Mega Text Message Overage

[Juniorman030790]

Ok, so I'm a teenager(usually responsible) and lately i got careless and irresponsible and went over my txts(300 per month) by 477. I knew i had gone over and i've done so before but I let it get outta hand this time and now I'm gonna owe mom big bucks and she's gonna get pretty mad. I've already told her what i've done but I'm pretty sure it's not gonna really hit her until she see's the bill. I've asked many times to get unlimited txt messaging for my phone and she never really said no, but never said YES, i'll call and get you unlimited text messaging.

Does anyone have any idea how she could get the sprint reps to put unlimited on the account and take off the +$100 charge that will be existant on the account in about a week or so?

I have a job and really don't want to pay for what i've done... (i know, i know, that's not how life normally works. . .)

But I just thought it might be a good idea to ask on this forum since lots of people here may be able to give me an idea to help myself out of this hole that I dug.

[PerfectHybrid]

See if you can change the text messaging plan and have it back dated, I'd say thats one way, another way is to see if they'll give you 500 free texts for the month in which case you'll have 23 left!

Let us knowhow you fare

PH

[IncredibleLee]

All she has to do is call and request that they add it. They will do so with no problem. Your name isn't Arielle, or Cheyenne, or Gabrielle IS IT???? Because if you belong to Incredible Lee, I'm going to reset your eyeballs.

[Juniorman030790]

I honestly have no idea who incredible lee is. So, just get my mom to call and ask them about it? What if they tell her that she has to still pay the overages and then she can put unlimited? Am i screwed if they say that or is there a plan B i can turn to?

[IncredibleLee]

Just making sure you were not one of my kids...lol. You sound just like them.

If she gets a good rep, they will add the unlimited for the month and all of the texts you have done already will be included in the price ($15). She needs to ask them specifically to cover the texts that you already did.

[IncredibleLee]

Adding: She will be charged a pro-rated month plus a full month in advance [(part of $15)+ $15] so make sure you offer to pay for the charge because it will make a substantial difference in her bill if she is accustomed to paying $5.

[olddog]

My teenage son did the same thing several months ago. He had 500 free texts per month and went over by about 130 by the time I caught up to him. I emailed ecare and explained that I wanted to pay the difference and could they possibly give me(him) a discount on unlimited text messaging. They got back to me the next day saying that because I was such a valued customer, they would eliminate the overcharges and give him FREE unlimited texts, which he has to this day. By the way, the overages on the texts were 10 cents each($13.00 for him). Needless to say that made me a very happy camper. So try ecare, it couldn't hurt. And explain that you are a teenager.

[bjn]

Just making sure you were not one of my kids...lol. You sound just like them.

If she gets a good rep, they will add the unlimited for the month and all of the texts you have done already will be included in the price ($15). She needs to ask them specifically to cover the texts that you already did.

if you have a current power pack plan, unlimited texting is only $10/mo.

[chamb]

Juniorman --- One little piece of advice that you did not ask for follows:

If I would happen to be the person that is contacted, you would suddenly feel very BURNED because of the name of the type of phone you posted on this forum. You may have a Muziq but not the exact type of Muziq you posted. You deserve to have problems and if I would get the chance, you will have them. A smart alex kid posting nasty almost vulgar stuff on the forum does not deserve any help from anybody.

[bcaroo]

I have a job and really don't want to pay for what i've done... (i know, i know, that's not how life normally works. . .)

But I just thought it might be a good idea to ask on this forum since lots of people here may be able to give me an idea to help myself out of this hole that I dug.[/quote]

No sympathy for you at all - lots for your mom. (BTW - Mom does not stand for Made of Money) If you have a job, why are you not offering to PAY the additional monthly cost for the unlimited texting plan. Think of it this way-

Your Mom is already paying $5 for 300 text plan but you want (not need) more.
Here is a novel idea - :thought: YOU are working - YOU have money so YOU can pay the additional monthly charge for unlimited text.

It will be cheaper in the long run than overages - normally .20 per text.

Try what the others suggested - but you should have to do the work to try to get your overage reduced otherwise just pay your mom.

And stay off AIM mobile until you get an unlimited text plan.

BTW - I am not amused either with your designated phone description and neither would your mother be amused. :icon_smil Own up to your responsibility - you admit you made a mistake (good.) You say you are normally responsible but you are looking for a way out of fully paying for your mistake so how is that responsible (not).

