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swedeace · 07-25-2007, 12:49 AM

I need your opinions, everyone.

I have my sister in my T-Mobile account, and she is on my account until the one-year contract ends in late November 2007. She keeps going over our 500-minute limit, so then we get charged over the minutes! I'm pissed! I can't just remove her before November; otherwise, I will get charged a $200-$250 fee in doing so.

I have the paperless bill option, so I get to log onto T-Mobile to access both statements online. What I did was copy/paste my sister's extra phone charges and all the minutes that went over the bill and totaled up the amounts. I then printed out a hard copy and showed it to her. Between April and May 2007's months, she owes me a total of $117! I still need to add up June's and July's months. Now, she says she wants to see "proof!" She told me she has been advised to ask for proof. From whom??? Her friends??? Geez....

I can see her reasoning, but I am also annoyed because I never get to see her as often anymore to drag her to a computer, log in and show her the proof. I got off the phone with her about 15 minutes ago, and I am so annoyed with her! She said she'll swing by at work tomorrow which be fine, but if I am busy or she misses me, then this will suck! I need the money ASAP, as I had to pay it off last month. No companies care about sharing situations. They just want their money FROM the primary account person. This just ticks me off how I have to do extra work!

So....who's right? Who's wrong? Any insight? What is your opinion?

Ireneparalegal · 07-25-2007, 12:53 AM

As soon as I read the part where you stated she went over the agreed amount of minutes, I was already in your corner.

Regardless of who the two people are, if it is agreed by two people to do something and one breaches that agreement, they are wrong. If you were to take this to court ( I know you won't, but for argument sake) you would prevail. You have the proof to back up the simple fact she has breached that agreement.

I say once that contract comes up in November, you kick her off the plan so this doesn't happen again.

Zoneboy · 07-25-2007, 12:57 AM

Can you copy & paste the bill and then E-mail it to her? Here's what I would do if it were me:

Since you can't remove her without being charged, Let her stay until the contract expires. Give her a reasonable amount of time or until November to pay up. If she hasn't done so by then, Remove her from your account and tell her to buy one of those pre-paid phones.

Zoneboy · 07-25-2007, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

As soon as I read the part where you stated she went over the agreed amount of minutes, I was already in your corner.

Regardless of who the two people are, if it is agreed by two people to do something and one breaches that agreement, they are wrong. If you were to take this to court ( I know you won't, but for argument sake) you would prevail. You have the proof to back up the simple fact she has breached that agreement.

I say once that contract comes up in November, you kick her off the plan so this doesn't happen again.

Irene, You and I have an uncanny knack for posting in the same threads at the same time.

Ireneparalegal · 07-25-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Irene, You and I have an uncanny knack for posting in the same threads at the same time.

That's because we live IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE...*insert theme music here*

catlover79 · 07-25-2007, 01:06 AM

I know a guy (I'll call him Guy A) who had the same problem. This "friend" (Guy B) of his on the friends & family plan used so many minutes, ended up charging up over $2000, stuck Guy A with the bill and skipped town (seriously)! Guy B was also charged later on with credit card and insurance fraud. I was stunned because Guy B was always the super clean-cut choirboy (all three of us went to school together).

I'm not saying your situation is that drastic, but it does give one pause. I sure hope everything works out OK.

coffield3 · 07-25-2007, 01:08 AM

You two crack me up!!

Your right not your sister, she went over the bill why would you lie.
I use to be with T-mobile i find them no good at all.
Hope you sort this mess out Swedeace.

dawsongirl · 07-25-2007, 02:59 AM

Contracts are awful. $250 to change it?! That's ridiculous!

Anyway, you are completely right. She goes over the minutes, she needs to cough up the dough. And what you showed her wasn't proof enough?? What a ding-dong. She knows she's wrong; she just wants to delay it and act all innocent.

Mikado · 07-25-2007, 03:03 AM

I dont have, or want a cel phone....the 2 tin cans on a waxed string are good enough for ME! ^_~

Courtnee · 07-25-2007, 10:54 AM

You're right. Tell her to cough up the doughhh.

Janice · 07-25-2007, 02:35 PM

Just another example of ungratefulness. She needs proof? That would burn me. She's your sister, and your word should be enough. It's like the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished."

