[rohn_s]

Came across this item this morning.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...907565-0558420

2 year contract with Cingular free 8700c after $150 rebate.

Cingular's website currently shows only a $50 rebate..

[STABILOC]

I just took delivery of my 8700C yesterday from Amazon.

No probs.

Before I ordered the phone, I asked the Amazon rep if I could port my old number to the new phone. The Amazon rep told me "NO" - only new #'s were allowed on this offer or risk not getting the rebate.

I called Cingular and they told me that this was not accurate. They said that I should order the phone from Amazon, get the rebate check and THEN port the number by calling their portability # department: 888 898 7685

FYI

[TRIdad]

I'm waiting on my 8700C from Amazon....counting down the days. The rep there told me the same thing...can't port the number, and it can take up to 12 weeks to receive rebate. If that's the case, do I have to pay my new Cingular bill along with my currnet T-Mobile just to keep the number active before porting?

[BlackerBerry]

I would assume so, unless there is a way to (temporarily) suspend your T-Mobile number. However, you may want to pose this situation to Cingular as they may be sympathetic to the case. It never hurts to ask the higher ups.

Originally Posted by TRIdad

I'm waiting on my 8700C from Amazon....counting down the days. The rep there told me the same thing...can't port the number, and it can take up to 12 weeks to receive rebate. If that's the case, do I have to pay my new Cingular bill along with my currnet T-Mobile just to keep the number active before porting?

[radamo]

I currently have a 6230 on Tmo and this offer has me drooling. I am looking to make this move in the next month. Anybody else move from TMO to Cingular? How does the coverage compare? So far the only problem I have had with my TMO is in Charlotte, NC airport (no signal at all!!!) and in a very rural area of Ohio where the signal was faint and I had to drive 5 minutes to retrieve mail prior to a meeting.
Thanks for any help.
Rich

[TRIdad]

T-Mobile coverage in South Florida is ok, bu real bad where I live. Wife has Cingular and has been begging me to switch since their coverage is better down here. The free 8700c from Amazon makes the offer to good to refuse. Nice upgrade from the 7100t! What should I do with it afterwards?

[Scotty_T]

Originally Posted by radamo

I currently have a 6230 on Tmo and this offer has me drooling. I am looking to make this move in the next month. Anybody else move from TMO to Cingular? How does the coverage compare? So far the only problem I have had with my TMO is in Charlotte, NC airport (no signal at all!!!) and in a very rural area of Ohio where the signal was faint and I had to drive 5 minutes to retrieve mail prior to a meeting.
Thanks for any help.
Rich

Coverage with Cingular is generally much better than T-Mobile, however in many areas they have roaming agreements since they both are GSM carriers.

Cingular has a 30 day trial period so you can buy the phone and send it back if it doesn't work for you.


Also the Amazon deal is nice, but don't expect to port your number. You have to wait 150 days for the rebate I believe - so you would have to keep your account open for several months and then port afterward. By then you will offset the price you saved on Amazon in the first place.

[BlackerBerry]

I received my 8700 today from Amazon and it came with no SIM. Is this normal? (You're talking to a guy migrating from CDMA.)

Anyone, please advise as soon as possible.

Thanks.

[radamo]

Originally Posted by Scotty_T

Coverage with Cingular is generally much better than T-Mobile, however in many areas they have roaming agreements since they both are GSM carriers.

Cingular has a 30 day trial period so you can buy the phone and send it back if it doesn't work for you.


Also the Amazon deal is nice, but don't expect to port your number. You have to wait 150 days for the rebate I believe - so you would have to keep your account open for several months and then port afterward. By then you will offset the price you saved on Amazon in the first place.

Hey,
Thanks for the info... I guess I will have to think about this.
RA

[RickCharles]

Originally Posted by BlackerBerry

I received my 8700 today from Amazon and it came with no SIM. Is this normal? (You're talking to a guy migrating from CDMA.)

Anyone, please advise as soon as possible.

Thanks.

If it was a Cingular one, the Sim card should be on a punch out card the size of a credit card in the box. You'll have to insert it yourself.

[dougei360]

I actually got my 8700c from buy.com for a price of $149, plus a $150 rebate in 8 weeks = free! and they ported my number from t-mobile no problem.

[BlackerBerry]

Apparantly, Amazon didn't include it. I went to the Cingular store a couple of blocks away and they gave one to me.

Originally Posted by RickCharles

If it was a Cingular one, the Sim card should be on a punch out card the size of a credit card in the box. You'll have to insert it yourself.

[TRIdad]

Doug...how long did you wait after receiving the phone to request Cingular to port the # from T-Mobile? Mine should be here next week!

[dwella]

For some reason Amason shows it not available to Albuquerque NM even though I have two lines already with Cingular??? Anybody have an idea why that is? Also buy.com shows their price at 299 and a 150 rebate which brings it down to 149, how did you get it for free???? Thanks all for your response.

d

[mezorn26]

I currently have a plan with Cingular which has the contract ending at the end of the month. How do I go about porting my number with the amazon deal?

thanks...

[mas90guru]

When I purchased from Amazon I paid the "no contract" price and did NOT receive a SIM.

[mezorn26]

On amazons website when you select the phone and then go to the 2nd step where you are supposed select a plan, there is no BB plan, only voice. What to do??

[TRIdad]

Got my new BB 8700c from Amazon today! It looks so fine. Amazon included an instruction sheet on how to set up new service or transfer existing service. Check out their site: www.amazon.com/keep-your-number

First impressions...the 8700 doesn't feel as "durable" as my 7100T but that's just at first touch. Screen is very nice, and EDGE is much faster than T-Mo service. Before I could do much else, the power level dropped below level where radio service is available.

Now my new BB is sitting in the corner...it's little yellow pulsating...telling me that it's charging. Question: is watching a BB charge like watching a kettle boil--does it take longer, or just seem to?

[mezorn26]

i JUST SPOKE WITH AMAZON. They told me that you cannot get this deal unles s you get both voice and data plans. NO EXCEPTIONS. That's quite annoying.

[TRIdad]

why would someone want a BB without data? Although, come to think of it, I do know someone who uses their 7100t just for voice calls. Strange though