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You called 911 for this?
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join:2002-01-13
Knoxville, TN
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| Everything data Apparently if you have any of the 'Everything Data' plans this will automatically be added to the plan.
Note to self, make sure to edit all my contacts to make primary numbers for everyone their cell phones...
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join:2002-03-03
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| Re: Everything data said by ffblackie  :Apparently if you have any of the 'Everything Data' plans this will automatically be added to the plan. Note to self, make sure to edit all my contacts to make primary numbers for everyone their cell phones... This is a good deal for me. I have the "Everything Data" plan for my Palm Pre and it looks like all my calls to mobile phones won't be counted against my 450 min monthly limit.
Existing Sprint customers who currently subscribe to an Everything Data or Everything Data Family plan will automatically receive – at no extra charge – the added value of Any Mobile, Anytime starting on the first day of the their next bill cycle, with no effort required on their part. This should allow some people with higher monthly minutes to downsize their plans accordingly.
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join:2007-09-17
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| Re: Everything data It helps but when I work from home some weekdays, I'm mostly calling business landlines. However I never use up my 1500 anytime minutes anyway with two phones on the account.
Will be nice to call other cellphones during day but then you are burning up _their_ minutes, which may cause friends/family not on Sprint to make the call short.
It's creative marketing spin for Sprint though that might frustrate the other carriers. We won't know if it's effective until they can show an increase in customers.
Sprint is looking more and more attractive in the last year though, especially since customer support has shown real improvement. | |
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join:2007-09-17
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| Re: Everything data After looking at precentral posts, Sprint might be taking a big risk with a hit in ARPU. A lot of Precentral users who are on the $99 unlimited everything plan just called to drop to the $69 everything data plan due to the new announcement.
The new plan would not only have to draw a lot of new customers to make it worth it, it would also have to offset the revenue losses of existing customers stepping down their existing plan. | |
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| Re: Everything data said by OverModded :said by xenophon :The new plan would not only have to draw a lot of new customers to make it worth it, it would also have to offset the revenue losses of existing customers stepping down their existing plan. Maybe they are looking to get all the people dropping Verizon due to higher prices. » Verizon's New Wireless Pricing Is An Insult And AT&T users. I'm most likely going to pay to move my daughter to this plan, drop her off our family plan with AT&T, scale our Family Plan WAY back to the minimum, and save a boatload of money each month while not worrying about overages with her and likely providing her with better service to boot. (She hates her AT&T service and keeps begging me to go back to Verizon, I explained this is almost the same thing.)
I need to do a little more legwork to compare the numbers, but at initial glance, it looks like a winner. | |
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join:2009-01-30
Corona, CA
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| said by OverModded :This should allow some people with higher monthly minutes to downsize their plans accordingly. It would be nice, but for Everything Data family plans, the minimum bucket of minutes is 1500. With free Any Mobile calling, Sprint needs to adjust their bucket offerings as well. All they are doing is giving a little more value to the people who actually talk a TON, but adding little value to anyone who wants just a couple hundred minutes with all the data. | |
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join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN
| said by ffblackie :Apparently if you have any of the 'Everything Data' plans this will automatically be added to the plan. Note to self, make sure to edit all my contacts to make primary numbers for everyone their cell phones... Unlimited data limited to 5 GB. Anyone see a problem with that? | |
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join:2009-04-07
New York, NY | Re: Everything data Sprint currently offers truly unlimited data in pc cards to business accounts now, I believe it was $69.99 and no cap. | |
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join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN
| Re: Everything data said by glinc :Sprint currently offers truly unlimited data in pc cards to business accounts now, I believe it was $69.99 and no cap. keyword being "business" which this deal is not a part of. | |
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join:2000-08-12
Saxapahaw, NC
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| said by glinc :Sprint currently offers truly unlimited data in pc cards to business accounts now, I believe it was $69.99 and no cap. Correct. And regular joes and jills w/o a Sprint Business account can get that plan from Sprint resellers like Millenicom. Millenicom in particular offers the $69.99 unlimited plan on a month-to-month contract.
(FYI, I use their service.)
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| said by BF69 :said by ffblackie :Apparently if you have any of the 'Everything Data' plans this will automatically be added to the plan. Note to self, make sure to edit all my contacts to make primary numbers for everyone their cell phones... Unlimited data limited to 5 GB. Anyone see a problem with that? NO. Because most data access is done within WiFi range of my own AP or other APs. So the amount of data access thru the 3G or Edge networks is minimal. I never get near the 5GB limit and barely reach 500 MB/month.
