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Well everyone getting the 10.00 fee now

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.

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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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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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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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.

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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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

POLL: Do you think activation will be forced?

Just a simple poll to get what we all think will happen. I'm so tired of reading post saying "I'll pass, i'm not getting the Xoom because it requires activation."
I know there is a WiFi coming... I just want to know if you think there will be a forced activation on the 3G/4G model.
I SAY no way.

It's not a question of IF, it's confirmed.
I think Droid-life, Engadget, and Gizmodo all said it was confirmed, BestBuy's ad said it, More importantly though, BestBuy's website said it, Costco said it, and BestBuy's internal instructions say it has to be activated in store.
Where's the 'IF' here?
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Costco's ad regarding the activation fee:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955814
BestBuy's internal system capture talking about the activation fee, not selling it without it, and the recurrence every time you want to re-enable the 3G:
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Sirchuk said:
It's not a question of IF, it's confirmed.
Engadget said it, Gizmodo said it, BestBuy's ad said it, BestBuy's website said it, Costco said it.
Where's the 'IF' here?
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I don't think the BB website ever stated it (it did however sate DVD/CD not included). As for the other sites... they all referenced those leaked BB ads with the bad grammar.. did they not??
I haven't read the Costco ad though.

kenyu73 said:
I don't think the BB website ever stated it (it did however sate DVD/CD not included). As for the other sites... they all referenced those leaked BB ads with the bad grammar.. did they not??
I haven't read the Costco ad though.
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Originally they referenced the ad, but a lot more has been leaked since then. BestBuy's original Pre-Sale website said activation was required. They've since pulled the site, as well as pulled the cache's of the site. I'm sure they can still be found online somewhere. They were also only available for in-store purchase (likely due to the activation required can only be done in-store.)
The Costco ad that came out a few days ago and the internal bestbuy memo that was leaked a day or two ago are the most damning evidence of required activation.
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Yeah, google even removed the cache sites of bestbuy's ad.
I posted what it said regarding activation, keep in mind my speculation was before the leaked bestbuy memo and costco's ad:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11379514#post11379514

Sirchuk said:
It's not a question of IF, it's confirmed.
BestBuy's internal system capture talking about the activation fee, not selling it without it, and the recurrence every time you want to re-enable the 3G:
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This is what I'm reading
"Originally the playbook stated that IF a customer signs up for Verizon...."
Doesn't IF mean optional?
"This is not true, every time they re-activate the service they must pay an activation fee"
This seems like clarification that users get charged an activation fee each time they cancel and reactivate the device; again not saying its required

kenyu73 said:
This is what I'm reading
"Originally the playbook stated that IF a customer signs up for Verizon...."
Doesn't IF mean optional?
"This is not true, every time they re-activate the service they must pay an activation fee"
This seems like clarification that users get charged an activation fee each time they cancel and reactivate the device; again not saying its required
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Lol, talk about reading between the lines.
Did you miss the line that says
"Computer associates need to be activating these devices in Best Buy stores using the Beast system."
Honestly, I would love zero activation, especially if the wifi model isn't going to be out anytime soon. However, I think you're betting on something that's really really slim.
I also think we have a better chance of the WiFi model launching at the same time, since it was announced officially, as well as a US price was announced at the same time as the 3G model price was announced. Then they pushed back the pre-order, and now are delaying release (supposedly) to the 27th. This all screams simultaneous launch of WiFi model to me. Oh, and it's already passed through the FCC.

Sirchuk said:
Lol, talk about reading between the lines.
Did you miss the line that says
"Computer associates need to be activating these devices in Best Buy stores using the Beast system."
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Yup read that too...
That's just telling the BB employees to use that specific system to activate the devices. BB doesn't get credit if users activate them on their own. I can only speculate those details of course.
If it was required, it would say so in a very obvious manner.
I bet you a beer it's not going to be required

I also think we have a better chance of the WiFi model launching at the same time, since it was announced officially, as well as a US price was announced at the same time as the 3G model price was announced. Then they pushed back the pre-order, and now are delaying release (supposedly) to the 27th. This all screams simultaneous launch of WiFi model to me. Oh, and it's already passed through the FCC.
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I hope its released at the same time too, but this thread is about the 3G. NO HIGHJACKING! lol

Costco gets incentives for activation. If they offer the $35 rebate and require activation (Costco required, not Verizon), then they may get the most benefit because customers aren't losing anything but the $20 data plan.
I still haven't seen anything from Verizon, MOTO or Best Buy that clearly says activation is required.
Costco.. well... it can't be anymore black and white there... hahah...