[olddog]

hmm I didn't notice the description of the phone. But I agree with bcaroo, you should pay for the unlimited texts, you will feel better about yourself and your responsibilities. But I still say good luck to you.

[pdx77]

First you should take responsiblity and pay for the overages if Sprint won't take it all off. You admited that you knew you only get 300 a month yet you knew you were going over, so why didn't you just stop then instead of letting it get out of hand?

But it's all about taking responsiblity for your actions and paying the damges caused by it. If your mom refuses to allow you to get unlimited SMS, why not just get your own seperate Sprint account like most people do?

[hotnspicychic03]

The way that he described his phone has nothing to do with this post... As much issues going on in the world today, that minor description should be of least concern... back on topic. Juniorman, I'd have to agree with everyone else and suggest that you should own up to your responsibility, but emailing ecare works wonders. They may be sympathetic and work with you, especially if you don't call and ask for credits often, then you should ask your mother nicely for unlimited text. I get unlimited text for 8.00, not much of a discount, but every bit helps... you should try asking for that too. :)

[rebelx]

I am so confused with that phone thing.

Like it was mentioned before, ask for a higher text package and have it backdated to that month. You should be fine. Emphashis on "should."

[PokerFace23]

start crying on the phone. especially if you get a guy that answers.

hey, it works in real life. guys are suckers.

[bcaroo]

I am so confused with that phone thing.



:OT:
The phone description has been cleaned up from what it was. Nothing wrong with it now but last night was inappropriate. (Typical teenage attitude - thinks they are cute and getting away with something.) :icon_smil He got the point we were trying to make.

[IncredibleLee]

First you should take responsiblity and pay for the overages if Sprint won't take it all off. You admited that you knew you only get 300 a month yet you knew you were going over, so why didn't you just stop then instead of letting it get out of hand?

But it's all about taking responsiblity for your actions and paying the damges caused by it. If your mom refuses to allow you to get unlimited SMS, why not just get your own seperate Sprint account like most people do?

To be fair, you almost can't control the number of texts. Once folks (especially young ones) get your number they text the daylights out of you. You can go to sleep and wake up well over the 300 limit just with incoming. I think the OP was knowingly sending outgoing as well but I have personally done 200+ texts just having one conversation. 300 for the month is inconceivable to me.

[yappering]

Well you are obviously too immature to own and use a cellular telephone. You knew you were over, you were admitted that you were careless and irresponsible, and nothing is free in life. So you can either pay for it, or attempt to plea with the big phone company and maybe they will be nice and lower the bill. In the grand scheme of things consider yourself lucky, that it is just a cell phone and not a bigger problem like a car accident or something more serious.

[Juniorman030790]

I know, it's logical that I should own up to my responsibilities and pay for my crazy overage. I am in the tips and tricks section for a reason. I don't want to pay for it. Yes, it is somewhat irresponsible to try and get out of my charge, but who wants to pay $100 or more when they don't have to? :td:

I have told my mom that I'm willing to pay for unlimited text messaging. Along with the unlimited texts, I also offered to pay for PowerVision and Insurance when I *bought* the phone; she was not interested in making me pay for the services. **YES, I BUSTED MY BUTT at McDonalds during the summer working 12 hr shifts at $6.30/hr, to pay for the phone. I bought it the day it came out.**

:OT:

My phone description has nothing to do with this post. I was highly excited to get my phone and updated my profile like that when I got the phone. Yes, it was somewhat vulgar. You are right. I am sorry I offended you. Thanks for wasting my time and criticizing me over something that was "almost vulgar". A small PM to let me know you did not appreciate my description would have been sufficient for me to have changed it.

Some of you seem to have a stereotypical disposition with teens. You need to understand that we are individuals too. You know nothing about me other than what you have seen in this forum post. Judge yourselves before you judge others and do not make stereotypical conclusions based on inconsequential details revealed to you through an internet forum.:thought:

[pdx77]

I know, it's logical that I should own up to my responsibilities and pay for my crazy overage. I am in the tips and tricks section for a reason. I don't want to pay for it. Yes, it is somewhat irresponsible to try and get out of my charge, but who wants to pay $100 or more when they don't have to? :td:

I have a power bill and I used more electricity then I wanted to, and I really don't want to fork up the additonal money for it, but guess what, I'll pay for it. You knowingly went over on your text messages so it's time to pay for the actions that you did, it's called taking responsiblity. Alot of us don't want to pay for things, but we do, it's how life works.