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join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN
| Re: Everything data said by OverModded :said by BF69 :said by ffblackie :Apparently if you have any of the 'Everything Data' plans this will automatically be added to the plan. Note to self, make sure to edit all my contacts to make primary numbers for everyone their cell phones... Unlimited data limited to 5 GB. Anyone see a problem with that? NO. Because most data access is done within WiFi range of my own AP or other APs. So the amount of data access thru the 3G or Edge networks is minimal. I never get near the 5GB limit and barely reach 500 MB/month. Good for you. That still doesn't mean there's not a problem with calling something UNLIMITED then putting limits on them. That's like a restaurant having an "all you can eat" buffet then limiting you to one plate. Even if you only intended to eat only one plateful it's still wrong to call it "all you can eat" | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: Everything data Smartphone data is soft-capped. Mobile broadband is the only thing with a hard cap. | |
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Cleveland, OH | Re: Everything data There is no soild proof that Sprint has a hard cap. Many people have used more than 5gigs per month without a problem. I've done it. My dad has done it. NOTHING happens! It's only there to be there. | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: Everything data You're probably grandfathered in. New Sprint mobile broadband accounts aren't. | |
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My views are my own.
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| Re: Everything data It is a soft cap, STILL, with all customers. if you use more than 5GB more than two times in a 3 month window, you will get a slap on the wrist is all. They are not cutting people off or billing for overage. If you continually go over the 5gb cap, you may wind up with out service any more. They are trying to see that the service is used for MOBILE internet, and not a home internet solution.
Going over 5gb per month is a way to weed out those that get the service as a home replacement for wired services. | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: Everything data Look in the SPrint forum. I've seen stories to the contrary.
That said, Millenicom's $70 package is indeed unlimited. | |
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Cleveland, OH | Re: Everything data Uh No it's not. It states that on their website. They also resell VZW Service. | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: Everything data Have you used MCom?
Guess not.
Silly wabbit, don't you know by now not to trust small company websites to be up to date? I have a friend who uses MCom unlimited for $70. It is really unlimited. | |
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·Time Warner Cable
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| Re: Everything data I stand corrected as far as that goes since it was updated. But either way it used to state Uncapped and then would go on about a 5gig cap.
It still uses VZW and is under their control.
And just because their small doesn't mean anything. I've called them for service and the company didn't know a damn thing. Instead you heard a group of people in the back ground screaming, and laughing and telling jokes. Not very professional if you ask me.
And I wouldn't trust a company like them any day of the week. | |
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My views are my own.
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join:2005-05-20
| I don't always, and rarely, ever trust a "common consumer" or web user to get an accurate description or depiction of policies. Because of the account that I have, I deal with a much higher quality of customer service with Sprint, dealing with permanent account reps and all. what I said I stand by. There are some people that you can tell there is a soft 5gb cap, and they will turn it around as it's a hard cap.. I also don't even believe at least 50% of what most users here say as they turn out to be wrong... as is the case of the so called 5gb hard cap.. it's not true. | |
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join:2003-11-18
New Milford, CT
| said by BF69 :Unlimited data limited to 5 GB. Anyone see a problem with that? It's not limited to 5gb, you just get throttled speeds if you hit that cap during the month. | |
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| Whoever wrote that article has no clue what they're saying. Data is truly unlimited and not subject to the 5GB on HANDSETS. The 5GB cap is when using a data card or tethering (officially that is, since on Pre for example they don't offer the tethering option but it can be done via homebrew). | |
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join:2009-04-07
New York, NY
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| mmmmm This clearly seems better than the certain amount of #'s you can call for free from other carriers. But, even if Sprint manage to attract new customers their network will go far downhill than what it is now.
But I still don't think this will safe sprint at all, why? because when the whole world is going LTE they're going WiMax (Which they're not paying and building it) and they just signed a deal with Ericsson that will switch all the maintenance of the towers to Ericsson, so when problems come who will they point fingers at? Good luck. | |
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join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | Re: mmmmm For the average urban/suburban person, this plan is the next best thing to an unlimited plan. The future for Sprint.. who knows. It always appears to be divided at the top.
