Since i havn't seen this anywhere here i figured i would post it to help some people save a little money
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173903
Holy crap. Now the real question: Can I switch over my plan to this without paying a ETF?
Would be nice to have this. I would only save 15 or so a month, but right now I can use all the money I can get.
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I'm so flipping confused after reading that...
Can someone with some experience working with these accounts chime in? I understand using the guy's email and CID, but how would this play in for those of us who have been with Sprint forever, have family plans, and still have time on their contract?
drmacinyasha said:
Holy crap. Now the real question: Can I switch over my plan to this without paying a ETF?
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I'm so flipping confused after reading that...
Can someone with some experience working with these accounts chime in? I understand using the guy's email and CID, but how would this play in for those of us who have been with Sprint forever, have family plans, and still have time on their contract?
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It's a referral plan, meaning it's for people that are currently NOT a Sprint customer and are being referred to Sprint by an employee. If you are currently a Sprint customer, you would have to cancel your current account and pay an ETF if you are still in contract.
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It's a referral plan, meaning it's for people that are currently NOT a Sprint customer and are being referred to Sprint by an employee. If you are currently a Sprint customer, you would have to cancel your current account and pay an ETF if you are still in contract.
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Thanks...I'm "chatting" with spring right now. If you want to consider waiting five minutes between responses chatting. I'll post my results here to confirm.
I won't bore you with the useless information he gave me at the beginning:
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15:37:50 : HIM: Is there anything else I may assist you with?
15:38:18 : ME: So what I'm getting is doing the ESRP creates an entirely different account
15:38:22 : ME: right?
15:39:41 : ME: sorry, EPRP
15:39:56 : HIM: Yes, you are correct.
15:40:13 : ME: so how could I, or would I, be able to get the remaining lines of my account onto it?
15:40:33 : ME: would there be an ETF or would a transfer of liability work?
15:40:53 : ME: this is provided I opened a new line also
15:43:26 : HIM: I am sorry the lines can not be transfer from the existing account to new referral account which you are going to open.
15:45:09 : ME: OK, just one more question then. So say, in the future, my contracts are expired. I have no obligation to Sprint. I open an EPRP providing the program is still around. Would I be able to open a new account with an old phone number?
15:46:31 : HIM: Ok, One moment.
15:50:36 : HIM: I am sorry you can not open the new account with the old phone number, however when you will open the new account the system will automatically generate the new phone number for you.
15:51:18 : ME: Ok, I guess that covers all of my questions. Thanks for dealing with me =).
15:51:36 : HIM: You are welcome.
I'm not completely satisfied with these answers; however, I was reading on the other forum of people getting a Transfer of Liability to work to get their lines over. I may just stop by the Sprint Store on my way home from work tomorrow.
Good luck with that! I am sure you could find someone that would do it for you if you talk to the right person. It saved us a lot of money, and made it very worth it to switch to from verizon.
From my experience, I signed up fro SERO about 3 years ago, when the plans were basically unlimited except for the 500 anytime minutes and it was $30 a month. I was already Sprint customer, out of contract. In order to get a SERO account, I had to open up a brand new line, I was not able to transfer my old number over either. So I got a new line, new number, and just closed my old account. Been happy with it ever since. When the EVO came out, I had to upgrade my plan to an EREP plan, which increased it almost double. Thankfully, a couple months ago, they came out with a SERO Premium plan that would work with the Android phones and it was only $40 a month (plus $10 premium data charge). It was only available if you previously had one of the old $30 SERO plans. Well, that's my story.
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From my experience, I signed up fro SERO about 3 years ago, when the plans were basically unlimited except for the 500 anytime minutes and it was $30 a month. I was already Sprint customer, out of contract. In order to get a SERO account, I had to open up a brand new line, I was not able to transfer my old number over either. So I got a new line, new number, and just closed my old account. Been happy with it ever since. When the EVO came out, I had to upgrade my plan to an EREP plan, which increased it almost double. Thankfully, a couple months ago, they came out with a SERO Premium plan that would work with the Android phones and it was only $40 a month (plus $10 premium data charge). It was only available if you previously had one of the old $30 SERO plans. Well, that's my story.
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Did you re-convert your eprp back to the sero premium? If so, when and how?
