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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have never owned an I phone. That would be zero days for me.

I have never had a broken droid phone either. 

My landline phone is up and running as well as my computer. So being without a cell phone for a few days would not cause issues for me. 

Jan 20, 2022 09:12 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Zero.  I have good cases and I have my old phones as spares.

Jan 20, 2022 09:25 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

That is totally unacceptable!!!

Jan 20, 2022 09:22 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Oh my!  I went bat sh!t crazy when I had to wait about an hour and a half while my phone updated when I bought a new phone.  I've never really been without a phone for many, many years. 

 

I can't be held responsible for what might happen if I didn't have one for 3 to 5 days.

Jan 20, 2022 09:51 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

One hour... while it takes T-Mobile to replace it and transfer my data.

Jan 20, 2022 09:29 AM
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Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Ouch!  My phone just had to be replaced and it only took me about 24 hours to get the new one.  That drove was bad enough, but three days would drive me absolutely crazy.  I will note that my dad says that is a short drive for me.

Jan 20, 2022 10:38 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I don't own an I Phone s0 my response would be none.  I use an Android and to be honest, I have never been down other than leaving my phone at home for a few hours. 😇

Jan 20, 2022 11:49 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Our phones have become the lifeblood of our business and personal lives. It has got to be difficult to be without it. I am in need of a new phone myself because mine is doing all sorts of weird stuff, and the battery only lasts a couple hours. Hopefully you will get your new phone soon.

Jan 20, 2022 11:31 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Never had that problem. I have Verizon for my carrier and if need to I can use an old phone until I'm up and running. Good luck. 

Jan 20, 2022 10:25 AM
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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart - Fulshear, TX
"Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED

The longest I went without a phone since I broke one was around 12/hrs. But I don't use an iPhone, I prefer HTC or Pixel because of their great service and support... 

Jan 20, 2022 10:12 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will,

Never had that problem.  Who is your provider? A

Jan 20, 2022 09:44 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You can get a new phone immediately at your local Verizon store.

Jan 20, 2022 01:59 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Back in the day, could not go one hour without my money-making phone! One time she broke down, and I was resolved to buy another instantly but didn't have to as she came to her senses

Jan 20, 2022 12:37 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Near me are two malls each with a Apple Store. They are both always jammed full of people needing help with their non-functioning phone.
When mine died 4 years ago those at the Genius Bar had me up and running in minutes. But the time spent to get those few minutes of remedy was about 2 hours.
I think the moral to the story is there are a lot of iPhones that have gone wonky.

Jan 20, 2022 12:19 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That's nuts, and that would drive ME nuts, too.

Jan 20, 2022 02:41 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

My IPhone died while on vacation at Lake Tahoe.  It was miserable being without it.  I was without a smartphone for about two weeks.

Jan 20, 2022 01:16 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

A non-issue here thanks to: Otter Box 

Jan 20, 2022 01:07 PM
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Bob Crane
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Never, however I can do everything that I do with my phone on my computer with the help of google voice.

Jan 20, 2022 12:02 PM
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
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I went about 4 hours once.  Total panic set in...  😃

Jan 20, 2022 07:27 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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Knock on wood!

Jan 20, 2022 05:13 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

A while back, I dropped my iPhone 6 and the face shattered. It still worked but the broken glass was ugly and dangerous. In a couple of days, I replaced it with an iPhone 12.

My phone is too important a business tool to be without.

Jan 20, 2022 05:03 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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I  hear you! I broke the screen on my Apple watch and immediately ordered a new one; it arrived the next day!

Jan 20, 2022 05:01 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Wow that seems like a long time to me Will.  Most time for me was probably a couple of hours.

Jan 20, 2022 04:02 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Never, if I have a problem I pull my sim card and put it in my old phone. I always have an old phone for back up. Right now we have 3 iPhones and a Samsung! 

Jan 20, 2022 02:12 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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WOW! Only the time it takes me to get to the Verizon store and for the data to be transferred from my broken phone to the new one! ONE day is unacceptable, muchless 3-5.

 

I would change carriers in a hot Denver minute!

Jan 21, 2022 05:04 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I have the insurance on my phone, when mine went down I demanded a loaner from Verizon til my new one arrived  and they provided one.

Jan 21, 2022 03:50 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Not as long as that, Will. But I do experience minor withdrawal

Jan 21, 2022 09:54 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I've got the insurance so this won't happen.

Jan 21, 2022 05:41 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never had that problem. Set up the new one and move on. Sorry for your inconvenience 

Jan 21, 2022 03:57 AM