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Sprint donated a lot to the Clear WiMAX deal and retains a majority stake in the company. By "a lot" I mean most of the spectrum, which is expensive stuff. | |
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Cheese
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join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
clubs: | So..... I am an existing customer, my next billing cycle, I can text unlimited at no extra charge? Does this mean I can remove the 1000 txt for 10 a month? If so, ZOMFG!  | |
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1 edit | Re: So..... I would call to clarify that. You may have to change plans. Even if its technically the same one.
Edit: Didn't Everything Data plan already have unlimited txt? | |
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join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
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| Re: So..... said by dcurrey :I would call to clarify that. You may have to change plans. Even if its technically the same one. Edit: Didn't Everything Data plan already have unlimited txt? I am going to do that tonight, the only thing I think my hinder it, I have 3 phones on 1 plan  | |
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join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
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| Re: So..... said by tiger72 :said by Cheese :I am an existing customer, my next billing cycle, I can text unlimited at no extra charge? Does this mean I can remove the 1000 txt for 10 a month? If so, ZOMFG! you need the everything data plan to get the free upgrade. Otherwise, you need to call in. Plan on it tonight! | |
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| sprint hmmm, as of lately sprint has been kicking ass  .. this "AMA" feature on makes the boot bigger... it honestly has no comparison to the other carriers call 5 people for free and all the other gimmicks this thing is truly awesome cant wait to talk it up soon as i get my htc touch pro 2 on tuesday | |
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wildcat man
join:2007-11-03
Kansas City, MO
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| This is very big... ... remember: every 3-4 seconds, either VZ or T or Q lose an access line. That's $5-6 in bottom-line profitability per month disappearing every 3-4 seconds, 24 hours a day. (2.7 million access lines lost in Q2 between the ILECs at 3 seconds; 2.0 million access lines lost if you assume 4 seconds). I'm betting 3 seconds now.
If Sprint markets this effectively (I can see their version of the VZ Wireless "sprinkles" commercial now), which is a big if, they will make up for the need for fast-follow to Simply Everything plans (which did not crash the network).
What's also impt to understand is the effect on cost of service. Terminating a call to another wireless carrier avoids access charges (wireless companies cannot collect them). So I trade a call that would have been made to Frontier landline in Rochester (1 cents/ minute in state, what a scam) for mobile at free - that's 10-25 cents of savings for one call. Now let's talk Iowa in-state calling.... The RLECs hurt from this disproportionately.
The headaches only increase for T and +VZ if they match (I don't know what I would do if I were Q). This automatically creates problems for them as their wireless networks will be handling more incoming calls from Sprint! Meaning more overage and more strain on their wireless networks.
It all hinges on marketing.
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BF69
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN | Roaming Too bad Sprint in my area is nothing but roaming. So this deal is no good to me. | |
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join:2004-02-02
Encino, CA | Re: Roaming Why pay $5 for carrier access that should already be in the area?
It's the exact same reason I went with a Pre over an iPhone. While I like Apple's hardware, having no cell reception at the home killed the deal for me. | |
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join:2004-02-02
Encino, CA
| Re: Roaming said by pandora :At HF some have reported getting the $5 per month fee waived. Usually it only gets waived if they're already established customers, not new sign ups.
And yeah, $5 a month ain't expensive, but it's silly to be paying $60 a year for what a good cell phone provider should be doing anyways. | |
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chlen
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join:2001-01-16
Albany, NY
| just talked to a rep Yeah I was getting international applied to my phone and i just asked the rep about this and any mobile to mobile phone is free as of next billing cycle. The only time you pay is landlines. I asked about the 800 minutes... he said that is for abusers not casual customers, like if your phone is a repeater for an international number and or you use it as a business line.
I gotta say their reps have been much better since they get ranked and got moved to the US, even if it is the south .
Sprint for me went from a necessary evil, to a company I actually like with the best CDMA phone selection. I use myTether to creat a wifi access adhoc point out of my Pre and went over 5gb last month and not much changed, speed went down from aroune 1.5mbit to about 600kbs but still plenty for sitting online around the office to get around the firewalls.
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| Re: just talked to a rep said by chlen :Yeah I was getting international applied to my phone and i just asked the rep about this and any mobile to mobile phone is free as of next billing cycle. The only time you pay is landlines. I asked about the 800 minutes... he said that is for abusers not casual customers, like if your phone is a repeater for an international number and or you use it as a business line. I gotta say their reps have been much better since they get ranked and got moved to the US, even if it is the south . Did you get that in writing? Because the word of a rep is pretty damn near worthless. I'd watch those first few bills closely...
