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Do the carriers most often offer grandfathering? Since I am on AT&T now I am waiting to switch to VZW until right when the TB comes out. Obviously looking forward to better reception and a killer new phone. However, if I can get unlimited 3G data at $30/month and have that grandfathered over to the TB and 4G, I would just cruise over to BB and buy an Incredible ASAP (for exchange, obviously). I know we can't predict exactly what they will do but I'm curious about grandfathering in general from VZW and from other carriers. What has been done in the past?
 
Do the carriers most often offer grandfathering? Since I am on AT&T now I am waiting to switch to VZW until right when the TB comes out. Obviously looking forward to better reception and a killer new phone. However, if I can get unlimited 3G data at $30/month and have that grandfathered over to the TB and 4G, I would just cruise over to BB and buy an Incredible ASAP (for exchange, obviously). I know we can't predict exactly what they will do but I'm curious about grandfathering in general from VZW and from other carriers. What has been done in the past?



It's hit and miss. My father had a 3G aircard with unlimited data from Verizon. The aircard stopped working and Verizon claimed they wouldn't allow him to upgrade his aircard and renew his unlimited data. They even said they wouldn't let him buy a new aircard at full price and switch his service. I think we're pretty much at the mercy of Verizon when it comes to their contracts and how they want to enforce their mode of operation. At least if Verizon initially offers unlimited data and then tries to take it later, that'll be enough incentive for me to switch carriers.
 
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jay do you think BB will release it sooner than the 17th if that ends up being the real release date? maybe a day or two before/as soon as they get them?
 
so are u BB pre-order guys getting phone calls like its being reported?

I didn't get the phone call but did get the email that many have reported getting last week. I did stop in to my local BB and was told 3/17 is supposed to be the day to stop in and pick up. Time will tell if that's true or not.
 
Got an email Friday but no phone call yet. Email was lacking details just a reminder/confirmation I preordered.

I think this is because the email was sent out by corp. and the phone call comes from the local store. If your local employees suck, you might have to go in and checkup on it yourself.
 
I did not receive a phone call that it was in, however I did receive a follow-up phone call from corporate about my complaint. The agent did say, and I quote " the 17th looks like the big day, are you excited?" I'm already married, and my mother in law isn't going away any time soon, so how many more big days are there? LOL Take over my huge bucket filled with grains of salt, and we will see where we all stand on Thursday. :)
 
so are u BB pre-order guys getting phone calls like its being reported?

No call as of yet. I have only received one call from BB so far and it was far after others were getting calls of delays - and it was that the phone still wasnt in. That call came in the late afternoon/early evening so I am thinking if I get one it will be then again.
 
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