4th quarter 2005.
Verizon has said that their mobile phone business unit has signed up 2 million net new subscribers for the 4th quarter of 2005. Total subscribers on Verizon’s network are 51.3 million subscribers. More details will be coming when they report their 4th quarter 2005 earnings on January 26th 2005.
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opinions please voice.
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opinions please voice.
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i need help
i have the lg 6000 i think it time for an upgrade so im thinking of the samsung a950 and the lg 8100 i dont know which one to get i want to know the pros and cons and about the camera and the reception of both phones to find out which one would be the best choose.
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How to get Xringer, MyTonz, etc. on my new v325???
On my old phone - Samsung sch-a530 - I had a long list of available applications from which to choose for downloading ringtones to my phone. Here are the names of just a few of them: MyTonz, Xringer, MIDIRingTones, Ringster, Modtones, Sony Music Box. (There were a few more, but I can't remember the names.)
Although it's understandable how people don't like the limitations on their freedom to download free stuff onto the VZW phones, GetItNow always gave me a pretty decent choice of ringtone applications. I could always find "cool" tones for my phone. No more, apparently.
On my new moto v325, all that come up on the GetItNow screen are the following programs, with no apparent way to add new ones: VZW Tones Deluxe, Sony Music Box, Mastton...
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Although it's understandable how people don't like the limitations on their freedom to download free stuff onto the VZW phones, GetItNow always gave me a pretty decent choice of ringtone applications. I could always find "cool" tones for my phone. No more, apparently.
On my new moto v325, all that come up on the GetItNow screen are the following programs, with no apparent way to add new ones: VZW Tones Deluxe, Sony Music Box, Mastton...
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New Verizon Razr and themes
So, I just got the Razr yesterday and I've noticed that the themes do not change. There are a few available in the set up, but even after shutting down and turning back on, the theme remains the ugly red verizon theme.
Does anyone know if this is an OS level issue, i.e. I'm screwed until a firmware update, or is this a phone-level issue where I can take it back and get a different one?
Any idea if calling verizon support will help or not?
Thanks.
Does anyone know if this is an OS level issue, i.e. I'm screwed until a firmware update, or is this a phone-level issue where I can take it back and get a different one?
Any idea if calling verizon support will help or not?
Thanks.
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WCDMA
My sister works for Tmobile (and I stubbornly refuse to return to Tmobile after multiple billing & service issues) so I tend to get an earful of cellular technology rants and raves. The subject of WCDMA in Europe came up for some reason. What exactly is WCDMA? Will the CMDA phones be able to use it?
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Misleading Verizon Customer Serivce - Beware
Hi!
I am here unfortunately to share a bad experience I had with Verizon. I am very disappointed in their customer service.
I signed up on Nov 9th. I was told I had 15 days to try out the service. I was also told that my minutes would not be prorated, and I had the full 450.
I cancelled Nov. 12th because I tried several phones, and none of them worked at my house. I was told I would pay a portion of my contract month.
Well, I then get a bill that includes the early termination fee, plus a $50 overage fee. I called up customer service, and was told they would credit the termination fee, but the minutes went over the prorated minutes I had been given for three days.
First, the early termination fee should never show up, an...
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I am here unfortunately to share a bad experience I had with Verizon. I am very disappointed in their customer service.
I signed up on Nov 9th. I was told I had 15 days to try out the service. I was also told that my minutes would not be prorated, and I had the full 450.
I cancelled Nov. 12th because I tried several phones, and none of them worked at my house. I was told I would pay a portion of my contract month.
Well, I then get a bill that includes the early termination fee, plus a $50 overage fee. I called up customer service, and was told they would credit the termination fee, but the minutes went over the prorated minutes I had been given for three days.
First, the early termination fee should never show up, an...
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New Verizon TV Network
According to today's New York Times, Verizon is starting a subscription television network. No dates announced yet.
