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OK so inspired by this thread, I log into sprint.com to see what they officially say the $10 charge is. I think if we stick together, we can have them by the balls on this one.
"Premium Data:
- A wicked fast processor to make your apps run smoother and faster on our Sprint -3G and 4G network
- Top quality media experience with oversized screen, high resolution video and HD recording
- High-quality pics to snap and share with friends and family"
If you see this as I see this, Sprint is charging us $10/mo for the phone itself - not the service. We already paid for the damn phone! HTC is maker of the phone and sold it to us through Sprint. Both companies made money from the purchase of the phone.
Now Sprint is getting another $10/month from us because another company, HTC made an awesome phone.
I am no lawyer, but I have a feeling this contract just wont hold.
It is like buying buying an awesome sound system for your car with satellite radio built in, and having Sirius charge you $10 extra each month because the stereo plays Blue Ray, has Bluetooth, and gets rid of your blue balls.
We bought our phones for $199. And that is part of the contract. Charging us an additional $10 per month for the phone itself voids that contract. So, they try to say that they are providing the experience to us each month.
The agreed upon cost of the phone is a fixed one: $199. They are really charging you a mixed cost of $199 + $10x (where x = the number of months)
And in fact, they are lying by trying to tell us they are giving us this experience, when in fact the screen CAN NOT become less than 4.3" if we do not pay; the processor CAN NOT slow down if we do not pay; and the camera CAN NOT be less than 8 MP if we don't pay.
Who the heck is with me?!
all very valid points but im sure a bunch of people are going to come on and say dont be cheap or that its only 10 dollars a month or some other B.S.
I sent sprint a few emails 2 months ago saying exactly the same thing and mentioned how the nexus one and hd2, which both have good cameras and 1ghz processors, dont get cool feature charges, but they replied with a bs email as usual.
I don't recall the Nexus or HD2 having 4g, free 3g mobile hotspot, or having QIK, and they cost more than the Evo to buy flat out
It sucks paying for it considering I still only get 1x where I live >.>.
Like literally 2-3 miles down the road, 3G kicks in. And in the other direction, about ~12 miles down the highway, 3G comes in.
Just finish the coverage already!!!!
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and there it is
Yes it sure is, face it you were told about the $10 charge before you got the Evo and made the informed decision to purchase it anyway, then you had 30 days to change your mind. You didn't so shut up about it
I don't like the $10 additional charge anymore than you guys, but I (just like everyone who owns an Evo) decided I was willing to pay it to have one of the best phones currently available and because I (again like everyone else) made this decision I (and all of you) gave up my right to ***** and moan about it.
i agree its the morals. Sprint is takin us as fools..
gangsterholla179 said:
i agree its the morals. Sprint is takin us as fools..
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Do you know what morals are? Perhaps you meant the principal, but even then you would be wrong Sprint offered a spectacular device, with an additional monthly fee that was made VERY apparent before you purchased the phone and you chose to anyway.
Seriously if you don't want to pay the fee then don't get an Evo (or Epic or any other 4g phone) otherwise shut up.
There is plenty of competition in the wireless market.
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There is plenty of competition in the wireless market.
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Exactly! If you don't like Sprint's policy with the Evo then go somewhere else.
What about the unlimited data that comes along with the "extra" $10? I would not want to give that up For a tiered program....would you! That's my 2cents worth...
Despite what anyone says about it, their reasons for it are bull****. It being a premium device doesn't merit the $10 charge in addition to the data package, as there are other "premium" devices.
If they needed to charge more for it to recoup costs, fine. But don't ****ing lie to the actual intelligent consumer. That's not cool.
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Despite what anyone says about it, their reasons for it are bull****. It being a premium device doesn't merit the $10 charge in addition to the data package, as there are other "premium" devices.
If they needed to charge more for it to recoup costs, fine. But don't ****ing lie to the actual intelligent consumer. That's not cool.
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So far the other "premium devices" that are on other networks are on tiered data plans and still cost more per month even with the additional $10
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So far the other "premium devices" that are on other networks are on tiered data plans and still cost more per month even with the additional $10
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That's not the point. Many people have chosen Sprint because of it being cheaper than the competition despite the "premium" bull**** charge.
The point is that they're flat out lying to the consumer not oblivious to the technology world (which I will admit is the minority, but that is no excuse).
