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Default wifi - 10-09-2007, 07:32 PM

Is it possible to access wifi to my bb8703e from my computer?? I use verizon but do not have coverage at my residence. Verizon tells me that I'm in a "dead" area and hopefully some day I will will have coverage!!!
If this is possible I would really appreciate if someone could tell me how to accomplish this.
   
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Default 10-09-2007, 07:34 PM

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Default 10-09-2007, 11:32 PM

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Are there any other available carriers that provide better service in your residence area and your work area?


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Default 10-09-2007, 11:57 PM

I'd use this as an opportunity to leave Verizon and go with a carrier that has a nice new pretty curve.

Verizon has the best coverage where I am; so I'm stuck for now.
   
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Default 10-11-2007, 05:28 PM

I wish I could change but I'm committed for 2 years plus I'm on a family plan
   
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Default 10-11-2007, 05:43 PM

Oh call them up and ask to speak to a CSR about coverage at your home location. If they can't provide you with coverage they have to let you out of your contract. Don't give in that easily.
   
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Default 10-11-2007, 08:09 PM

No, they don't. No carrier gurantees coverage everywhere and certainly not within a residential building.
   
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Default 10-12-2007, 07:33 AM

I've gotten / helped people get out of at least a dozen contracts; you just don't give up. As long as you have something legitimate, keep fighting and then you can cut over ... its when you've got no legitimate reason that it doesn't work.
   
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Default 10-12-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by andybgood40 View Post
Verizon tells me that I'm in a "dead" area and hopefully some day I will will have coverage!!!
hdawg is correct.
If the wireless carrier does not provide sufficient wireless coverage to your "home area", the carrier must terminate your contractual agreement without penalty, since they are in breach.
Living in a "dead" area is a legitimate reason to terminate your contract early.


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Default 10-12-2007, 10:11 AM

Technically, you can only cancel your contract if you don't get service in your front lawn. Cell phones aren't designed to work inside, and Verizon will tell you that when you call. In fact, the CEO of Verizon was quoted as saying "Why in the world would you think your (cell) phone would work in your house? The customer has come to expect so much." (Source)

If you get coverage outside your home, but not inside, you may have to really fight for a cancellation.

Your best bet is to call another carrier and ask them if they'll give you a "switching credit" on top of the "new customer" credits since you're still under contract with Verizon. Some companies will pay your early termination fees with another carrier to get you into a contract with them.

You can also wait for a material change to your Verizon contract (like a text message increase) and then cancel the contract that way. Both parties have to agree to contract changes, so if they try to change your contract in any way that will materially affect you, then you can back out of the contract. See the Consumerist for more details on how to escape Verizon contracts.

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