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Check it out according to this pre order starts at the end of the month. I can't wait.
http://socialmediaseo.net/2010/05/06/htc-evo-android-4g/
While I agree that certainly confirms alot of the speculated dates it gives us very little new information.
The big announcement I and I would imagine alot of other people want is how much (the price tag) and how the 4G hot spot feature will be in terms of pricing.
It seems like June is MONTHS away! I'm so bored of my iPhone 3G. I've never had a phone for 2 years!
See with Sprint you only need to wait one year. AT&T is the devil!
Sebrina said:
See with Sprint you only need to wait one year. AT&T is the devil!
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Yea, but it's still a 2 year contract though... Right?
So I buy the EVO and Now I'm locked in for 2 years (2012). Next year I get an early upgrade and re-sign, now I'm in for 2 MORE years (2014) and it's only 2011. Correct?
It's actually very clever and I think it's a good way to keep loyal customers and keep them happy with new phones at the same time.
If I can use the EVO with this new pre-paid plan, then I'd be all about paying the up-front cost though! http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
ETF
If I am locked into my carrier for that long, and I really want to leave, I would just pay the ETF. It would be worth the fee instead of waiting three years....
They are not cumulative it is two years from the date you sign the contact
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Gizmodo ran a story this morning saying that it will be available for $600 off-contract and $200 in-contract and available on June 6th.
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Yea, but it's still a 2 year contract though... Right?
So I buy the EVO and Now I'm locked in for 2 years (2012). Next year I get an early upgrade and re-sign, now I'm in for 2 MORE years (2014) and it's only 2011. Correct?
It's actually very clever and I think it's a good way to keep loyal customers and keep them happy with new phones at the same time.
If I can use the EVO with this new pre-paid plan, then I'd be all about paying the up-front cost though! http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
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No, it's two years from the date you sign. If you upgrade in a year, then you sign a new two year agreement. If, a year later, you do not use your upgrade, you still have one year left on the contract. This prevents customers from getting a new device and leaving a year later without penalty. The perk is that you have the option to upgrade every 12 months as a Premier Customer.
Oh, cool. That's not bad then. I was getting a little worried.
How many Evos per sprint store are they going to have in June 4th for sale?
probably depends on population density in that specific area, current sprint customers in the area, etc etc.
how about, they'll have more then 1, less then 5,000 per store.
anyone know how many Sprint made for this first release? You always hear iphone numbers but no one else seems to release their's
I currently qualify for a Sprint Premier Upgrade ($150 off, etc). I bought my EVO unsubsidized (quite expensive), so I don't really have any reason to be using my upgrade at this time. I don't really care for the Epic or the Evo Shift.
This April 1st change to Premier status as me worried. I'll be downgraded to silver. That's fine, I'm ok with only getting a GOOD deal on upgrades every 2 years, every other company is like that. BUT! I currently qualify for an upgrade now. Will I lose the ability to use this come April 1st?
I know it's not a HUGE deal if that happens, my two years will come around in October (I bought a launch HERO, so I'm "upgrading" from that). Still though, I could use my upgrade to grab a new phone now, and sell it and recoup a ton of what I paid for my unsubsidized EVO. But if I can wait until summer to use my upgrade, I'd like to see what comes out. I'd like to be the first kid on my block with a new fangled whatever using my upgrade.
I don't think they'll take it from you but anything can happen.
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When I called I specifically asked the rep "If I'm due for upgrade in June will I lose it?" and she said "no". She said she would note my account and that she would send me an email confirmation.
I've never received an email confirmation from a rep since actively being on Sprint. I have to call again this week and get something in writing.
I would say yes since you're grandfathered in but only they can tell you what their policy states.
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[Update] Sprint Premier Program is Not Going Away, Just Adding a New Tier Starting April 1st
Read on for Sprint’s official statement on the matter.
Sprint is updating the program for 2011 with two tiers of benefits, Sprint Premier Silver and Sprint Premier Gold, making sure that Sprint Premier Silver retains the benefits that were popular with the most customers. Effective 4/1/11:
Sprint Premier Gold customers must only meet ONE of the following three qualifications:
· Individual plans with a 3-month average MRC** of at least $89.99, or
· Shared plans with a 3-month average MRC** of at least $169.99 MRC, or
· Tenure of 10+ years with Sprint
Sprint Premier Silver customers must only meet ONE of the following two qualifications:
· Individual plans with a 3-month average MRC** of $69.99 – $89.98, or
· Shared plans with a 3-month average MRC** of $99.99 – $169.98
Once Sprint Premier Silver customers reach 10 years service with Sprint, they automatically are graduated to Sprint Premier Gold status regardless of the plan they are on.
