$25 plan i read someplace that if you have the grandfathered $25 plan that when you upgrade to this phone you lose that plan..is this true?? i would like to find out before i officially decide to get this phone for my son. $25 plan i read someplace that if you have the grandfathered $25 plan that when you upgrade to this phone you lose that plan..is this true?? i would like to find out before i officially decide to... » Read More $25 plan i read someplace that if you have the grandfathered $25 plan that when you upgrade to this phone you lose that plan..is this true?? i would like to find out before i officially decide to get this phone for my son. « Show Less
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Virgin Mobile told me via facebook messaging that the LG Optimus Elite is okay to remain Grandfathered into the $25/month plan: If you would still like to keep the desired plan, here are some of the devices you may purchase to keep the plan. The LG Optimus Slider, LG Optimus Elite, LG Optimus V, Motorola Triumph, and the Venture.
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I'm thinking of switching to the optimus elite thanks to the improvement(s) over my current Samsung intercept. It is driving me insane with it's problems. Dropped calls, lack of coverage, lack of RAM, you name it. Even my Kindle app now looks like an Android symbol, the typical pretty pic is gone :(.
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Thanks for the info dmhdrum! This helps a lot..I will be waiting til his plan is up to upgrade. Thanks again!
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I currently am under the minute to minute virgin mobile plan - will I be grandfathered in and be able to keep that plan if I get a newer paylo virgin mobile phone? Something a little newer than Kyocera k9 but not smart phone for daughter for texting and emergency calls. The minute to minute plan requires we add $15 every 90 days and then we pay by the minute/ text from our balance.
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I upgraded from the Optimus V to the Elite several months ago and was able to remain the $25 plan. Officially, you're not supposed to but it appears to work.
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I switched to the Optimus Elite and my plan went up from $25. to $35... gotta watch out though. When the change took place, they signed me up for a hot spot too. Don't forget that if you are using a PC to apply the change that you look at the slider gadget. Scroll down and un-select or select items you don't or do want.
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I noticed this too. I also went to ATT's site and set up a mock plan which does have the option. I'm looking to switch and am wondering if I sign up through Amazon will I be able to go in store and switch to the $30 unlimited messaging family plan? This guy doesn't want to get hosed 120 bucks a year for signing up on Amazon.
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I have this phone and I am on the shrinkage plan. I am now paying $40/monthly (bcause its a smartphone, otherwise it would have been $35) for unlimited everything. U should b able to transfer your plan. I didn't have a smartphone b4 ZTE that's why in my shrinkage plan I continued same payment but i reached point where I can't go lower than $40. If u don't have shrinkage plan I suggest u consider it to c if it works 4 u. Phone is great! I love mine.
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It should stay the same unless you make a change....adding a new phone (not replacing an existing one) will change you plan..... if you already have a android phone you can just swap the sim card over and the phone will work fine......if not you will have to get Verizon involved and probably lose the unlimited plan
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I get the feeling even Verizon doesn't know what they do these days! I loved them under the contracts, but they have proven to be a nightmare in the prepaid category. Frankly, they don't make much sense. My best answer to you is to contact Verizon and ask before you put any money into a new phone. Better safe than sorry when it comes to this. Good luck and, by the way, have a wonderful holiday season!
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I just got my E71-2 and it's BEAUTIFUL! I went to the local ATT store to get the Medianet Unlimited plan for $15, and was told that I would also need a need a compatible plan and phone to get this service. The lowest priced plan is the Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes @$40 and that they could not guarantee that I would receive the Medianet full services for my my Nokia Phone Model and local area code. Anyone have the same problem or have an alternate solution? Hey thanks for the info ... it has been very useful.
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Shop Girl Iam trying to do the same thing right i have an existing plan with Cingular that i share with my sister and i would like to Upgrade my phone. Does this work wil it only upgrade my phone with rebates and price shown with no extra cost or messing with my existing plan??
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I have metro pcs and I just online and make my payment at metro pcs you can even pay a month in advance. I have the 40.00 plan and it covers unlimited talk text data and no extra charges, taxes ,service fees all with in the plan. like it says 40.00 for everything that's it. each month your bill would be the same, no mater what plan you chose mine is 40.00 each month and I don't worry about usage or the bill because its always 40.00
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No. That's why I returned the phone. You don't want a pre-paid phone. you want a regular one that can be programed with the old number.
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Yes! And it's a sticky way to use the Pre-paid process. Verizon want you to take on a $50.00/month usage plan, but after 6 months, you can have them change it to your current Verizon plan.
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I use my phone with my Verizon plan. I replaced my earlier cell phone when it wore out. You would need to check with Verizon to see if they will allow you to switch phones on your existing account without upgrading to a higher-priced plan. Depending on your plan It may require you to go to a supervisory level at Verizon for the approval. I ended up telling them I would cancel my plan and just buy a SIM card if I couldn't use the replacement phone on the cheap plan I have. They realized I wasn't bluffing and activated this phone in the account. I like the phone OK. The only down-side is the ringer is not really loud, so I keep it turned all of the way up and miss a few calls when I am in a noisy environment.
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You can just buy it and swap it out for a phone on your line. I purchased mine and replaced my droid the day I recieved it with no change to my plan and no upgrade availible.
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i believe so. i just upgraded and got this in the mail today. i entered my information as a "existing customer," and after entering my info and purchasing the phone, i got an email from amazon saying the following... " Congratulations, Cingular Wireless has notified us that you are eligible to upgrade to a new phone with a contract extension through Amazon.com. We are proceeding with your order and you will receive a ship-confirmation e-mail once your order has shipped." I have yet to be charged that scary $250 fee or recieve notice otherwise, so I assume all is well!. I guess the way that they do this is that if you are eligible to upgrade, by purchasing this phone, you are back on a 2 yr contract with them- so they offer you a discount on the phone in doing this. Hope this helps! I was scared too- just read read read for answers- good luck!
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No I don't my son already has a plan so he just pay $30 a month, but, the down side is, if you have tmobile as your service, your phone won't be able to access the internet or other features unless you have AT&T; then you'll have all the features. My son don't use that phone anymore. I hope this helps.
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Dear Jeremiah L.The phone that I am selling is a used AT&T; GO PHONE. It is no longer available for sale, but if it was you would need to contact AT&T; or go to one of their store locations in your area to see if you could use your present plan.SincerelyMichael Sterling
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My phone was a "post paid" that I put on my existing plan as a replacement one after getting it washed. I believe that they may be available as a prepaid version, but I was only looking for one to use on my existing plan and the description was fairly clear on that. It may also be possible to "convert" one, I am not sure, but I had good luck with talking with the Verizon people on some of these things as they understood that in my case buying a phone from someone else would be the better way for me to go in my situation. (they even suggested that I consider a used phone)
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Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes charged... Good luck and hope these comments help! Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes... » Read More Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes charged... Good luck and hope these comments help! « Show Less