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~~RJB~~ · 11-07-2006, 12:35 AM

I was just wondering does anyone use the backup assistant service to back up your phone numbers???

Quint101 · 11-07-2006, 1:27 AM

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I don't since I'm trying 2 keep the bill down. When I upgraded in July, the rep did the phonebook exchange for free. For now, i'll just take the chance by not backing up the phonebook.

TNDan21 · 11-07-2006, 7:06 AM

I use it, it's only $1.99 a month. I think backup assistant is well worth it since I have a lot of contacts and in case something happens to my phone do not want to lose them all.

Quint101 · 11-07-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TNDan21

I use it, it's only $1.99 a month. I think backup assistant is well worth it since I have a lot of contacts and in case something happens to my phone do not want to lose them all.

Cool... Not having it works 4 me as I only have about 60 contacts and I have the info saved in my old phone. I rather keep the $2+tax.

dtownfb · 11-09-2006, 4:01 PM

Supposedly, on November 16th, Verizon is suppose to offer free backups through "My Account" on their website.

SamK · 11-13-2006, 1:06 PM

I also use Backup Assistant and I think it's worth the $1.99/month to have peace of mind knowing that my contact list is backed up in case my phone is ever lost, stolen or damaged. It automatically backs up any changes to your contact list every day at the time of day you specify.

After you download it and backup your contacts, your contact list is also available at the following link.

https://ba.mightybackup.com

For more info, you can get more info about it at the following link.

http://www.getbackupnow.com/

~~RJB~~ · 11-14-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dtownfb

Supposedly, on November 16th, Verizon is suppose to offer free backups through "My Account" on their website.

Where did you get this information from?? This would be very nice to have for free then Verizon would have something on SIM cards that I like so much.

coolcsi · 11-14-2006, 1:50 AM

It's worth it!

dtownfb · 11-14-2006, 5:51 PM

A bunch of VZW employees announced it on HoFo last week. If you are signed up for "My Accounts" on the website, you will be able to use the backup assistant for free. I'm sure VZW will have some type of formal announcement soon.

~~RJB~~ · 11-15-2006, 1:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dtownfb

A bunch of VZW employees announced it on HoFo last week. If you are signed up for "My Accounts" on the website, you will be able to use the backup assistant for free. I'm sure VZW will have some type of formal announcement soon.

You know I remember back a while that I signed on to my account and then I had a survey popped up. In there I was asked what one feature would I like for free I chose backup assistant over everything else. Maybe there was alot of these done.

RDLouks · 11-15-2006, 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dtownfb

A bunch of VZW employees announced it on HoFo last week. If you are signed up for "My Accounts" on the website, you will be able to use the backup assistant for free. I'm sure VZW will have some type of formal announcement soon.

I just checked the Website and also Backup Assistant in GIN and no mention of this being a free service. It still shows $1.99 a month.
I personally use MPT and back my Contact list up there.

~~RJB~~ · 11-15-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RDLouks

I just checked the Website and also Backup Assistant in GIN and no mention of this being a free service. It still shows $1.99 a month.
I personally use MPT and back my Contact list up there.

What is MPT??

RDLouks · 11-16-2006, 5:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RJB

What is MPT??

Motorola Phone Tools.

http://www.gsmcellular.com/Motorola-...engine=bizrate

If you don't have a Motorola Phone I am sure that whatever type you own has a simular product.

racquetballer · 11-16-2006, 11:07 AM

I just set it up. It says it will charge you $1.99 per month but if you have "My Account" access set up they will waive the $1.99 charge a month. You can find more information on "My Account" section "My Contacts".

"My Contacts". For me, it is just to the right of the already existing "My Phone" section (with its NE2 meter).

Verizon associated with the word FREE. Isn't that an oxymoron? LOL

dtownfb · 11-16-2006, 12:34 PM

I just signed onto "My Account" on the Verizon Wireless website and next the NE2 meter is a new box that allows you to manager your contacts on your phone and schedule updates.....FOR FREE!!!!!

I haven't played around with it yet but i guess this means no more $10 fee to transfer phone numbers when changing phones.

Quint101 · 11-16-2006, 1:04 PM

Since I am a fan of free, I decided to go for it

I'll have to do the same for mom's phone when I visit my hometown... all she does is enter the number manually and hit the green button on the V325 lol. I could create the entries myself from a computer and she won't have to do a thing

Quint101 · 11-16-2006, 1:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Quint101

Since I am a fan of free, I decided to go for it

I'll have to do the same for mom's phone when I visit my hometown... all she does is enter the number manually and hit the green button on the V325 lol. I could create the entries myself from a computer and she won't have to do a thing

I did the backup and when I logged into the site, I saw no contacts

Do I have to add the contacts on the puter or is this done automatically?

kroland8 · 11-16-2006, 1:35 PM

Ditto. Phone said backup complete, but nothing on web site.

dtownfb · 11-16-2006, 3:26 PM

I just went to www.verizonwireless/backupassistant. signed on using phone number and PIN. Completed the login information and it showed all my contacts. I woudl try again a little bit later. It took a couple of tries for me to login (timed out).

kroland8 · 11-16-2006, 5:36 PM

Just checked again & my contacts are there now!

NYCDru · 11-17-2006, 11:40 PM

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i don't know if any of you realize but this is one of the new ways vzw intends to drop there churn below the 0.1% level.

Quint101 · 11-18-2006, 1:53 AM

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i don't know if any of you realize but this is one of the new ways vzw intends to drop there churn below the 0.1% level.