Ugh... this still pisses me off. I think I'm going to get a Xoom tablet, but this forced activation is the one requirement that is really making me reconsider.
After forced activation and the first month of service and Maryland sales tax, the thing will be far closer to $900 than $800.

Xevilious said:
Ugh... this still pisses me off. I think I'm going to get a Xoom tablet, but this forced activation is the one requirement that is really making me reconsider.
After forced activation and the first month of service and Maryland sales tax, the thing will be far closer to $900 than $800.
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Cancel the data plan as soon as you walk out the door. They can't charge you for a full month of data if you cancel, plus I don't think they can charge you the activation fee either.

I'm gonna buy mine. Activate it and when they hand it to me immediately call and cancel right there at the counter.

csseale said:
I'm gonna buy mine. Activate it and when they hand it to me immediately call and cancel right there at the counter.
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Good idea. As a protest we should all say, "thank you, what is the number to cancel this?"

setite said:
Good idea. As a protest we should all say, "thank you, what is the number to cancel this?"
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Yep.......

I still say it wont be required. Best Buy may push it on us (according to their playbook), but I don't see it being required.
But if I'm wrong, I will call to deactivate the data once I get home.

But if I'm wrong, I will call to deactivate the data once I get home.
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Get home? How about when you walk out of the store?

kenyu73 said:
I still say it wont be required. Best Buy may push it on us (according to their playbook), but I don't see it being required.
But if I'm wrong, I will call to deactivate the data once I get home.
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Its even required at COSTCO, so i don't think its is a best buy thing.

bwcorvus said:
Its even required at COSTCO, so i don't think its is a best buy thing.
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Costco also is giving a rebate for the $35. To get the rebate you would need to activate. If you don't activate you don't get the rebate OR Costco specifically required activation. Basically, Costco may be trying to market themselves with Verizon and having more people activate the device makes them look better in Verizon's eyes.
Neither MOTO, Best Buy or Verizon released anything stating activation is required. The only exception is that leaked Best Buy ad from 10 days ago that had the weird typos. Isn't that Costco ad a leaked ad too?
We wont know until either the official Best Buy Sunday flyer (tomorrow hopefully) states it specifically.

kenyu73 said:
Costco also is giving a rebate for the $35. To get the rebate you would need to activate. If you don't activate you don't get the rebate OR Costco specifically required activation. Basically, Costco may be trying to market themselves with Verizon and having more people activate the device makes them look better in Verizon's eyes.
Neither MOTO, Best Buy or Verizon released anything stating activation is required. The only exception is that leaked Best Buy ad from 10 days ago that had the weird typos. Isn't that Costco ad a leaked ad too?
We wont know until either the official Best Buy Sunday flyer (tomorrow hopefully) states it specifically.
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Yea the costco one is a leak too, but I have read the email myself. It states wifi will not work unless the phone is activated. I don't see how they can do it, but we will see in a few days.
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I've been a pro no activation activist these last few weeks. I may have to change my xda username if I'm wrong, haha..

New tiered data plan starting July 7th

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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neh4pres said:
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

ckirkp79 said:
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.

textron said:
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.

FDro said:
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.

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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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

textron said:
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.

Good bye sprint

Off to verizon, stuck around when you took away my yearly upgrade, and when your 3g speeds slowed to a crawl, but you now changed my contract and expect me to pay $30 more, nope going to verizon and getting that galaxy nexus for the same price. If I'm gonna pay a lot might as well have fast data.
EVO 4G

Will mis my Evo.
EVO 4G

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Hope you find your greener pastures! I thought about switching when they changed the billing 'format' but ran the numbers and it wouldn't have made sense. I'm gonna hold out for their NV..

