WirelessAdvisor.com Forums - Verizon Wireless Users http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/wa_2007_style/misc/rss.jpg WirelessAdvisor.com Forums - Verizon Wireless Users http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/ SMS Not Working? http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76682-sms-not-working.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:59:52 GMT For some reason I believe SMS isn't working as of last night. Anyone have any clues why? I didn't change anything on my phone.

Edit: I went back to shipped and it seems to be working now. Nevermind. ]]> Verizon Wireless Users MrObvious http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76682-sms-not-working.html Unlimited Data Plan limit? http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76634-unlimited-data-plan-limit.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:42:22 GMT I just purchased the Droid and I read in a few places online that the unlimited data plan has a 5gb monthly limit. I can't find that statement on Verizon's site however and the gas gauge under my Verizon account shows it as unlimited with no indication of a cap. Anyone know if this is true or perhaps only applies to certain plans? Thanks! ]]> Verizon Wireless Users Robs67 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76634-unlimited-data-plan-limit.html <![CDATA[I've got a question regarding my upgrade eligibility.]]> http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76613-ive-got-question-regarding-my-upgrade.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:55:25 GMT Ok. So I currently have the Dare. I really want the Droid though, My NE2 is up in June 2010. So I was just goofing off today and I thought I could get a smaller one year upgrade discount and figured I'd click the upgrade my phone link on MyVerizon just to see what a Droid would run me. On the page though it says I'm eligible for the Droid for 199. I clicked it and went as far as the final breakdown on price and it still said it'd be 199. I can't think that it's right because even on the upgrade screen it says eligible June 2010. But I don't think they'd quote me the wrong price that far into the purchase phase. Can someone help me? I've attached a picture of my upgrade page.
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]]> Verizon Wireless Users jwitherow http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76613-ive-got-question-regarding-my-upgrade.html is there anyway around a deposit? http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76611-is-there-anyway-around-a-deposit.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:29:03 GMT someone online said u can join on a friends account and then transfer before the next month. is this true? someone online said u can join on a friends account and then transfer before the next month. is this true? ]]> Verizon Wireless Users jpurvis549 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76611-is-there-anyway-around-a-deposit.html Looking to get droid question about upgrade http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76595-looking-get-droid-question-about-upgrade.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:02:50 GMT im on a plan with my parents i do not qualify for an upgrade..my dad is willing to give me his upgrade..my concerns are the right away to go about doing this with ordering the phone online..last time i did this with my mom the phone came in i activated it under her number then switched it over to mine that worked great. the problem i see this time is with this phone when i order it i have to also change my plan to the unlimited data so if im checking out with an upgrade for my dad that plan change will be on his number.. so now how do i go about doing the switch when i get the phone because for one month i dont want to be charge data on both lines when im only putting data on his line so i could order the phone sorry if this is confusing but can someone please tell me how i should go about doing this smoothly im on a plan with my parents i do not qualify for an upgrade..my dad is willing to give me his upgrade..my concerns are the right away to go about doing this with ordering the phone online..last time i did this with my mom the phone came in i activated it under her number then switched it over to mine that worked great.



the problem i see this time is with this phone when i order it i have to also change my plan to the unlimited data so if im checking out with an upgrade for my dad that plan change will be on his number..



so now how do i go about doing the switch when i get the phone because for one month i dont want to be charge data on both lines when im only putting data on his line so i could order the phone sorry if this is confusing but can someone please tell me how i should go about doing this smoothly ]]> Verizon Wireless Users iamloco274 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76595-looking-get-droid-question-about-upgrade.html My Alltel switch to Verizon http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76594-my-alltel-switch-to-verizon.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:34:52 GMT What a disappointment. I went ahead and am now with Verizon. I talked to someone @ the store about getting 2 Blackberry Storms for my kids (the one's w/the 2 phones for $49.00 deal). We went over the plans, and I signed up for $89.00 month for both phones - awesome.

Here's the catch, so watch out! I was told I could get a data plan for the 2 Blackberry's for $30.00 (not bad I thought, $15 each), so I did. I get my bill and guess what?? Each phone has a $30.00 charge for the data and on top of that, when I call customer service I'm told I can't get rid of the data package, its now part of the contract. "The person at the store shouldn't have told you that it was 'optional'." (no sheet Shirlock)

At the end here's what I have - my great deal of 2 phones for $89.00/mo costs me $172.00/mo!

