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Banned for roaming data.
- Thread starter uzfresh
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I see this happening more and more. Were you using the verizon prl or just tethering too much?
As for the number you own it so there shouldn't be any trouble porting it. Usually the number is still active during the port but if memory serves you have like 6 months to move the number. Maybe check with the company you're moving it to first to verify.
As for the number you own it so there shouldn't be any trouble porting it. Usually the number is still active during the port but if memory serves you have like 6 months to move the number. Maybe check with the company you're moving it to first to verify.
My question is: How much is too much?
This is very interesting, you are with Sprint correct?? what plan are you on, do you have an unlimited plan?? how do you know you were banned, were you notified?? please report back, I be curious to hear these answers
CarrieK
Android Expert
I do know that we have unlimited data as long as we are on the Sprint network. While we do have free roaming, they don't like it if over 50% of your use is roaming. People are installing more and more of these roam control apps which forces your roaming, thinking they can use Verizon's network all the time but get Sprint's cheap prices. This can get you into trouble real quick. Since this person wasn't rooted then (s)he probably wasn't using one of those but it is still something people need to be aware and careful of.
We can't assume the OP is not rooted. I did move the thread from the root subsection, after all
I always thought there was a threshold. If you used more than the threshold's limit on roaming data, it would flag your account. If you flagged 3 times within 6 months (maybe even a year), it'd be put up for review. What I just said is pure conjecture, so don't quote me on it, as I have no source information on how Sprint actually does it. I just assume it's a system like that. I also don't mean to insult you, Carrie, but percentages just seems...odd. If it's a percentage, people can exploit percentages. Like I could use 5 GB on the Sprint network and use 2 GB on the VZW network and still be under that percentage. Or I could use 200 MB on Sprint and 500 MB on Verizon and be flagged for too much roaming.
Technically, yes. But our cell carriers rather us just purchase a tethering service. Verizon reroutes people that try to tether for free to a site to buy a tethering package.
I was on the everything plus plan with the 10 dollar "premium" data fee. I had been on that plan since 2009 when I switched from ATT and got the HTC Hero. I was not using the Verizon PRI. I was using whatever the current sprint PRI was. I was rooted with HTC method. I used many different ROMS, CleanROM, Senseless ROM, and Infected ROM most currently. I was sent a letter in the mail dated 12/1 but I didnt get it until 12/14. My phone stopped working on 12/12 so I emailed them and got the following response.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your prompt reply. In 10/2011, we contacted you to make sure that you were aware of the terms of your data plan. As a reminder, the roaming terms and conditions for Sprint roaming-included plans are:
Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds:
(1) voice: 800 min. or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes.
As part of our last communication with you, we also pointed out that your level of data roaming use violated the terms of our roaming-included service plans. Our intent in contacting you previously was to give you an opportunity to change your usage habits to be in line with the terms of your plan. Because your overall usage continues to exceed off-network roaming limits which is in violation of your data plan, we regret to inform you that your wireless service was terminated effective 12/12/2011. In addition, we will waive any applicable Early Termination Fee and monthly recurring charges for your plan on your last month
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your prompt reply. In 10/2011, we contacted you to make sure that you were aware of the terms of your data plan. As a reminder, the roaming terms and conditions for Sprint roaming-included plans are:
Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds:
(1) voice: 800 min. or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes.
As part of our last communication with you, we also pointed out that your level of data roaming use violated the terms of our roaming-included service plans. Our intent in contacting you previously was to give you an opportunity to change your usage habits to be in line with the terms of your plan. Because your overall usage continues to exceed off-network roaming limits which is in violation of your data plan, we regret to inform you that your wireless service was terminated effective 12/12/2011. In addition, we will waive any applicable Early Termination Fee and monthly recurring charges for your plan on your last month
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
If he was roaming with Sprint, chances are the towers he was roaming on were Verizon, so he won't have that issue with Verizon.
CarrieK
Android Expert
We can't assume the OP is not rooted. I did move the thread from the root subsection, after all
I always thought there was a threshold. If you used more than the threshold's limit on roaming data, it would flag your account. If you flagged 3 times within 6 months (maybe even a year), it'd be put up for review. What I just said is pure conjecture, so don't quote me on it, as I have no source information on how Sprint actually does it. I just assume it's a system like that. I also don't mean to insult you, Carrie, but percentages just seems...odd. If it's a percentage, people can exploit percentages. Like I could use 5 GB on the Sprint network and use 2 GB on the VZW network and still be under that percentage. Or I could use 200 MB on Sprint and 500 MB on Verizon and be flagged for too much roaming.
No offense taken.
I recall seeing a post in the Sprint section a while back about this and at that time the TOS actually mentioned the 50 percent.Aside from another way for them to generate revenue, I can't think of any good reason.
Most carriers charge approximately $30 per month, in exchange for the ability to tether "above the table." Since it doesn't involve any additional equipment, and the extra burden on the network is probably minimal, it's virtually a pure profit product for the carrier.
JessMulholland
Lurker
If your Sprint account has been cancelled, you would not be able to port your number. In order to port a number from one carrier to another, it has to stay open and active on the original carrier until the port is complete. Once your account has been cancelled, the phone number is recycled.
IOWA
Mr. Logic Pants
Not true. The carrier has to hang on the the number for a certain period of time.
Wireless Local Number Portability (WLNP) | FCC.gov
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Why would that get you into trouble... I doubt that. ( The Preferred Roaming List, basically a way of telling your phone which towers to connect to first..).
Using Settings > About phone > System updates >Update PRL will use only service-provider's PRLs to improve phone performance while out of home area. There should be no billing trouble.
