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The first few months it was VERY flaky, but the patches caught up, and the connection stays stable for weeks at a time without any drops at about 'normal' DSL speed. But that's just me out in the middle of nowhere in the California desert.

OK, maybe a couple miles south of the exact center of 'nowhere', but still it works OK.]]>Feb 23rd 2008 8:38PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Sue them for false advertising!]]>Feb 28th 2008 9:50AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Mar 5th 2008 12:17AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Mar 5th 2008 12:44AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/
I have tried other services, but, T-Mobile is the best I have had, so far.

I am a Senior Citizen and have experienced a lot of things, but, I don't understand why people have to do so much text messaging and downloading to complete their day.

It is not the company, it's the people who abuse the services that are offered to them.

I don't think they have that much to say or text. If you use it, PAY FOR IT!]]>Mar 6th 2008 2:02AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Mar 5th 2008 4:18PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/
On the other hand, fine print has screwed us all, and I think we can all sympathize. I know if the fine print mistakes I've made cost me $85,000 instead of $20 or $30, I'd ABSOLUTELY expect them to drop the charges.

So while I don't think the guy should get special treatment, I also feel there's a big difference between charging someone $20 and charging them $85,000... and because it was a misunderstanding we've ALL experienced, it's understandable that if charges should be dropped in any situation, it should be this one: the battle between customer and cell phone company.]]>Mar 6th 2008 11:41AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/]]>Jul 8th 2008 11:16PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/This is good a reason as any to switch to a prepaid cell phone service. No more end-of-month surprises! ]]>Jan 27th 2009 11:51AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Mar 8th 2009 1:59PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Dec 14th 2009 8:13PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Jul 19th 2010 2:44PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Reading contracts is not that helpful. If a lot of people get caught by the fine print, the judge tends to throw the contract out. ]]>Dec 14th 2007 3:14PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Dec 14th 2007 3:17PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/Dec 14th 2007 4:22PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/
seriously think, about all the employment that these companies provide, before you open your trap.]]>Nov 29th 2009 9:11AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/http://www.switched.com/2007/12/14/man-gets-slapped-with-85-000-cell-phone-bill/
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