Can you believe it!

I wouldn't recommend Verizon to anyone that's considering it - wow what a disappointment in the people that represent the company and the company itself! ]]> Verizon Wireless Users megaphone http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76594-my-alltel-switch-to-verizon.html Extending signal with enV2 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76575-extending-signal-with-env2.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:08 GMT I have an enV2 and moved to a fringe area. If I stand outside I get a bar or so and can make calls and rarely get disconnected. Inside however is a different story.. I often loose calls or miss parts of the convo.

So, I planned to get an external antenna but much to my chagrin, I popped all the rubbers off the back and they cover screws... not an external antenna port like I thought one would.

I don't have broadband (at least not yet)... so the Verizon broadband solution isn't gonna cut it right now.

I did some searching and it looks like I can get an antenna an a repeater (I think) but all the links in the old thread were dead.

I only need a bar or two... can someone point me to the cheapest solution.

Thanks. ]]> Verizon Wireless Users belome http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76575-extending-signal-with-env2.html Verizon Rumored To Be Raising ETF On High-end Phones http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76574-verizon-rumored-raising-etf-high-end.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:07 GMT Verizon rumored to be raising ETF to combat scammers Boy Genius Report ---Quote--- The rumor is, that starting November 15, Verizon is going to raise its ETF for high-end phones, such as the Storm2 and Droid, to $350. The ETF would then decrease by $5/mo. ---End Quote--- ]]> Verizon rumored to be raising ETF to combat scammers Boy Genius Report

Quote:
The rumor is, that starting November 15, Verizon is going to raise its ETF for high-end phones, such as the Storm2 and Droid, to $350. The ETF would then decrease by $5/mo.
]]> Verizon Wireless Users Mobile Mike http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76574-verizon-rumored-raising-etf-high-end.html <![CDATA[BGR's Official Motorola Droid Review]]> http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76573-bgrs-official-motorola-droid-review.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:13:54 GMT Motorola DROID review Boy Genius Report EDIT: Also check out PhoneArena.com's thorough review as well: http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Moto...ew-r_2304.html]]> See for yourself what they have to say:

Motorola DROID review Boy Genius Report

EDIT: Also check out PhoneArena.com's thorough review as well:

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Moto...ew-r_2304.html ]]> Verizon Wireless Users Mobile Mike http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76573-bgrs-official-motorola-droid-review.html v3m constant redetection problem http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76557-v3m-constant-redetection-problem.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:17:37 GMT My v3m worked with bitpim about a month ago and I goto turn on my computer which has it installed and plug it up to find I cant access files. It will retrieve the sub-folders but clicking on any of them will cause the phone to disconnect and reconnect. If I leave the phone alone with bitpim open it will do this as well . . . its really frustrating. Version NEWC_01.09.02 Driver 4.1.1.0 (reinstalled twice once with my older working version and now the new one) BitPim v 1.0.6 (was some older version I just updated it) can anyone help me get this back into working order? thanks. -Damp My v3m worked with bitpim about a month ago and I goto turn on my computer which has it installed and plug it up to find I cant access files.

It will retrieve the sub-folders but clicking on any of them will cause the phone to disconnect and reconnect. If I leave the phone alone with bitpim open it will do this as well . . . its really frustrating.

Version NEWC_01.09.02
Driver 4.1.1.0 (reinstalled twice once with my older working version and now the new one)
BitPim v 1.0.6 (was some older version I just updated it)

can anyone help me get this back into working order? thanks.

