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k-12 · 03-18-2008, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the help Demon. Its nice to see there are still helpful people out there.

Qdawgk · 03-27-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks to everyone for the info...I changed both of my BBerry's over the the $29.99 plan>>>I tried it a couple months ago when I first read the thread and ran into an uninformed rep and gave up today I called and again got someone uninformed but she was patient and I knew what I was asking for so she researched and happily obliged...

raffip · 03-30-2008, 05:45 PM

I was on VZW and just switched to Sprint becuase of the $30/mo plan. it gives me unlimited email, web, txt msgs, and gps navigation. How does that compare with the VZW plan? Wondering if I should switch back. still have 3 weeks. I do not need BES, its for my wife.

SVT Amateur · 03-30-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by raffip

I was on VZW and just switched to Sprint becuase of the $30/mo plan. it gives me unlimited email, web, txt msgs, and gps navigation. How does that compare with the VZW plan? Wondering if I should switch back. still have 3 weeks. I do not need BES, its for my wife.

text messages and gps is not included with vzw. You would have to pay extra for those.

Arcangel · 03-30-2008, 09:40 PM

WHHHHHOOOOA sprint has a 30 a month all inclusive plan??

BobbyG 38 · 04-09-2008, 08:17 PM

I've got a family plan w/ 2 Moto Razr's...I'm eligible for a New Every 2 next week and am planning on a BB 8130 from VZW. I've got the $15.00 VCast plan on my Razr (the primary phone on the account). Theoretically, I should be able to dump the VCast plan, get the BB and add the $29.99 'unlimited' BB plan and be good to go...is that correct? And will I need to argue with CSR's until I get someone that know's what's going on? I'd like to do this (mostly) online based on the current pricing for the BB 8130 on VZW ($299 - $100 online discount - $50.00 mail-in rebate - $100 New Every 2 = $50.00 my cost). Thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,

Bobby G.

akosnitzky · 04-09-2008, 09:32 PM

Wirelessly posted (Verizon 8830)

I am in agreement with everything you said except the final price. I am not sure you will get every discount.

FF2 · 04-10-2008, 12:42 AM

Get the discount and REBATES in writing from the store manager. I recently had a hassle over the $100 rebate - supposedly, it was NOT TO BE COMBINED with other offers. Verizon Rebate center rejected it. The store told me I was not eligible BUT they also indicated that the Rebate Form should not have been issued or printed out. The manager offered me the $100 off my bill - it was a wash but watch out for "tentative" rebates. I did appreciate what the shop did but I was a bit upset in dealing with it.

someonexh · 04-10-2008, 06:10 AM

holy crap... glad I saw this thread :(.

I just called them and had them change me. I also asked to be compensated for this "change" because I did not know about it. I said, "I heard this went into effect in November"

I got: "No this isn't that old, let me check.... oh sir you're right it has been since November. What I can do is compensate you for the last two months"

I know if I pushed it I could get it back since November, but I am just happy as hell it's $15 cheaper... I pay $180 a damn month right now (I didnt list the other two phone lines associated with the account). So the -$15 will be nice.

Thanks a ton haha.

p.s. She did try the "I don't think this will work for the America Choice plan..." Or whatever it's supposed to not work on.

BobbyG 38 · 04-10-2008, 08:52 PM

I know this is the 8800 Series Discussion and I'm posting about purchasing a Pearl but I got started here, so...

Here's what I was told...

The current VZW online promotion says the following:

$299 (phone price)
-$100 online discount
-$50 mail in rebate

Which places the Pearl at $149 to me. With a New Every 2 discount of $100, the price to me (in my mind) ends up being $49. The CSR told me the $100 "Online Discount" is for getting a BB "Unlimited Plan". I would get a mail-in rebate when the BB is delivered, and my New Every 2 would be valid and applied. That leaves the BB at $49 to me (again, in my mind). And no, I didn't get the rebates in writing and no, I don't think I'll ever get to the (very nice and helpful) CSR again. I'm planning to do this transaction online (and hoping for the best).

The $29.99 unlimited BB Data Plan (for personal use - i.e. not BES) was confirmed by same CSR (herself a BB 8830 owner and recent purchaser of an 8130 for her sister). Other question/statement I have for VZW folks here...is it true that an "unlimited voice/data plan" (i.e. the $129.99 BB plan) cannot be shared with an additional phone? I was told that that was not possible.