I have told my mom that I'm willing to pay for unlimited text messaging. Along with the unlimited texts, I also offered to pay for PowerVision and Insurance when I *bought* the phone; she was not interested in making me pay for the services. **YES, I BUSTED MY BUTT at McDonalds during the summer working 12 hr shifts at $6.30/hr, to pay for the phone. I bought it the day it came out.**

So again, why don't you just get your own plan so you can add whatever you want to it?


Some of you seem to have a stereotypical disposition with teens. You need to understand that we are individuals too. You know nothing about me other than what you have seen in this forum post. Judge yourselves before you judge others and do not make stereotypical conclusions based on inconsequential details revealed to you through an internet forum.:thought:

No one is judging you really, but you come on here you claim you went over on your text messages and you refuse to pay for it, that has nothing to do with you being a teenager, anyone else who would say the samething would get the responses that you did.

When I was a teenager, (not long ago) I had to pay for everything myself, if I messed up and got additional charges, or whatever, I paid for it.

[dlichterman]

So again, why don't you just get your own plan so you can add whatever you want to it?


Probably cause as a teenager working at McDonalds he would either have not enough credit or a high deposit........

[pdx77]

Probably cause as a teenager working at McDonalds he would either have not enough credit or a high deposit........

True.. although if I was his parents, I would just take away his cell phone.

[Scoot]

True.. although if I was his parents, I would just take away his cell phone.

yeah either that or block all texts from the phone that really messes with ppl when they have that done to their accounts

[Juniorman030790]

Mother and I will be going over the situation soon. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

I am no longer going to respond to posts that have nothing to do with helping my situation.

If you have negative input on my situation, please take it elsewhere and keep my thread on topic.

[goodiemob]

what is the use if AIM or YIM if u need a text plan?

[YPG]

Call and ask/tell them to add UL text, backdated to the begining of the billing cycle. Be cheery and if the first rep won't do it, hang up and call again. Hey, this is the Tips and Tricks section lol. :)

[Park]

I think everyone is being overly critical here just because the OP admitted to being a teenager. I bet that if this post were made by an "adult" that was looking to get out of some texting charges there wouldn't have been quite so much backlash.

I personally think it is ridiculous that the cell companies charge for incoming messages as well as outgoing...I think they should only charge for outgoing. IncredibleLee is right, to a certain extent it's out of your control.

[olddog]

I have a teenager and the same thing happened to him. So he should try what I did, which was email ecare. I think they will help him out, they helped me out. And my son didn't even offer to pay the overages. Then again I didnt ask him to either. My sympathies to all mothers(and fathers) of teenagers. Besides if that's the worst thing he ever did, I would be jumping for joy!

[twodaparty]

Dang, some of you are brutal on this young one! Chill!

[pdx77]

ok, maybe i was being a little harsh here, but it has nothing to do with the fact that he's a teenager, i would say the samething to anyone else, regardless of age.

[dlichterman]

Hey mark, stop being an *******. Dude said he would pay and all, was just hoping to get unlimited backdated so he doesn't have to worry about overages. Ive been there myself.....thank god for unlimited texting!

[Spivdog]

Junior, you have gotten some good advice here. Call Sprint and see if they will add an unlimited plan to your account.

They might be willing to make it retroactive, so even the past month's overages are covered by a slightly higher comprehensive charge.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[twosilk]

depending on his billing system back dating may not be a option but then again I don't think it should be it can't be left up to sprint to bail you out hey we need money too!!!!!! so sprint should lose money in the naqme of good customer service??? maybe sprint would pay for have if you make the switch to unlimited texting but other than that don't see cs being of much help

[bcaroo]

Was I unduly harsh because he admitted being a teenager? I do not believe so. I have high expectations of my teenage son - if he messes up- he is expected to own the problem and solve it correctly - not expect me to intervene, make it less harsh or fix it. (My son would be paying for the whole overage and his text plan canceled because he used poor judgement. Then if he wanted unlimited text plan, and he had a job, he would be paying for the plan. Being a teenager does not exclude you from the consequences of your own actions.)

I answered OP in the same manner I would answer my teenage son. His opinion was "Mom - you must have scared him!!" (then he started laughing.):p
I may have answered an adult in different terms based upon the circumstances presented.

[fearbasel04]

wait wait so sprint should not charge you the extra 100 bucks haha if u went over by mistake ok but u know ur going over and at the time did not care now you runing scared lol. if i was a CRS i make you pay but i be nice and split it. you should learn somehow

[ajskhan]

Keep us posted.

