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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Since GSM SIM card is hot swappable, unlike CDMA where you have to pair it with the phone IMEI before activation. Why does Tello still ask you for IMEI for the GSM SIM card? Can't you just request...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Did Tello ever start enforcing this? Because I haven't heard so.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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there was no indication they will give a warning everytime you try to extend it with a monthly plan. the email already linked you to the service agreement so I'm not sure people would be shocked...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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a lot of speculation, they will probably come out stronger for this. I lost around $200 on R+ so this is like a slap on the wrist, still trying to flip my phone collection. I only spent maybe $20 in...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Thanks. Hopefully the GSM sims won't stay $9.99. Most companies offer them for free with service. You can use the Tello Dollars for the sim if you have at least 10 of them.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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This worked great. Free SIM on the way.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Its hard to find their Pay2Go rates. They hide that now.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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^ that long reply was from a Tello rep https://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1915676-Tello-Credit-Expiration/page6 see post #83. Tello is quickly becoming too much trouble.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I'll hold off until December before making any Tello orders. The workaround mentioned earlier sounds good. I might keep one of my other 13 phones active using that method.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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They could ease the pain and convert some parking-customers to paying customers if they just decrease the minimum pay-as-you-go order amount from $20 to $5. So basically those that are parking could...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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idk if it would help.. or if you even have a dialer to try.. but normally you could try a carrier reset by typing into the dialer: "##72786#"
fwiw, this thread has posted a 4.1.2 JB ROM that can...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Yes, please see below:
Your Tello Dollars will expire if no activity is registered in your account for 6 months (no call or order placed).
https://tello.com/help_center
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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It still has its uses, as described in some recent posts.
One could get the plan with 100 minutes for $5. If they happen to exceed their allotment one particular month, they could still make...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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If I'm understanding this correctly, this policy change effectively ends Pay As You Go service.
It is now just a balance that can be charged at an elevated rate if a Monthly Plan's allocated...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Does Tello dollars expire?
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Thank you and repped. :hug: Fingers crossed when they send out those emails, they will give people enough time to make arrangement to keep their numbers active. I have one free line with Tello that...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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a bit dated, but there are a lot of options for low income ISP.
https://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/low_income_broadband_plans
I"ve set up some phones on Safelink and Qlink for...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I would only be guessing about reusing a sim. Please post back when you find out.
I have had the same experience with less time before they expire numbers on accounts with no plans.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I have gotten 3 free gsm sims so far and all came quickly.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I just re-read what you wrote here and missed some critical details. I didn't realize at first that the existing account you were referring to was the same as the expiring account that got the...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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yes, I just got the deactivated notice after about a week. I was waiting to see if they would follow through with the threat. They aren't bluffing this time. I could have ran a paygo hotspot to zero...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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That was my experience too. Top-up lasted more than a week but less than two weeks after you cancel a monthly plan with greater than 3 month old top-up remaining.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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that would make sense, sort of a grandfather clause. Nice if they stick to the deal and just require new refills to be under new rule.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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got the deactivate email today. give me 7 days. They also deactivate(delete) tello dollars with no active service after a time which I thought was really sad so use it up.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I would be OK with the new policy if top-up's were still $5 because the rates for voice minutes are as low as you can go.
$20 top-up's are ridiculous unless you are able to use it indefinitely.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I didn't make a transaction after 9/10/2019, never had any monthly plan, sounded like they are warning me if I don't make a transaction before 12/9/2019, my account will be disconnected.
If you...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Just making fun of you and your overly dramatic post.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I think what he is suggesting is that you are about to spend $5 anyway. Instead of putting it on the existing account, use the existing account to refer a new account and spend the $4.25 on the promo...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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I see. On the new account though, once the first month is over and there is no plan on it (since it was canceled to stop it from being renewed), won't Tello just close the account since there is now...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Remember folks, if you have access to a compatable Tello phone or placeholder, if you get the dreaded notice, rather than directly adding a plan or top up to the account, start a new account with a...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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The above should work and may be the last lifeline for us cheapskates before Tello comes up with Purge 3.0. We are now in Purge 2.0. I am pretty sure Tello is watching this forum, so do it while you...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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It appears the device swap does not work to extend expiration. On one account, I swapped devices on July 10 and received an expiration notice on August 21. Previous order paid with Tello dollars was...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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hard to say but I'd guess no, they want a billable event so they can pay the bills, Sprint may be cracking down on them. I should have saved some of those tello dollars from referrals. I converted...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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thanks, I was trying to cut back on accounts but that sounds like fun!!:lol:
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Thanks for providing all the details. Earlier this year, the warning email you received on 12/23 gave notice that the balance AND the number would expire in a week, so you could put a $5 plan on the...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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$5 top up to $20 + 3 month inactivity policy = Not the Slickest. Adding,to that, the limited number of phones that will work. I don't think the no plan/no top up policy is unreasonable, but the 3...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Sorry, my message was a little confusing. Current customers will get a free T-mobile SIM until they migrate everyone from Sprint to T-Mobile. No time limit on that.
For all new customers, new...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Oh the drama. This is a penny a minute. Lots of real issues in the world. Maybe someone will get you a tissue.
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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Not trying to argue anything. I already admitted before that I misunderstood a couple points. Your suggestion is a good option in case one has a spare phone to open a new account with. Sorry I...
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Thread created 09-27-2019 by cheapskate_on_ice
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All mine are closed. I posted about the letter last week. If I had seen the workarounds I might have "saved" one line. nbd that I didn't.
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