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That's not the point. Many people have chosen Sprint because of it being cheaper than the competition despite the "premium" bull**** charge.
The point is that they're flat out lying to the consumer not oblivious to the technology world (which I will admit is the minority, but that is no excuse).
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They haven't lied in any way. They VERY clearly told you about the additional charge and you accepted it, now if they didn't say anything that would be a different matter entirely
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They haven't lied in any way. They VERY clearly told you about the additional charge and you accepted it, now if they didn't say anything that would be a different matter entirely
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I'm not talking about the charge itself, I'm talking about the reasons for the charge that Sprint gives. If that's not lying, it is deceiving.
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They haven't lied in any way. They VERY clearly told you about the additional charge and you accepted it, now if they didn't say anything that would be a different matter entirely
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they didn't lie, they gave a BS excuse, and yes my nexus one had free 3g tethering and now theyre changing our contracts and taking away our discounts.
bobdude5 said:
they didn't lie, they gave a BS excuse, and yes my nexus one had free 3g tethering and now theyre changing our contracts and taking away our discounts.
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Then feel free to use the "loophole" due to them changing your contract to leave Sprint like Aridon said "There is plenty of competition in the wireless market."
Related
http://htcdev.net/topic/238597-sprint-all-smartphones-to-be-subject-to-10-data-premium/
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Saw that earlier. kinda blows but I kinda expected it. With every carrier changing there data plans why wouldn't sprint?
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Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
lviv73 said:
Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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Enjoy that contract cancellation fee.
lviv73 said:
Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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Good luck.
nikon120 said:
Enjoy that contract cancellation fee.
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You mean that one that selling the Epic will more than pay for?
Will this apply to my girls BB with sprint? or is only for new activations?
formula84 said:
Will this apply to my girls BB with sprint? or is only for new activations?
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It won't apply to existing lines that already have a smartphone on them, but if you ever want to upgrade that BB (or even swap it out with an old smartphone sitting in your drawer) then you will get hit with the fee.
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Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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That'll show em.
Its funny nobody realizes even with the $10 fee, sprint is still the cheapest nationwide service provider... Bang for buck... God forbid they actually try and stay in business
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For those who oddly enough still want to cancel their Sprint contracts, as with any carrier, term changes == ETF free cancellation. Enjoy people! I'll stick with Sprint...they still are the cheapest, they just suck with phone options.
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That'll show em.
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this is why I love these places...
Well now we don't hav to hear the "It's for 4g crap so why am I paying bla bla anymore
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
nubsors said:
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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Of course you could argue that, but good luck winning that argument. It's a good thing they're still the cheapest around for what they offer.
bah, that article doesnt know anything about Sprint. SERO on the EPIC or EVO is till only $50/month for 500 minutes land line, everything else unlimited. No idea why that articles claims the minium smart phone price tag is now $79 at sprint.
Almost none of their customers are paying that.. heres some options:
1) Sero $50/month
2) hundreds of company discounts, ranging from 10% to 20% = $50-$65/month
3) family plans, per phone price ends up $25 to $60/month
4) EERP $70 + sign up with VP marketing discount, -$10 which is available to the public = $60/month
5) Virgin mobile, owned by sprint, 300 anytime to land line, unlimited everything else $25/month)
6) Boost mobile, owned by sprint (averaging $40 to $60/month)
In summary, Sprints average smart phone user is not paying anywhere close to $79/month, probably closer to $60 and that's for the highest end devices.
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Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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The problem with that is that the word soon is very subjective. What we consider to be soon may be different than what Sprint/Sammy considers to be soon.
NEXUS 4G said:
Its funny nobody realizes even with the $10 fee, sprint is still the cheapest nationwide service provider... Bang for buck... God forbid they actually try and stay in business
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I can't complain sprint been good to me 6yrs with them and i'm not leaving
Only if you activate or buy a new phone with sprint outside of the contract you already signed will you have to pay the $10 fee on top of the regular charge for true Unlimited Data. So if you have 5 phones which are all smart phones and 4 of them are Intercepts, and 1 is a Epic, you will not have to pay the extra $10x4 a month, cause you have already signed a contract stating your conditions. If you are already paying the fee, then nothing will change.