Chelsea · 07-25-2007, 06:33 PM

My dad, stepmom, and sister share a cell phone plan (I have my own seperate plan I pay for through another provider. It's more conveinient for me that way). My sister, through regular and international calls (she made friends with a foreign exchange student from Sweden) racked up a several hundred dollar phone bill. My dad is now holding my sister liable for the charges, and is having the cell phone provider disable international calling on the account.
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In your situation, I'd inform your sister that when your contract expires, she will be removed from it unless she pays the charges. Print the billing data out that's relevant, and present it to her. If she doesn't pay the total owed by the contract expiration date, then she's removed. It's harsh, yes, but sometimes folks need a swift kick in the rear.

07-25-2007, 12:49 AM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Need Opinions - Who's Right, Who's Wrong? I need your opinions, everyone. I have my sister in my T-Mobile account, and she is on my account until the one-year contract ends in late November 2007. She keeps going over our 500-minute limit, so then we get charged over the minutes! I'm pissed! I can't just remove her before November; otherwise, I will get charged a $200-$250 fee in doing so. I have the paperless bill option, so I get to log onto T-Mobile to access both statements online. What I did was copy/paste my sister's extra phone charges and all the minutes that went over the bill and totaled up the amounts. I then printed out a hard copy and showed it to her. Between April and May 2007's months, she owes me a total of $117! I still need to add up June's and July's months. Now, she says she wants to see "proof!" She told me she has been advised to ask for proof. From whom??? Her friends??? Geez.... I can see her reasoning, but I am also annoyed because I never get to see her as often anymore to drag her to a computer, log in and show her the proof. I got off the phone with her about 15 minutes ago, and I am so annoyed with her! She said she'll swing by at work tomorrow which be fine, but if I am busy or she misses me, then this will suck! I need the money ASAP, as I had to pay it off last month. No companies care about sharing situations. They just want their money FROM the primary account person. This just ticks me off how I have to do extra work! So....who's right? Who's wrong? Any insight? What is your opinion?

07-25-2007, 12:53 AM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	As soon as I read the part where you stated she went over the agreed amount of minutes, I was already in your corner. Regardless of who the two people are, if it is agreed by two people to do something and one breaches that agreement, they are wrong. If you were to take this to court ( I know you won't, but for argument sake) you would prevail. You have the proof to back up the simple fact she has breached that agreement. I say once that contract comes up in November, you kick her off the plan so this doesn't happen again.
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07-25-2007, 12:57 AM	#3
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07-25-2007, 01:06 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I know a guy (I'll call him Guy A) who had the same problem. This "friend" (Guy B) of his on the friends & family plan used so many minutes, ended up charging up over $2000, stuck Guy A with the bill and skipped town (seriously)! Guy B was also charged later on with credit card and insurance fraud. I was stunned because Guy B was always the super clean-cut choirboy (all three of us went to school together). I'm not saying your situation is that drastic, but it does give one pause. I sure hope everything works out OK.
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07-25-2007, 01:08 AM	#7
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	You two crack me up!! Your right not your sister, she went over the bill why would you lie. I use to be with T-mobile i find them no good at all. Hope you sort this mess out Swedeace.
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07-25-2007, 02:59 AM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Contracts are awful. $250 to change it?! That's ridiculous! Anyway, you are completely right. She goes over the minutes, she needs to cough up the dough. And what you showed her wasn't proof enough?? What a ding-dong. She knows she's wrong; she just wants to delay it and act all innocent.

07-25-2007, 03:03 AM	#9
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I dont have, or want a cel phone....the 2 tin cans on a waxed string are good enough for ME! ^_~

07-25-2007, 10:54 AM	#10
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	You're right. Tell her to cough up the doughhh.
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07-25-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	You're not wrong. Just another example of ungratefulness. She needs proof? That would burn me. She's your sister, and your word should be enough. It's like the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished."

07-25-2007, 06:33 PM	#12
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	My dad, stepmom, and sister share a cell phone plan (I have my own seperate plan I pay for through another provider. It's more conveinient for me that way). My sister, through regular and international calls (she made friends with a foreign exchange student from Sweden) racked up a several hundred dollar phone bill. My dad is now holding my sister liable for the charges, and is having the cell phone provider disable international calling on the account. ---- In your situation, I'd inform your sister that when your contract expires, she will be removed from it unless she pays the charges. Print the billing data out that's relevant, and present it to her. If she doesn't pay the total owed by the contract expiration date, then she's removed. It's harsh, yes, but sometimes folks need a swift kick in the rear.
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