O.K. So I placed this order with the internet service group. $209.00 out the door on 1/8. This AM (1/11) I get an email from them saying that they couldn't clear my CC and please call, bla, bla, bla. I call. They apparently have some issue with credit card billing zip codes. I gave her my zip from 18 months ago and it went thru right away. WTF?? Buy a new zip database you idiots.

I told her they had to ship the handset overnight as a result of their delays in processing the order. We negotiated and she went to talk to her "supervisor". Came back and said Monday delivery. I told her that this was unacceptable and if they couldn't get it to my door by Saturday, cancel the order. I'm leaving for the week Monday, etc.

Ended up canceling the order and will check a store to see what they can do for me today. I should have additional discounts as my employer has pretty expensive (and extensive) data and voice contracts in place with VZW to the tune of several M/year. We'll see.

What a bunch of buffons! But, no worse than any other wireless provider.

Better luck to all of you.

RMD

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