how can i get free activation for the htc evo 4Geee!
any advice guys
or how much is it going to cost or it depends on the store ...........
or is it mandatory they activate it at the store or can u just doit ur self and do it free of charge
Act fee is $36 for new lines and $18 for upgrades... As of now, no corporate Sprint store will sell a "cold" Evo... When you buy, it will be activated in store at time of purchase. The only time there is no activation fee is if you purchase at full retail price.
i called sprint to ask them about adding another line ,and if they would waved the activation fee??we already have 3 lines and 1 airave ,,just renewed 3 lines in march for the hero but now i want the evo?so i told them i just wanted the evo and that was the reason for adding the line,and i wasnt even gon use it,well the rep said that starting july 5th theres a rule that no activation fee would be waved,so i told him to please put a note on my account and he did,,so just call and tell them u want to add another line just for the evo and ur not planing to use it u just want the phone,,,and how great their service is ,,,it worked for me,,,,by the way i ve been with sprint for 6yrs
or if you have a corp discount that has no activation fees.
Credit Union member discount waives act fees, upgrade fees, and is a 10% discount. For new accounts, start with that. Then, after a couple weeks, switch to your larger employer discount (if one applies). If you already have a corp discount larger than 10% on an existing account, dont switch. Not worth it in the long run. However, if your corp discount is 10%, switch to credit union for added savings.
oh ok i see so lets say i preorder at best buy or schack none of them are charging them correct its sprint thats chargeing me right and i get 25% of my bill and phones that i had activated all fees been waived hopefully mine will ima call sprint right now
even if u have a corp account i get the 25% off my bill too and have managed to get activation fees waved but by calling not automatically...
guys i just call sprint and they said i would get free activation so i got that question of mind
did u asked for it ,to be noted in ur account some reps just say yeyes to wathever and than when u call for the credit theres no note and how u track the rep??????so ask for it to be noted and than call later and check...
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guys i just call sprint and they said i would get free activation so i got that question of mind
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oh ok cool thanks
I'm gonna be signing on with Sprint for the first time when Evo is released. I'll be doing the entire process with Best Buy because that is where is pre-ordered. I called Sprint and I will be getting %17 discount. Do you think Best Buy will be able to apply that for me + waive the activation fee?
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I'm gonna be signing on with Sprint for the first time when Evo is released. I'll be doing the entire process with Best Buy because that is where is pre-ordered. I called Sprint and I will be getting %17 discount. Do you think Best Buy will be able to apply that for me + waive the activation fee?
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The 17% discount is to your bill, not the phone's cost and will be applied to your sprint account. They cannot waive the activation fee either.
Sprint phone rep told me that if you order from the website that there wouldn't be any activation fees. But that means you'd have to actually wait for them to sell it on the website which I guess won't be til the 4th...
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The 17% discount is to your bill, not the phone's cost and will be applied to your sprint account. They cannot waive the activation fee either.
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Yeah I know that the discount wouldn't go towards to phone. Read from couple of accounts that people got their activation fee's waived because they have a corporate discount. But I know that Sprint is waiving the fee when we deal with them either online or in person.
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First let me say sorry if this was posted before, I searched and found nothing on it.
I just got off the phone with a T-mobile Rep and, he explained to me, that If i sign up for a new contract when purchasing the Nexus I will not be eligable for my 15% corporate discount on rate plane.
Has anyone successfully used their discount on a rate plan using the N1? I find it hard to believe that Google cares that much about me getting a 15% discount.
Thanks!
I couldn't even get my corporate discount on the regular non-contract plans. I decided to downgrade my minutes, and I have to pay full price for the 500 min, unlimited data and text plan, which is $60.
Their reasoning was that "it's already discounted," whatever that means.
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Oh, I just wanted to add that you can just buy the "unlocked" phone for full price and use your existing plan. That might save you in the long run, depending on how much you pay at the moment.