** 3-month average MRC is based on voice plans only, not including add-on services, and is figured before any discounts are applied.
In addition to the change noted above, it’s important to highlight that both Sprint Premier Gold and Silver customers will continue to receive all the other perks: discounts on accessories, proactive plan checks and just because offers; device credits that are among the best in the industry; and exclusive extras like Premier Community, anniversary rewards and first to know.
Sprint Premier remains one of the best customer loyalty programs in the wireless industry. When compared to other national carriers, the Sprint Premier package of benefits far outranks any rewards program currently offered.
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When I called I specifically asked the rep "If I'm due for upgrade in June will I lose it?" and she said "no". She said she would note my account and that she would send me an email confirmation.
I've never received an email confirmation from a rep since actively being on Sprint. I have to call again this week and get something in writing.
I would say yes since you're grandfathered in but only they can tell you what their policy states.
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I just called and the rep had no idea what I was talking about when I mentioned the changes. He did tell me that, either way, I should at least get 1 12 month upgrade, which is due in July, before I have to wait for 22 months on the Silver plan.
I know a lot of people are going to jump on the ditch Sprint bandwagon because of this BUT we all need to look at one thing. Verizon just dumped their renewal program all together and AT&T won't be far behind... At least Sprint is still offering an early renewal even if the did tighten their belts a little on the qualifications...
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I know a lot of people are going to jump on the ditch Sprint bandwagon because of this BUT we all need to look at one thing. Verizon just dumped their renewal program all together and AT&T won't be far behind... At least Sprint is still offering an early renewal even if the did tighten their belts a little on the qualifications...
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Att already dumped it too. Sprint is now officially the only one with yearly upgrades
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Sprint has to hand over its latest sales numbers to AT&T, including sales numbers pertaining to its latest addition – the iPhone. According to Bloomberg, the court ruled yesterday that Sprint has to hand over sales numbers in order to help aid AT&T’s defense against a lawsuit attempting to block its acquisition of T-Mobile.
Sprint started selling the iPhone on October 14, which it later reported was its greatest day of sales for any single device ever. The logic is that since Sprint’s number are growing, an AT&T/T-Mobile deal obviously wouldn’t impact the carrier as much as it says it would.
Sprint is one of many who have filed suit to block the deal, citing that the deal would negatively impact its position in the marketplace. AT&T has reportedly pushed back its target date for completion of the T-Mobile deal to the first half of 2012. It originally had anticipated closing the deal during the first quarter.
Source:http://www.technobuffalo.com/news/b...s-data-to-att-to-help-defend-t-mobile-merger/
http://www.slashgear.com/att-yanks-t-mobile-fcc-bid-cops-4bn-pre-emptive-charges-24197818/
AND ATT WITHDREW YAY!!!!!
YAY!
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**** u att. Go fix ur own network instead of jumping on someone elses
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LOL I don't think T-mobile or AT&T should get any bigger I despise both.
Had to share this one:
Boosted by One, HTC grows its sales by 26% in April. Up 71% since February, with more growth ahead
HTC bet big on its new smartphone called the HTC One. In fact, HTC was so confident in its new smartphone that it promised a turnaround for Q2 of 2013 once the device gained traction.
Early indications and that HTC is in fact gaining traction thanks to the popularity of its One smartphone. HTC recently reported that revenue for April 2013 was up by 23% unaudited compared to March. The numbers HTC is throwing around for April 2013 are $664 million in revenue.
Sources: Slashgear & Unwired
April of this year was down 37% from last year. January through April of this year is down the same 37% from last year which means April didn't improve the four-month average. Looking ahead, Q2 last year HTC generated $3B USD in revenue. With full production of the One they are projecting Q2 this year at $2.3B USD which is 23% below last year. And Q2 2012 was 57% below Q2 2011. So if they make Q2's numbers (which they have provided) they'll be 30% below last year by mid-year 2013. And while April 2013 was 26% better than March 2013, March 2013 was a 48% drop from March 2012 making this year's rosy month-over-month comparative rather misleading. March this year was dismal because of parts shortages so one would expect April to be an improvement. So far, with the One, HTC’s projecting to be down 30% in revenue by mid-year 2013 as compared to last year. The One won’t be “new” anymore by July when the second half of the year starts and new phones from Apple, Motorola, and LG will be out as well as the Note 3 being expected in Q3. With all the effort HTC’s put in to the One if they can’t even match last year’s revenue numbers that’s going to be viewed pretty negatively by analysts and investors. If something as dramatic as the One can’t reverse HTC’s decline, what will?