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Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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Yeah... no. Hell I don't even think the phone has ever actually been advertised as "2.2 Coming Soon!" Remember, "the guy at the Sprint store told me that 2.2 would be out in a week!" doesn't count as advertisement and is, in no way, shape, or form legally binding. They could probably never get 2.2 out the door and not have breached any agreements.
My favorite things about this change?
1) Those morons who decided to go after Sprint for that "unjust, completely hidden charge that they never agreed to" that was clearly explained to them 100 times and clearly outlined in the contract that they signed for the phone they could have not chosen might as well just forfeit that little case of theirs.
2) Since we already pay the $10 fee, this in no way affects us.
3) Now I get to watch a bunch of idiots run around saying "WTF? People other than us are getting charged an extra 10 dollars? I'm going to Verizon to pay $20 more a month just to show those evil-doers! To hell with the fact that this in no way affects me!"
just something else for people to ***** about. Sprint is the best bet for techies b/c you have unlimited data. not 2gb cap or whatever else those other companies are offering. Hell im sure everyone has seen tmobile uk now has a 500mb cap...thats super gimp
I need to know...I don't understand. Att seems to be screwing their subscriber constantly and yet they keep adding subscriber. During this recession, how can anybody afford their limited plan costing over 100 dollars? While sprint sero premium only cost me 59 bucks with unlimited everything. Sprint is the only one where my bills actually stays around 60 a month. Attt and verizon bill varies from mnth to mnth. Isn't this common sense to pick sprint?
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I need to know...I don't understand. Att seems to be screwing their subscriber constantly and yet they keep adding subscriber. During this recession, how can anybody afford their limited plan costing over 100 dollars? While sprint sero premium only cost me 59 bucks with unlimited everything. Sprint is the only one where my bills actually stays around 60 a month. Attt and verizon bill varies from mnth to mnth. Isn't this common sense to pick sprint?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg
Nuff Said.
superm3 said:
While sprint sero premium only cost me 59 bucks with unlimited everything.
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Sprint SERO is the main reason why I am still with Sprint - but do note that SERO was not publicly available to customers - and there is no way for a new customer to get it today. So, for a new customer picking a service, the regular sprint rates are applicable.
If you are picking a new plan, T-mo plan might be better than sprint. ATT is kinda comparable. Some customers may get a discount at ATT thru' their employer... so that might contribute to their decision too...
Iphone. Only reason.
Swyped from my Evo on steroids.
TheSilverStig said:
Iphone. Only reason.
Swyped from my Evo on steroids.
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Don't forget stupid people
TheSilverStig said:
Iphone. Only reason.
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Don't forget stupid people
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Don't they go hand in hand?
ummmm hmmmmmmmmmm!
well they have a item that is now 4g (4th gen) and well it looks the same each time they come out with a new 1!!
and peeps feel cool using 1! what is it! hint it doesnt have flash! and the batteries are not removable!
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Sprint SERO is the main reason why I am still with Sprint - but do note that SERO was not publicly available to customers - and there is no way for a new customer to get it today. So, for a new customer picking a service, the regular sprint rates are applicable.
If you are picking a new plan, T-mo plan might be better than sprint. ATT is kinda comparable. Some customers may get a discount at ATT thru' their employer... so that might contribute to their decision too...
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I love when people cancel their evo with me and say its too complicated. Then continue to say they are switching to att to get an iphone as an attempt to insult me.
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From http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple ... I think this is appropriate.
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Main reasons:
1) iPhone exclusivity for so long.
2) They used to be decent.
3) Sprint's service sucks in some parts of the country.
4) Corporate contracts (Example: While AT&T sucks here in Sacramento as soon as you get out of the city limits, at my work, they have a contract with AT&T, so everyone gets an AT&T phone. Except me of course.)
Corporate contracts make up a much higher percentage of phone contracts than you'd expect.
You guys are forgetting a huge part.. When them and Cingular joined.
The iphone it's the only reason. But now it looks like verizon is going to be taking over the world.
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From http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple ... I think this is appropriate.
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...kind of how a newer and better Android phone is announced every month instead of every year?
Pretty much. As a later adopter, these things don't bother me. Whatever device i'm upgrading to has usually been out for a good 6+ months by the time I get it. At that point most of the bugs are worked out, price is cheaper, better development support, etc. It's no wonder sprint releases their latest and greatest at the start of summer, but best prices are to be had near the year end holidays.