Expect to pay $69.99 for voice, $20 for unlimited text and $30 for 2gb of data. $110 minimum plus tax and surcharges. No thanks, I stick to my EVO. Besides Sprint is getting the Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Note soon anyway.
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Are you selling your evo
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I've got to be honest, I'm am a long time Sprint customer and cheerleader; 13 years and counting. I suffered through a year of the Instinct and that should prove my loyalty beyond reproach . I love my Evo and Android in general. However, Sprint seems to have become the iPhone network and as much as I am dismayed, it is painful to see all of the new and upcoming Android devices going to the competitor's. Verizon already dropped blockbuster phones last quarter. AT&T and T-Mobile made announcements at MWC. Sprint's conspicuous absence is nerve racking to say the least. It does no good to have probably the best plan out there when there are no phones to take advantage of it. The Nexus was a good start but it is the only phone on the horizon that I would even think about and it's going to be outdated by the time a release date is announced. I'm sure the billions spent on obtaining the iPhone put a crimp on what devices they could buy along with the LTE expansion. However, I am Android through and through. I was due for an upgrade in June last year but held off because my Evo was "good enough" to wait for the next "big" thing. Well, that next big thing isn't even on the horizon. Where are the announcements for those LTE handsets coming this year? Even a tease is all I want. But all I see from Sprint is NBA and Nascar endorsements. I am a patient man, but unfortunately Sprint is testing that patience to the limit. They have a couple months (until the other phones on my family plan expire) to announce something enticing or this one customer is going to add to the "churn" and bolt to another carrier; something I don't want to do but will have to to keep up with current Android tech. I hope other Android Sprint fans feel this way and put pressure on Sprint to hear our concerns, that is the only way even if it is a way, to make them know we are packing up and leaving.

Yes I am selling my awesome Evo, any takers? Rooted running classic, has 3500 battery.
EVO 4G

$89 for 2 lines including txt, double data so $50 for 10 gigs for me $30 for 4 gigs for the wife, minus my 15% discount, paying about the same. Went through amazon so no activation fee, and the phones were only $100 each.
miguelberrios said:
Expect to pay $69.99 for voice, $20 for unlimited text and $30 for 2gb of data. $110 minimum plus tax and surcharges. No thanks, I stick to my EVO. Besides Sprint is getting the Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Note soon anyway.
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EVO 4G

smittycg said:
Yes I am selling my awesome Evo, any takers? Rooted running classic, has 3500 battery.
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What accessories do you have? And how much do you want for them? Pm me.
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NO way!!! Sprint will have LTE and still gives me unlimited everything!!! Im not a Samsung guy but Sprint will have the Nexus in a few days..
Im waiting for the new EVO coming on summer 2012!!........ screw Verizon!!

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I've got to be honest, I'm am a long time Sprint customer and cheerleader; 13 years and counting. I suffered through a year of the Instinct and that should prove my loyalty beyond reproach . I love my Evo and Android in general. However, Sprint seems to have become the iPhone network and as much as I am dismayed, it is painful to see all of the new and upcoming Android devices going to the competitor's. Verizon already dropped blockbuster phones last quarter. AT&T and T-Mobile made announcements at MWC. Sprint's conspicuous absence is nerve racking to say the least. It does no good to have probably the best plan out there when there are no phones to take advantage of it. The Nexus was a good start but it is the only phone on the horizon that I would even think about and it's going to be outdated by the time a release date is announced. I'm sure the billions spent on obtaining the iPhone put a crimp on what devices they could buy along with the LTE expansion. However, I am Android through and through. I was due for an upgrade in June last year but held off because my Evo was "good enough" to wait for the next "big" thing. Well, that next big thing isn't even on the horizon. Where are the announcements for those LTE handsets coming this year? Even a tease is all I want. But all I see from Sprint is NBA and Nascar endorsements. I am a patient man, but unfortunately Sprint is testing that patience to the limit. They have a couple months (until the other phones on my family plan expire) to announce something enticing or this one customer is going to add to the "churn" and bolt to another carrier; something I don't want to do but will have to to keep up with current Android tech. I hope other Android Sprint fans feel this way and put pressure on Sprint to hear our concerns, that is the only way even if it is a way, to make them know we are packing up and leaving.
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My contract is up in a year and I've been wondering what's my next phone. Hopefully they drum something up by then.