Yea I am currently on the Even More Plus (no Contract) and was willing to sign the two-years to get the nexus subsidized, then use my discount to get the 1000 min + Text + Web for 75 with insurance but I was told Google will not allow Discounted rate plans with the N1...
The lack of corporate discount has nothing to do with the N1 and everything to do with the Everything More + plans. EM+ plans are not eligible for corporate discount to the base plans, though the add-ons may be discounted and activation fees may be waived depending on the corp discount. This is true regardless of the phone you use.
If you are on a regular EM plan (or an older eligible plan) you can still have your corporate discount with that plan and the N1.
The way I know it as a T-Mobile rep is that if you are on EvenMore, you get get the discount (lets say it was 15%) plus the waived act fees. If you are on Even More Plus, you still get the waived act fee but you dont get the monthly discount because its already cheaper than the Contracted one with your discount on that. I understand were everyone comes from cause the discount should be applied the any rate plan but, I don't think T-Mo would be getting enough money to expand the network like we want and bring in the devices that we want if they did do that especially because they give discounts to so many different organization (business, AAA, alumni, students, faculty, gov, churchs, etc). But just to lay it out so every one understands let take EvenMoreTTW Unlimited and EvenMorePlusTTW Unlimited. EM would be $85 after discount and EM+ is still 80. Usually if you get a great discount on your phone and monthly, EM would come out better (just realize that the phone discount would only be for the new act and not upgrades later) but if its just that plan you get a discount on EM+ is the way to go for the long run.
Yea I am on the EM+ but was willing to switch to the EM plan to use my discount. I was told that the discount COULD NOT be used because when purchasing the phone from google they only allow Individual Plans not Corporate Plans.
This made no sense to me but thats what I was told.
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First let me say sorry if this was posted before, I searched and found nothing on it.
I just got off the phone with a T-mobile Rep and, he explained to me, that If i sign up for a new contract when purchasing the Nexus I will not be eligable for my 15% corporate discount on rate plane.
Has anyone successfully used their discount on a rate plan using the N1? I find it hard to believe that Google cares that much about me getting a 15% discount.
Thanks!
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Simple! Don't sign up for a new contract!!!
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Yea I am on the EM+ but was willing to switch to the EM plan to use my discount. I was told that the discount COULD NOT be used because when purchasing the phone from google they only allow Individual Plans not Corporate Plans.
This made no sense to me but thats what I was told.
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Since my significant other is on a discounted plan with an N1 I am not sure as to the validity of the argument. I personally am on the loyalty plan and do not see a point in changing. Did you call business suppport? if you just dialed 611 I would not be surprised with that answer, look at the extremely inconsistent answers on everything else (plans, insurance, support...) coming out of the CSRs.
Since you already have the phone, and I assume you got it subsidized at the new contract rate ($179), your options may be more limited. If however you are on a corporate plan and bought it at existing customer subsidy (now $279 if memory serves) or unsubsidized you most certainly can have a corporate discount.
i bought unlocked so Tmobile didnt touch my corporate discount let alone know im using a n1
ok i got it all taken care of, the original CS Rep was misunderstanding what I asked. Glad I got it all cleared up.
Thanks for those of you who posted and chimed in with responses!!
Ok this may sound weird but I got the phone on contract by adding a line to my account like I stated. I just decided (after ordering the phone) that I dont wanna be on a contract and i just want to buy the phone outright.
Can I just cancel the added line with T-Mobile and pay the Recovery Fee or 350.00 to google or do I have to return the phone then let them refund my account then order it again unsubsidized.
I guess my real question is How do i go about getting google to charge me the ERF so I dont have to ship and wait for a refund just to order it again?