Btw, thanks for quoting the whole thing
EVO vs iPhone
screen: iphone wins
camera: iphone wins
battery life: iphone wins
factory sd card size and speed: iphone wins
apps: iphone wins - more apps and better looking apps
operating system: iphone wins, super smooth and polished
hardware acceleration: iphone wins (oh wait, android doesn't even have any...)
audio quality: iphone wins
build quality: iphone wins
flash: EVO wins, even though it plays choppy most of the times
4G: EVO wins, even though without investing another $60 in an extended battery, your stock battery will die in a few hours with 4G on
Rooting: EVO wins, even though 80% of the people on this planet dont need to root in order to void their factory warranty and flash useless roms that offer mostly nothing over the stock rom
I'm an EVO fanboy, I'm ignorant and I approve this message!
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screen: iphone wins
camera: iphone wins
battery life: iphone wins
factory sd card size and speed: iphone wins IT DOESN'T HAVE ONE, I CAN SWAP MINE OUT AND HAVE MORE CAPACITY(WHICH I DO) EVO WINS
apps: iphone wins - more apps and better looking apps
operating system: iphone wins, super smooth and polished
hardware acceleration: iphone wins (oh wait, android doesn't even have any...)
audio quality: iphone wins
build quality: iphone wins DROPPED CALLS PLS? Antennagate PLS?
flash: EVO wins, even though it plays choppy most of the times
4G: EVO wins, even though without investing another $60 in an extended battery, your stock battery will die in a few hours with 4G on
Rooting: EVO wins, even though 80% of the people on this planet dont need to root in order to void their factory warranty and flash useless roms that offer mostly nothing over the stock rom
I'm an EVO fanboy, I'm ignorant and I approve this message!
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My extended battery(3500 ma) was $10 with back piece, honestly its not that much better than the regular battery.... where I was getting 30ish hours or so? stock battery dropped 7% listening to pandora over BT while at the gym for over an hour, that's not bad.
Rooting does have its advantages, wireless tether for free is a $30/mth advantage, not to mention SIP calling which is available in GB. They're plenty of reasons.
If I want someone to tell me how to told my damn phone I'll get an iphone and move to Egypt or something. I like being able to hold my phone how I want and use my phone how I want.
Only downside I have really noticed is since rooting my camera is kinda shabby.
The iphone is the main reason why at&t has as many subscribers as they do, it'll be interesting to see where they are in a year or so when Verizon has alot of their current users.
At the end of the day AT&T still has better service in a lot of places. And service in some places that Sprint doesnt have any altogether. If you look at Sprints national coverage map its actually pretty limited in suburban places. I know in GA if you travel down 85 South about an hour south of Atlanta, if you leave the interstate Sprint literally has no coverage at all. I was kind of amazed that when I went down there I actually had to roam to get service. Then it made sense as to why Verizon and AT&T had stores everywhere but there wasnt a Sprint store in sight.
unlimited roaming ftw, I'm a trucker and I can honestly say that sprints coverage is adequate, when I get to a bad coverage area there is always verizon. in my travels I have found very few places with no coverage
In my area, AT&T is the best coverage you can get and Sprint is the worst. But on a nation-wide level, it has more to do with the iPhone.
http://phandroid.com/2011/04/13/t-m...-unlimited-plan-for-even-more-plus-customers/
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Have a nice day sprint FTMFW!
For the past 6 years I been using cell phone in US. Not a single carrier was able to make me move from sprint. Especially with my Sero premium plan. I love it. I think even if I did not had the sero plan I will still stick with them. Mainly
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Amen brother amen
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Lmao... I have to say as much as I can ***** about Sprint God knows I will never leave them for these other crazy ass carriers...
What's sad is that people want to see other choices (whether it's carriers, brands, whatever) fail. I personally want to see better choices.
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What's sad is that people want to see other choices (whether it's carriers, brands, whatever) fail. I personally want to see better choices.
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Don't agree with you often but I do here. Only people that get screwed in the end is usually the end user...
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What's sad is that people want to see other choices (whether it's carriers, brands, whatever) fail. I personally want to see better choices.
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It's a reason that this merger HAS to be denied.
4 -1 =/= MORE choices.
What is the point of being excited about people not having choices?