If I benefit from their changes, I'm all for it!!! Too bad I won't be able to take advantage of the prorated contract since I upgraded 4 months ago.

VZW-LOVER · 11-18-2006, 7:05 PM

I love it. Nothing better than free, but after using it I would of spent the two dollars. Go for it...it's slick.

11-07-2006, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
~~RJB~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Images: 69	Backup Assistant I was just wondering does anyone use the backup assistant service to back up your phone numbers???

11-07-2006, 1:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quint101 Let's go Birds!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,514 Phone(s): BlackBerry Pearl, Motorolas W385, v195s, LG AX4270, SE Z310a Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Alltel, AT&T Devices: Jabra BT8010, Plantronics Pulsar 260 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Images: 36 My Auctions	Wirelessly posted (Q's Mobile Device: Opera/8.01 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/3.0.5849/1430; en; U; ssr)) I don't since I'm trying 2 keep the bill down. When I upgraded in July, the rep did the phonebook exchange for free. For now, i'll just take the chance by not backing up the phonebook. __________________ OMG! I'm a BlackBerry killer!!! I managed to kill my 1st phone ever!

11-07-2006, 7:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
TNDan21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 5,958 Phone(s): LG enV2, Samsung t219 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile Devices: iPod Nano Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant I use it, it's only $1.99 a month. I think backup assistant is well worth it since I have a lot of contacts and in case something happens to my phone do not want to lose them all.

11-09-2006, 4:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
dtownfb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71 Phone(s): Moto E815 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant Supposedly, on November 16th, Verizon is suppose to offer free backups through "My Account" on their website.

11-13-2006, 1:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
SamK Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rego Park, NY Posts: 117 Phone(s): Motorola Razr V3c, Cingular Blackberry 8700c Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, Cingular Devices: Sony Clie PEG-UX50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: Backup Assistant I also use Backup Assistant and I think it's worth the $1.99/month to have peace of mind knowing that my contact list is backed up in case my phone is ever lost, stolen or damaged. It automatically backs up any changes to your contact list every day at the time of day you specify. After you download it and backup your contacts, your contact list is also available at the following link. https://ba.mightybackup.com For more info, you can get more info about it at the following link. http://www.getbackupnow.com/

11-14-2006, 1:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
coolcsi I have a weird title! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6 Phone(s): Motorola W755, LG enV 2 Provider(s): VZW Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant It's worth it!

11-14-2006, 5:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
dtownfb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71 Phone(s): Moto E815 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant A bunch of VZW employees announced it on HoFo last week. If you are signed up for "My Accounts" on the website, you will be able to use the backup assistant for free. I'm sure VZW will have some type of formal announcement soon.

11-16-2006, 11:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
racquetballer Fresh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California/Arizona Posts: 46 Phone(s): LG Dare & Voyager VZW, enV Daughter, KRZR Alltel, T720 (retired) Provider(s): VZW (Evil Empire) & Alltel Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant I just set it up. It says it will charge you $1.99 per month but if you have "My Account" access set up they will waive the $1.99 charge a month. You can find more information on "My Account" section "My Contacts". "My Contacts". For me, it is just to the right of the already existing "My Phone" section (with its NE2 meter). Verizon associated with the word FREE. Isn't that an oxymoron? LOL

11-16-2006, 12:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
dtownfb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71 Phone(s): Moto E815 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant I just signed onto "My Account" on the Verizon Wireless website and next the NE2 meter is a new box that allows you to manager your contacts on your phone and schedule updates.....FOR FREE!!!!! I haven't played around with it yet but i guess this means no more $10 fee to transfer phone numbers when changing phones.

11-16-2006, 1:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Quint101 Let's go Birds!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,514 Phone(s): BlackBerry Pearl, Motorolas W385, v195s, LG AX4270, SE Z310a Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Alltel, AT&T Devices: Jabra BT8010, Plantronics Pulsar 260 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Images: 36 My Auctions	Re: Backup Assistant Since I am a fan of free, I decided to go for it I'll have to do the same for mom's phone when I visit my hometown... all she does is enter the number manually and hit the green button on the V325 lol. I could create the entries myself from a computer and she won't have to do a thing

11-16-2006, 1:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
kroland8 I have arrived! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 2 Phone(s): V3M Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant Ditto. Phone said backup complete, but nothing on web site.

11-16-2006, 3:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
dtownfb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71 Phone(s): Moto E815 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant I just went to www.verizonwireless/backupassistant. signed on using phone number and PIN. Completed the login information and it showed all my contacts. I woudl try again a little bit later. It took a couple of tries for me to login (timed out).

11-16-2006, 5:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
kroland8 I have arrived! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 2 Phone(s): V3M Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant Just checked again & my contacts are there now!

11-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
NYCDru Sprint Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 3,243 Phone(s): Motrola V3m, Moto E815, Audiovox 9900, Audiovox 8900, LGvx 10,, Nokia 3360, Moto P8767 Provider(s): Sprint, Verizon(former), ATT(former), Devices: IPod Nano. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wirelessly posted (MOT-8720_/00.62 UP.Browser/6.2.3.4.c.1.104 (GUI) MMP/2.0) i don't know if any of you realize but this is one of the new ways vzw intends to drop there churn below the 0.1% level.

11-18-2006, 7:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
VZW-LOVER Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Home Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Backup Assistant I love it. Nothing better than free, but after using it I would of spent the two dollars. Go for it...it's slick.

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