-Damp ]]> Verizon Wireless Users dampire http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76557-v3m-constant-redetection-problem.html Help me catch my cheating girlfriend.. HOW PLEASE HELP ME!! http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76556-help-me-catch-my-cheating-girlfriend.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:22:26 GMT CELL PHONE SPYWARE??? EMAIL SPYWARE???? SHE has a lg chocolate its not new can get model # I have a casio GZone I think there is spyware on my phone.. I dont care but would like to know.. Think she may be chaeting but i love her soooo much i cant be wrong.. How can i catch her.. Is there software i can send by text message that she will not know? Can upload but how.. She has a scan disc 2 gig card.. I hoped that it would send details to email or maybe i can see online.. Is there a gps tracker to see where she goes at lunch? What are my options here.. Please akk you can tell me would really help.. I am new here so i dont know how to use this.. Please let me know the easiest way and or get the most out of doind this,, Think shes useing email to talk to but she goes to her moms.. Heard of a wat to send a email that retrieves emails and sends them back to another.. Dont have password to her account its with comcast... What would you do .. Willing to pay someone to help or do for me.. In Spokane WA CELL PHONE SPYWARE??? EMAIL SPYWARE????
SHE has a lg chocolate its not new can get model #
I have a casio GZone
I think there is spyware on my phone.. I dont care but would like to know..
Think she may be chaeting but i love her soooo much i cant be wrong..
How can i catch her..
Is there software i can send by text message that she will not know?
Can upload but how..
She has a scan disc 2 gig card..
I hoped that it would send details to email or maybe i can see online..
Is there a gps tracker to see where she goes at lunch?
What are my options here..
Please akk you can tell me would really help..
I am new here so i dont know how to use this..
Please let me know the easiest way and or get the most out of doind this,,
Think shes useing email to talk to but she goes to her moms..

Heard of a wat to send a email that retrieves emails and sends them back to another..
Dont have password to her account its with comcast...
What would you do .. Willing to pay someone to help or do for me.. In Spokane WA ]]> Verizon Wireless Users coolcatandrew http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76556-help-me-catch-my-cheating-girlfriend.html NORTHEAST U.S. -- Confused re: Driod/Plan Pricing http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76548-confused-re-driod-plan-pricing.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51:04 GMT I currently have the cheapest plan available at Verizon but would love to get the Droid and understand I have to upgrade to a data plan.
I went to the Verizon store today and they told me I would have to pay full retail for the Driod. I was under the (possibly false) assumption that if I upgraded to the data plan, I would not have to pay full retail.
My "New every 2" kicks in 3/10 but I don't want to wait that long. Wouldn't changing to a data plan and extending the contract two years from now qualify me to pay the more reasonable amount for the Droid?
Or perhaps I have to cancel my current plan (don't know the $$ penalty for that) and start fresh?
I'll call Verizon about this but thought someone here might have some insight.
Thanks! ]]> Verizon Wireless Users Robs67 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76548-confused-re-driod-plan-pricing.html BB or Smartphone .. what are the differences. http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76539-bb-or-smartphone-what-are-differences.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:54:45 GMT I cannot decide .. I will mainly use the phone for e-mails (and phone calls). I know BB offers alot but I have a friend that has a phone that can access his e-mails he doesn't pay the $29.95. Can anyone offer suggestions etc. ???? ]]> Verizon Wireless Users Tuckster http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76539-bb-or-smartphone-what-are-differences.html Merger crap and phone options http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76526-merger-crap-and-phone-options.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:12:41 GMT I was/am an Alltel customer. I live in Isabella county in Michigan which will eventually be sold off by Verizon. What I am wondering is are my only real options for service now ATT and Sprint? I haven't had much luck with either company in the past. I asked what was happening with the merger at my local store and was told that nothing will change for about a year and a half. The big problem is that my contract is up and I would like to get a new phone for as cheap as possible which means signing another contract. Also if anyone has any advice on which phones have the best reception and sound quality that would be great to hear as well. ]]> Verizon Wireless Users Farley http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76526-merger-crap-and-phone-options.html BB Storm2 @ VZW on Oct 28 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76516-bb-storm2-verizon-wireless-vzw-oct.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:59:31 GMT Cell Phones,Prepaid Cell Phones,Cell Phone Plans - Verizon Wireless, and through business sales channels beginning Oct. 28. The BlackBerry Storm2 with BlackBerry® OS 5.0 evolves the BlackBerry® touchscreen platform with hundreds of hardware and software enhancements – including new SurePress™ “clickable” display technology and built-in Wi-Fi® – delivering the exceptional multimedia experience and communications capabilities customers have come to expect from their BlackBerry smartphones. Key Features: • Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate • Large (3.25”), dazzling high-resolution 480 x 360 display at 184 ppi • Capacitive touchscreen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless • 3G and global connectivity support for making phone calls in more than 220 countries and accessing data in more than 185 countries (with more than 80 destinations in 3G) • Network Connectivity: EV-DO Revision A; UMTS/HSPA (2100 MHz); and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks • Supports Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) • 256 MB of Flash memory • 2 GB of onboard media storage and a microSD™/SDHD memory card slot with a 16 GB card included Software Updates on BlackBerry Storm2: • Features BlackBerry OS 5.0, which includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons, and more use of animation • BlackBerry® Browser is improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets • Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more Additional Features and Specifications: • 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Image Stabilization (IS), flash and video recording capabilities • Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the customer is on the phone • Media player for videos, pictures and music, plus support for BlackBerry Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry® Media Sync, for easily syncing Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone* • 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls • Bluetooth® (v2.1) capable with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals • Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging; and Verizon Wireless’ VZ NavigatorSM service is pre-loaded • V CAST Music with Rhapsody • Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, with categories including games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more • Support for Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband Connect tethering service • Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides up to 5.5 hours of talk time or up to 11.2 days of standby time Pricing and Availability: • The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone is available beginning Oct. 28 for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Data plans for the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan. New Operating System for Existing BlackBerry Storm Customers • Existing BlackBerry Storm customers will be able to update their handsets to the new BlackBerry OS 5.0 software via Web software load (BlackBerry - Update your Device Software), BlackBerry Desktop Manager, or from Verizon Wireless’ download site (www.verizonwireless.com/storm). The software is available today. • For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to Cell Phones,Prepaid Cell Phones,Cell Phone Plans - Verizon Wireless. Business customers can contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ. ---End Quote--- ]]> *Press Release*