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Did you re-convert your eprp back to the sero premium? If so, when and how?
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Yes I did. I just called them up and no questions asked, they saw that I previously had SERO and switched it to SERO premium.
Yea I'm also on the sero premium. I will never switch to another carrier as long as I have my sero premium. and i'm surprised people didn't know about the new sero aka eprp. I was expecting the op to get flamed for old news. lol.
I've been on sero for years now, and it's pretty great. The only thing that drives me nuts now is that virgin mobile is an even better deal than sero, without a contact.
Existing customers can't switch. I've put my info all over these boards for new customers to use.
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Ahh I was hoping existing customers could switch.
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actually there is a way to get around the ETF/etc..
go to the site & apply for a new line undere the everything plus plan (make sure to pick a free phone unless you wanna pay out of the pocket).
after the order is approved/goes through, call customer service & have them pull your existing line(s) under the new everything plus account you just started...
now you have 30 days to decide if you want to keep this extra line you just purchased. if you decide to cancel like i did, your remaining lines will still be on the everything plus plan.
one word of warning, i will be losing my premier gold status as of april 01 due to this move. despite my previous lines being open with sprint for 10+ years, the new everything plus account basically starts new so they will only recognize my time w/sprint as being since i moved my lines over to the new account. (they do acknowledge the fact that they see in their system the same line/number has been open for 10+ years, but i haven't found a rep yet who will mark it on my "new" account)..
i generally prefer to stay out of contract anyway so it's not a huge deal to me.
Another point to note. From my experience, they will not let you apply any kind of company or student discounts on top of EPRP. In my case, it turns out to be cheaper to get the normal plan with the company discount.
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Another point to note. From my experience, they will not let you apply any kind of company or student discounts on top of EPRP. In my case, it turns out to be cheaper to get the normal plan with the company discount.
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This is correct.
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how can we get this on our free and clear 3000 plans?!?
my rep told me they could add it but of course he was wrong. now im sitting here with 450$ pda.
i tried over the phone and online. both said no. sooo my rep is going to put in a request with demo team but that will take a week or two.
anyways ides?
Sadly you can't. If anything you could possibly go into something like an everything data plus plan or something along that line, but since the phone is plan specific it will require that you do switch. The old free and clear plans are pointless on this phone or with any new smart phone for that matter.
Av, from what I understand, nobody will be allowed to add it to their plans until late July, and if you try to circumvent it and slip it through? Instant termination or either job or privileges. They're actively searching employee and indirect accounts for these.
Which one exactly is it, the $20 one?
My rep got it on for me, but I have the $0 plan.
As far as the phone goes, you should be good as long
as it wasn't an employee purchase or the Sprint account
under your name (social).
yeh its the 20$ one.
well anyways if an employee gets it on theres post it up.
the demo team will be in (my) store monday. hoping to god they will hook me up
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how can we get this on our free and clear 3000 plans?!?
my rep told me they could add it but of course he was wrong. now im sitting here with 450$ pda.
i tried over the phone and online. both said no. sooo my rep is going to put in a request with demo team but that will take a week or two.
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I'm a Sprint Rep for Best Buy and I have been led to believe that 3rd party or Concession plans will be allowed to swap esn's to the Evo as long as they purchase the device outright. If you activate it on a consumer plan and then ask your Rep to submit a request to have it converted to an employee plan, it will get denied.
If you paid full retail price for your Evo, please politely as your Rep to try again and explain exactly how you acquired the Evo. I can't make any garuntees that it will be swapped, but it's worth a shot.
Worst case scenario, you wait until Sprint gives the green light on Evo's for employees sometime in July. Either way, I can assure you that this device is worth the wait.
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To my knowledge, and from the memos we've received at Radioshack, NO ONE is allowed an Evo on an employee plan, regardless of method. That means RS, BB, even Sprint employees themselves are not allowed the phone. I assume the same reason why they never let employees have a phone involving a major launch: the more employees that buy, the fewer consumers can buy.
I'm sure it'll make a great alarm clock until Sprint releases the block on the device in July.
I'm currently using the Evo on a Advantage Club plan, but I have to pay the 10$ add on. So all in all its 30$ a month.