When I went in and got my SIM card, I got my discount. Activation fee waived, and 15% off my plan (everything more plus or w/e...the $60 one)
Also just as a referce for everyone, so if you have a corp discount you can apply, just go into any store after do the EM plan buying a N1 and then the will still add it. I have gotten no word from T-Mobile that we aren't allowed to add the discount to the plan. Its pretty much the phone is just sold through google, once your plan is set up and everything yo can do whatever as far as adding discount or changing plan. Honestly on our side you wouldn't see anything. You just can't switch to EM+ cause that would cause a ETF. As far as the loyalty plan, that 50 for unlimited minutes and 35 more if you add texting and data, so you would save $5 a month and make up the migration fee of $35 over time but just up to you if a contract is a problem or not thats all. I probably would stay contracted if you like Tmo on the single line loyalty it doesn't get too much better.
Even More Plus plans were never eligible for corporate discounts, but Even More plans are. I have a discount on mine. However, T-mobile dropped the discount... so when I switched to buy the subsidized phone, my discount went from 15% to 6%. Sucks, but better than nothing.
DynaBass139: Sort of off topic but I would not switch to EM+ because I would lose number portability. I am not under any contract obligation at this point so ran the numbers and debated the subject a great deal. Granted I am unlikely to change carriers but I have had the same phone number for close to a decade now. If I decide/need to switch carriers I want to keep it.. The deal is good enough, though I wish T-Mo would drop the web to $30 to put it on parity with EM+ for cost.
(I have historically not subsidized my phones because T-Mo has not had the phones I have wanted. I have gone through a long list of HTC phones starting at the Blue Angel in 2004 I think, down to the N1 I bought on release day. If a N2 comes out on T-Mo with a keyboard I might try and subsidize that though. 2 $500+ phones in a year would be a bit too much.)
I was just gonna say I went in the day after I got mine and received the Fedex corporate discount no prob. Too late.
Ok i am just going to stay on my EM+ without the discount but I made the mistake of choosing the subsidy by opening a new line.
anyone know if I can just cancel that new line that I opened and just pay the other 350.00 off. i know google has the equipment recovery fee so how does that get charged?
I think this is bogus. I wanted to go through sprint online but it looks like Best Buy will get my preorder. Attached is the convo with the agent.
That sucks...
I was hoping to preorder online so I could pass the activation fee and get it shipped to my door....
You can also preorder at Radioshack and you get $20 in free accessories.
I believe you can avoid the activation fee by asking them not to activate it and say you want to activate it on your own or at home worth a try?
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I believe you can avoid the activation fee by asking them not to activate it and say you want to activate it on your own or at home worth a try?
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You might get them to waive it if you call CS and ask, but if you either activate new service or upgrade and renew your contract, you will have a fee. The only way to not be charged one at all is buying it outright.
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You might get them to waive it if you call CS and ask, but if you either activate new service or upgrade and renew your contract, you will have a fee. The only way to not be charged one at all is buying it outright.
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Anyword on if premier members will get this waived? I heard we do for activation fees.
And I guess I can't complain about the activation fee... my contract is only 2 months old lol. Added another line a couple months ago but my line is available for upgrade!
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Anyword on if premier members will get this waived? I heard we do for activation fees.
And I guess I can't complain about the activation fee... my contract is only 2 months old lol. Added another line a couple months ago but my line is available for upgrade!
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Dunno about premier members getting free activation, I'll see if I can dig that up tomorrow unless someone else answers before I get off work.
Well, I certainly woke up to a pleasant surprise. I've been stuck with having to buy the Evo on Wirefly to claim a hundred dollar savings I had won, only to see that the final price is thirty dollars lower than I expected! You pay $169.99 with a 35 dollar activation fee. There's no taxes, and the FedEx shipping is free.
For those of you wondering, Wirefly is a reputable place to purchase from. Two weeks ago, I purchased two blackberry Curves and a Hero from them with a new contract. They waived the activation fee via a promotion, shipped it within twenty four hours of ordering via two day FedEx for free, and the phones arrived in two days after it was shipped. The only problem is speaking to their sales department; it consists of nothing but overseas representatives who are difficult to understand at times and try to push device protection on your devices constantly. If you order online, though, there's absolutely no issues. They allow you to check on the status of your order, and include every detail of the purchase and plan in the sales receipt if you want to make changes.