Maybe some people are either so narrow-minded or have such little in their lives that they get excited about stuff like this?
I for one was excited as lower prices from one carrier might push another into lower prices but hey let's keep prices higher and get excited about stupid stuff like things NOT benefiting the customer
Im not getting excited im further more showing why people should stay with sprint and keep it strong before going to companies that do things like this
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Tmobile just got rid of the Even More PLUS plan, which is the $59 plan with no contract and no phone subsidy. The $79 unlimited plan with a 2 year contract is still available.
I like Sprint, but Tmobile(who I was with for 8 years before getting my Evo) has good data speed in reception in my area. Their customer service is probably the best too.
I like my Sprint plan, but I'd also like to have more options in the future especially now that my annual upgrade ironically got downgraded.
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Tmobile just got rid of the Even More PLUS plan, which is the $59 plan with no contract and no phone subsidy. The $79 unlimited plan with a 2 year contract is still available.
I like Sprint, but Tmobile(who I was with for 8 years before getting my Evo) has good data speed in reception in my area. Their customer service is probably the best too.
I like my Sprint plan, but I'd also like to have more options in the future especially now that my annual upgrade ironically got downgraded.
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I understand what you're saying and I agree that choices are good but T-Mobile is really no better than att nor Verizon.
The only difference is they have Sprint prices.
Sprint's the ONLY carrier that offers a way to get yearly upgrade....does it suck they changed the way to get it? Yes, I was subject to that change and it sucks. But at least its an option!
As far as the speeds, yeah that's great in the few areas that its a good signal...but after 2gb of usage you get edge speeds...
On a bad month I use 4g of data and that's just normal usage...not downloading anything special.
Basically the people that get their rocks off over stuff like this are the ones that need to feel justified to stay with Sprint.
Yet another thread I've had to clean. Keep it on topic, and quit with the trolling and off topic rubbish.
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Yet another thread I've had to clean. Keep it on topic, and quit with the trolling and off topic rubbish.
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OMG! Thank you so much I never thought that would happen.
Over at slickdeals people have been reporting to be able to signup for this plan. I wonder if they will reoffer it at a later date or else the people will end up on the plan before they were on before signing up for this canceled offer.
What a joke. Unlimited with a 2GB cap? They should be sued for false advertisement. Unlimited is unlimited.
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What a joke. Unlimited with a 2GB cap? They should be sued for false advertisement. Unlimited is unlimited.
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It isn't capped. You can still surf the web and download at a very slow speed.
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It isn't capped. You can still surf the web and download at a very slow speed.
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That's capped...lol
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
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That's capped...lol
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
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Exactly my point!!!!!!
twiz0r said:
That's capped...lol
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
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No, that's throttling. I said it before, and honestly say this seriously, but I get edge/1x like speeds on Sprint. A lot of people on Sprint are. So to get 2GB on HSPA+ and the rest on edge is not a bad deal for some. I'm a heavy data user too but I'm on WiFi 75% of time (office at work + home), so either way, I don't use over 2GB on the network anyway. There's a couple of use cases where this deal is better, and don't forget that this has unlimited calling. That's be great for a business line like how I kind of use my Sprint line.
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10 GB !
i don't even touch that.....
so this won't really affect me though...
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.... Now its a thread.
10 GB !
i don't even touch that.....
so this won't really affect me though...
.... Now its a thread.
I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
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I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
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Ah! That is more like it. Hesse just did the whole "not believing in data caps" promo. Also the only reason I am still on Sprint.
Do you BONSAI?
If this is TRUE. I will jump ship. Everyone I know is with Verizon and their network here is much larger, than Sprint. I stayed with them because of the unlimited Data Plans. I use data for work, CC, Navigation, Pandora, Weather, etc. You get the picture.
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If this is TRUE. I will jump ship. Everyone I know is with Verizon and their network here is much larger, than Sprint. I stayed with them because of the unlimited Data Plans. I use data for work, CC, Navigation, Pandora, Weather, etc. You get the picture.
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If it applies to smartphone users, and you seriously use more than 10gb/mo:
A) Verizon has no plan for you.
B) you are less than 1/10 of 1% of Sprint's data consumers and they will NOT miss you.
What will be the prices and limits for Verizon's tiered plan.
