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CONTEST! - How much did you cost the wireless companies?

Discussion in 'The WirelessAdvisor Community' started by JFB, Apr 5, 2008.

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If I win a WirelessAdvisor mug, I'm going to use it to drink....

Poll closed May 12, 2008.

  1. Coffee :hyper:

    25 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Tea :coolshade

    9 vote(s)
    18.0%

  3. Soft Drinks :D

    12 vote(s)
    24.0%

  4. Hard Drinks :cheers:

    5 vote(s)
    10.0%
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  1. JFB

    JFB Gold Senior Member
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    Here is a very simple contest.

    We're going to give away SIX of the new WirelessAdvisor.com ceramic coffee mugs.

    These are large 16oz mugs.

    There are two ways to enter the contest and if you do both, you get two entries = better odds.

    1. Vote in the poll at the top of this thread.

    2. Go to our new Spectrum Cost Search feature and do a search with your ZIP code.
    Then copy the line that tells you how much the wireless companies paid to serve you.
    The line looks something like this:
    Total: $177.76 ($175.52 w/o PCS C Block)
    Copy and paste that line here in this thread.

    You can also copy and paste the URL to the search results page here if you want. Be aware that way will show the ZIP code you used for the search.



    Rules:
    • You must have more than 10 forum posts by the drawing to be eligible to win a prize. Off-topic posts do not count, cell site pictures do count.
    • Moderators and Admins are not eligible...they already got their mugs.
    • The winners will be picked by random drawing.
    • Any winner may choose to substitute a WA T-shirt for the mug.


    CONTEST ENDS Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:37am EDT.


    There it is...pretty simple and easy to win!

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    Here are the SIX winners!

    Shizam76
    KyleAndMelissa22
    Wumpusva
    momcat1
    strunke
    budney


    Congratulations!

    If you won please send a PM to JFB with your mailing info.

    (If you would rather have a t-shirt, say so and include your size. All sizes may not be available.)
     
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    Last edited: May 13, 2008
  2. walkguru

    walkguru Wireless Guru
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
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    Wirelessly posted (Walkguru's: LG-CU515/V1.0c Obigo/Q05A Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/6.3.1.17.0)

    Yeah another contest.
     
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  3. dmapr

    dmapr Silver Senior Member
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    Total: $377.30 ($267.20 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #3 dmapr, Apr 5, 2008
  4. Jay2TheRescue

    Jay2TheRescue Resident Spamslayer
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    AT&Tingular 310-410
    That's pretty cool Joe... I've been using my mug for hot Chai tea, and it is huge... Thanks again!

    -Jay
     
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  5. MOTOhooligan

    MOTOhooligan Former Mobile Data Addict
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    I know I'm not eligible but I still find this interesting.

    Total: $124.85 ($123.75 w/o PCS C Block)
     
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    #5 MOTOhooligan, Apr 5, 2008
  6. Jay2TheRescue

    Jay2TheRescue Resident Spamslayer
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    You were cheap... LOL...

    This is what I cost...

    Total: $388.81 ($232.58 w/o PCS C Block)

    -Jay
     
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    #6 Jay2TheRescue, Apr 5, 2008
  7. TelcomJunkie

    TelcomJunkie Bad Handoff Investigator
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Big Brother
    I'm a cheapo too, and I'm in a major MTA.

    $168.02 per person ($59.23 without the C block)
     
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    #7 TelcomJunkie, Apr 5, 2008
  8. hme83

    hme83 Bronze Senior Member
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    at&t
    Total: $320.49 ($187.84 w/o PCS C Block)
     
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  9. Yankees368

    Yankees368 Compulsive Signal Checker
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    Wireless Provider(s):
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    Total: $587.02 ($226.74 w/o PCS C Block)

    ohh....my number seems high!
     
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  10. Jay2TheRescue

    Jay2TheRescue Resident Spamslayer
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&Tingular 310-410
    Because you're in the Metro NY area...

    -Jay
     
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    #10 Jay2TheRescue, Apr 5, 2008
  11. Gamer03

    Gamer03 Technology Aficionado
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Verizon Wireless
    Total: $258.81 ($173.02 w/o PCS C Block).
     
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  12. scottb

    scottb Bronze Senior Member
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    T-Mobile, Visible
    Total: $282.86 ($151.57 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #12 scottb, Apr 5, 2008
  13. Buickman

    Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Verizon on both phones
    Total: $342.69 ($168.58 w/o PCS C Block)
     
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  14. Maximum Signal

    Maximum Signal Senior Member
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    Buffalo , New York
    Total: $98.80 ($95.71 w/o PCS C Block)
     
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    #14 Maximum Signal, Apr 5, 2008
  15. djcmaz

    djcmaz Junior Member
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    My Phone:
    BLACKJACK / TILT
    Wireless Provider(s):
    SPRINT - (WORK PHONE)/ CINGULAR
    How much did you cost? Try your ZIP code!

    Wireless Spectrum Costs Per Person for
    ZIP Code: 86401 - Kingman, Arizona.Wireless carriers pay the US government for the right to use parts of the wireless spectrum to offer cellular phone and other wireless services to the public. The results listed below show how much was paid per person for wireless spectrum in ZIP code: 86401 (Kingman, Mohave County, AZ). For reference, we have included lists of the five highest and lowest priced markets in the US.