Well I'm on the $20 3000 free n clear plan. I called in on Friday night to try and activate my evo on my account, it was 5 minutes till 12:00am central time and the customer care rep that was helping me couldn't get my evo active. He then requested assistance from his manager do add the $10 premium data soc code on my account. I am now tremendously happy with my evo, it is an amazing device!
FYI just as a regular customer the premium data does have an additional cost of $10 but it is well worth it. As for the hotspot app works fine for now with out the $29.99 soc code add on. I went on my account online to see if I could view what the premium data soc code was but no luck, it comes up as premium data. Hope this helps someone else.
ajquadros said:
I'm currently using the Evo on a Advantage Club plan, but I have to pay the 10$ add on. So all in all its 30$ a month.
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Whoever the employee is that's attached to your plan? Expect them to get fired VERY soon. They're actively scanning all employee and Advantage plans for EVO ESNs.
hello guys, i'm also part of the free and clear 3000 plan and had a couple questions. My first question is does the $20 plan include roaming? I have been paying the $5 fee for the past 2 years and was curious if i actually need to pay it? Or is it already included and I'm just paying extra.
My second question is has anyone figured out an easier method of getting our accounts switched over to the newest plan for the HTC EVO 4G. Any way we can do an ESN Swap on the Sprint website?
I do not work at radioShack anymore and was wondering if anyone has asked for authentication to make sure they still work there.
Is it as easy as calling up and talking to the right person? They wouldnt transfer me to another line that would start questioning me about whether i still work there or not, would they?
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hello guys, i'm also part of the free and clear 3000 plan and had a couple questions. My first question is does the $20 plan include roaming? I have been paying the $5 fee for the past 2 years and was curious if i actually need to pay it? Or is it already included and I'm just paying extra.
My second question is has anyone figured out an easier method of getting our accounts switched over to the newest plan for the HTC EVO 4G. Any way we can do an ESN Swap on the Sprint website?
I do not work at radioShack anymore and was wondering if anyone has asked for authentication to make sure they still work there.
Is it as easy as calling up and talking to the right person? They wouldnt transfer me to another line that would start questioning me about whether i still work there or not, would they?
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You have to go through the channel that setup your account as you were a radioshack employee. I'm a Sprint employee and I have my Evo unl on the $0 plan...
My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
katiedonut said:
My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
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if im adding a line to an existing line (theyve been there for years), do i get the same 129.99 deal for two unlimited lines that id be getting from sprint? or do i have to buy the epic from a sprint store in order for me to get that deal
I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
showmrock said:
I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
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I had that issue with my first phone, it was free via 3rd party but I had to pay ~$45 for activation, still cheaper then phone. I called sprint because for some reason I was charged $.02 for roaming, and I wanted to make sure it was a mistake because I didn't think Sprint charged roaming.
Anyway, Sprint noticed I paid the activation fee and credited it to my account because "Sprint doesn't charge for activation, period."
This was 2 years ago though, still more then worth it with the $50 gift card.
I'll prefer to hear from BestBuy (Mobile) and rather get it from them. Too many horror stories about the Shack and inventory levels when it comes to replacements and such.
I need to handle and play with it first at the store before rushing in anyway...
I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
So, I'm debating which route to go for the Epic. Sprint Store vs RadioShack vs Best Buy.
I know that the MSRP is $499.99, -$150 upgrade discount, -$100 MIR, making it $249.99.
I've already reserved one at the local Sprint store. What I'm wondering is which option would I benefit from an instant rebate vs having to deal with the mail in rebate, and also, which option would allow me to split the cost over several billing cycles as opposed to it all up front. I've done that with prior upgrades, but always by ordering over the phone from Sprint directly.
If I walk in to the Sprint store on 8/31, I'd think they'd be able to bill my account, but will I have to deal with the mail in rebate hassle?
If I pre-order from RadioShack or Best Buy, it's $249.99 out the door, but would they be able to do the just bill my account part?
Thanks in advance for any advice, thoughts, information, or personal experiences in similar upgrade situations.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
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No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
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No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Nope, just called sprint and they told me it's per line not per account.
I called my local Radio Shack and they put on this waiting list tonight (Thursday night). They just took my name and phone number and said I was #1 on the list. I don't trust not having to put down a deposit, so I'll stop by there tomorrow and put down the deposit if necessary. I want to make sure that I'm really on the preorder list.
