I love it. I've had it since November and it's been great...Except that extra $10 I pay at the end of the month for a service I don't use, 4G.
I <3 my Evo 3G....
Will Sprint EVER come with a Premium Android phone or eventually drop the 4G cost?
That $10 fee is just going to become standard. If it hasn't already. For all 3G phones as well. 'Premiuim data / unlimited data' fee. You can sleep easy now ... or then.
blah blah effin blah
It is not a 4G fee. This has been covered time and time again.
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It is not a 4G fee. This has been covered time and time again.
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This is true too.
blah blah effin blah
Thanks to everyone that complained and everyone that takes advantage of the network, the fee is now for ALL smartphones enjoy.
^Did they put that on your bill or did you pull that out of a hat.
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^Did they put that on your bill or did you pull that out of a hat.
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Pull what out of a hat? The fee being for all smartphones? No, Sprint charges the $10 premium data charge for all smartphones.
WHO CARES.
Go to any other major provider and I guarentee you will pay more then $10 for their plan + data.
Be happy Sprint isn't att.
I am. Completely. I even came from a Sero plan to the new Sero Premium. It's not the service or the fees, indirectly, that I'm staying for, but the apps that Android has. I could easily switch to the HTC Arrive but I LOVE Google Nav. The same can be said about the Palm Pre 3.
Just sign up for the credit union discount depending on your plan it will nearly or totally offset the $10.
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Pull what out of a hat? The fee being for all smartphones?
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Blaming network rapists for a $10 data access fee.
really.. another thread on this??? have fun...
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It is not a 4G fee. This has been covered time and time again.
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Why does this have to be repeated over and over and over and over.........
poontab said:
Blaming network rapists for a $10 data access fee.
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The $10 fee was added to all phone to have Sprint remain completely unlimited. The addition of Evo's/Epics/Shifts + abusers cause prices to go up.
r916 said:
WHO CARES.
Go to any other major provider and I guarentee you will pay more then $10 for their plan + data.
Be happy Sprint isn't att.
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this.
i regularly look at other offerings, just to keep up with whats current. and No One, not Any Other carrier has the deal I get at sprint.
and what with the Evo, and the Epic, and the Pre (ok, haha), now the 3D, ect... the phone choices are as good (if not better) than anyone else.
LTE? sure, would be nice, i suppose, but I happen to live in an area that gets good 4G, so, damn, everything loads just quick as **** on my phone. quick enough for me, and I'm a snob.
I almost hope they raise it to $20 in hopes of making all the complaining *****es really go away.
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I almost hope they raise it to $20 in hopes of making all the complaining *****es really go away.
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They won't go away, they'll just complain more - like the lady that called me today not knowing 411 wasn't free... ma'am, it's 2011, c'mon.
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They won't go away, they'll just complain more - like the lady that called me today not knowing 411 wasn't free... ma'am, it's 2011, c'mon.
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especially now that you can find the info yourself so easily...
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They won't go away, they'll just complain more - like the lady that called me today not knowing 411 wasn't free... ma'am, it's 2011, c'mon.
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I'd say it's pretty likely she was on a smartphone, too, where a simple Yelp or Google or what have you search would have pulled up the information she wanted in just a few moments.
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Evo 4g - $199.99 after $100 rebate. The hotspot will be $29.99 a month and the phone will have a mandatory $10.00 charge ontop of the plan for the 4g.
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Evo 4g - $199.99 after $100 rebate. The hotspot will be $29.99 a month and the phone will have a mandatory $10.00 charge ontop of the plan for the 4g.
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Is that price new, or upgrade?
Looks like both.
How can it be both? lol
And maybe some indie Sprint dealers will do the rebate for you. I bought my Hero from an independent dealer and the owner paid the rebate for me, so I only had to front the 200 bucks.
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Is that price new, or upgrade?
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Looks like both.
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LOL. Its the upgrade price...
notasimpleway said:
How can it be both? lol
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Does not specify a difference between new or upgrading price
Leukay said:
LOL. Its the upgrade price...
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Says who? ....
Isn't the upgrade price normally more at launch than signing up as a new customer? I have never bought a phone at launch. But for some reason I remember most phones being more for existing.
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Isn't the upgrade price normally more at launch than signing up as a new customer? I have never bought a phone at launch. But for some reason I remember most phones being more for existing.
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Normally but it appears the price will be the same for all
Get unlimited Web, texting and calling to every mobile phone in America....Everything Data plan starts at...., plus a required $10 a month Premium Data add-on for the HTC EVO 4g. An additional add-on turns your phone into a mobile hotspot connecting up to 8 devices at 4G speeds for $29.99 a month."
"$199.99 After $100 mail-in rebate. Requires new-line activation (or eligible upgrade) on select plans and a two year Agreement."
DirtyShroomz said:
Evo 4g - $199.99 after $100 rebate. The hotspot will be $29.99 a month and the phone will have a mandatory $10.00 charge ontop of the plan for the 4g.