[Juniorman030790]

In a way, I knew it and didn't care because I knew that if I went overboard, she would have to pay attention to me. That's selfish but whatever. I should be talking to her tonight unless she decides to blow me off again as usual.

She never wants to deal with anything when she gets home from work and hardly on the weekends.

I asked her the day of my last post and she said we'll talk about it later.

[IncredibleLee]

In a way, I knew it and didn't care because I knew that if I went overboard, she would have to pay attention to me. That's selfish but whatever. I should be talking to her tonight unless she decides to blow me off again as usual.

She never wants to deal with anything when she gets home from work and hardly on the weekends.

I asked her the day of my last post and she said we'll talk about it later.


Don't be too hard on Mom, Pumpkin. It is not an easy job she has and all of us are not the best at it. One day you will understand. I promise :) I hope everything works out!

[ndnashlen]

how do i get 2 ecare could u please send me the link. becuz i downloaded a bunch of stuff from sprint with their promo codes and their charging me 4 the internet use and i didnt know that they were going 2 charge me 4 that. plus i also want unlimited texting for free :)

[PCSuser]

/\/\ (to above poster - ndn)

It clearly states in the smaller sized font that if you do not have a data plan you will be charged at .03/KB for each download (w/ or w/out a promo code).

And free texting is only offered to loyal customers and from retentions. And they offer free 500 texts. But the unlimited will set you back $8.00

[Juniorman030790]

She's still putting me off. I'm going to try again today.

[TwinEffect]

I find it funny that most of us look for ways to lower our bill or get freebies...and then turn around and bash people for doing the same thing.

Anyways, anybody used to have 360 communications? It was a long time ago, and I don't know who bought them, but I could go over my minutes and they would change my whole plan, and back date it so I wouldn't have to pay per minute fees. I miss those days when companies would try to work with you.

[IncredibleLee]

She's still putting me off. I'm going to try again today.

Worry not - she will be coming to YOU really soon.

[The SPCS Guy]

Ok, so I'm a teenager(usually responsible) and lately i got careless and irresponsible and went over my txts(300 per month) by 477. I knew i had gone over and i've done so before but I let it get outta hand this time and now I'm gonna owe mom big bucks and she's gonna get pretty mad. I've already told her what i've done but I'm pretty sure it's not gonna really hit her until she see's the bill. I've asked many times to get unlimited txt messaging for my phone and she never really said no, but never said YES, i'll call and get you unlimited text messaging.

Does anyone have any idea how she could get the sprint reps to put unlimited on the account and take off the +$100 charge that will be existant on the account in about a week or so?

I have a job and really don't want to pay for what i've done... (i know, i know, that's not how life normally works. . .)

But I just thought it might be a good idea to ask on this forum since lots of people here may be able to give me an idea to help myself out of this hole that I dug.

iT'S TIME TO BE A GROWN UP! This is what's being mature is all about. Pay for your wrong doings. Let's not lead you into a lifestyle like many of these people here who never want to pay for their mistakes, always looking for a way out.

Since you are a teen, own up to it and pay your "rent", and encourage your mother to get the darn unlimited plan for you. She can get it for $8. I can send you the code for that unlimited $8 plan if you want.

JE

[Spivdog]

Here is the basic layout, call sprint (as I suggested before) and ask if they can retro a plan to cover your overages. If they can, good for you and lesson learned.

If not, then you are in fact liable for your usage.

Simple as that.

I remember many many years ago (freshmen in college) I went over by 100 bucks + on my cell minutes and when my father got the bill he went ballistic. I called Sprint, and they rolled me into a better plan for my needs.

That move is why I am a paying and loyal customer to this very day.

Please do not turn this into some cosmic karma situation. Its not like getting this adjusted will turn him into a criminal, crack head or worse, politician.

Junior, there is a system that MIGHT help you with this problem, avail yourself of it and ignore the people who came on here to "kick the dog" on their way in the door.

[bcaroo]

Here is the basic layout, call sprint (as I suggested before) and ask if they can retro a plan to cover your overages. If they can, good for you and lesson learned.

If not, then you are in fact liable for your usage.

Simple as that.

I remember many many years ago (freshmen in college) I went over by 100 bucks + on my cell minutes and when my father got the bill he went ballistic. I called Sprint, and they rolled me into a better plan for my needs.

