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  1. #1
    Too_Many_Tools
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    Heads up...if you have Tracfone you better check to see if you are
    still in a home coverage area.

    Many of the maps show changes now so what once was home coverage is now
    roaming....effectively doubling the cost of your phone usage.

    Nice move Tracfone!

    While I am talking about Tracfone, anyone else having lots of problems
    with their website and online help....we are having LOTS of problems.

    TMT




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  2. #2
    JoshIII
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    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps


    "Too_Many_Tools" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > Heads up...if you have Tracfone you better check to see if you are
    > still in a home coverage area.
    >
    > Many of the maps show changes now so what once was home coverage is now
    > roaming....effectively doubling the cost of your phone usage.
    >
    > Nice move Tracfone!
    >
    > While I am talking about Tracfone, anyone else having lots of problems
    > with their website and online help....we are having LOTS of problems.
    >
    > TMT
    >



    JoshIII writes:
    One question: How the *%#% do you know this if you don't even own an
    *activated* TracFone now?

    Troll perhaps? (suspected this all along)

    Other than the one case that you obviously know about, i.e., loss of local
    TDMA network, what your proof?

    The coverage maps at the TracFone website are worthless. Is that your
    proof?

    JoshIII





  3. #3
    Too_Many_Tools
    Guest

    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    TMT writes:

    "One question: How the *%#% do you know this if you don't even own
    an
    *activated* TracFone now?"

    You wouldn't until notice your charges suddenly doubled...like it has
    for a number of people I know.

    "Troll perhaps? (suspected this all along) "

    Nope. Are you a company shrill perhaps? (suspected this all along)

    "Other than the one case that you obviously know about, i.e., loss of
    local
    TDMA network, what your proof? "

    Look and you shall find JoshIII...you obviously know what I am talking
    about...it isn't just ONE network or ONE location, is it?

    "The coverage maps at the TracFone website are worthless. Is that your
    proof? "

    Isn't that proof enough JoshIII? Or perhaps we should discuss the
    worthless online service? Or the website that crashes almost daily? Or
    the fact that MAJOR retailers are dumping Tracfone for other vendors?

    Which one do you want to discuss first?

    TMT




  4. #4
    JoshIII
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    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    "Too_Many_Tools" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    >> JoshIII commented earlier:
    >> Troll perhaps? (suspected this all along)

    >
    > TMT responded:
    > Nope. Are you a company shrill perhaps? (suspected this all along)
    >


    JoshIII laments:
    Test Question 1: Do companies allow their employees (and shrills) to
    participate in company sponsored promotions (give-aways, games, and
    contests)?

    Hint: Now that I think of it, I have heard of Radio Shack salesmen
    referring customers that buy TracFones at their stores for the 100 free
    minutes. I doubt seriously Radio Shack sells that many TracFones in a
    month, since better prices can be found for them elsewhere.


    >> JoshIII earlier asked:
    >> ..... How the *%#% do you know (www.tracfone.com local calling areas and
    >> coverage maps are diminishing), if you don't even own an *activated*
    >> TracFone now?"

    >
    > TMT responded:
    >You wouldn't until notice your charges suddenly doubled...like it has
    > for a number of people I know.


    Test Question 2: I'm curious, what are "a number of people you know" doing
    about their diminishing local calling area coverage on their TracFones?
    Obviously *NONE* of them have ever heard of the GSM (single rate) models
    TracFone offers (1100, 2600, c155, c170).

    Hint: You'll have to ask "a number of people you know" this one, but
    beware! They will be in for quite a shock when you tell them the surprising
    news about TracFone's single-rate option and models.


    JoshIII, 4 DEC 05
    [email protected]
    Activating a TracFone soon? Get an email referral from a
    TracFone user *before you activate* and you'll both receive
    100 Free airtime minutes! Tracfone uses Cingular, Verizon,
    Alltel, Cellular One, and T-Mobile networks, just to name
    a few. I've been a happy TracFone user for 4 years.
    See website for free airtime and phone details!
    http://pasofinosc.tripod.com





  5. #5
    Too_Many_Tools
    Guest

    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    JoshIII attempts to deflect valid questions about Tracfone's known and
    ongoing problems:.....