Excerpted from The New York Times, 1/25/2006
LG MEDIAFLO PHONE
"Desperate Housewives" on Line 1? Almost.
The mobile service provider Verizon, the phone makers LG and Samsung and the wireless technology company Qualcomm plan to start a TV network for the phone, perhaps as early as October.
In Europe and South Korea, broadcasts already go to phones like LG's V9000 and Samsung's SCH-B250. Qualcomm is now building its network, which is separate from Verizon's, but its operating area will follow the coverage path of Verizon's V Cast, which can currently send video clips to an area encompassing about 150 millio...
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Excerpted from The New York Times, 1/25/2006
LG MEDIAFLO PHONE
"Desperate Housewives" on Line 1? Almost.
The mobile service provider Verizon, the phone makers LG and Samsung and the wireless technology company Qualcomm plan to start a TV network for the phone, perhaps as early as October.
In Europe and South Korea, broadcasts already go to phones like LG's V9000 and Samsung's SCH-B250. Qualcomm is now building its network, which is separate from Verizon's, but its operating area will follow the coverage path of Verizon's V Cast, which can currently send video clips to an area encompassing about 150 millio...
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MOtorola Q not cancelled
The rumors of the Q being cancelled is false. I emailed motorola and this is the response i got,
Dear Mr Scott Appelbaum,
Thank you for contacting Motorola E-mail Support. We really appreciate your interest in our brand and our products.
Regarding your concern, as per today, the Moto Q is still being scheduled to be released in the near future in the US market. We do not have information which says the contrary. Due to the nature of this inquiry, we have just forwarded your query to our Marketing Team for a more detailed evaluation. Thank you for bringing this matter into our attention. It is through feedback like yours that we are able to identify our consumers' needs and interests.
We invite you to keep checking our web p...
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Dear Mr Scott Appelbaum,
Thank you for contacting Motorola E-mail Support. We really appreciate your interest in our brand and our products.
Regarding your concern, as per today, the Moto Q is still being scheduled to be released in the near future in the US market. We do not have information which says the contrary. Due to the nature of this inquiry, we have just forwarded your query to our Marketing Team for a more detailed evaluation. Thank you for bringing this matter into our attention. It is through feedback like yours that we are able to identify our consumers' needs and interests.
We invite you to keep checking our web p...
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Are cell phone viruses a threat or a hoax?
I say this because as I have read in this forum people believe that Verizon sets up their restrictions to protect their customers from viruses. I am not trying to be ignorant, but I have not heard of a viruses existing on other networks let along verizons. However, if we all have @vtext.com address for text messaging, who's to say there is not already a virus out there that will just email them randomly. What I am trying to say is I think Verizon is just talking viruses so they can further keep their customers in the bubble that verizon makes with restrictions on installing programs and other features that do not interfer with their network. So here is my question, has anyone had a cellphone viruses, if so please share your experience? I...
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Samsung i730 and Windows Mobile 5.0
I've heard rumors about an upgrade to Windows Mobile 5.0, but no one at either Verizon or Samsung will confirm this.
Does anyone have any idea if they are going to do the upgrade, and if so, when?
Does anyone have any idea if they are going to do the upgrade, and if so, when?
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Predictions (Based on 4th Qtr Results):
Judgin' from the 4th qtr results, an' my gut feelin' that VZW doesn't want to merely beat the competition in things like net adds, but obliterate 'em, I'd imagine that pretty soon we'll see:
Ӣ Some cheaper Family plans levels ($59, maybe $49 too) to match what T-Mobile and Cingular have been doin'
Ӣ Introduction of some new and better Prepay options, since INPulse is a lame failure ($1/day fees?!? whack) an' the MinutePacks are too expensive
None o' this'll help me any, but I guess there's a lot o' lower income families and foolios wit' bad credit who'll 'preciate it.
What I'd really like to see is a $29.99 level on their postpaid. I talk mad minutes on the N/W/IN-calling, but stay off the peak, so I think I co...