That move is why I am a paying and loyal customer to this very day.

Please do not turn this into some cosmic karma situation. Its not like getting this adjusted will turn him into a criminal, crack head or worse, politician.

Junior, there is a system that MIGHT help you with this problem, avail yourself of it and ignore the people who came on here to "kick the dog" on their way in the door.


One of the problems is it is not his plan or phone. It is his mother's. Therefore, he does not have the right to change anything on the plan. It is up to his mom whether she adds on the unlimited texting plan. Believe me, I would be really bent if my kid decided he wanted to change the plan that I pay for AND Sprint allowed him to do so.

He admitted there are other issues going on rather than just his not paying or getting an unlimited plan.

No, I still feel the same about the whole issue of responsibility, paying for your mistakes, offering to pay for the unlimited plan - etc. what I suggested in my previous post but there is more going on than just not paying for his mistakes.

Junior - What IncredibleLee states is true - your mom will be discussing this with you once the bill generates and she sees the actual amount of the overage charge. Believe me- be prepared to pay for the overages in full -even if you don't want to - ask if you can pay her the $8 for unlimited texting plan, and think about your motivation before you do something like this again. Did it accomplish what you wanted or did it just cost you money? Good Luck.

[Spivdog]

I have no idea about the dynamic between him and his mother. I appreciate your insight into it though Bcaroo.

Junior, you asked a question, you got some answers that pertain to that question.

Take the information and do the best you can with it.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[neoelectrex]

Wow. you people who attacked the poor kid are more ridiculous than him going over his texts, knowingly or not. seriously, have none of you ever made a mistake on or with a cell phone? i am shocked at your behaviors. especially with some of your odd requests for cheating the system or those of you with SERO plans that rightfully don't shouldn't have them. the kid made a mistake, big deal. i'm sure if he was old enough he would have got his own plan. and the fact that he saved up to buy his own phone and a nice one at that is outstanding. you people who attacked him should be ashamed of yourselfs. and if not next time you go over your minutes or texts or data usage cancel your phone because you don't deserve a cell phone.

[Juniorman030790]

This is insane. I've tried talking to her many times and getting her to understand how to make this work. She refuses to listen to me. She doesn't seem to understand that i can't do SQUAT without the account password, which she won't give me.

All she ever does is insult me. She thinks I'm arrogant, selfish, and a list of other things which I am far from most of them.

I hate this crap.

She won't do anything with me because she's not willing to make a call to the sprint reps because it could take an hour. I've told her I've researched it and know pretty much how it's going to work but she's so stubborn it doesn't matter.

She said when i first got 300 texts added that we would see how things go and if need be, upgrade to unlimited. Now it's a whole different story.

Whatever, i'm ready to just give up and tell her to cancel my phone. I'll pay for my own damned plan just so I don't have to deal with her being such a *****.

She never wants to sit down and have a conversation with me. I'm going to get off here before I continue to rant. . .

I'm ready to freaking scream.:frustrate

[PrincessPixie]

I would recommend that you save up enough to pay the overages plus the Early Termination Fee. Give her this amount. If you need a phone until you get enough saved up for your own, consider getting a prepaid for emergencies.

It may seem unfair to give her this large sum of money. Unfortunately some things in life are unfair. By doing things the right way, you are growing as an adult.

[bcaroo]

This is insane. I've tried talking to her many times and getting her to understand how to make this work. She refuses to listen to me. She doesn't seem to understand that i can't do SQUAT without the account password, which she won't give me.

All she ever does is insult me. She thinks I'm arrogant, selfish, and a list of other things which I am far from most of them.

Whatever, i'm ready to just give up and tell her to cancel my phone. I'll pay for my own damned plan just so I don't have to deal with her being such a *****.

She never wants to sit down and have a conversation with me.

I would recommend that you save up enough to pay the overages plus the Early Termination Fee. Give her this amount. If you need a phone until you get enough saved up for your own, consider getting a prepaid for emergencies.

It may seem unfair to give her this large sum of money. Unfortunately some things in life are unfair. By doing things the right way, you are growing as an adult.

Junior - I am sorry to hear the lines of communication are hindered between your mom and you.

Enough of the who is right, wrong, blame. You are frustrated that she cannot see you as you see yourself.

From my perspective - MY kid is arrogant, selfish, etc. yet from his perspective he is neither...sound familiar? Same person - different view of same action from two viewpoints.