HTC on Monday reported its revenue performance for the month of April, which continued the company’s downward trend as it struggles against rivals Samsung and Apple. HTC’s sales totaled NT$19.6 billion in April 2013, or roughly $645 million, and cumulative sales for the first four months of 2013 have now reached NT$62.4 billion. April’s performance was down 37% from April 2012, when HTC reported sales totaling NT$31 billion. HTC also saw cumulative revenue reach NT$99 billion by the end of April last year. While the company’s April 2012 sales continued a downward trend that has some industry watchers questioning whether or not HTC should begin hunting for a new CEO, there is one positive sign: As the HTC One began to roll out around the world in April, HTC’s revenue was up 26% over March.http://news.yahoo.com/htc-revenue-dives-again-april-one-shows-signs-120022279.html
O/T, but the yahoo article you linked to had a link back to BGR showing leaked pictures of google's so-called "X phone".
http://bgr.com/2013/05/03/x-phone-photos-specs-leak/
HTC may be shrinking, but their phones look somewhat novel.
If those pictures are real, the X phone is the most boring uninspired uncreative design possible. It's like someone said let's make it look like the average appearance of a high end 2011 smartphone. It better have a 64-core processor with terabytes of RAM because people won't be buying it for its looks..
Then again google will probably be around in five years to try again. HTC, not so sure. Let's hope they find a niche ("android phones with up-to-date specs and a higher-quality look and feel than Samsung" ) and fill it profitably, even if they have to shrink a little to do it.
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As most news of HTC's demise are exaggarated, this sort of stuff is exaggarated too. They have been making so little money lately, any increase is going to seem big.
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As most news of HTC's demise are exaggarated, this sort of stuff is exaggarated too. They have been making so little money lately, any increase is going to seem big.
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Increase is an increase is an increase which is positive
Is better than going down which they were. Period
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androidindian said:
Increase is an increase is an increase which is positive
Is better than going down which they were. Period.
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They generated 37% less revenue this April than last April. How is that an increase or positive? For HTC to prove their viability they need to stop the declines (revenue, profit, margin, market share) that they've been experiencing every quarter since 2010. Even if they hit their Q2 numbers they will still be 30% off of last year which is yet another in a series of YOY declines. Not only that, smartphones as a percentage of handsets sold has increased which means that even selling the same number of devices as last year is actually a decline because the size of the market (and HTC's competitors sales) have actually grown.
They've lost market share in every market except the U.S. where they achieved a 0.7% gain. And that gain was on the back of the DNA which was the first 1080P smartphone in the world being sold on America's largest wireless carrier with no new phones on the market that it was competing against. Verizon (the largest carrier in the U.S.) isn't selling the One. Samsung's set up "experience" stores within the largest electronics retailer in the U.S. to push the SGS4 which is available on seven U.S. carriers while the One's available on three. So with the rest of the world slipping in market share any chance of gains in the U.S. are pretty hard to imagine based on the limited distribution of the One and Samsung's bigger reach and marketing budget. HTC has said its future rides on two things: 1) the success of the One, and 2) penetrating China. Both (based on numbers released by HTC) are underperforming expectations. So in spite of the One HTC will be down YOY in 2013 in revenue, profit, margin, and market share. What does it mean? Who knows. HTC's been performing the same way (consistent declines in all metrics) since 2010 and they're still here.
Taiwan's HTC Corp. maintained a 3.1 percent share of the global smartphone market in the first quarter, as its share gains in North America were offset by losses in other regions, according to U.S. brokerage Morgan Stanley. The brokerage firm said HTC's market share rose slightly to 4.2 percent in the quarter in North America from 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, thanks to the launch of the 5-inch HTC Droid DNA phone, which went on sale in November through U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless. But the company was not able to drive up its global market share, given ongoing share losses in the European, the Middle East and African (EMEA) markets and slow progress in the Asia-Pacific region -- especially in China, Morgan Stanley said in a report dated May 3. The report detailed how HTC's market share in the EMEA markets fell to 3.7 percent from 4.2 percent in the fourth quarter, with market share in the Asia-Pacific region shrinking to 2.7 percent from 3 percent. http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aall/201305050014.aspx
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Increase is an increase is an increase which is positive
Is better than going down which they were. Period
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If they made 1 $ last month and they make 1.000 $ this month, they'll get a 1.000 % increase, but they'll still go bankrupt. Percentages mean nothing.
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If they made 1 $ last month and they make 1.000 $ this month, they'll get a 1.000 % increase, but they'll still go bankrupt. Percentages mean nothing.
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Here goes another multi billion dollar xda member.......
I never have ever thought earning millions nowadays is leading to bankruptcy.
Ugh! Maybe south pole is now at the top of the planet.