porting number question
Hello all,
I have a question regarding a port that I am planning to do. I'm planning to port my number to Cingular, but I will be bringing my own unlocked GSM phone. If I join a plan, would I still have to pay an early termination fee???
Thanks.
I have a question regarding a port that I am planning to do. I'm planning to port my number to Cingular, but I will be bringing my own unlocked GSM phone. If I join a plan, would I still have to pay an early termination fee???
Thanks.
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yes. the early termination fee is in the service contract and has nothing to do with the hardware. you can't get service without subjecting yourself to that clause in the contract.
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Sooo...if you bring your own hardware, and you are not getting a subsidized phone, what is the ETF for again?
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Rathrok said:
Sooo...if you bring your own hardware, and you are not getting a subsidized phone, what is the ETF for again?
I think is cuz he has'nt finished his contract with the carrier he's porting from.
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Hmm...yeah, his post is a little unclear. Not sure if he meant ETF from Cingular if he were to change his mind. Or if he means an ETF from his previous carrier.
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He meant ETF from Cingular, and it wouldn't apply since he's bringing his own phone.
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I meant ETF for Cingular, not my old service... So one person says it applies, cubbie1423 are you saying it doesn't?
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It shouldn't. You are bringing your own equipment. ETF is to recover the cost of the subsidized phone should you not fulfill your agreement.
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OK, when are you talking about an ETF? I'm saying if you opt for cingular service, then decide to cancel in 7 months, yes you will face cingular's ETF.
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That is exactly what I am talking about. I would be using Cingular for example 7 months, then want to go off to T-Mobile or something, do I pay for ETF?
Dark, you are saying I will have to, but others are saying no... Is there anyone out there who works for Cingular who can tell me what's up? I wouldn't even bother to cancel the service for a while, but just in case I ever need to, I don't think it makes sense to be slapped with an ETF when I brought my own device...
Dark, you are saying I will have to, but others are saying no... Is there anyone out there who works for Cingular who can tell me what's up? I wouldn't even bother to cancel the service for a while, but just in case I ever need to, I don't think it makes sense to be slapped with an ETF when I brought my own device...
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You are using your own equipment. Just make sure you don't get tricked somehow into signing a contract. Tell them you just want to go month to month. He's probably a sales rep...no commission if he doesn't get you locked into a contract.
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if you sign a contract for the service, there's no way to avoid the ETF. It's a simple contract law matter.
If you can somehow get them to give you month to month service w/o a contract, you're fine.
If you can somehow get them to give you month to month service w/o a contract, you're fine.
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Dude you will not be charged! Nor will you be in any contract! They'll try to shoot you that BS about a contract, but since you're bringing your own COM you WILL not have to be in a contract, thus if you're not in a contract there can be NO ETF 😁 !!! P.S. Ignore all post after this one and go port your number and DONT take NO for an answer!!!!!!!!
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kzturk said:
Hello all,
I have a question regarding a port that I am planning to do. I'm planning to port my number to Cingular, but I will be bringing my own unlocked GSM phone. If I join a plan, would I still have to pay an early termination fee???
Thanks.
All of these people are WRONG with the exception of Cingular77. If you are using your own equipment, and not buying a phone from Cingular at a subsidized price, then you will NOT have to sign a contract, thus meaning you would NOT be subject to an ETF with Cingular.
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you can sign up without a contract, but you won't get the mobile to mobile thats included in the plan.. it's only available when u sign a contract...
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