coffie crave 7 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/61440 Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:01PM EST See Comments (13) We've seen $3,000 cell phone bills. We've seen $10,000 cell phone bills. But now we've got a bill that's approaching six figures, as a Canadian man has been hit with an $85,000 invoice. And no, it's not a computer error. Piotr Staniaszek had been using his cell phone as a modem for his computer, thinking he was covered under his $10-a-month unlimited mobile browser plan from Canadian telco Bell Mobility. He actually caught the bill at $65,000. When he called to complain, he was told that it had hit $85,000 for the use since the bill was mailed. The likely problem is that Staniaszek got understandably confused about what his recently signed $10 data plan covered. Such plans often cover data use on the phone itself (such as texting or using the built-in browser on the phone), but not when it's used as a modem with a PC. (Without going into extreme detail, the connection types are different, and the phone company can tell the difference between the two types of traffic.) Bell Mobility has dropped the bill to just $3,243, but Staniaszek is still fighting it. (Of course.) Staniaszek also notes that the phone company should have notified him when charges started to spiral out of control; previously he'd gotten a call when he racked up a mere $100 in charges on his old data plan. Now his bill climbs into the thousands and no one bats an eye. I'd be peeved, too. Remember that all cell phone plans are not created equally, and "data" has numerous definitions. Before you connect your phone to your computer, make sure you understand the charges you're setting yourself up for, and check your usage on your phone company's website periodically (especially if you're using your phone for something new) so that you don't get slapped with any financial surprises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydoses Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 just saw this on yahoo ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 hahah damn good think i never did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shai_hulud Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 How about $218,000,000,000,000? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12247590/?GT1=7938 I think this was a computer error. That, or dude REALLY, REALLY liked to text a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 85 grand? woah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 geesus i thought my $90 phone bills was high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsycripsy420 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i hope that dude enjoys himself paying that bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushawn wuan Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 thats ridiculous, they should cap phone bills to like $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I almost used my phone as a pc modem one day. Glad i didn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i have an ethernet hook up in my car that ive never used. i wonder if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shai_hulud Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Do you really want to find out, ILB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I keep forgetting to close the broswer correctly on my blackberry, i'm new to this shit, and I'm afraid what my bills going to be like.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 we were paying $20 each for unlimited internet from tmobile on our two blackberrys but we canceled that shit.. such a waste of money if you have internet at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Fool should have known he was gonna over like fat rat. Phone companies are the new mob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBench Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 that n00b got owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 For reals theyre some assholes i couldnt even get a phone activated on a line unless i had a certain plan what the fuck? i just want to make phone calls and text and if i dont want that other shit i shouldnt be obligated to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 CACash, they made you an offer you couldn't refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Do you really want to find out, ILB? this question was worded in a way that it seems you are about to warn me about something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBench Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i get charged for people sending me pictures even if i dont open them it's bullshit i got 78 pictures sent one pay period and i owed like a 400$ bill. i didnt open any of em. fuck cingular/at&t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 CACash, they made you an offer you couldn't refuse. oh i refused it allright ...with etchbath on their window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shai_hulud Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 this question was worded in a way that it seems you are about to warn me about something. No, more like if dude got a $85,000 bill then a Ethernet connection in your car sounds like trouble. I just go with a prepaid phone. I never use the phone...actually, I can't remember the last time I used my cell...or where it is, even. I think it's in my bag. I use the landline here to call people about once a week, and the call is usually less than three minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Canadian Phone companies for you. Homeboy is from around my hometown. They neglected to mention hes a rig worker too, so hell pay that off in what like 3 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 oh i refused it allright ...with etchbath on their window Fucking rebels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"inkie" Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 "You can either have your brains or your signature on this cellphone bill." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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