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To all NEW to BE Sprint Customers

Thanks for the quick reply

As for the porting your numbers, are you talking about giving them our numbers, and doing that last? Could you explain that in a little more detail?

Plus, how did you find out my area is being upgraded to EVDO. However, isn't that just 3G?? (I'm not sure because I don't know to much about the speed aspect of it...) and shouldn't my area already have that??

One more question, LTE will be coming out for Verizon in the near future, but Sprint has WiMAX. I read that WiMAX will be easier for the consumer to use as well as more cost-effective. It seems the only advantage LTE has, is that they may have more locations/towers overall once it is released since they have larger carriers... that seem accurate?

Oh, and don't worry, I will be definately be telling friends about this. Many of them are jealous of my current Eris I have on Verizon and so I can't imagine what they will think if I have the EVO. :D
 
3ris said:
Thanks for the quick reply

As for the porting your numbers, are you talking about giving them our numbers, and doing that last? Could you explain that in a little more detail?

Well, its a good practice so you can test the network and make sure you are all good before you port the number. You can test it for a few hours and then start the port or a days. But just be aware Verizon and ATT have and can take forever to make the port happen

Plus, how did you find out my area is being upgraded to EVDO. However, isn't that just 3G?? (I'm not sure because I don't know to much about the speed aspect of it...) and shouldn't my area already have that??

Yes, that is 3G it is my best guess since it looks like they have turned on some towers there for 3G. They might have them all turned on but do not have the map updated.

One more question, LTE will be coming out for Verizon in the near future, but Sprint has WiMAX. I read that WiMAX will be easier for the consumer to use as well as more cost-effective. It seems the only advantage LTE has, is that they may have more locations/towers overall once it is released since they have larger carriers... that seem accurate?

Yes/No LTE is about two years behind WiMAX coverage and devices. A usb WiMAX can cost $20 and the same LTE is $120.

Clearwire is what Sprint's WiMAX is though. Keep in mind they are supported by Sprint, Comcast,Time Warner ext some big players

WiMax will have more options and for right now be in more areas. Sprint most likely add LTE in a few years but there is no point Verizon is wasting a lot of money pushing LTE out before its really ready.

But WiMAX is here now covering millions of people and Verizon LTE is not. And keep in mind Verizon only has 20/40 mhz of spectrum. Sprint/Clearwrie has over 120mhz, they will always be unlimited for 4G. Verizon has already basicly said they will not.

Oh, and don't worry, I will be definately be telling friends about this. Many of them are jealous of my current Eris I have on Verizon and so I can't imagine what they will think if I have the EVO. :D
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Great, everyone can save some money
 
I have a question.

Maybe I'm looking at it wrong....but can someone please help me to understand this part:

Individual Plans

Everything Plus Data with Any Mobile, Anytime - 500 minutes - $59.99
Everything Plus Messaging - 500 minutes - $39.99

So....if someone wants an everything plan that includes unlimited data AND unlimited messaging....would that be $99.98 ($59.99 + $39.99)? Or is messaging included in the $59.99?

Sorry for sounding uninformed or ignorant here...just wanting to make sure that I understand this correctly.

Thanks.
 
Shadow_Rider said:
I have a question.

Maybe I'm looking at it wrong....but can someone please help me to understand this part:

Individual Plans

Everything Plus Data with Any Mobile, Anytime - 500 minutes - $59.99
Everything Plus Messaging - 500 minutes - $39.99

So....if someone wants an everything plan that includes unlimited data AND unlimited messaging....would that be $99.98 ($59.99 + $39.99)? Or is messaging included in the $59.99?

Sorry for sounding uninformed or ignorant here...just wanting to make sure that I understand this correctly.

Thanks.
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Hey, the everything plus data includes.

Introducing Any Mobile, Anytime, forget about restrictive calling circles. Our Everything Data plans give you unlimited data, messages and calls to any mobile, anytime while on the Sprint Network. That’s access to over 250 million U.S. mobile phones nationwide.
This plan includes

  • Any Mobile, Anytime: Unlimited domestic calls from the Sprint network to and from ANY U.S. mobile phone regardless of carrier. Any network, any time.
  • Unlimited data: Web surfing, email, BlackBerry Internet Services (BIS), GPS Navigation, Sprint TV and Radio, NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
  • Unlimited messaging: Text, pictures and video
  • Talk: Night calling and weekends starting at 7 p.m., nationwide long distance and no roaming charges

You would just need the $59.99, it is never a bad thing or stupid to ask a question. Tell your friends
 
giper54 said:
If I set up a sprint account at a best buy can I still use this discount? if so how?
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No, you have to do it online or by phone.


Check and see if your job gets a discount with Sprint, if you do you can buy your phones and sign up at Best Buy and then have the discount added after.

But if not, online or by phone is your best option.
 
Wireless carriers have agreed to port wireless to wireless in 2.5 hours, but it's not an actual requirement. If a carrier takes longer, you can inform them that you'll file a complaint with the FCC. Both the requesting (new carrier) and releasing (old carrier) can charge a porting fee. It may not be negotiable, but you should inform the new carrier that you'd request no porting fee if you can show that your releasing carrier will charge you - it's not uncommon for porting fees to be waived but it's not something the carriers must do. That said, carriers are required to accept your porting request regardless of whether you pay for it right then or not and must port even if you owe money to the old carrier. Also, remember not to cancel your old service - that will happen automatically as soon as the port process is complete.

Porting your wireless number also requires that you be in the same "geographic area" which commonly means in the same billing rate area as the number you are trying to keep. For example, your carrier can define the "geographic area." If you get tied up in porting, you're probably dealing with someone who doesn't know how to do it.

Regional providers have smaller coverage/rate areas so they tend to be more complex and take longer than the large national wireless carriers.
 
hey peoples,

anyone with 5 lines and 1500minutes on Everything Data Family want to let me know how much you pay in fees?

I might switch from ATT and wany to know if they are any different
PM me if needed.

Thanks.
 
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