Today, I switched cell phone service providers, hoping to upgrade. After working out the details and picking a phone in the store, I got home to find my brand new cell can't get a signal in my house. I already signed the two year contract. FML
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70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
Today, I got let go from my job, because my personal cell phone doesn't always have signal, so I missed an important call from work. My contract specifically said I'd get a work phone, which never happened. FML
Today, I got a new phone. Only after berating the Sprint employee and Apple support desk because I could not call, text, or access the Internet did I find out that I didn't need to buy a new phone. It was just on airplane mode. FML
Today, I called my mobile phone provider to end my contract. A sales rep spent over half an hour trying to convince me to reconsider, and I kept refusing. I ended up breaking down and accepting a "more economical" contract, which I didn't notice costs almost twice as much as the last one. FML
Today, I went to switch my phone number to a new carrier. During the credit check, I was told that I couldn't because I already had an active account. This came as a surprise, as I've never had an account with that carrier. Time to file a fraud claim. FML
Today, I was calling my cable company to tell me how to fix my internet. I stayed on hold for almost half an hour, and then when someone finally picked up, my phone died. FML
Today, I finally got a job interview, and I thought it went amazing. They were supposed to call me today or tomorrow with the news. Today is also the day that my phone company decided to cut my phone off. FML
Today, I went to work 300 miles away from where I live. I couldn't find my customer's address, so I decided to call him. I'd picked up my wireless house phone instead of my mobile. FML
Today, and for the umpteenth time, my cellphone customer service told me that I have to talk to the FCC due to a screwup on both sides in my cellphone plan. The thing is, I can't get around their stupid automated system, 0 is disabled and I don't want to brute force the 20 other numbers to find a living, breathing human. FML
Today, I walked into a T-Mobile store to get a new phone. I wanted all of my numbers on my new phone, but the customer service rep had to transfer them. He said jokingly, "I understand. You don't want to lose your girlfriend's number." My girlfriend and I broke up two days ago. FML
Today, I have no cell phone reception as I am visiting family who lives on the side of a mountain. They told me there was service on top of the mountain, so I hiked up. Only when I got there did I realize I'd left my phone back down at the house. FML
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chacon49 1
There's a 30 day trial period. You deserved this for not reading your contract! Return the phone and switch providers
pm_sky 0
call your service provider and ask them how to update your phone so you can hit more towers and get a stronger signal.
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agmag 0
You can actually call your provider or go into a store and show them a bill with your address on it and show them you don't have service. They will either fix it or they will let you return the phone and cancel your contract with no penalties. I just had this problem not too long ago...
matthewbdc 0
Every cell phone provider has a clause in their contract stating that if they are unable to provide you service in your home they MUST cancel your contract at zero cost to you. Do not let them try and charge you any return or restocking fees as your reason behind the return is no service
Hastile 4
If you don't get service at your house, you can get out of contract.
rebel_belle1974 5
You have 30 days by law
cutiee108 5
That's why u always get a iPhone! Good old apple always has your back.
go_Banannas0814 0
I'm pretty sure you have 14 days after you activate the new phone to return it. Double check with your provider, but I'm pretty sure you can get out of it.
buffyfoo 0
Thats why I get a no fixed term contract with virgin :)
lhamil64_fml 5
You have 30 days to get out of the contract. Or if you get service everywhere else and you want to keep the phone, ask if they have a microcell that you can get that basically connects to your Internet and creates a mini cell tower, but it will probably cost extra per month.
hereinnc 12
I have Sprint and in my area there little service. I called Sprint and explained the problem so they sent me a mini tower that runs off my internet connection. I have superb service in my house now. Not sure what carrier you went with but I am pretty sure most major carriers will have that option as well. Call and find out.
mduerden 18
30 day satisfaction trial?