She sees you as being arrogant (not wanting to pay for full cost of overage), selfish (because it will take her an hour to try and get this cleared up) while you see yourself as having researched and figured out exactly what she needs to do to take care of this ( you have helped her.) She does not see it this way because the whole situation started because you incurred more texts than your plan allowed. Simplistic view from a mom.

Okay - what to do...

A. Princess Pixie has good advice. Give your mom the overage amount - forget about calling Sprint to get it fixed, just pay it. You may not want to pay the full amount but you did incur the overage so now it the time to pay it.

B. Live within the limits of what you have on your plan - if you go over, pay for it - tell your mom you went over and HERE is the money for the overage. Later on, when you show her you are trying to live with the limits and taking responsibility for them, you might ask if she would be willing to increase your text plan IF you paid for it. Tell her that she doesn't have to call but that it can be done thru email. But wait a couple of months until you show her that you are handling the plan.

C. If you did decide to try for your own plan, I do not believe you could get one except for pre-paid. Age - no credit- things like that work against you. It may be more expensive to get a prepaid phone rather than trying to stay within the plan you have. Look them over carefully before you spend your hard earned money because you are frustrated with your mom and the phone plan.

If you want your mom to see you as a responsible person - you have to act like one even if you are a teen still. No excuses. Asking her to call and try to get overage reduced is not taking responsibility for your own mistakes. You can make any excuse you want for going over - can't check the number, dumb, but the bottom line is you went over your limit.

Think about it and good luck.

[IncredibleLee]

Junior - I am sorry to hear the lines of communication are hindered between your mom and you.

Enough of the who is right, wrong, blame. You are frustrated that she cannot see you as you see yourself.

From my perspective - MY kid is arrogant, selfish, etc. yet from his perspective he is neither...sound familiar? Same person - different view of same action from two viewpoints.

She sees you as being arrogant (not wanting to pay for full cost of overage), selfish (because it will take her an hour to try and get this cleared up) while you see yourself as having researched and figured out exactly what she needs to do to take care of this ( you have helped her.) She does not see it this way because the whole situation started because you incurred more texts than your plan allowed. Simplistic view from a mom.

Okay - what to do...

A. Princess Pixie has good advice. Give your mom the overage amount - forget about calling Sprint to get it fixed, just pay it. You may not want to pay the full amount but you did incur the overage so now it the time to pay it.

B. Live within the limits of what you have on your plan - if you go over, pay for it - tell your mom you went over and HERE is the money for the overage. Later on, when you show her you are trying to live with the limits and taking responsibility for them, you might ask if she would be willing to increase your text plan IF you paid for it. Tell her that she doesn't have to call but that it can be done thru email. But wait a couple of months until you show her that you are handling the plan.

C. If you did decide to try for your own plan, I do not believe you could get one except for pre-paid. Age - no credit- things like that work against you. It may be more expensive to get a prepaid phone rather than trying to stay within the plan you have. Look them over carefully before you spend your hard earned money because you are frustrated with your mom and the phone plan.

If you want your mom to see you as a responsible person - you have to act like one even if you are a teen still. No excuses. Asking her to call and try to get overage reduced is not taking responsibility for your own mistakes. You can make any excuse you want for going over - can't check the number, dumb, but the bottom line is you went over your limit.

Think about it and good luck.

Seconded and extremely well-put.

[pdx77]

Wow. you people who attacked the poor kid are more ridiculous than him going over his texts, knowingly or not. seriously, have none of you ever made a mistake on or with a cell phone? i am shocked at your behaviors. especially with some of your odd requests for cheating the system or those of you with SERO plans that rightfully don't shouldn't have them. the kid made a mistake, big deal. i'm sure if he was old enough he would have got his own plan. and the fact that he saved up to buy his own phone and a nice one at that is outstanding. you people who attacked him should be ashamed of yourselfs. and if not next time you go over your minutes or texts or data usage cancel your phone because you don't deserve a cell phone.

I've gone over before on my minutes, and the bottom line is I paid for the overages! *and as far as attacking me because I have a SERO plan, let's see here:
I was a new customer.. I'm good friends with a Sprint employee I used the SERO website to sign up using her email address, *isn't that what SERO is for? *I fail to see how I cheated the system.
the only reason why I "attacked" him to begin with is because he did not want to pay for the overages, that was my issue.

*

[BrettW]

alright, this thread has turned into a flame fest and has totally left the topic, with that said, have a good night and enjoy the other threads everyone!