    Total: $219.18 ($211.77 w/o PCS C Block)
    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $132.97 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $125.57 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $53.32 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $32.89 per person
     
    #15 djcmaz, Apr 5, 2008
  16. sheureka

    sheureka Senior Member
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    $117.90 ($116.83 w/o PCS C Block) - sheureka :D
     
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  17. M in LA

    M in LA Mobile 28 Years Plus
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Verizon (since 1994)
    Total: $309.77 ($200.99 w/o PCS C Block)

    * Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    * PCS (1900 MHz): $168.02 per person
    * PCS w/o C Block: $59.23 per person
    * AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $63.53 per person
    * 700 MHz (Auction completed): $78.22 per person

    That's L.A. for you! :D
     
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  18. COtech

    COtech Bronze Senior Member
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T Mobility
    Total: $198.25 ($195.67 w/o PCS C Block) in Memphis, TN.

    * Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    * PCS (1900 MHz): $44.68 per person
    * PCS w/o C Block: $42.10 per person
    * AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $55.35 per person
    * 700 MHz (Auction completed): $98.22 per person

    COtech
     
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  19. AnthroMatt

    AnthroMatt Big Meanie
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    Wireless Provider(s):
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    I am not eligible to win...but I am going to post mine anyway

    Total: $243.51 ($237.74 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #19 AnthroMatt, Apr 6, 2008
  20. WiggyFife

    WiggyFife still knows nothing!!!
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    My Mug WILL be used for Soft Drinks!!!

    Wireless Spectrum Costs Per Person for
    ZIP Code: 85248 - Chandler, Arizona.Wireless carriers pay the US government for the right to use parts of the wireless spectrum to offer cellular phone and other wireless services to the public. The results listed below show how much was paid per person for wireless spectrum in ZIP code: 85248 (Chandler, Maricopa County, AZ). For reference, we have included lists of the five highest and lowest priced markets in the US.

    Total: $243.51 ($237.74 w/o PCS C Block)
    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $92.55 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $86.79 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $36.94 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $114.01 per person
     
    #20 WiggyFife, Apr 6, 2008
  21. jerry 12

    jerry 12 Junior Member
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    83.78 ( 66.21 w/o pcs c block ) :)
     
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  22. DarrylLeeOHS30

    DarrylLeeOHS30 Guest

    Oneida, TN (37841)
    Total: $160.24 ($154.48 w/o PCS C Block)
    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $60.88 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $55.12 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $24.16 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $75.20 per person
     
    #22 DarrylLeeOHS30, Apr 6, 2008
  23. KyleAndMelissa22

    KyleAndMelissa22 Woot Woot, Splat !!!
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Verizon Wireless (SID 299, NID 173)
    For Gaffney, SC in Upstate South Carolina (29341)

    Total: $223.32 ($168.16 w/o PCS C Block)

    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $172.37 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $117.21 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $37.29 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $13.66 per person
     
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    #23 KyleAndMelissa22, Apr 6, 2008
  24. josephd

    josephd Tomorrow is another day.
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    Total: $196.57 ($173.70 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #24 josephd, Apr 6, 2008
  25. NoBite

    NoBite Junior Member
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    Was AT&T - now Cingular - oops, now AT&T again.
    Total: $123.67 ($111.74 w/o PCS C Block)

    Wish it was less! :D
     
    #25 NoBite, Apr 6, 2008
  26. mygrace

    mygrace New Member

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    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T
    although not eligible *sniff*
    my numbers...
    Total: $583.81 ($223.53 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #26 mygrace, Apr 6, 2008
  27. budney

    budney Resident Headbanger
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    iPhone 6s+
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T
    It must go by county, as mine is identical (Bullhead City, AZ). :)

    I drink coffee in my mug, so please do not include my post and vote. Let someone else get one of these awesome mugs. :D
     
    #27 budney, Apr 6, 2008
  28. RJB

    RJB Gold Senior Member
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    Total: $179.26 ($177.99 w/o PCS C Block)
     
    #28 RJB, Apr 6, 2008
  29. clock3687

    clock3687 Cell Signal?????? Use it!
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    My Phone:
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    T-Mobile
    Zip Code: 02131 (Boston, MA)
    Total: $385.71 ($236.62 w/o PCS C Block)
    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $191.14 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $42.06 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $70.86 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $123.70 per person
     
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    #29 clock3687, Apr 6, 2008
  30. walkguru

    walkguru Wireless Guru
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    Wireless Provider(s):
    cingular,family plan w/4 lines



    i thought ours would be the same, but guess not.

    Total: $241.94 ($109.30 w/o PCS C Block)
    Cellular (850 MHz): $0.00 per person
    PCS (1900 MHz): $153.51 per person
    PCS w/o C Block: $20.87 per person
    AWS (1.7 GHz, 2.1 GHz): $40.78 per person
    700 MHz (Auction completed): $47.65 per person
     
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    #30 walkguru, Apr 7, 2008
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