anyone know what this sprint eft thing is about?

**orangekid** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 11:53 AM

http://img.delivery.net/cm50content/...640/copyv2.jpg

I got an email with this, what is it and what basically does it mean?

(if anyone can decipher the legal crap)

basilray · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 12:03 PM

Just got this from Sprint:

Also, the official Claim Site is http://www.sprintetfsettlement.com

ezln0423 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 12:47 PM

I just got this email from sprint this morning. whats the deal anyways

**mlin** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 12:54 PM

I got it too. I guess if you canceled within that time frame and were illegally charged an ETF, then you are entitled to part of the settlement.

**chronster** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Just got one as well. I think mlin is correct. Anyone charged an ETF between Jan 1 1999 to Dec 31 2008 is allowed access to a piece of the settlement or something?

The settlement was for like 14mil, and the amount of people who canceled their account has got to be far greater than that. I think people will be getting a 3 cent refund or something

What I want to know now is if the ETF is waved for everyone from now on. Can I get out of my contract at any time now? Will this increase our monthly charge? And will companies like AT&T and Verizon start following this same rule?
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Oh here we go, people who canceled between that time frame get 90 bucks:http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/...for-customers/

Remember all the hoopla about Sprint’s ETF and the lawsuit it was facing because of their policy? Well, as a result of the proposed settlement that is likely to move forward, it looks like anyone who started and subsequently ended a contract with Sprint between July 1999 and December 2008 is looking at some cash. All you have to do is show proof that you canceled during that time window and paid an ETF, and you’ll be getting $90 for your troubles. Of course, $90 is probably nowhere near what you had to pay to get out of contract and it’s hardly a consolation for all the heartache you had to go through, but it’s better than nothing. In the event you stuck with Sprint during that time period in order to avoid the ETF, you get $35. All you have to do now is deal with the paperwork and process of going through all this stuff and that green will find its way into your pockets.

^^^If I file a claim for the 35, does that mean my account gets canceled?^^^

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edit again: I see that's from jan 11th though. wtf

elmerfudpucker · #6 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Basic, If you got hit with an "early termination fee" you can get some of your money back, according to your tag, you are still with Sprint so I would not worry about it.

**MadlyAlive** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:18 PM

What if I canceled a line on my account, but also maintained two active lines?

**mlin** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MadlyAlive

What if I canceled a line on my account, but also maintained two active lines?

If you did it during that time frame, I say go ahead and file and see if you qualify for the settlement.

BenC · #9 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:26 PM

The nice thing about this is that it effectively means that ETFs may be a thing of the past.

**darren.wlsn1** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BenC

The nice thing about this is that it effectively means that ETFs may be a thing of the past.

i was just talking to sprint rep thats high up and she said it is now, there just not saying much about it.