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join:2001-01-16
Albany, NY
| Re: just talked to a rep said by tiger72 :said by chlen :Yeah I was getting international applied to my phone and i just asked the rep about this and any mobile to mobile phone is free as of next billing cycle. The only time you pay is landlines. I asked about the 800 minutes... he said that is for abusers not casual customers, like if your phone is a repeater for an international number and or you use it as a business line. I gotta say their reps have been much better since they get ranked and got moved to the US, even if it is the south . Did you get that in writing? Because the word of a rep is pretty damn near worthless. I'd watch those first few bills closely... Any reps word is pretty useless, but so far they have been following through. I gotta give it to them, Sprint went from having the type of customer service which made you throw your phone at the wall to having pleasant actual people pick up rather quickly and they really try to resolve the problem. They actually have to or they get fired that is why they always ask you if they helped you out and if you need to be transferred or whatever... Our agency sprint rep was talking about this particular little ditty. Apparently at sprint now a few bad reviews will get you canned.
I am still uncomfortable with the "good" sprint, I dont believe one word of it, but like I said, they are a necessary evil. Between their pricing, and phone selection and the fact that Tmobile is non-existant in the North East/New England (just a piggyback on ATT), I dont have much of a choice.
We use both VZ and Sprint depending on division contracts and Sprint is much easier to work with and we actually have less rural dead spots. VZ is great but, there is always some charge, some program that is hampered and their phone selection leaves a lot to be desired. ATT is simply too expensive and coverage is slow for data and spotty for voice.
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join:2003-03-26
Springfield, MO
·Mediacom
| Re: How about getting this plan for $60 "If your current Sprint account is not part of the Everything Plus or former SERO program, we will create a new Everything Plus account for this new line of service. Please select the "Create a new account" tab during the check out process. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but hope you will appreciate the deep monthly discounts this allows us to provide to you."
Deep Monthly Discounts! Including a Early Cancellation Fee for your existing line! If I divide the $200 cancellation Fee across the 2 year contract, this isnt' helping any. You'd best be pointing out that this is for NEW LINES ONLY. | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: How about getting this plan for $60 $200 / 24 $10
Especially if you have the prorated ETF. | |
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join:2003-03-26
Springfield, MO
·Mediacom
1 edit | Re: How about getting this plan for $60 Yeah, but I have to pay that $200 RIGHT NOW, not over 2 years. And I have to pay for a new phone. It's just not worth it unless you are a new customer.
I suppose that I should point out that I haven't had my plan long enough to get the prorated ETF. | |
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join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Re: How about getting this plan for $60 You don't have to pay for a new phone if you don't want to. Get a free phone and move over your plan to your current handset.
Or use what you have right now. | |
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Wal-Mart Sucks
join:2001-01-09
Howell, MI
2 edits | Will I save? I currently have the $129 Everything Data Family 1500.
Basically I pay $19 extra for 3 phones sharing 1500 minutes as the base plan.
Is it going to be unlimited now? It was called the:
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join:2007-09-17
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| Re: Will I save? said by Jon Geb :I currently have the $129 Everything Data Family 1500. Basically I pay $19 extra for 3 phones sharing 1500 minutes as the base plan. Is it going to be unlimited now? It was called the: " Everything Data Share 1500 " You still have 1500 anytime minutes that would essentially only be needed for prime time calls to landlines. Anyone on an existing everything data plan today (including family plans) will automatically be able to call other cellphones during primetime and not burn anytime minutes. Doesn't start until next billing cycle.
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join:2003-03-26
Springfield, MO
·Mediacom
| Roaming. I was really excited by this plan until I noticed the 'NO ROAMING' bit. I do a lot of driving for my job, and in SW Missouri there are a lot.. a LOT of roaming areas. Oh well, I guess I just won't call anyone when I'm out, save for customers if I need directions. | |
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| Getting to the real price for services. This plan is a major step in the progression of the death of "voice" plans. We've all known they haven't existed for a while...it's all just data. I thought carriers would keep up the farce longer, "no those are your voice minutes, this is your data plan", but I'm glad to see it.
In 6 months or a year we might see plans offered as just bandwidth allotment/month. You can text and call pretty much as much as you want since it uses almost no bandwidth, but you will still pay a premium to use data services on the go. That is, until Clear starts offering Wimax phones and forcing mobile carriers to lower the price at which they provide data. Clear is a data wholesaler, and the mobile companies who don't have the bandwidth to be competitive in pricing in the future will become irrelevant. | |
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