Just thought I'd share this great deal .
Edit: Oh! I also forgot to mention that Wirefly is a partner of Bing Cashback. When you order through Bing, you get $50 cash back on your account. That brings the total cost of the device down to $119.99. Sounds good to me!
I have used Wirefly 3 times before and they are great! I am impatient and do not want to wait for my phone this time though haha
That sounds pretty awesome! I'm going to have to see what I can do with this one.
If ordering from them do you know if I can port a phone number?
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That sounds pretty awesome! I'm going to have to see what I can do with this one.
If ordering from them do you know if I can port a phone number?
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Yes, you can port your phone number through them. I transferred my parent's and brother's numbers from Metro PCS to the Sprint phones without a problem.
I wonder what will happen if someone tries to upgrade who is not eligible for an upgrade and who is still on contract. I went through the motion of buying it there and the final price came to $180 or something. Wonder what would happen after I get the phone.
too bad you cant add a discount to the plans through wirefly..
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too bad you cant add a discount to the plans through wirefly..
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Yeah I wish we could add a discount to the plans through wirefly as I would get it through them if that were possible.., unless someone knows a way?
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Yeah I wish we could add a discount to the plans through wirefly as I would get it through them if that were possible.., unless someone knows a way?
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can't you just call up sprint once your order is processed to add the discount? nowhere in their terms state you can't add discount; it says you can't switch to a lower service plan, but adding a discount isn't lowering the service plan
here's the terms of their instant discount:
INSTANT DISCOUNTS
Wirefly promises you savings in the form of instant discounts with no rebates or gimmicks when you sign up for wireless carrier service. Delivering on this promise means that you must agree to maintain your agreement for a minimum of 6 months after activation. Deactivating your phone, or downgrading features or the rate plan, may lead to additional charges.
When you sign up for wireless carrier service through Wirefly, we discount your phone purchase price by an Equipment Discount amount ranging from $200 to $300. By ordering through Wirefly, you agree to repay this discount if, during the 181 days after your new equipment is activated, if you:
Fail to pay your balance due to your carrier each month
Disconnect this line of service
Transfer this equipment to another line of service
Change your carrier service rate plan to a lower monthly service rate plan
Deactivate the email/data feature if one was required at the point of purchase
Transfer/port an existing phone number from another account if this is a new line of service
Replace an existing account with this account if this is a new line of service
Return or exchange your phone and it is not in its original, new condition with no more than 30 minutes of usage
If you break any of these contract provisions, except as a result of a documented service quality issue related to the carrier service, you authorize us to charge your credit card in repayment of the Equipment Discount.
EDIT: they changed the price to $189.99
As of 4:30 this afternoon, Wirefly has officially run out of HTC Evos. The site lists the next shipment time in five to seven days. Fortunately, I was able to get my order placed at 4:00. Unless you really want that $50 rebate, I'd look toward other stores.
These things are selling out an alarming rate.
Now it says shipping within 20 days...
Oh man. Still $50 is probably worth it considering I still have my iPhone for the time being.
i know letstalk is getting shipment June 10, but they still have backorders they need to fulfill; don't know any other place where i can get it without waiting for the mail in rebate
sprint online store has them in stock and can receive in 2-5 days, but not willing to pay $1049 now and have to wait for rebates for 2-4 months
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Wirefly is awesome but never call and place an order over the phone.
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Wirefly is awesome but never call and place an order over the phone.
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You couldn't be more correct. I stupidly placed the order for my parents and brother via Wirefly's sales department via phone, and it was a horrendous experience. It took over an hour for the idiot to understand what I wanted, write my name down properly, and to shut up about the extended warranty and accessories.
That being said, that's what the online store is for. It's just like the rest of them.
Also, wow. Shipping within 20 days? I was 15 minutes away from having to wait a month for my Evo to arrive? Insane.
I got lucky and got my order in before they raised the price. 169 + 50 bing cash back plus avoiding 45$ in taxes here in CA. It arrives tomorrow =).