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I've read the $10 charge is only for areas where 4g is available(since it is currently only 27 areas). Otherwise, it will not be charged for.
Damn $450 for those of not upgrade eligible......That or wait until December.....
A lot of things will be "heard". Im sure you are right, however nothing else has been specified except what I wrote.
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Looks like both.
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what? no way without an upgrade discount it will only be $200... more like $700 you mean.
Sweet, I just got the email from Sprint. I wonder what the cost without a new contract will be.
e what the buzz is all about. Not seeing the images? View online or go mobile.
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Damn $450 for those of not upgrade eligible......That or wait until December.....
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it will be more retail than $450, the hero retail now is still $479. id bank on between $600-$800 without an upgrade or discount.
fixxxer2008 said:
what? no way without an upgrade discount it will only be $200... more like $700 you mean.
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He asked if that was new customers or upgrading, I said both
bbv203 said:
Damn $450 for those of not upgrade eligible......That or wait until December.....
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yeah im due for an upgrade in november, so ill hold onto my hero until then. now that im layed off i just can't see spending that kind of $$. if the legend comes out for sprint i may have to look into that phone instead, im sure it would be cheaper.
Phone Offer: While supplies last. $449.99 - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate) = $199.99 (final price)
This is what is says in the small print at the bottom of the email
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He asked if that was new customers or upgrading, I said both
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my bad, im having a **** day today.
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?
Are you on unlimited data? You could try to use an enormous amout of data... I don't know if this will work though, I have seen people's bill who have used 15-20gb's with no notice...
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If you are on a data plan that does not include a monthly megabyte allowance and additional data usage rates, the parties agree that AT&T has the right to impose additional charges if you use more than 5 GB in a month. Prior to the imposition of any additional charges, AT&T shall provide you with notice and you shall have the right to terminate your service.
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That's one reason I'm not hesitating on my data usage... I'm probably going to hit 10-12gb's this month and I don't tether at all, I wonder what I would use if I started tethering
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i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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die
works every time
i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole
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i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole
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what do you mean by this?
hbkmog said:
Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?
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No, having an upgrade doesnt mean you're out of contract. Unless your two years are up, you will still get an ETF. But at least its prorated.
dudekiller said:
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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I have heard that if you tell them you are leaving the country they will let you out of your contract without paying the ETF. Maybe tell them you or your family got a job in Europe or something.
you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?
Sometimes I have heard that if you are moving to a new cellular company, you can convince them to pay the fee for you if you sign onto one of their contracts. Going from one contract to another, but if you wanted to switch to Verizon you might be able to get them to pay it for you.
(Notice: I have never done this nor know anyone who has tried it. I read it was possible online so results will vary. Also depends on who you are dealing with I assume)
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you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?
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i didnt sign it my parents did i want my own contract im moving to tmobile so if anyones in the oc and wants to trade a att nexus for a tmobile one give me a call 714 900 3930
(if i can get out of the deal)
awesome!
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-nixing-10-premium-data-fee-15767/
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Still showing up on my account maybe next billing cycle. I don't know whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. lol
Interesting... i'll have some information for you guys when I go back to work tomorrow.
EDIT; If you hit "Analyze my plan" it shows up in there. It's just not listed on the login page anymore.
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awesome!
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-nixing-10-premium-data-fee-15767/
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You might wanna read some....its still there just a software glitch
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You might wanna read some....its still there just a software glitch
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i've read some.
there are a lot of theories on why it is gone, but if you have solid proof please post.
thanks.
illwafer said:
i've read some.
there are a lot of theories on why it is gone, but if you have solid proof please post.
thanks.
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Proof was posted. It shows up in a different place but its still there.
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Holy crap it's gone from mine too!
/sarcasm
From what I understand it's just a glitch. Why would they remove the 4G phones only and not the 3G phones? If anything it would be the other way around.
If thats the case they shouldn't be able to charge us for the new 3G 10.00 until contract expire or upgrade renew.
If they try it will be breach of contract adding additional cost thus many will be waving bye bye without paying early termination fee.
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Proof was posted. It shows up in a different place but its still there.
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you're right.
its still on my bill :/
wow, looks like gameloft snuck an another charge on me. for something that shouldbe been free (buy one get one free special)
im done buying games from those clowns.
This would be great as I havent used 4G the entire year i`ve had my phone!
actually they're adding the fee to everyone.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/01/18/sprint-add-fee-smartphone-data-plans/
It does indeed show up on analyze my plan. However, it's unclear if that's showing the old information or new. My statement cuts in a few days, and by the 19th of the month, the new bill is usually viewable. I'll report back.
The $10 fee still shows up for me if I analyze my plan. They must have just taken it off the front account page so it doesnt slap us in the face everytime we go to pay our bills lol
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The $10 fee still shows up for me if I analyze my plan. They must have just taken it off the front account page so it doesnt slap us in the face everytime we go to pay our bills lol
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I agree with this!
Sent from my Evo while i should be working
Just got the most recent bill. $10 still on there even though it's not in the sprint.com summary page.
