Wow, I honestly think this is the worst thing a cell company could do. How do they expect to keep people after their contract goes bye bye.

In my very rural area it's lack of competition but if some other company might settle in me, it's curtains for them definitely!

Thanks for commenting and visiting, Blessed2be :)

That is just wrong.... And I do not see that as even being legal...
Why can't they just mail you a little logo thingy and you can put it on your phone (or in the trash) LOL

LOL. Probably because they know I *would* put it in the trash! LOL

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Bejewlded,that is very unfair,it's unethical,not sure but I don't think they would get away with that in Australia!Is there someone in local government you could complain to...its just plain wrong!

We have the FCC and another bureau which name is eluding me at the moment but I am going to contact them about this. I could understand if they ran on a far-distant frequency that the present setup couldn't handle but one of their reps admitted it's the same.

i think that stinks bob
i would go with a different company and tell them where
to shove there contract where the sun don't shine
regards fraglerock

LOL. Right now they are the king of the roost here with no competition (at the moment) BUT I'm a stirrer so if nothing else, I'll whip up a tee-shirt to wear knocking their business. hehe

I have Verizon Bob and when my contract is up I am seriously thinking of dropping them...getting tired of all those people following me around...LOL

Seriously, they should offer you some kind of deal, and if your other company sold you to them, can they still hold you liable for the remainder of your contract...seems to me if they can, then they should have to supply you with the phones. Big Businesses just suck the very life of us sometimes, and ALWAYS get away with it!!!!

Originally they were doing that about the remainder of the contracts but something changed their mind and now... wham. October first I have to renew and buy new phones thru them or forget it totally. Would be different if there was a competitor nearby I'm sure.

I don't understand either about why not offering a special deal or something too? Just because one business sold to the other I shouldn't be penalized as a customer.

Thanks Daisy :) xxx

Ummm you would find me a very ticked female really. I would call if you think anything is out of hand. You would be suprised how most companys will go out of their way to fix things just to keep you. If they do not I would resort to other things as far as leaving them as soon as my contract was up.

Good luck and I hope you have a great day....SMILES even when it is hard to do LOL

xx L

True but it would have to be mass-organized since as far as I know it's the whole regional area that they had purchased and done this to. I never give up without a fight either. hehe ;)

Take care, Lana :) xxx

It's odd that they're not even offering a free trade in/upgrade/whatever. Sometimes if you call and complain enough, that works. We've done that with our cable provider before. Good luck!

Yes, I thought it was very odd as well. The rep at the local 'store' for them said there wasn't and only to watch the newspapers and TV for the usual deals and try to time it out with them if possible. Isn't that cute? lol

Thanks Vamp. ;) xxx

I have had us cellular for years and I have never once had any problems..maybe you should switch since yuo have to go out and by new phones anyway..lol..

About the only choice is those tracker(?) phones at Wal-mart where you prepay and have to keep prepaying all the time.

But I agree with ya. ha. ;) xxx

~ welcome to verizon now spend a buncha money!!! thats what they are saying!!! humphttt! * hugs * have a great Friday :) ~

LOL. Yes, that is definitely what they are saying! :)

I hope your day is going well! :) xxx

oh I know your pain, I have dealt with similar issues and theyre neverending...
as a last ditch resort, ask for the customer retention department. they may just surprise you

Okay, thanks! :) xxx

Hey Mr Bob..they can't do that legally, want me to have a look at the small print & disclaimer for you -- let me know, my expertise :) xxx

Thanks Angie, let me look into this deeper first but you may just be hearing from me. :) xxx

Bob as Rupert said above, in Australian they can't do that, they can't even force you to resign a contract, when your contracts up and if your satisfied you can just stay paying what the original contract says. I understand that you have no choice, and it seems to me they have decided to treat everyone badly (make you just suck it). Nothing like big business to leave a sour taste in your mouth. Love Sharn

Yes and over here, big business has been trying to win us over because of the present political situation with them. This sure isn't helping them! LOL

Thanks Sharn! :) xxx

VERY FRUSTRATING! Its amazing that they can get away with crap like that isn't it? I hope you raise a stink with them!

Yes, I definitely will raise a stink. This just isn't right. Paying for 5 new phones stings the old wallet enough right there.

Great to see you ITM :) xxx

Big business, keeps taking and taking! Last year I went with my girlfriend to buy her a printer which she purchased from Best Buy. After making her selection, she was informed that the printer did not have a cord and that she needed to buy a cord. What? I said, since when do you sell machines without the cord. The last time I purchased a printer it had a cord attached to it. What if this is your first printer and don't have an extra cord? I was disgusted! A little more cream off the top... milk is getting pretty thin for the rest of us. Your situation enrages me! That is past disgusting to abhorent!

I just had the same thing happen on me purchasing a new printer too. I admit it's been a while but you always got the cord! Not now though, money - money I guess.

Thanks greunie!! :) xxx

It helps keep the costs down, I brought a new DVD player and got it home to discover that the cord that plugged into the tv was not included in the deal.

That's always cute for that to happen, huh?

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