Verizon Vexation

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Update: More fuel for the fire.

Motorola E815 – Features, Specs, and User Reviews – Mobiledia

You can’t transfer ringtones or wallpapers to the phone. Again, the phone could do this, but Verizion won’t let you[,] to make you use “Get it Now” (aka “Pay me Now”). To add insult to injury, Verizion’s selection of mp3 ringtones and wallpapers is weak, and you can’t even preview most of the wallpapers without paying a fee. You also can’t use a PC to review and buy ringtones and wallpapers (much more convenient than using your cellphone) and have them sent to your phone. Oh yes, and if your phone dies or is lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for them all again. Worst of all is Verizion’s pathetic excuse for why it won’t allow you to add your own ringtones and wallpapers. The real reason is greed. We all have our own musical tastes, and wallpaper preferences, but Verizon insists we pay for the privilege of sharing their taste.

This summarizes my current anger at Verizon. I purchased the phone described above at full price for exactly the feature that’s been disabled. Now, had I purchased a new service plan and a discounted phone, I would not feel so bad. Having paid the full $300US, I feel like my personal property has been intentionally broken. I am angry enough at the entire system of cellular phones and service, that I would almost be willing to engage a class action lawsuit.

I have a $300 phone and 5.5 days worth of music on my computer, nearly all of which I paid for. Do you think I want to pay $1.95 to $2.95 per ring tone?

It may be time to bring fone phreaking into the 21st century.

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