2006-08-31 08:44:56 · 13 answers · asked by feeona 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
It may also be worth contacting your service provider and asking for a 'signal boost'. If the network admits they have no coverage in your area, they often do have the power to increase the power of the signal from your closest transmitter to your specific postal/zip code. It works too!! (though they normally have a backlog and take a couple of weeks to do it. NB - this is not always possible, but it's worth finding out. In Britain, I would be extremely surprised if there was a getout clause in your contract for this kind of problem - I suspect you would be liable for the early termination fee. Though it can't hurt to try!!!
Good luck and let us know how you got on....!
2006-08-31 10:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by scottgray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cool Breeze" is right. Most cell phone providers even have it in the contract you sign that if you relocate outside of the coverage area, you are let out of the contract without penalty, though you usually have to turn in the actual phone. You will have to proove you are moving out of the coverage area. My friend had Sprint and was moving to Mexico and Sprint let them out of their 2 year contract with them. I would push, be nice, but push to be let out of this one. It's not fair at all that you should pay for something you can't use, nor that you should be limited to moving to places where they have service. It's not like you just want out of your contract to be difficult, you'd stay with them if they provided coverage where you're going, tell them this, and again, push. Remind them of how long you've been a faithfully paying customer (if you have) and how many people you've reccommended their services to. Read your contract before you call so you know what's in it. If it doesn't have a relocation outside the coverage area clause, call anyway, and push that it should.
2006-08-31 08:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by littleangelfire81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, as far as sprint, if you give them an address and info to the address where you are relocating, I believe a water bill and such, and they will waive your ETF ( Early Termination Fee). I can't be certain about other carriers, but I'm sure they will do the same. Would be nonsense if they make you pay etf or stay full contract if 'they' don't have service in your area.
2006-08-31 09:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by poetrocity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the carrier they may let you out of your contract. If they don't have coverage where you moving then you'd always be roaming and after 6 months they are going to cancel your contract anyway. So give them a call it couldn't hurt
2006-08-31 09:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Taz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but none of the cellular carriers will even do this for our GIs in uniform! It's a bone of contention for those folks to say the least. If they won't do it for the military, don't hold your breath on them accomodating you.
Are you going to a roaming zone or is it totally dead? If it's a roaming zone and your contract provides for free roaming, the carrier may cancel the service after a couple of months since most of your calls will be outside your "home" area. Check the fine print in your contract. If this happens, they won't collect the termination charge. ;)
2006-08-31 08:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move
I had the same problem with Orange.
When I went to cancel, they said that they would be putting up a new aerial in a few weeks that WOULD cover my house.
I got a new phone and renewed.
the new aerial never happened.
So my phone works almost everywhere in the world, except my house.
2006-08-31 08:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your provider. Generally, if you are relocating to an area where they don't provide service, you can get out of your contract.
2006-08-31 08:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is no coverage in the area you are moving to they should provide you with a full refund because otherwise you will be paying for a service you are not receiving. call up your network provider.
2006-08-31 08:48:57 · answer #8 · answered by missree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you want to you can pay them a couple hundred to shut it off and break the contract.
Its better than paying for something every month and not being able to use it.
2006-08-31 08:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...you basically are paying for nothing. you're best bet is to contact your phone provider and tell them your situation, and then cancel the phone and get one that works in your area.
2006-08-31 08:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by Beautiful Insanity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