Was bound to happen....all the users on bragging about their data usage and wifi tethering
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I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
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The thread should be closed after this. The rest is just irrelevant.
From what I'm reading, this will be a really good thing, as it will give us the option to perhaps switch to cheaper plans. I would not touch anything near 10GB, and 5GB would be perfect for me....
It seems like no one is reading the article including the original poster. This only applies for non-smartphone devices. This thread title should be revised or this thread should be closed.
Where did you see that? I saw no mention of this being for non smartphone users
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No where did I read its only for dumb phones!!
Sprint better tread carefully,Dont want to piss pf consumers with more charges.
As they become more like Verizon,what would be the reason to stay with them?
As stated its for non smartphone customers but how long before they touch us in the wallet too.
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From what I'm reading, this will be a really good thing, as it will give us the option to perhaps switch to cheaper plans. I would not touch anything near 10GB, and 5GB would be perfect for me....
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Ah, but will this take me out of Premiere status if I drop below $90? Save a few bucks here or get a new phone every year...decisions, decisions.
And here are the other "rumor" articles that state it's for data cards only:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ta-structure-for-embedded-devices-not-phones/
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Where did you see that? I saw no mention of this being for non smartphone users
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ta-structure-for-embedded-devices-not-phones/
When I think of Sprint, the first thought that comes to mind is CEO Dan Hesse standing on a pier talking about being truly unlimited. I’m sure that he really does like the idea of being truly unlimited… but only when phones are concerned. You see, Sprint is reportedly going to take a different stance when it comes to data connection cards and embedded devices, such as tablets and netbooks.
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Tiered plans not so bad
My current phone data plan costs $80 a month for unlimited, and I only use a couple hundred megs a month at most. If I could drop that by almost $50 as a result of my being a light user, I'd love it.
I forgot where I saw an article about it, maybe it was for AT&T/iPhone, but the notion of variable rate based on your use seems like a good idea to me. Start out at a base (that $35/mo for 3gb isn't too bad) that notches up when you cross a line, and becomes more bulk friendly as you go, and every month it resets to the base. If I went really heavy on data usage for a month, my bill would be at that $80 unlimited point, but if I went sparingly I'd only get charged $35 for under 3gb, or maybe $55 for 8gb before hitting the 'unlimited' mark at say 10gb.
My phone is a tool, a convenience to make my life better in some minor form. It does not make me who I am as a person, and it would be nice to have that reflected in my wallet as a result.
Yes this only goes for non-phone devices. Only affects things like tablets, usb modems, etc. The article 2 posts above clarifies and even shows a graph for detail.
Note that the 450 plan will get 300 bonus minutes, so it is essentially 750 minutes, plus unlimited data for your phone.
EDIT: You get 300 bonus minutes if you get a tab, usb modem, etc. and one of the new tiered data plans.
2nd EDIT: It seems it would be cheaper and do it legit and only pay $30/month on Sprint's mobile hotspot for your phone (and get UNLIMITED DATA that way) instead of paying $34.99 for even the 3GB plan, since these new plans for the non-phone devices requires you to sign up for a phone plan anyways.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/2...-verizon-july-7-packages-start-at-30-for-2gb/
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Glad I have unlimited and keeping fingers crossed that when I get a 4g phone I can keep the unlimited.
Sh*t like this is why I'm leaving Verizon after my contract ends later this year. Also,
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/2...ming-employees-of-impending-tiered-data-plans is Verizon's letter to their emplyees explaining how suddenly capping data plans is a 'good' thing.
If and when I lose unlimited, I'm going to att.. Unlimited is the only reason I stayed this long.. They have bent me over with gps oh blackberry, to try and sell vz navigater.. now there sticking it to me with teathering. And there shoving bing down my throat.. Verizon is the scum of the industry, and I'm
gonna push everyone I know into other choices
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If and when I lose unlimited, I'm going to att.. Unlimited is the only reason I stayed this long.. They have bent me over with gps oh blackberry, to try and sell vz navigater.. now there sticking it to me with teathering. And there shoving bing down my throat.. Verizon is the scum of the industry, and I'm
gonna push everyone I know into other choices
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AT&T is just as bad. Their data prices are only $5 less and so far don't include LTE.