How much will it be if your not due for an upgrade?
It's 10 dollars per line for every 4G phone, the 10 bucks goes towards the cost of the 4G build out so I really don't mind, I have (not my friend or my cousin, me) I have 2 4G phones on my account and 2 non 4G lines I pay 10 dollars extra per 4G phone the non-4G phones have no extra cost associated with them.
Radio Shack has a preorder available online
http://radioshackwireless.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=25578_61828632547a4733a93e527cc70a92ba
also, device details
DevinXtreme said:
110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
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Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
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Is it possible he got a deal or something? We went over his bill because I was asking the same question... Weird.
Anyone know if there is an activation fee for upgrading at RS?
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Hi all,
Welcome to Epic release day! If you haven't left the house yet to stand in line at the local Sprint store here is your chance to save a little money!
I'm a Sprint employee and the Epic is now available on the employee referral plan. (I'm an IT guy, not sales. I get nothing for doing this but the satisfaction of helping out other people ).
Here's all you need from me:
email: sal<dot>conti<at>sprint<dot>com
CID: 646
www.sprint.com/sero
Hurry while supplies last (you can also get the EVO there too, but supplies are running out!)
Please see the web page for terms and conditions. Offer is only valid on new customers or current customers adding a new line to their account.
ENJOY!
I checked it out, but it showed no discount, still $349
Wow, $249 after a $100 mail-in rebate. That's one hell of a deal, Sal.
He is referring you to the plans...
The problem is, you can't become a Premier customer on any of those plans.
They look like good prices for the plans, but I already get 25% off through my company.
Actually you do qualify for the Sprint Premier plan with the 4G phone plans.
Do Everything Plus customers qualify for Sprint Premier?Sprint Premier is our unique loyalty program giving qualified customers free gifts, discounts and upgrade eligibility every 12 months, among other perks. New Everything Plus customers will qualify for Sprint Premier after they have been a Sprint customer for 6 months and have maintained, for at least 3 months, a minimum monthly recurring charge of $69.99 on a single line or $99.99 on a family/share plan. For more information on Sprint Premier, click here.
But you automatically get an upgrade every 12 months with the referral program whether you spend the $69.99 or not.
How frequently can I upgrade my device?
Everything Plus customers are part of Sprint's New For You program and qualify for a discount after only 12 months. The amount of the discount depends on the length of your contract and the number of months you have had your current device. For more information on the New for You program, click here.
Like I said, the program details are on the webpage.
(for the record, as an employee I pay MORE for some phones than people off the street. And I can't even buy the Epic or Evo yet because of demand. I'm giving you better than I get myself )
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Quick question: I already have a line of service, but I'm going in today to get a new 2 year agreement and upgrade to the Epic. Can I use this deal?
Thanks,
-Rob
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Quick question: I already have a line of service, but I'm going in today to get a new 2 year agreement and upgrade to the Epic. Can I use this deal?
Thanks,
-Rob
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From the OP, I can also confirm it. I just tried to use this on an upgrade and no deal.
Offer is only valid on new customers or current customers adding a new line to their account.
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Damn, that's unfortunate! Well, thanks for looking out anyway!
-Rob
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Actually you do qualify for the Sprint Premier plan with the 4G phone plans.
Do Everything Plus customers qualify for Sprint Premier?Sprint Premier is our unique loyalty program giving qualified customers free gifts, discounts and upgrade eligibility every 12 months, among other perks. New Everything Plus customers will qualify for Sprint Premier after they have been a Sprint customer for 6 months and have maintained, for at least 3 months, a minimum monthly recurring charge of $69.99 on a single line or $99.99 on a family/share plan. For more information on Sprint Premier, click here.
But you automatically get an upgrade every 12 months with the referral program whether you spend the $69.99 or not.
How frequently can I upgrade my device?
Everything Plus customers are part of Sprint's New For You program and qualify for a discount after only 12 months. The amount of the discount depends on the length of your contract and the number of months you have had your current device. For more information on the New for You program, click here.
Like I said, the program details are on the webpage.