Sorry for long post. Thanks much in advance.

v/r

Bobby G.

FF2 · 04-10-2008, 11:50 PM

BobbyG:

I would NOT do it online. I would go to a store and, at least, make sure that a SECOND OFFICIAL RECEIPT IS PRINTED for the REBATE. Or see if you can find the REBATE form. When I got the rejection postcard I was told when I called the REBATE center that "it canNOT be combined with any other offer!" I was also told that at the official Verizon store where I purchased when I went to politely RAISE A STINK. That's when the manager intervened and offered me a billing reduction equalling the rebate amount (then $100. on the 8830).

NickfromIL · 04-11-2008, 12:08 AM

See, it can be used with other offers, because I got mine, and had the "Advanced device" rebate of $100. Never had a problem.

DonNguyen · 04-11-2008, 10:29 AM

i just spoke with my friend that works at Verizon...

the $30 plan is only if you're using POP mail and not BES...

Dawg · 04-11-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DonNguyen

i just spoke with my friend that works at Verizon...

the $30 plan is only if you're using POP mail and not BES...

Thats correct

someonexh · 04-12-2008, 07:52 AM

Yay:

This email is to confirm that your requested credit/adjustment has been processed. Your current balance is $30.00, which includes credits/adjustments totaling $30.00.

NedScharpf · 04-17-2008, 11:28 AM

I just got a bb 8830, but Verizon insisted that I had to get the 43.99 plan. Wtf?

KimMazz · 04-17-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NedScharpf

I just got a bb 8830, but Verizon insisted that I had to get the 43.99 plan. Wtf?

The rep in the store did the same thing to me. But one quick PIN to Demon here on this board and I am now using the $30.00 a month unlimited web and email plan. YOu have to make sure you are not using BES for your email. If not, you can switch too. PIN Demon. He's great!

joeygator · 04-17-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by someonexh

holy crap... glad I saw this thread :(.

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I just called them and had them change me. I also asked to be compensated for this "change" because I did not know about it. I said, "I heard this went into effect in November"

I got: "No this isn't that old, let me check.... oh sir you're right it has been since November. What I can do is compensate you for the last two months"

I know if I pushed it I could get it back since November, but I am just happy as hell it's $15 cheaper... I pay $180 a damn month right now (I didnt list the other two phone lines associated with the account). So the -$15 will be nice.

Thanks a ton haha.

p.s. She did try the "I don't think this will work for the America Choice plan..." Or whatever it's supposed to not work on.

I am not sure about all of the details on this, but here is my plan pricing information:

Charges
Monthly Access Charges
Current Calling Plan 04/02 - 05/01 129.99
WPP Insurance - Asurion 04/02 - 05/01 4.99
Ringback Tones $0.99 - 04/02 - 05/01 .99
Broadband Connect Unl Data - 04/02 - 05/01 15.00
Unl IN 500 MSG Non-Camera $10 - 04/02 - 05/01 10.00
$160.97

This is the new unlimited voice plan with Blackberry including BES. This would only be $5.00 more than your plan and unlimited minutes. Not sure why my insurance is less, but hey, I guess I can't complain!

someonexh · 04-18-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joeygator

I am not sure about all of the details on this, but here is my plan pricing information:

Charges
Monthly Access Charges
Current Calling Plan 04/02 - 05/01 129.99
WPP Insurance - Asurion 04/02 - 05/01 4.99
Ringback Tones $0.99 - 04/02 - 05/01 .99
Broadband Connect Unl Data - 04/02 - 05/01 15.00
Unl IN 500 MSG Non-Camera $10 - 04/02 - 05/01 10.00
$160.97

This is the new unlimited voice plan with Blackberry including BES. This would only be $5.00 more than your plan and unlimited minutes. Not sure why my insurance is less, but hey, I guess I can't complain!

I pay for 3 cell phones

thats why I have to stick to the family plan. Your calling plan is about $50 higher than mine, yet your data is half the price :(

RichinNJ · 04-18-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joeygator

Not sure why my insurance is less, but hey, I guess I can't complain!

The insurance on loss or damage is $4.99. The extra $1.00 that some of us pay is for the "extended warranty." I am not sure what is the precise difference, but it seems that since you're paying only for loss/damage coverage, if your phone stops working after the warranty period, you may have to drop it onto a hard floor in order to make a claim.

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