Which carrier is best?
Is a cyclically answered question...
Whichever carrier just released the newest most powerful phone has the best device...
Whichever carrier most recently upgrades their network has the best network...
when SprintVisionNetwork fires up,
Sprint will again have the best network...
And yet still have the best pricing...
Jump now if you need the faster speed for the more money,
That's cool if it works for you...
If my service does not service my needs,
I would change service...
We'll see you back again when SprintVisionNetwork rotates Sprint back to the top...

I plan on staying with sprint for the long haul, cuz I'm sure sometime in the future they too will cap their data, and they will honor my unlimited plan!
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Take a look at Thing Phone @ thing.com it still Sprint but a lot cheaper. Free hot spot.

New Verizon plans

Got this from my local news. They are citing an AP report. I hope I did this right and can post a link to it. How ironic it starts a week before they release the SIII
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/-/9681086/14785656/-/68ae1v/-/index.html
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Yup, Verizon's plans are bat**** crazy and ridiculous (not that this is new): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/12/verizon-share-everything-data-plans-go-live-june-28/
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Product F(RED) said:
Yup, Verizon's plans are bat**** crazy and ridiculous (not that this is new): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/12/verizon-share-everything-data-plans-go-live-june-28/
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I agree. Benefit the non-smart phone users now. Rediculous. I'm thinking about calling and complaining enough about this to get a Galaxy Nexus or Rezound for now.
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taz1458 said:
I agree. Benefit the non-smart phone users now. Rediculous. I'm thinking about calling and complaining enough about this to get a Galaxy Nexus or Rezound for now.
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I'd leave Verizon altogether if I were you.

Product F(RED) said:
I'd leave Verizon altogether if I were you.
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If I could I would. Service sucks for everything else over here. Plus I still got unlimited so screw them.
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Okay, some fine print time.
Fine Print #1
Those who wish to stay with their current setup of 4GB of double data are able to do so. You will be allowed to upgrade with it, keep it, etc. So if the shared plan is not financially beneficial to you, don't sweat it.
Fine Print #2
Yes, those with unlimited will lose it. ONLY WHEN THEY UPGRADE. So if you never upgrade, you don't lose it for the foreseeable future. Do what I've been doing for years. Buy your phones off craigslist. Meet the seller at a Verizon, let a rep check the ESN and make sure you're not getting scammed with a stolen phone, and call it a day. I picked up my Nexus for $200 on Craigslist, the same cost it sells for at Verizon WITH CONTRACT. This will enable you to keep your unlimited.
The prices on this benefit a lot of people. Consider this:
2 line family plan, both smartphones
99.99 for 700 minutes & unlimited texting
30 for 2GB
30 for 2GB
=$160 a month
Under new plan:
$70 for unlimited talk and text, 4GB of data shared, now with free tethering
40 for 1 phone
40 for other phone
= $150 a month. $10 savings, same GB overall, now unlimited minutes.
I'm not saying this plan is perfect, or that it works for everyone. But the nice part is, if you don't want it, you're not being forced into it. It's an option that's available, and if it benefits you (and it truly does benefit a lot of people. Not everyone, but a lot) then more power to you.

I'll do glad that I am not on Verizon anymore because they are too expensive for their own good.
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The real problem with them is that the market is not competitive. Being the biggest network means people will pay whatever ridiculous price they ask without really looking at their other options. I think Straight Talk should offer a $45/month unlimited everything, bring your own device program on Verizon like they do on AT&T and T-Mobile
Verizon smartphone users already **** bricks when they hear how I pay $45/month, don't have a contract, have unlimited everything, and have virtually identical coverage.

xxBrun0xx said:
The real problem with them is that the market is not competitive. Being the biggest network means people will pay whatever ridiculous price they ask without really looking at their other options. I think Straight Talk should offer a $45/month unlimited everything, bring your own device program on Verizon like they do on AT&T and T-Mobile
Verizon smartphone users already **** bricks when they hear how I pay $45/month, don't have a contract, have unlimited everything, and have virtually identical coverage.
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They do; Straight Talk re-sells service on all 4 carriers, but you can't bring your own phone for Verizon or Sprint because they won't activate phones that aren't branded by them (even if it's a phone from their own network, it has to be used only directly on their network). There are other limitations like having to reprogram the phone, but the main issue is getting them to activate it, which they don't do.