Quote:
A POWERFUL NEW STORM ROLLS ONTO VERIZON WIRELESS’ NETWORK ON OCT. 28

New Operating System for Existing BlackBerry Storm Customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WATERLOO, Ontario – Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at Cell Phones,Prepaid Cell Phones,Cell Phone Plans - Verizon Wireless, and through business sales channels beginning Oct. 28. The BlackBerry Storm2 with BlackBerry® OS 5.0 evolves the BlackBerry® touchscreen platform with hundreds of hardware and software enhancements – including new SurePress™ “clickable” display technology and built-in Wi-Fi® – delivering the exceptional multimedia experience and communications capabilities customers have come to expect from their BlackBerry smartphones.

Key Features:
• Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate
• Large (3.25”), dazzling high-resolution 480 x 360 display at 184 ppi
• Capacitive touchscreen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless
• 3G and global connectivity support for making phone calls in more than 220 countries and accessing data in more than 185 countries (with more than 80 destinations in 3G)
• Network Connectivity: EV-DO Revision A; UMTS/HSPA (2100 MHz); and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
• Supports Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• 2 GB of onboard media storage and a microSD™/SDHD memory card slot with a 16 GB card included

Software Updates on BlackBerry Storm2:
• Features BlackBerry OS 5.0, which includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons, and more use of animation
• BlackBerry® Browser is improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
• Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more

Additional Features and Specifications:
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Image Stabilization (IS), flash and video recording capabilities
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the customer is on the phone
• Media player for videos, pictures and music, plus support for BlackBerry Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry® Media Sync, for easily syncing Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
• Bluetooth® (v2.1) capable with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging; and Verizon Wireless’ VZ NavigatorSM service is pre-loaded
• V CAST Music with Rhapsody
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, with categories including games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
• Support for Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband Connect tethering service
• Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides up to 5.5 hours of talk time or up to 11.2 days of standby time

Pricing and Availability:
• The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone is available beginning Oct. 28 for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Data plans for the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan.

New Operating System for Existing BlackBerry Storm Customers
• Existing BlackBerry Storm customers will be able to update their handsets to the new BlackBerry OS 5.0 software via Web software load (BlackBerry - Update your Device Software), BlackBerry Desktop Manager, or from Verizon Wireless’ download site (www.verizonwireless.com/storm). The software is available today.
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to Cell Phones,Prepaid Cell Phones,Cell Phone Plans - Verizon Wireless. Business customers can contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
]]> Verizon Wireless Users JFB http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/76516-bb-storm2-verizon-wireless-vzw-oct.html