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I got lucky and got my order in before they raised the price. 169 + 50 bing cash back plus avoiding 45$ in taxes here in CA. It arrives tomorrow =).
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Holy crap, shut up! Mine is arriving tomorrow as well! . Of course, I placed my order when it was back at $189.99, but it's still a great deal.
Any idea what'd happen if I tried to order this even though I'm not eligible for an upgrade from Sprint? I'm trying to see if I can grab one of these to participate in development. Although, I'm not sure I'm willing to blow $450 for the privilege.
Ok. I'm on Wirefly and I want to add this phone as a new line on a family plan.
I am seeing:
Service Plan: $9.99/month
Sprint Data Pack - mobile web, web-based email, and basic Sprint TV/Music: $15.00/month
4G Premium Data: $10.00/month
What's that $15/month part? If my family is already on the Any Mobile Any Time with data included, is that required?
I want to try and put this in ASAP!
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Any idea what'd happen if I tried to order this even though I'm not eligible for an upgrade from Sprint? I'm trying to see if I can grab one of these to participate in development. Although, I'm not sure I'm willing to blow $450 for the privilege.
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It does look like I can get this for $189 (+$50 bing cashback) if I select that I would like to extend my contract with Sprint. I'm a little curious about this, you'd think that I shouldn't be able to do this, but at the same time Wirefly probably has no idea that I started my contract in November 09. I'm just worried about what happens when I get the phone! Is no one the wiser? Do people just not know? Maybe I should try this out and give you all an update as to the outcome. I'm willing to bet if there's some kind of foul up and a cancellation charge appears on my account, I could possibly settle it with Sprint feigning ignorance. It's not like I want to jump ship or anything after all, I like Sprint.
Hope you find out. I'm on my hero and not due for upgrade or anything... I wanna upgrade to evolution from hero, but don't have hundreds of dollars
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and starting a brand new contract with Sprint (Coming from non-Sprint), did you ppl manage to setup any of the below discounts at BB, RS?
1. Credit union - 10% off, no activation etc
2. Employee Referral - Flat $10 off of monthly service
If yes what did you tell RS, BB, any proof etc. How did you do it?
If not, then do we have to call Sprint immediately after we get the line setup?
Please let me know. I am going tonight to RS to get my EVO and I am eligible for discounts 1 and/or 2 above.
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and starting a brand new contract with Sprint (Coming from non-Sprint), did you ppl manage to setup any of the below discounts at BB, RS?
1. Credit union - 10% off, no activation etc
2. Employee Referral - Flat $10 off of monthly service
If yes what did you tell RS, BB, any proof etc. How did you do it?
If not, then do we have to call Sprint immediately after we get the line setup?
Please let me know. I am going tonight to RS to get my EVO and I am eligible for discounts 1 and/or 2 above.
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My employer has a 27% discount on my bill.. Make sure to check if your company has any discounts as well. used a paystub for proofage.
Nope I don't have any discount from employer. I have 15% on service from ATT.
I received my latest sprint bill today and here are the extra charges just because i upgraded to Note 4 on my Sero Account.
Device Upgrade Activation Fee $36
Sprint Surcharges $27.50
Are they allow to do that? i never pay activate fee or surcharge fee on my Sero account before. Did you guys get the latest bill yet?
I am expecting the $36 activation fee. I dont think there is a way around that but the $27.50 surcharge sounds ridiculous.
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I received my latest sprint bill today and here are the extra charges just because i upgraded to Note 4 on my Sero Account.
Device Upgrade Activation Fee $36
Sprint Surcharges $27.50
Are they allow to do that? i never pay activate fee or surcharge fee on my Sero account before. Did you guys get the latest bill yet?
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Here in Ca we pay tax on the full $799. But because my discount is from a credit union the $36 activation fee gets waived. Total cost was $164.
I had to pay about 40 bucks for my activation fee. So yea that seems about right
If you used Sprint easy pay then those numbers are correct.
