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Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread
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ekt8750
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Isn't the Galaxy S coming to Sprint? It would be smart for Sprint to throw a WiMAX radio in there to set it apart from its counterparts on the other carriers.
If you're just going off of the rumors on this site, I think you've got a couple things mixed up. I think the limit you're talking about is a limit on 3G data (the numbers match up).
If Sprint decides to charge extra for tethering (and I think they will), I'm not sure how they'll prevent someone from just using an Android app that allows it.
my hero tethers on 3g but there is the 5 gb cap, and is not a mobile hotspot.
If the EVO 4G can tether the 4G data would there be a cap on it without using it as a hotspot? (only the device itself)
BeLikMike23
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For anyone who is having trouble with the Best Buy site and isn't able to sign up for notifications, if you'd like you can PM me with whatever email address you'd want notified and I will sign you up as soon as I can.
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I am sure you'll be able to tether for no extra cost, but the mobile hotspot feature will cost extra.
Sprint wouldn't just be "throwing a WIMAX radio in there". That change would be done at the manufacturer, and would be a big deal. IF the rumors are true about AT&T and Tmobile getting the phone, it would have to be a VERY different phone (2 different chips, one for cell data, and one for 4G) to actually work. Samsung has said that it want's the phone on all carriers, but they never said anything about 4G though...
Sorry, but based on the current rumors, I don't see this phone getting 4G.
ekt8750
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Oh they'll let people use it, they'll just charge them a per-use fee just like all phone companies charge for USB tethering.
neodorian
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Sprint puts a "soft" 5GB cap on 3G data usage (if you go over it a lot they can give you crap but most people have no issues)
Sprint will not cap 4G data usage. What they may do is charge anywhere from $10-20 per month to use the tethering application which turns the phone into a mobile hotspot a-la WMWiFiRouter on Win Mobile. This is how Verizon did it on the Pre Plus but then they cut this charge since the Pre wasn't selling for crap.
This is not set in stone so maybe they will get generous and make it included in the regular price for now. Either way, this is likely the only place there will be an extra charge.
Chances are there will be third party apps and other hacks that will allow you to tether without using the official Sprint hotspot app. This will come in handy for those of us who may want to use it on rare occasions but not often enough to warrant a monthly charge.
Sprint will not cap 4G data usage. What they may do is charge anywhere from $10-20 per month to use the tethering application which turns the phone into a mobile hotspot a-la WMWiFiRouter on Win Mobile. This is how Verizon did it on the Pre Plus but then they cut this charge since the Pre wasn't selling for crap.
This is not set in stone so maybe they will get generous and make it included in the regular price for now. Either way, this is likely the only place there will be an extra charge.
Chances are there will be third party apps and other hacks that will allow you to tether without using the official Sprint hotspot app. This will come in handy for those of us who may want to use it on rare occasions but not often enough to warrant a monthly charge.
ekt8750
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I've seen it reported that all four carriers will be getting it at one point or another with AT&T and Tmo getting it first.
billsmed
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I was going from memory. If you think it's 3GB and not 5GB, I'm with you. I don't really understand your idea of using an app to tether if it's already built in. Don't you think Sprint will be able to monitor how much data your phone is using each month? I have to believe it will be metered. How else will they know if you've used the 3GB or not?
That might be possible with the wireless printers they have out now.
Bek
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For anyone who is having trouble with the Best Buy site and isn't able to sign up for notifications, if you'd like you can PM me with whatever email address you'd want notified and I will sign you up as soon as I can.
I must say, tongue-in-cheek, why bother signing up for ANY site to receive e-mail notifications regarding the Evo.
If you continue to keep tabs here, you'll most certainly be the first to know!
neodorian
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LatinP
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I must say, tongue-in-cheek, why bother signing up for ANY site to receive e-mail notifications regarding the Evo.
If you continue to keep tabs here, you'll most certainly be the first to know!
He makes a good point, I could think of a dozen reasons not to give them you e-mail address though. Reason number one starts with an S and ends with a pam.
billsmed
Android Expert
Huh????????????
I think people are getting confused by tethering and using the phone as a wifi hotspot. Tethering would allow you to connect your phone to your laptop via bluetooth or a USB cable, and use your phones connection for internet access.
A mobile hotspot would allow you to connect your laptop or other device to the phone wirelessly as if you were connecting to your wifi at home or Starbucks or whatever, but your phone becomes the wireless router.
Sprint could easily charge for this (through their app). I could see an Android app being released that would let you do the same thing, but Sprint could still see your data useage. If it was high, you would have questions to answer (and maybe fees to pay)
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ekt8750
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Exactly. Carriers don't want you nomming up data like the Cookie Monster in a Famous Amos factory. A buddy of mine was slapped with a $250 data charge one month for tethering his blackberry to his laptop and spending the whole time trolling Youtube. Needless to say he was none too happy.
BeLikMike23
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I must say, tongue-in-cheek, why bother signing up for ANY site to receive e-mail notifications regarding the Evo.
If you continue to keep tabs here, you'll most certainly be the first to know!
Bek does make a good point, though as far as spam, I signed up last week and so far haven't received any spam from them. They also have this under the space to submit your email address:
"[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Note: You will NOT be opted in to any other Best Buy e-mail communications by entering your e-mail here.[/FONT]"
Just to ease our minds I guess. But as far as Bek's point, yes it is a very good point, but I guess some people want to know as soon as possible instead of having to hear it second hand maybe. I don't know. I just signed up because it was for information about the Evo. No other justification necessary.
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