    Test Question 1: Do companies allow their employees (and shrills) to
    participate in company sponsored promotions (give-aways, games, and
    contests)?

    Answer : Happens all the time....but then again you already knew that.

    Hint: As for being a company shrill JoshIII, why don't you just quit
    trying to suck up email referrals from Usenet by dropping your
    tagline....it would go a long way in establishing your credibility of
    which you have little now.

    Credibility or free minutes...which is it JoshIII?

    "JoshIII, 4 DEC 05
    [email protected]
    Activating a TracFone soon? Get an email referral from a
    TracFone user *before you activate* and you'll both receive
    100 Free airtime minutes! Tracfone uses Cingular, Verizon,
    Alltel, Cellular One, and T-Mobile networks, just to name
    a few. I've been a happy TracFone user for 4 years.
    See website for free airtime and phone details!
    http://pasofinosc.tripod.com "




    Test Question 2: I'm curious, what are "a number of people you know"
    doing
    about their diminishing local calling area coverage on their TracFones?

    Obviously *NONE* of them have ever heard of the GSM (single rate)
    models
    TracFone offers (1100, 2600, c155, c170).

    Answer: You forget to mention that the GSM phones have even LESS
    coverage than the phones that they are replacing!!! What are they
    doing....well they are dumping Tracfone for a better provider.

    Hint: Suggesting that GSM is the answer to Tracfone's problems is not
    the answer.....but then again you already knew that too.

    Why do you not want to address the other known problems that users
    experience every day?


    So now a question for you....it's only fair.

    Test Question #1: As you continue to sing the praises of Tracfone so
    you can get Tracfone bonus minutes ... could you tell us who Tracfone's
    best competitor is?

    Hint :....Providing a NAME instead of trying to once again spin
    Tracfone's problems away would go a long way in establishing your
    credibility of which you have little now.

    I forgot to mention.....if you fail to provide the name of Tracfone's
    best competitor, you have proven my point.

    And remember...no cheating. ;<)

    TMT




  6. #6
    SimonLW
    Guest

    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    "Too_Many_Tools" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > Heads up...if you have Tracfone you better check to see if you are
    > still in a home coverage area.
    >
    > Many of the maps show changes now so what once was home coverage is now
    > roaming....effectively doubling the cost of your phone usage.
    >
    > Nice move Tracfone!
    >
    > While I am talking about Tracfone, anyone else having lots of problems
    > with their website and online help....we are having LOTS of problems.
    >
    > TMT
    >

    I just bought one - a GSM model. I assume the roaming don't affect me?
    Oh well... I spent $40 on the whole deal and they gave me until April 06
    before I have to buy more units. If it don't work out, I'll look for
    something else. -S





  7. #7
    Too_Many_Tools
    Guest

    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    Yes it does.

    Tracfone is trying to hide the fact that roaming charges occur by
    calling it "single rate".

    Ever stop to consider that the "single rate" might be at the roaming
    rate that nobody can afford to pay?

    If you were the company, would you select the high rate or the low rate
    to charge customers?

    And JoshIII...we are still waiting for that answer to who is the best
    competitor to Tracfone? ;<)

    TMT




  8. #8

    Re: TracFone Changing Coverage Maps

    Hmmm, Tracfone doesn't seem to be hiding anything on my phone when it
    comes to
    Roaming Charges...It lights up in big blinking capital letters when I'm
    out if the normal calling area.

    Sure I'd like it if TF had a larger calling area but since 95% of my
    calls atre made withing the calling area its not a big deal,,for me
    anyway.

    Whats amazing is the number of people who expect the exact same service
    from a prepaid cell phone a one of the majors. The prepaid cell is
    ideal for someone who rarely uses the phone, wants to keep it in the
    glove box for an emergency or the occasional call. .

    BTW there is a great promo going on right now for Tracfone airtime
    minutes: you can buy 200 minutes of airtime for the regular 49.95
    however if you use promo code 58855 you will get and additional 250
    minutes of airtime and an extended 60 days beyond what you already have
    onn your phone. good thru the end of Dec.

    Phil
    Just a satisfied Customer
    Not in anyway affiliated with Tacfone

    Not a bad deal




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