1: press 1 and talk...
2: what is your definition of SIGNIFICANT??? 20 seconds of 2 minutes is 1/6th. TO me "significant would be 40% at minimum
3: no comment
4: Ok, so if you don't use them, why does it matter?
5: Nope, they don't. Almost all message systems allow you to leave a Name or just your number
6: Is this somehow more expensive than leaving a message on a landline? nope..
7: Days wasted? then why are you leaving messages anyway if you're just talking about bullshit??
what the hell do you mean by "more expensive"? Can you get.10/minute on a landline? Probably. Can you get a call when you're at the store with that plan? NOPE. So, as a company, I'm supposed to provide you with the same level of service with a wireless phone at the same price as a landline? How do you compute that exactly? Ask yourself this question: If I was a stockholder of X wireless, would I want them doing this? Exactly....
Full disclosure: I work for one of the "major wireless carriers". But guess what? I also own a wireless phone!!! Oh and guess what? So do 280 MILLION other people in this country. Let's be honest here please: Anyone remember what long distance cost as little as 7 years ago? Before the whole "One Rate" plans came out? Anyone recall Peak vs. Off Peak minutes on fucking LANDLINE phones??? Apparantly NO ONE remembers. Because all I see on every board across the net is people complaining about the carriers. "Oh, I'm so sorry Mr. Customer, you can call VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE IN THE FUCKING COUNTRY for $59.99/mo. My bad, you're right, it should be TOTALLY FREE!!!! Nevermind that we built a network that handles 2 million voice/data connections per day, and you can be basically anywhere and make a call!!!" This shit is ridiculous. You don't like paying for text messaging? BLOCK IT. Every carrier offers that feature I promise you that. You don't wan't to pay for certain calls? DON'T ANSWER THE FUCKING PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I remember correctly, they haven't made a phone that automatically connects to the network, let alone one that doesn't have a POWER BUTTON. Don't want to sign a contract? GET A PRE-PAID phone. This is the classic "sense of entitlement" mentality that really drives me insane in this country. Take a look at Klobuchar's bill... Prorated ETFs? Over 100 millions customers already have this (AT&T, VZW). Plan changes? Doesn't make a difference on Verizon!!! Wanna check service?? TRY THE TEST DRIVE!!! Taxes??? TALK TO YOUR STATE REP, they're the bastards that impose most of these charges. Oh I'm so sorry that they charge an "administrative fee of $.7/mo. ANYONE RECALL LANDLINE TAXES???? Once again, no one does... because proportionally, they are much much higher. Why oh why is everyone so fucking pissed about the state of wireless?? I really don't get it. "Clear disclosure of fees"? Is it too much to ask that the CONSUMER take it upon himself to test out the reliability of service within 15 or 30 days? Is it too much to ask that a CUSTOMER READ THE terms and conditions FREELY PROVIDED by the companies offering these services??? I'm not even going to make any analogies here. DO YOUR GODDAM HOMEWORK and deal with what you signed up for... jesus christ
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1: press 1 and talk... 2: what is your definition of SIGNIFICANT??? 20 seconds of 2 minutes is 1/6th. TO me "significant would be 40% at minimum 3: no comment 4: Ok, so if you don't use them, why does it matter? 5: Nope, they don't. Almost all message systems allow you to leave a Name or just your number 6: Is this somehow more expensive than leaving a message on a landline? nope.. 7: Days wasted? then why are you leaving messages anyway if you're just talking about bullshit??
what the hell do you mean by "more expensive"? Can you get .10/minute on a landline? Probably. Can you get a call when you're at the store with that plan? NOPE. So, as a company, I'm supposed to provide you with the same level of service with a wireless phone at the same price as a landline? How do you compute that exactly? Ask yourself this question: If I was a stockholder of X wireless, would I want them doing this? Exactly....
No, you're not. You're one of the more reasonable, intelligent people out there. Good for you!!
Full disclosure: I work for one of the "major wireless carriers". But guess what? I also own a wireless phone!!! Oh and guess what? So do 280 MILLION other people in this country. Let's be honest here please: Anyone remember what long distance cost as little as 7 years ago? Before the whole "One Rate" plans came out? Anyone recall Peak vs. Off Peak minutes on fucking LANDLINE phones??? Apparantly NO ONE remembers. Because all I see on every board across the net is people complaining about the carriers. "Oh, I'm so sorry Mr. Customer, you can call VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE IN THE FUCKING COUNTRY for $59.99/mo. My bad, you're right, it should be TOTALLY FREE!!!! Nevermind that we built a network that handles 2 million voice/data connections per day, and you can be basically anywhere and make a call!!!" This shit is ridiculous. You don't like paying for text messaging? BLOCK IT. Every carrier offers that feature I promise you that. You don't wan't to pay for certain calls? DON'T ANSWER THE FUCKING PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I remember correctly, they haven't made a phone that automatically connects to the network, let alone one that doesn't have a POWER BUTTON. Don't want to sign a contract? GET A PRE-PAID phone. This is the classic "sense of entitlement" mentality that really drives me insane in this country. Take a look at Klobuchar's bill... Prorated ETFs? Over 100 millions customers already have this (AT&T, VZW). Plan changes? Doesn't make a difference on Verizon!!! Wanna check service?? TRY THE TEST DRIVE!!! Taxes??? TALK TO YOUR STATE REP, they're the bastards that impose most of these charges. Oh I'm so sorry that they charge an "administrative fee of $.7/mo. ANYONE RECALL LANDLINE TAXES???? Once again, no one does... because proportionally, they are much much higher. Why oh why is everyone so fucking pissed about the state of wireless?? I really don't get it. "Clear disclosure of fees"? Is it too much to ask that the CONSUMER take it upon himself to test out the reliability of service within 15 or 30 days? Is it too much to ask that a CUSTOMER READ THE terms and conditions FREELY PROVIDED by the companies offering these services??? I'm not even going to make any analogies here. DO YOUR GODDAM HOMEWORK and deal with what you signed up for... jesus christ
It certainly wouldn't be something Microsoft came up with. Come on, I'd even allow Intel to start me up. At least that is innocent and quick.