On 2008-01-08, Thomas T. Veldhouse <veldy71@yahoo.com> wrote:
> In alt.cellular.t-mobile Bert Hyman <bert@iphouse.com> wrote:
>>
>> When you initially contract with a provider, they usually provide a
>> phone at no or reduced cost. Similarly, if you renew your contract, you
>> can usually get a new phone at no or reduced cost.
>
> Sprint PCS and others, will not allow you to activate a phone [that you
> purchased elsewhere .. perhaps used] on a new account without a contract.

Then pick a provider that _does_ provide the services you want.

> THAT IS WRONG!

IMO it was a mistake that the FCC didn't require the carriers
to 1) allow customers to use outside phones 2) provide
month-to-month service for people with unsubsidized phones.
OTOH, it took 80 years to get wireline carriers to allow
outside phones on their network.

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