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lol, everyone knew this was coming... just have to accept it and move on not like we can change it
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Not thatI support Verizon on this but I thought At&t already went to a tiered plan too. If you don't stay with verizon, your only choice left is really Sprint ...and that isn't much of a choice in my book. T-mobile is good in terms of customer service and pricing but their coverage is the weakest out of the bunch.
I figured that was coming ever since AT%T announced and implemented theirs. Sprint will probably be next. And didn’t Verizon said they will not convert to a tier data plan before?
My understanding is-if you already have unlimited data, you get to keep it..and there has to be a way to swindle your way into keeping it when you go to renew...they'd be stupid to lose a customer looking to upgrade to a new phone who's been on unlimited data.
I know in 2012 (my renewal update) I'll def give them hell if I try to upgrade to 4g and they say I lose my unlimited-I'll keep my fascinate just out of spite then because frankly this phone kicks major butt anyways
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My understanding is-if you already have unlimited data, you get to keep it..and there has to be a way to swindle your way into keeping it when you go to renew...they'd be stupid to lose a customer looking to upgrade to a new phone who's been on unlimited data.
I know in 2012 (my renewal update) I'll def give them hell if I try to upgrade to 4g and they say I lose my unlimited-I'll keep my fascinate just out of spite then because frankly this phone kicks major butt anyways
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The problem is the way they tie phones to plans. So even if you buy a new phone straight up they might make it be "incompatible" with your current plan.
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The problem is the way they tie phones to plans. So even if you buy a new phone straight up they might make it be "incompatible" with your current plan.
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I'm assuming they will implement it in their system. So when people upgrade or renew their plan they will be forced into the new system with the excuse that they cant do anything since the computer will default you into the plan.
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I'm assuming they will implement it in their system. So when people upgrade or renew their plan they will be forced into the new system with the excuse that they cant do anything since the computer will default you into the plan.
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then you dont renew your plan and just buy the phone outright... it would be worth it imo to keep unlimited data!
You guys need to stop drinking the internet FUD kool-aid and read:
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It's still ****ty for new customers, but any one on Verizon now or before the 7th is fine. How long are we all fine....well, we will see. But I would imagine it would be for at least a couple to a few years.
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You guys need to stop drinking the internet FUD kool-aid and read:
It's still ****ty for new customers, but any one on Verizon now or before the 7th is fine. How long are we all fine....well, we will see. But I would imagine it would be for at least a couple to a few years.
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existing customers are fine until their contract ends and they want to upgrade to the latest phone. Then they lose their unlimted data unless you buy phone from someone or ebay and no change to contract is done.
I am off contract with the fascinate and loving it. I traded a guy my incredible with 2.3 and he thought he was getting the better deal. I am thinking of upgrading before july 7 to the charge so I can get unlimited 4g. Please convince me not too, b/c I really dont have 300 bones to dish out.
bobloblaw1 said:
You guys need to stop drinking the internet FUD kool-aid and read:
It's still ****ty for new customers, but any one on Verizon now or before the 7th is fine. How long are we all fine....well, we will see. But I would imagine it would be for at least a couple to a few years.
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I would believe this but.....every phone I activate at work clearly defines it as 3G or 4G in the system, 4G is always accompanied by a RTR code, which I assume is retroactive. and any brochure you look at will say 3g smartphone data, or smartphone and has no mention of 4G. Verizon has cleverly drawn the line.....soooo yes you may keep your 3g phone on unlimited but dont count on getting it with 4g, unless you get it before july 7th... just my two cents, based on experience
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The problem is the way they tie phones to plans. So even if you buy a new phone straight up they might make it be "incompatible" with your current plan.
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EXACTLY!!!! case in point, try sticking a smartphone on the Nationwide Connect family share plan....NWC was a plan that bundled unlim text, mobile web(not full data) and whatever voice plan.....smartphones are not compatible with these plans and must be changed
Just make sure you keep your existing plan. Im still sporting an Alltel plan, at least 4 years old, and three phones ago.
bobloblaw1 said:
You guys need to stop drinking the internet FUD kool-aid and read:
It's still ****ty for new customers, but any one on Verizon now or before the 7th is fine. How long are we all fine....well, we will see. But I would imagine it would be for at least a couple to a few years.
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Perhaps I am being over critical but so what if we keep our current pricing, it's the data that is changing. It does not say your data will not be tiered at 2gb for the same price.