How I Payed $299 To PreOrder The Galaxy Note 3 And Kept Unlimited Data!

[squeak]

Tried it earlier and the option was there, now that I'm ready to make the purchase it's no longer available.

 

[New2u]

There are quite a few people pointing out that they might have done this to save face with the investors. People were saying they think the Iphone didn't sell as much as they were expecting, but could be wrong. If that's the case they might have done this on purpose to get a good revenue bump before the end of the quarter which closes Monday night at 11:59PM. If it was planned we will never know, i'm sure in a couple days they will say that it was a glitch in the system but because they don't want to upset anyone that they will allow those who already did the upgrade through the glitch to keep the unlimited data. This way they make the investors happy, the people who upgraded happy. This is mere speculation of course, but someone pointed out that if this so called "glitch" happens to stop on Monday night around midnight, that it would definitely go towards that theory though because they would only want to keep the window open for as long as it makes their Q3 earnings better.

 

[New2u]

Tried it earlier and the option was there, now that I'm ready to make the purchase it's no longer available.

Some people have stated that if you try it a couple times it might show up. Worth giving it a try a few times and seeing if it's true. Was reading the droid-life comments and someone said that it was allowing them to keep the unlimited data through the amazon store upgrade functions also. So you could also try that option.

*GRAIN OF SALT MOMENT* Some reps have stated it was a special promotion for certain account holders that still had unlimited, don't ask.. i don't know. *END GRAIN OF SALT MOMENT*

 

[Preach2k]

Well it is over!!! Verizon Closes the Unlimited Data Keeping!!!

Well, our weekend of upgrades with unlimited data appears to have come to a close. Within the last hour, we received word that Verizon systems in stores were no longer allowing reps to select unlimited data packages as options during upgrades. We are also now being forced off of unlimited data while walking through the upgrade process online that previously left our current plans in tact. Was fun while it lasted.

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The question now remains – will Verizon honor all of these upgrades with unlimited data once phones arrive within the next couple of days? We know that many of you upgraded online, chose in-store pick-up, and then activated the phones with great success over the last two days. Good job on that move, folks. But what about those who upgraded and are having devices shipped to their homes?

Those phones will show up on doorsteps within the next day or so. Will Verizon do the right thing and allow them to keep their current plans, exactly as the checkout and online contract-signing process showed? If not, then they better get ready for a whole bunch of returns. Because if your phone shows up and attempts to change you off of unlimited data during activation, feel free to return the phone and get your old plan back.

Verizon Appears to Have Closed the Unlimited Data Keeping Extravaganza ? Droid Life

 

[gadgetrants]

During checkout:

Verizon Wireless makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information found in this web site. Unfortunately, on occasion typographical errors, inaccuracies, and omissions may occur. In the event that a listed price is incorrect, due to a typographical error, inaccuracy, or omission, Verizon Wireless reserves the right to refuse or cancel the order you placed, even if the order has already been confirmed and your credit card has been charged. If your credit card has been charged, Verizon Wireless will refund your credit card for the charged amount. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

There is no "gray area" here -- the language is cut-and-dry. If the deals survive, it's because VZW wants them to stay that way.

-Matt

 

[cdipier2]

Damn too bad I was a week late. I got the 6gb max option for my maxx a week ago

 

[New2u]

During checkout:


There is no "gray area" here -- the language is cut-and-dry. If the deals survive, it's because VZW wants them to stay that way.

-Matt

The way I looked at it was that if I did the upgrade and they cancelled the order then I'm no worse off then I was prior.

 

[gadgetrants]

The way I looked at it was that if I did the upgrade and they cancelled the order then I'm no worse off then I was prior.

That's a good outlook -- and I'm definitely not trying to jinx anybody. Just a little annoyed by the I SIGNED A CONTRACT SO THEY CAN PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS argument.

-Matt

 

[New2u]

That's a good outlook -- and I'm definitely not trying to jinx anybody. Just a little annoyed by the I SIGNED A CONTRACT SO THEY CAN PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS argument.

-Matt

Well from what one person stated that they were going to be writing to all those people who took advantage of this upgrade and give them the option of either cancelling their orders or force them into the 2GB plans if they go ahead with the activation. The problem is that there were many people who upgraded their phones yesterday and today at the stores and walked out with them already activated. I'm sure they will release some sort of statement tomorrow morning on this issue.

 

[jstafford1]

AFAIK Edge doesn't bump you out of unlimited. It just means you're enrolled in a new purchase program, in which you pay full cost for a phone in monthly installments -- the same price as any other "grandfathered" unlimited plan folks, except we pay in full up-front -- and then have the option of trading it in for a new phone once half of your current phone (e.g., like $300) is paid off.

EDIT: but in reference to my earlier post, when Max was announced ($30 for 6GB), enrollees were required to use Edge too (meaning: full price on phones). I think the new twist is that you can enroll in Max and pay subsidized/upgrade prices instead. For some people that may be worthwhile, for others (e.g., first-day early adopters), not so much.

-Matt

I am wondering if I can now use the edge program next year to upgrade the phone but keep my data. I would have liked to buy at the subsidized price but didn't have the funds right now. So jumped in Edge to get the upgrade. Just wondering how that'll work next year. I might be real lucky if I can continue to upgrade yearly and keep my data.

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[mrmark27]

The way I looked at it was that if I did the upgrade and they cancelled the order then I'm no worse off then I was prior.

i'm in the same boat. I was going to be buying the Note 3 retail so worst case scenario, this purchase is cancelled and i'm still buying it retail. Hopefully, fingers crossed for us and many others, they honor the orders and we just saved ourselves $400. I guess we'll see how this plays out over the next day or 2

 

[mrmark27]

fwiw, when I spoke with the rep's online they seemed to be under the impression that it was a promo and not a glitch so we'll see

 

[NeXtras]

Just to add my own opinion.. VZW is a multi million dollar company with what is most likely a big, if not huge IT team... i'm sure they are very aware that the "glitch" was there.. they would be able to see everyone who was taking advantage of this as it was happening, no doubt happening by the masses.. if big red didnt want this to happen, why wouldn't they have just shut the entire sales side of the site down? or at least the upgrade portion.. as far as the needing to try a couple times.. could be easily explained.. difference in browsers, how much traffic there was on the site etc etc

 

[IN AWE]

Never mind

 

[pc747]

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