(for the record, as an employee I pay MORE for some phones than people off the street. And I can't even buy the Epic or Evo yet because of demand. I'm giving you better than I get myself )
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This I did not know. It was not that way with the old SERO plans. Shame I am business nice with a hefty discount.
Are you going to be around in 3 months?
I sure hope you're still around in 3 months when I'm off my Verizon contract.
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I sure hope you're still around in 3 months when I'm off my Verizon contract.
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This referral is good for as long as I'm employed. And it's open to all, so spread the word
And just in case Nextelian ever leaves Sprint, there's always Russ McGuire.
I doubt he's leaving anytime soon.
http://mcguireslaw.com/
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And just in case Nextelian ever leaves Sprint, there's always Russ McGuire.
I doubt he's leaving anytime soon.
http://mcguireslaw.com/
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I don't know, I've outlasted quite a few executives including 3 CEO's
sooooo.....I guess this means that SERO account holders can get 4G phones? *scratches head
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sooooo.....I guess this means that SERO account holders can get 4G phones? *scratches head
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Everything plus is a different account type than the old sero.
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Everything plus is a different account type than the old sero.
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yeah...reread fine print. Just leaping to conclusions based on given URL "/sero"
doh
RazielWard said:
I sure hope you're still around in 3 months when I'm off my Verizon contract.
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You can always use my code if you want.
Jordan(dot)forman(at)Sprint(dot)com
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okay so i have an 3 lines on my account with the everything data plan and i want to add a line and get the epic. Would i be able to add a line to my account with this discount?
Can't get "Plus" plan
Hi,
First off I'd like to express my thanks for allowing people to use your employee referral information. It's appreciated!
I went to the Sprint store (San Leandro, CA) on launch day armed with Russ's info thinking I could get the Plus plan for me and my Fiancé. The store clerk said that the "Plus" plans do not offer the Epic 4G and he could not sign me up for a "Everything data Plus" family plan. He assured me the account can be changed after the fact into a "Plus" account. Reluctantly I signed up for the regular plan after repeated assurances that the plan can be turned into a "Plus" variant further down the line.
Now how do I actually make this happen? I'm assuming it is actually possible as I thought given the nature of this forum topic. Can one of you nice Sprint people give me some advice?
Thanks!
I am a T-mobile user. Recently, I want to use sprint's 4G network because I know I can get it; My family is using it all day...
The thing is, I don't want to be tied down into sprint's 2 Year contract. Therefore, I want to buy a used Evo 4G off craigslist, and go in with someone into a sprint store and complete the transaction and complete set-up.
My question is:
1) What is the benefit from getting an evo 4G off contract besides not being tied to a 2 year agreement?
2) Will it be cheaper if the person is selling me the phone for $250.00 USD Mint condition?
3) Will sprint force me to have a data plan if I have this phone? Let's just say, I didnt want a data plan next month, will they let me do this?
Thanks for helping guys. Look forward to your replies.
While there are many educated people on here who can help you, I would suggest going to a Sprint store first and asking them straight up. Don't feel pressured to sign a contract, just tell them what you want and if they can't give it to you, then there are usually ways around it...
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I am a T-mobile user. Recently, I want to use sprint's 4G network because I know I can get it; My family is using it all day...
The thing is, I don't want to be tied down into sprint's 2 Year contract. Therefore, I want to buy a used Evo 4G off craigslist, and go in with someone into a sprint store and complete the transaction and complete set-up.
My question is:
1) What is the benefit from getting an evo 4G off contract besides not being tied to a 2 year agreement?
2) Will it be cheaper if the person is selling me the phone for $250.00 USD Mint condition?
3) Will sprint force me to have a data plan if I have this phone? Let's just say, I didnt want a data plan next month, will they let me do this?
Thanks for helping guys. Look forward to your replies.
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1) Other than the subsidized price none... of course you could count in the ability to jump ship if you dont like the service.
2) Well some have found the EVO for $99 on amazon with a contract (and possibly new line)...
3) Yes. A data plan is required for all smartphones, on top of that they will add the $10 4G EVO fee. Since you are not getting a contract they might give you a hard time about this.
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1)3) Yes. A data plan is required for all smartphones, on top of that they will add the $10 4G EVO fee. Since you are not getting a contract they might give you a hard time about this.
