Hi all,
It's been a while since I've written about smart phones and their frugality. I suppose that's because I think they aren't very frugal lately. I finally got my bill below $200/mo., but the service isn't as good. So I tried googlefi, and it's FANTASTIC at data, but not great at calls. So . . . dual note 9's for me. I'm a dummy, but it's kinda neat having a fast data phone and a mostly for calls phone. I also assume GoogleFi will fix their issues and team up with another carrier (they're currently on TMobile, but I think Tmobile gives their customers priority on their towers). I also assume more wifi will be available, but the tech will have to be fantastic to keep up with a driving caller. I'll reserve full judgement until then.
However - here's my solar dream. I want a solar wall from Elon Musk. I also want solar panels on my roof that are enough to power my car(s) and my home for free. The cars I want: Audi E-tron https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-e-tron?ds_kid=43700035130525685&CSREF=SEM%7C10770960%7C3118667%7C144106565%7C315947276%7C0&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsJfhBRCaARIsAO68ZM4imF_mB5eD9bzjZXwI2dmXdC5pq_8T0fPzBwzJp0ffKTTwCaUvpqUaAnfLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
and this: and http://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/xt-truck/
I'd also like to take a cheap gooseneck trailer and solarize it, like this:
http://www.truckcamperadventure.com/2017/05/building-a-great-solar-powered-truck-camper-rig/
I'm pretty sure, that with that and @goalzero and @biolite, I can make a rig that almost never needs fueling. The regenerative braking and the solar panels on the camper will keep me going during the day, and the biolite stove will keep me going at night. Add a few wind turbines and this truck won't ever need to stop rolling.
At any rate, that seems like a pie in the sky dream right now, and of course being totally off the grid isn't what the larger companies would like for us, because it keeps us from buying more stuff - like oil, natural gas, propane, gasoline, and all the things those power. However, I'm pretty sure I will need new solar panels for this rig from time to time, deep cycle batteries, bulbs, antennae, and other stuff. I'll also keep buying computers, cameras, phones, and other things that are technologically advanced, as well as high speed, mobile data for my rig. In other words, I will consume differently, but I'll still contribute to the economy.
Anybody want to try this with me? Maybe @goalzero and @biolite?
Friday, December 28, 2018
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Wireless Service . . . . #sprint all the way. #byeatt
Hi all,
Before I start my rant, I should let you know that I've been a wireless customer for about 14 years. I started with ATT, moved to Verizon, then back to ATT, and am currently with Sprint. I'm very upset with ATT's business practices, for a number of reasons. I will say though, that in NW CT, where I'm from, their service is better - even than Verizon.
a) They sold me too many phones, direcTV lines, and home security systems. I didn't need anything but 2 lines and 2 lines for watches. That's it. They kept bundling and getting discounts until I had 13 total lines, a directvNOW, a samsung TabE, ipad, 2 Samsung s7 actives, an iphone 6+, 2 watches . . . and a bunch of free phones.
b) When I realized I had overpurchased, they didn't let me back out of it.
c) When I realized they wouldn't give me the money I needed for my Verizon Last Bill (which they promised) I tried to back out again. Again, they refused to pay, or to let me out of my contract.
d) Once I finally paid off all the devices and all the lines, and had whittled down from 13 and 2 watches to 6 and 2 watches (which took 2 years) - I switched a line with a device payment so that I could have my teenage stepson not get 5 spam calls a day. They promptly charged me the $400 device payment in the next bill, after not telling me they would be doing that.
e) When I asked them about it, they said there was no way they could fix it. Not even for a customer who had paid them 24*600 (approximately) over the past 2 years. For some reason, this $1000 bill was the straw that broke this camel's back.
f) I went to #sprint and fixed it. They sold me 3 Note 9s, as well as 2 free phones (for the 6 year old, basic motorola androids), reduced my bill to $180 a month, and still gave me unlimited data, without selling me DirecTV which I didn't want in the first place. Why didn't I do this 2 years ago, when ATT was charging me approximately $600 a month and not letting me kill the devices I still had payments on? I spent $14,400 on ATT's service . . . at least. Some months were higher than 600. Ugh, what a fool I have been. My data is a little spottier . . . but not terribly noticeable. But my bill was cut in thirds.
g) AT&T then sent me a bill for $2800 . . . . for closing my plan with them. Sore losers they are. In addition, they did nothing to try to keep the service. Ah well, hope this helps somebody else. I'm off to get another job to pay for my cell plan I don't even use anymore . . . . LOL.
Before I start my rant, I should let you know that I've been a wireless customer for about 14 years. I started with ATT, moved to Verizon, then back to ATT, and am currently with Sprint. I'm very upset with ATT's business practices, for a number of reasons. I will say though, that in NW CT, where I'm from, their service is better - even than Verizon.
a) They sold me too many phones, direcTV lines, and home security systems. I didn't need anything but 2 lines and 2 lines for watches. That's it. They kept bundling and getting discounts until I had 13 total lines, a directvNOW, a samsung TabE, ipad, 2 Samsung s7 actives, an iphone 6+, 2 watches . . . and a bunch of free phones.
b) When I realized I had overpurchased, they didn't let me back out of it.
c) When I realized they wouldn't give me the money I needed for my Verizon Last Bill (which they promised) I tried to back out again. Again, they refused to pay, or to let me out of my contract.
d) Once I finally paid off all the devices and all the lines, and had whittled down from 13 and 2 watches to 6 and 2 watches (which took 2 years) - I switched a line with a device payment so that I could have my teenage stepson not get 5 spam calls a day. They promptly charged me the $400 device payment in the next bill, after not telling me they would be doing that.
e) When I asked them about it, they said there was no way they could fix it. Not even for a customer who had paid them 24*600 (approximately) over the past 2 years. For some reason, this $1000 bill was the straw that broke this camel's back.
f) I went to #sprint and fixed it. They sold me 3 Note 9s, as well as 2 free phones (for the 6 year old, basic motorola androids), reduced my bill to $180 a month, and still gave me unlimited data, without selling me DirecTV which I didn't want in the first place. Why didn't I do this 2 years ago, when ATT was charging me approximately $600 a month and not letting me kill the devices I still had payments on? I spent $14,400 on ATT's service . . . at least. Some months were higher than 600. Ugh, what a fool I have been. My data is a little spottier . . . but not terribly noticeable. But my bill was cut in thirds.
g) AT&T then sent me a bill for $2800 . . . . for closing my plan with them. Sore losers they are. In addition, they did nothing to try to keep the service. Ah well, hope this helps somebody else. I'm off to get another job to pay for my cell plan I don't even use anymore . . . . LOL.
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