Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.
Many of you may be adding a new line of service for the Droid X. I'm just curious as to how many of you may be wondering if you would have to be putting down a deposit or not? My understanding is that if your service with VZW has been interupted within the last 4 months (cut off because of past due amounts) you may be hit with a $150 deposit before adding another line. I've also seen some long time customers with 3 lines and perfect account standings add a 4th line and are asked for a $150 deposit. The reason why I bring this up is because when I used to work for VZW when the BB storm was released, we had some upset customers who stood in line to add a line for the Storm, and ended up not being able to get it then because of a pending deposit for their add a line.
A good solution would be to get with your VZW rep and you can have him run your information to add a new line of service. If the deposit comes out to 0, then find an old regular VZW phone to put on the new line, make sure you DON'T sign a contract, that line is there without a contract and an old phone so you can cancel it at any time. From that point forward, you can then sign a contract and get any phone at the "2yr" price anytime in the future that you wish. Just wait till launch day comes, then go in and sign a contract, and get your Droid X for the 2yr price.
I'm bringing this up because I've seen good VZW customers spend the time waiting for a new device to come out, only to discover that they have to put down a surprise deposit before they can get their device.
For those of you not sure if you're account may be in good standing or not, the above method might make you feel better knowing before you spend the time to stand in line, that your line is ready to go for the Droid X.
I'm in this boat somewhat because I have 3 lines already and am wondering if I was going to get hit with a 4th line deposit. So i called up my buddy who is still a rep and had him add a line on the spot and used a ESN from an old Samsung glyde to hold that spot until I can come in and sign a contract for the Droid X on the 15th. The reps get their money when they get the contracts signed.
Hope this helps some of you guys out, feel free to comment back as to weather this situation may apply to you or someone you know.
Many of you may be adding a new line of service for the Droid X. I'm just curious as to how many of you may be wondering if you would have to be putting down a deposit or not? My understanding is that if your service with VZW has been interupted within the last 4 months (cut off because of past due amounts) you may be hit with a $150 deposit before adding another line. I've also seen some long time customers with 3 lines and perfect account standings add a 4th line and are asked for a $150 deposit. The reason why I bring this up is because when I used to work for VZW when the BB storm was released, we had some upset customers who stood in line to add a line for the Storm, and ended up not being able to get it then because of a pending deposit for their add a line.
A good solution would be to get with your VZW rep and you can have him run your information to add a new line of service. If the deposit comes out to 0, then find an old regular VZW phone to put on the new line, make sure you DON'T sign a contract, that line is there without a contract and an old phone so you can cancel it at any time. From that point forward, you can then sign a contract and get any phone at the "2yr" price anytime in the future that you wish. Just wait till launch day comes, then go in and sign a contract, and get your Droid X for the 2yr price.
I'm bringing this up because I've seen good VZW customers spend the time waiting for a new device to come out, only to discover that they have to put down a surprise deposit before they can get their device.
For those of you not sure if you're account may be in good standing or not, the above method might make you feel better knowing before you spend the time to stand in line, that your line is ready to go for the Droid X.
I'm in this boat somewhat because I have 3 lines already and am wondering if I was going to get hit with a 4th line deposit. So i called up my buddy who is still a rep and had him add a line on the spot and used a ESN from an old Samsung glyde to hold that spot until I can come in and sign a contract for the Droid X on the 15th. The reps get their money when they get the contracts signed.
Hope this helps some of you guys out, feel free to comment back as to weather this situation may apply to you or someone you know.