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T-Mobile details quirky prorated ETF policy - almost useless

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2008-06-24 18:57:01 by Will Park in IntoMobile
...ETF-pressures from consumers and the Feds alike , have finally given in to the prorated ETF trend. But, we really can't fathom why America's favorite (at least according to JD Power) wireless carrier wouldn't give customers a bigger break on their ETF (early termination fee) policy While the rest of the Big Four will be rolling out , or have...
 
Tags: t-mobile, etf, etf policy, t-mobile etf, etf-pressures, contract dwindles, contract, contract length, length
 
 
 
 
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The FCC's plan for early termination fees (ETF)

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2008-06-17 20:03:14 by Will Park in IntoMobile
...ETFs are the only sure things in life. But, that may all change with the FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's new proposal for ETF (early termination fee) regulation As we've said before , ETFs are something of a necessary evil. Wireless carriers use ETFs and long-term contracts to ensure that they'll recoup the cost of subsidizing a high-priced...
 
Tags: etf, etf based, etf deal, regulation, etf regulation, etf policy overhauls, termination fee control, termination fee, etf policies
 
 
 
 
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AT&T prorates ETF - Early Termination Fees now pro-rated on AT&T

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2008-05-28 20:54:39 by Will Park in IntoMobile
...ETF) policy Customers can now expect to have their ETF reduced by $5 for every month that they pay their bill. What that means is that customers won't have to worry about paying a ridiculous $175 ETF with just a few months left on their contract - although, AT&T customers looking to terminate the contract a month prior to its expiry date will...
 
Tags: etf, att, att customer representatives, etf policies, termination fees, att wireless introduces, customers, att customers, sprint plans
 
 
 
 
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Hate your wireless carrier? Cellular South will pay your ETF to switch carriers.

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2008-04-21 21:07:48 by Will Park in IntoMobile
...ETFs. The use of Early Termination Fees is something of a necessary evil. They give wireless carriers a somewhat reliable assurance of customer loyalty, allowing the carrier to keep wireless rates relatively low. On the other hand, there's nothing worse (for the consumer) than having to wait out the last few months of your contract in fear of...
 
Tags: cellular, wireless, cellular south, cellular south subscribers, att wireless introduces, verizon wireless, current wireless carrier, etf, carrier
 
 
 
 
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Court orders Sprint to pay $73 million over ETF lawsuit

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2008-07-29 19:04:52 by Will Park in IntoMobile
...ETFs against customers that terminate their contract early in order to guarantee that costs can be recouped. But, just because ETFs help keep handset prices down in the US, doesnt mean people are any more receptive to paying upwards of $175 (or more) to get out from under that 2-year contract before it expires To that end, a California court...
 
Tags: sprint, etf, requires sprint, sprint refund, refund, million, lawsuit, court, etf fees
 
 
 
 
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Verizon Wireless may have to refund up to $1 billion for "illegal ETF"

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2008-01-31 23:34:40 by willpark in IntoMobile
...ETF), that much is undisputed. What is disputed is just how legal it was to charge 70 million of its former customers an ETF Well, former Verizon Wireless subscribers that got burned with an ETF will be happy to hear that an arbitrator has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit to go to trial. The potential damages to Verizon Wirelesss...
 
Tags: verizon wireless, verizon, verizon wireless customers, verizon wireless subscribers, verizon wirelesss, billion, etf, termination fees, billion bid
 
 
 
 
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Judge Rules Early Termination Fees Are Illegal and Violate California Law [ETF Fees]

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2008-07-31 17:00:00 by Jason Chen in Gizmodo
...ETF, and to stop trying to collect $54.7 million from customers who canceled and refused to pay. But if ETF fees are illegal, does that mean 2-year contractswhich in turn give you subsidized price on your cellphoneswill be a thing of the past? Tough to say, but we're headed towards some change. [ Mercury News via Yahoo
 
Tags: etf, etf fees, termination fees, illegal, law, sprint nextel, california, 2-year contractswhich, million
 
 
 
 
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AT&T's prorated ETF is live for new / renewing customers

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2008-05-27 19:03:00 by Darren Murph in Engadget
...ETF drop by $5 each month they stick with the carrier and pay their bill. Yeah, the burn rate isn't exactly the greatest -- after all, you'll still owe $60 if you cancel with a month remaining -- but it's certainly a move in the right direction Via phonemag ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 
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Last Day to Return iPhone 3G and Cancel Your AT&T Contract Without Paying ETF [PSA]

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2008-08-11 18:59:00 by matt buchanan in Gizmodo
...ETF, and the phone is really, truly yours. Show of hands, who's dropkicked their iPhone and AT&T contract? Anyone planning to? [ Cnet
 
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