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HAHA that was worded beautifully. Another shameless label would be. The 10 dollar a month "cool phone" fee
Sprint requires a new contract for any new line of service whether you have taken promotional pricing on a phone or not.
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Sprint requires a new contract for any new line of service whether you have taken promotional pricing on a phone or not.
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yeah exactly, not sure why the OP thinks that bringing an Evo he purchased 2nd hand is going to prevent him from being locked into a 2 year service agreement when opening a new account.
He's used to T-Mobile who has plans that don't require contracts.
Sprint does actually have a no contract, month to month plan, but I don't think the EVO can go on it.
Sent from my blah blah blah blah
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yeah exactly, not sure why the OP thinks that bringing an Evo he purchased 2nd hand is going to prevent him from being locked into a 2 year service agreement when opening a new account.
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I don't think the 2 year agreement is required. Though I could be wrong. But if he already got his phone, the only thing they could do is charge him the $10 cool fee. You got an evo so you have to be on a 2 year agreement? Gimmie a f-ing break. But any discounts you try to get will land you on a two year agreement.
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If you put this on sprints network, you have to have the data plan.
If you are adding any new line with Sprint, you will be required to enter a 2 year contract regardless of getting any discounts on phones. Even if you are adding a line to an existing plan, you will be required to enter the contract.
What I would do if you really want to use the Evo is to sign up and take the best phone that they will give you for free. You can hold onto it for 30 days and sell it if you decide to stay with Sprint. Or just keep it as a backup phone. But look around, sometimes amazon or best buy will give out very nice deals on some good phones.
Or forget Sprint all together and try to activate the Evo on another carrier.
It's possible to break out of your Verizon Wireless contract in the next 60 days without paying an early termination fee because they're increasing the "regulatory fee" they charge customers from $.13 to $.16. This is what is known as a "materially adverse change of contract" and by standard contract law, it renders the contract void if one of the parties doesn't like the change.
More information at Fatwallet and consumerist.com.
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Yes thanks. I read that on phandroid yesterday, have been thinking about it.
mailaliasgar said:
It's possible to break out of your Verizon Wireless contract in the next 60 days without paying an early termination fee because they're increasing the "regulatory fee" they charge customers from $.13 to $.16. This is what is known as a "materially adverse change of contract" and by standard contract law, it renders the contract void if one of the parties doesn't like the change.
More information at Fatwallet and consumerist.com.
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So a few questions if anyone has gone this route in the past:
What is the process to follow to do this? Do you just walk in and ask to be let out of your contract?
Are there any negative consequences if you decide in the future to go back to Verizon?
If you break the contract, can you remain with VZW until you purchase another phone/plan from someone else (Sprint)?
Dumb question. but if you do this can you sighn up for another 2 year contract for the discount on a new phone.
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Dumb question. but if you do this can you sighn up for another 2 year contract for the discount on a new phone.
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Breaking the ETF does not entitle you to an upgrade on your equipment. So basically you would have to start a new line of service if you do not have an upgrade. This means losing your current mobile number, and possibly paying additional activation fees/pro-ration on your next bill. If you do not care about losing your current mobile number, I say go for it.
The primary benefit I see in this is if you are already planning on switching carriers, and are currently under contract.
Monthly bill with verizion is getting too much for me especially since a lot of my family members are wishing to get smartphones.
This will be useful for me as I do not wish to pay 600 dollar to end the contract of 4 phones.
I did this yesterday. It took five minutes and was probably the easiest call I had with Verizon ever. I'm glad I don't have to give them another cent. I was told I wouldn't be able to continue paying month by month on the line but I'm not sure about signing another agreement. I wouldn't be surprised if they denied you.
Anyone want to buy a Fascinate?
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I did this yesterday. It took five minutes and was probably the easiest call I had with Verizon ever. I'm glad I don't have to give them another cent. I was told I wouldn't be able to continue paying month by month on the line but I'm not sure about signing another agreement. I wouldn't be surprised if they denied you.
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Could you shed some lights on your conversation? eg how you started and what did they say?
