AT&T To Purchase T-Mobile

From MSNBC:

AT&T Inc struck a $39 billion cash-and-stock transaction to buy Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile USA, creating a new industry leader, that would overtake Verizon Wireless in customer numbers. 

The deal, announced Sunday, will give AT&T, the No. 2 U.S. mobile service much needed spectrum, or wireless airwaves, to deliver surges in video, games and entertainment to devices such as Apple Inc's iPhone and iPad tablet computers.

I've been with T-Mobile for 13 years (!) and have generally been happy with their service - including THE SERVICE I RECEIVED JUST A FEW HOURS AGO. All I hear about AT&T is how badly they suck. Oy.

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A (Not So) Sad Bunday - UPDATED

My phone has died. The little "power" light comes on but the screen is dead and it doesn't respond to anything I try.

Now I have to walk over to the T-Mobile store and pray that this sucker is still under some kind of warranty (although I seriously doubt it) - because there is no way I can afford to buy another one. DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN !!!!!!!

UPDATE: Just got back from two different T-Mobile stores (don't ask), and ALAS my phone IS still under warranty!! I'm telling you, this Insurance I paid for (but don't remember being asked if I wanted it) has certainly come in handy.

My replacement phone won't arrive until late in the week/early next week, so in the meantime I'm using an ancient loaner phone. It's not so bad, but I can't really text - and for some reason the phone can only find 3 of my contacts off my SIM card - my best friend, my Sister-In-Law, and Auntie Flame/Joy! Very random.

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I Can't Find My Phone!

Can't find your phone? Are you all alone (poor thing) and don't have anyone to call it for you? Then use PHONE FINDER.

This happened to me once (poor thing) - and I had to search the internet and find a site that would send a free text message. Unfortunately, the text message notification on my phone is just a sing "DING" - so multiple texts were needed before I located my phone. Phone Finder actually calls you, allowing it to ring multiple times so you can find the little sucker.

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My Phone Has Been Replaced

On Friday my new phone went AWOL, but luckily the cute Papis at the Astoria T-Mobile Store informed me I had insurance (which was news to me).  After proving I was actually me to the insurance people, and paying a $130 "deductible, I now have a Motorola Cliq ... again.

At last my previous phone can finally be retired - it really wasn't in the best shape ...

I Lost My New Phone

FML. Yesterday I put my phone down at either the corner deli, Subway Sub Shop, or the restroom at work - and now it's gone.  I went back to the deli and to Subway (and asked my co-workers) - but of course nobody knows anything about it.  So, right now, someone is using my brand new Motorola Cliq (which I spent over $300 on) - although they aren't able to use my account (T-Mobile has been alerted).

For now I'm back to using my old phone - the one that requires duct tape in order to charge it.  Oh, and I can't text on it either. Or access the Internet.  And sometimes the buttons don't respond, so I can't always use all the numbers or answer when a call comes in.

I thought things could only get better?  Lies...

My New Toy

I bit the bullet and bought a new phone - the Motorola Cliq.  Unfortunately, I am an IDIOT when it comes to technology (remember, I don't know how to operate an Ipod) - so this thing is baffling to me.  But the phone was pretty, and it had a keyboard to make texting easier, so I bought it.

One thing I DO know is that only about 9 numbers from my old SIM card transferred, so I need to get everyone's numbers again.  There's one catch, the only way I've figured out how to save a number is if you TEXT me (not call).  Yes, I know I'm an idiot - but I was born in 1967 and it takes me a while to figure things out.  If anyone needs help troubleshooting his/her 8-track player, I'm your guy - but fancy cell phones scare the hell outta me.

So, if you have my telephone number, please TEXT me.  Include your email address in your text so I can create a full profile for everyone.

Incommunicado

After an EXTREMELY exhausting day at work yesterday, I left my damn cell phone on my desk.  Therefore, I have no way of communicating (no house phone, and my roommates aren't around).  I'm not going back to work today (yesterday was a bit much) - but I'm hoping one of my co-workers will bring my phone out to Astoria for me.

In the meantime, I can always be reached via email.

This post is mostly for Mama Bunny, because eventually she's going to wonder why I'm not answering my phone.  I don't want her to panic and jump on an Amtrak train to NYC or anything.  But Mom, if you DO jump on a train, bring some of that delicious Pennsylvania Dutch potato salad I love.  :)

I'm kidding.  DO NOT GET ON THE TRAIN!  STEP AWAY FROM THE AMTRAK TICKET COUNTER!!  I'm fine...

Now I have to go find a pay phone in my neighborhood so I can call in sick at work.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

My New Phone

I am such an idiot when it comes to any kind of technology - but I've been in desperate need of a new cell phone for a while.

So I finally got my T-Mobile bill paid up so I could negotiate a new contract with them. I've been with T-Mobile forever - actually I started with Omnipoint, which turned into VoiceStream, which was bought by T-Mobile. So even though my credit in the real world sucks ass, T-Mobile thinks I'm the Daddy Mack.

So I called them up and: a) got 400 texts/month b) got unlimited calling, and c) got a new free phone. And I got all of this for LESS than I was paying before. Previously I had to pay for all my text messages and I only had so many daytime minutes I could use each month.

And yesterday I received my free Nokia 5310...


Please DO NOT leave comments about how much this phone sucks. As long as this bitch can make and receive calls, I'm happy. And to demonstrate how 20th Century I am (as opposed to you 21st Century kids) - the only thing I figured out how to do was operate the FM Radio. I was thrilled!! Yeah, the phone also has one of those MP3 thingies, (I think) but I'm still not quite sure how those bitches work. I CAN, however, operate an FM Radio. Most of the time.

Even Oscar tried to show me some of the neat features of my new Nokia, but all I want to do is listen to the radio...

If it could just play my old Culture Club cassettes, my phone would be absolutely PERFECT...

Incommunicado

I left my cell phone on my desk at work on Friday - and have been without it ever since. So for those of you who have my number, and have tried to reach me over the weekend - that's the reason why I haven't picked up.

It's actually been nice not having a phone - except when I wanted to call for Chinese Food. Damn, where did I put that Carrier Pigeon?? ...

No Cell Phone

For anyone that is trying to reach me by phone and cannot - it is because I left my phone in Maddie's car yesterday. Probably because I spent much of the weekend like this...

Pretty, isn't it? Notice how my drink is still upright - and my leftovers from dinner are right beside me - just in case I got HONGRAY all of a sudden.

I should have my phone back tomorrow. My liver, on the other hand, may NEVER recover...