Someone probably commented out a line or two of code..
Being a sprint employee, i can assure you guys that the 10.00 "Premium data(this is the real name for it") feature is not going anywhere. 4g or not, it is here to stay. if you upgrade or swap to a phone that requires a data plan, its game over. The only people that it is waived for are large corporate accounts. individual liable customers (that's you guys) will have to pay it. It is either this, or cap your data...
Yup it appears the way but they said that all smarphones were going to lay for it so probably that's y, I ma wait another 10 days to see my new bill and see what's up
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well...this got me a bit excited for nothing :/
I'm going to buy 2 new epics from best buy on august first (when my dad's contract ends) for my parents.is there any way to dodge the 10 dollar monthly fee because I simply can't afford raising my bills by 20 dollars a month.
So does anybody have advice for me?
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No there is no way. Its a charge for all smartphones now not just 4g phone. From what I've read
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No there is no way. Its a charge for all smartphones now not just 4g phone. From what I've read
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Yep. Started as a 4g fee (basically) and then everyone that had to pay it got all pissy that they were paying it while non 4g phones weren't so Sprint was like
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and made all smartphone owners pay the fee.
Lol haha. Very well put
Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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im pretty sure the charge is automatically added to any account a smartphone is activated on.
so no sneaking past it.
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Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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No, and XDA doesn't condone discussion of things like that even if there were.
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im pretty sure the charge is automatically added to any account a smartphone is activated on.
so no sneaking past it.
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Correct, even if its an old phone that you already had that is now in that category, like the instinct, they charge you.
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I've got two HTC Heros, LG Optimus S, and Samsung epic on my lines yet the fee only applies to the Epic. I think Sprint will charge $10 /month when I upgrade the other lines?
If the lines were already active on the phone when the fee was introduced, that line is not charged. But if you switched to a "dumbphone" then switched back to the same smartphone, you'd be charged.
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haha, we're talking about an extra $40 a month (or $30, excluding my line already paying more.) I still love Sprint, but they're becoming expensive now...
Overstew said:
haha, we're talking about an extra $40 a month (or $30, excluding my line already paying more.) I still love Sprint, but they're becoming expensive now...
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Compared to the competition (not to mention the lack of unlimited data plans on any other network) it's really not that expensive.
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Compared to the competition (not to mention the lack of unlimited data plans on any other network) it's really not that expensive.
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I know Sprint's still the cheapest and I'm not looking at any alternatives. I was just pointing out a $40 monthly increase is kind of big.
Shoulon said:
Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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Did that in December. Recognizes it upon activation & dings you anyway.
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Yes definately the cheapest
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...So does anybody have advice for me?...
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This has peaked my curiosity:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891077
Having two Epics on my account, I could save over $50/month. (I'd have to terminate my contract, and then buy the new phone from the other company - but i'm guessing in a few months I'd start saving $)
I read on some other fourm that someguy was able tp cpnvince the clerck to waive the fee for a year
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Probably still not enough for the most of you lol
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Its just another sad attempt to charge people more money. They do not care about making customers happy. They just want to make as much money as possible, nothing else. But the sad part is most people will roll over and accept it.
I got grandfathered for the $30 unlimited plan. Any phone i get is always unlimited for $30, even any other phone on my plan.
Wish i could switch to sprints unlimited everything for 99 bucks but sprint is a dead zone here :/
AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...
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AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...
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More like getting shafted into eating the cost, or not having a phone. AT&T and Verizon charging ridiculous rates for data, T-Mobile compressing all of your images, Sprint's service being utterly horrible, MetroPCS with terrible phone choices and no 3G service in my area, and other issues. MVNOs either run on Sprint and suffer signal issues and slow data speeds, or run on AT&T and get small data caps (hi H2O wireless) or get throttled to 500kbps (Red Pocket, AT&T GoPhone).
In terms of speed and price, T-Mobile is still good, but why bother browsing if every web page looks like 1997 vomited all over it? The only thing missing is Geocities and an annoying midi file looping in the background. I don't understand how they think they're going to get away with severe image compression when 720x1280 is the new Android flagship standard resolution.
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AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...
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Since when did Verizon have $30 for 3gb? It's 2gb for $30.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/plans/?page=single
Sirfearoth said:
Its just another sad attempt to charge people more money. They do not care about making customers happy. They just want to make as much money as possible, nothing else. But the sad part is most people will roll over and accept it.
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Well.... it is, after all, a business.
Also, I was selling even back when we had unlimited data plans. Guess what? People were complaining & *****ing then.
Guess what? People are still *****ing now. Consumers are never happy.
Verizon had the 4 gb for 30 bucks. my bad.
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With Sprint's Vision plan coming into fruition in the next several years, voice and data coverage and speed should improve. Hopefully they continue to keep the unlimited data plans and if they do, then you will probably see a lot of people jump to Sprint.
That was a xmas promo. lol. Thats as good as saying AT&T HAD unlimited.