Thanks
I called and went straight to retention (I can't remember if I called the usual customer support number or the 1-888 number on the bill but either way it shouldn't matter). A woman picked up and I said I'd like to cancel my cell service because of the increase in the Regulatory Charge. She asked if they were indeed raising the price so I read the "Notice of Change To Regulatory Charge" from my bill. She asked when I received notice of this and I told her it was on my current bill. She asked if there was anyone else I'd rather just transfer the line to, I said no. Somehow I ended up reading her the bold part from the second paragraph below. She asked me if I was planning on taking the number to a different carrier, I said yes. She told me the ETF would show up on my bill with a credit, the line was being disconnected (I assume at the end of the current billing cycle) and that I'd be unable to continue paying month by month on that line because of how I was canceling.
I don't recall her even talking to a supervisor. I had the following copied straight from the user agreement just in case though.
An hour later I left the Sprint store with my number, a $125 credit for leaving verizon and an HTC Evo 3D.
What Charges Are Set by Verizon Wireless?
You agree to pay all access, usage and other charges that you or the user of your wireless device incurred. For Postpay Service, our charges also include Federal Universal Service, Regulatory and Administrative Charges, and we may also include other charges related to our governmental costs. We set these charges; they aren't taxes, they aren't required by law, they are kept by us in whole or in part, and the amounts and what they pay for may change.
Can Verizon Wireless Change This Agreement or My Service?
We may change prices or any other term of your Service or this agreement at any time,but we'll provide notice first, including written notice if you have Postpay Service. If you use your Service after the change takes effect, that means you're accepting the change. If you're a Postpay customer and a change to your Plan or this agreement has a material adverse effect on you, you can cancel the line of Service that has been affected within 60 days of receiving the notice with no early termination fee.
anyone tried this and been able to open a new account with verizon for a new phone?
also, if I do that, any way I can keep my same number for an extra fee?
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anyone tried this and been able to open a new account with verizon for a new phone?
also, if I do that, any way I can keep my same number for an extra fee?
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I highly doubt you could. Think about it: You're canceling your account completely due to the increase. Then you try to open a new account?
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You could do this in a very roundabout way, particularly if you're not the primary line on a family plan.
If it's just you, they will make you wait at least 45 (that's what Sprint does) days (VZ could be 60 or even 75, I can't remember) days before you can sign up with them again.
If you want to save some $ and wait it out (when you come back in, you wouldn't be on unlimited, though), you could port your #(s) off to a prepaid carrier (Net10, TracFone, etc) and let it sit there while the waiting period runs out.
If you're planning on staying with Verizon, it's totally not worth it. If you've been looking to jump to Sprint (cheaper) or AT&T/T-Moble (LAWL), then it's a great time to do so.
Yeah, the only reason you should even consider doing this is if you'd been thinking about switching to Sprint at the end of your contract anyways (for the savings).
'Cause if you think Verizon is bad, just wait until you try AT&T or T-Mobile.
Looks like I am switching to sprint. OK to wait 2 weeks to do this, or will it be too late by then?
Evo 3d or epic 4g... Decisions, decisions...
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Looks like I am switching to sprint. OK to wait 2 weeks to do this, or will it be too late by then?
Evo 3d or epic 4g... Decisions, decisions...
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I believe you have 60 days, though I don't know the start day of that 60 day period. I think I read July 1st somewhere...
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Evo 3d or epic 4g... Decisions, decisions...
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No competition there: the Epic 4G was meant to compete with the original Evo 4G and is thoroughly outclassed by the Evo 3D (single-core 1ghz vs. dual-core 1.2ghz, 512mb vs 1gb RAM, etc.).
The Nexus S 4G, while still a 1ghz single-core/512mb RAM device, is much newer, has some extras like NFC, and is a pure Google phone (read: instant updates) so it would be a far better second option.
Does anyone know if this took effect? I know it was scheduled for July 1st, but verizon may have found a way around it does anyone have the facts?
If I could somehow use this to get an upgrade without using my new every two upgrade, that'd be awesome. But I doubt it.
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I just got off the phone with Verizon and they said I could not cancel without paying the ETF fee. Any ideas?
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I just got off the phone with Verizon and they said I could not cancel without paying the ETF fee. Any ideas?
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Did you ask to speak with a manager? Did you read the article from OP? They give plenty of pointers in the consumerist article.....
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