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Ӣ Some cheaper Family plans levels ($59, maybe $49 too) to match what T-Mobile and Cingular have been doin'
Ӣ Introduction of some new and better Prepay options, since INPulse is a lame failure ($1/day fees?!? whack) an' the MinutePacks are too expensive
None o' this'll help me any, but I guess there's a lot o' lower income families and foolios wit' bad credit who'll 'preciate it.
What I'd really like to see is a $29.99 level on their postpaid. I talk mad minutes on the N/W/IN-calling, but stay off the peak, so I think I co...
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Will a Motorola E815 Bluetooth phone sync with a Lexus?
I have had problems before with Bluetooth syncing in cars.
I want to be sure before I recommend this phone to someone.
Lexus.com has a link that takes you to Letstalk.com but only GSM phones are shown.
I want to be sure before I recommend this phone to someone.
Lexus.com has a link that takes you to Letstalk.com but only GSM phones are shown.
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If you could add to verizons arrsonal of services what would it be?
I would like to see them offer a service that goes beyond vz navigator. I want a gps phone for hiking where I could download certain maps and nav out a course. Like the ones nextel offers that can be used with sites like this.
http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/hiking.aspx?rfr=ggl&W ... »
If I am clueless and they have this please inform me.
What would everyone else like to see? 🙂
http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/hiking.aspx?rfr=ggl&W ... »
If I am clueless and they have this please inform me.
What would everyone else like to see? 🙂
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Samsung a930??? When is this bad boy coming to VZN!
If anyone has any info, that would be great! I know i'm not the only one looking for more info on the release of this phone. I am hoping it will be before the end of Q1. Thanks in advance for any info
Chris
Chris
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POLL: Who on this forum does not work for Verzion Wireless?
Question:
Please reply if you do not work for or are affiliated with Verizon Wireless, (A subsidiary, outsourcing company of, agency of, dealer of service or equipent for verizon wireless)
Basically JUST a Customer of Verizon Wireless?
Please reply if you do not work for or are affiliated with Verizon Wireless, (A subsidiary, outsourcing company of, agency of, dealer of service or equipent for verizon wireless)
Basically JUST a Customer of Verizon Wireless?
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Claimed FCC Regs & Realtime Disclosure of Airtime Usage
BACKGROUND: My next bill includes over $130 in peaktime overage charges. Determined to be more on top of things in the future, I've put together a spreadsheed to keep track of my peaktime usage via Verizon's #MIN (646) txt·msging service, to be accessed first thing, every Monday morning. My rationale is that my most recent peaktime minutes will be well over 48 hours old at that point, and therefore, the figure provided via #MIN should be both accurate and complete.
Sunday evening at 8:51p, a #MIN query yielded a report of “Pk:30”. This morning (36+ hours later), another query showed, “Pk:92”. Since I doubted that I'd used 62 minutes between 06:00a and 09:01p yesterday, I called VZW to get a breakdown of my airtime-per-call usage. ...
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Sunday evening at 8:51p, a #MIN query yielded a report of “Pk:30”. This morning (36+ hours later), another query showed, “Pk:92”. Since I doubted that I'd used 62 minutes between 06:00a and 09:01p yesterday, I called VZW to get a breakdown of my airtime-per-call usage. ...
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The Publics Reply to the FCC Regarding Early Termination FEES
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Sprints Samsung A900 !!!
Hi All,
WOW, what a very nice phone, all I can find that isn't all that great is battery life.
The nicest built phone I have ever held in my hand and the clearest brightest screens ever.
It apparently operates on CDMA 850. Can I activate the esn online??
Thanks.
WOW, what a very nice phone, all I can find that isn't all that great is battery life.
The nicest built phone I have ever held in my hand and the clearest brightest screens ever.
It apparently operates on CDMA 850. Can I activate the esn online??
Thanks.
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