Agree. If you EasyPaid your device that looks right. Although i work for Sprint. I'm not sure if you can easypay on a sero account. Also the note 4 is $31.25 a month.
Activation Fees are required by Sprint for any new or Upgrade Phone and normally is $36. i dont know about the surcharges but they always there!!
Havent gotten my first bill since getting the note 4. but on my "contract details" it shows,
Payments: 30.00/mo for 24 months
Payments remaining: 24
Remaining balance: 720.00
You can upgrade at any time once your device is paid off.
I'll see if it changes when i get my bill.
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Havent gotten my first bill since getting the note 4. but on my "contract details" it shows,
Payments: 30.00/mo for 24 months
Payments remaining: 24
Remaining balance: 720.00
You can upgrade at any time once your device is paid off.
I'll see if it changes when i get my bill.
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Same here. Picked up mine on Saturday and was given the same contact details but told about the $36 activation fee.
Im not on EasyPay or anything like that.
I just signed up For 2 More years on Sero account and paid $299 for the phone.
like i said on the first post the charged me tax plus Device Upgrade Activation Fee $36 and Sprint Surcharges $27.50
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You can get that activation fee waived if you call and tell them that you were told you didn't have to pay it.
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You can get that activation fee waived if you call and tell them that you were told you didn't have to pay it.
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did you try that? what did you tell them exactly?
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did you try that? what did you tell them exactly?
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Yes, just told them the retail store had told me they would waive it. They said okay and took it off of the bill.
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Yes, just told them the retail store had told me they would waive it. They said okay and took it off of the bill.
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But i didn't order from the store. i order online at sprint.com
Did you call the employee care number?
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But i didn't order from the store. i order online at sprint.com
Did you call the employee care number?
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Yeah just call the corporate 1800 number and tell them you spoke to a rep that said they would waive it. They won't argue with you. In fact I've even done it on the live chat. You don't even have to call if you don't want too.
I thought u can upgrade again once half the phone was paid as long as you turned in your note 4 to sprint
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I thought u can upgrade again once half the phone was paid as long as you turned in your note 4 to sprint
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That would be the framily plan
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Yeah just call the corporate 1800 number and tell them you spoke to a rep that said they would waive it. They won't argue with you. In fact I've even done it on the live chat. You don't even have to call if you don't want too.
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This doesn't always work of rarely. You gotta be lucky... I've tried without luck haha.
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I received my latest sprint bill today and here are the extra charges just because i upgraded to Note 4 on my Sero Account.
Device Upgrade Activation Fee $36
Sprint Surcharges $27.50
Are they allow to do that? i never pay activate fee or surcharge fee on my Sero account before. Did you guys get the latest bill yet?
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Whatever happened with this, were you able to get them to remove any of the charges?
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That would be the framily plan
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Also the One Up program, as One Up customers didn't lose it when Sprint stopped offering it
I'm also on Sero 500. I've always payed the surcharges every month but it's only a few dollars. Here's mine from my most recent bill:
Sprint Surcharges $3.97
Show DetailsHide Details And Explanation of Charges
Sprint Surcharges are rates we choose to collect from you at our discretion to help defray certain costs, including but not limited to, costs associated with government programs and network connections. Surcharges are not taxes or amounts we are required to collect from you by law. Surcharges may include, but are not limited to: Federal USF, Regulatory Charge, Administrative Charge, Gross Receipts Charges, and other charges. The amounts, and the components used to calculate Surcharge amounts, are subject to change.
Federal-Univ Serv Assess Non-LD $1.10
Colorado State-Univ Serv Assessment $0.48
Administrative Charge $1.99
Regulatory Charge $0.40
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I didn't get charged the $36.00 upgrade fee, I never have with SERO.
I purchased the phone at a corporate store and had to call Sprint's business accounts number to have the plan set back to SERO while still at the store since the store didn't have access to the SERO plan code. Perhaps when the business accounts rep reset the plan they cancelled the upgrade fee at the same time.