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I'm still chugging along with my T-Mobile MDA but with my bandwidth addiction I need to go 3G. Naturally the Touch Pro is what I'm looking at but I have a few questions I haven't been able to answer with searches...
Is the Sprint version thicker? If so, any idea how much thicker?
I've seen at least one smartphone offer GSM as well as CDMA (someone had a Sprint phone with a SIM card slot, can't remember the model now.) Any chance The Touch Pro will do this? I doubt it will but I can dream right?
Since ATT decided to change the keyboard is there a way to remap it to have a CTRL key instead of what looks like an OK key on the bottom left?
I would love to get a much slimmer phone, but the keyboard is so handy. And of course I want a nice screen for internet browsing so I either go with the Diamond and make do with the on-screen (and possibly buy a tiny bluetooth keyboard) or deal with the extra thickness of the Pro. But one of the things I will be doing with it is SSH (not with the Diamond obviously) so the CTRL key would be nice to have. Then of course there are things like RAM, applications, etc to think about and not to mention the differences in the networks. Who would you guys rather go with for network speed/reliability?
I've never had such a hard time picking out a new phone before...
I doubt the CDMA version of the Touch Pro would be any thicker than the GSM model.
Sprint's network does not support SIM cards, but they own Nextel which does use SIM cards. What you saw was a dual network (Sprint/Nextel) phone that uses CDMA for voice and data, and GSM for Push-to-Talk.
The CDMA Touch Pro is no thicker. It has rounded edges which may or may not make it look thicker but it is still 0.7". Honestly the rounded edges actually give it a nicer feel in the hand as well.
As far as the CDMA with a SIM card, you are thinking of the Blackberry 8830 World Edition. This has a SIM slot but only for international use...not US use. The Touch Pro will NOT have this.
As far as the remapping. There are articles in here that you can search for that will explain how to do this. I personally would much rather have OK and the Windows key than have CTRL and a second Shift key.
Lastly, it is all personal preference. 3G is much faster in my experiences than EVDO Rev. A but when looking at webpages it really doesn't make too much of a difference to me...it's more about the hardware and software you have that determines speed. The biggest selling point that made me go to Sprint was the fact that unlimited plans are extremely cheap. $52/month after my employee discounts for unlimited text, data (GPS and all those other fun Sprint features) and 450 minutes.
same here
I had a sprint phone with a sim card slot it was the samsung IP 830 it was bad and big but it had the best universal remote control I have seen also for international use. so my contract is up with at&t on december and Im trying to decide if I want to go back to sprint or stay with att sprint data service is way faster and cheaper than AT&T here in iowa cuz we don't have 3G and I doubt we will ever get it so I don't know I like the omnia better than the touch pro so maybe if that device comes to AT&T I will stay.
Well, even thou the 3g IS faster, with the iPhone hoggin up the GSM band and sometimes slowing the 3g to a crawl, I would say the EVDO REV-A is gonna be faster as CDMA does NOT have any slow downs like GSM when its crowded. The only thing that GSM has over CDMA in the states is coverage. I would give this thanks to the iPhone 3g!
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I doubt the CDMA version of the Touch Pro would be any thicker than the GSM model.
Sprint's network does not support SIM cards, but they own Nextel which does use SIM cards. What you saw was a dual network (Sprint/Nextel) phone that uses CDMA for voice and data, and GSM for Push-to-Talk.
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I thought Nextel was IDEN, not GSM
According to the pictures on this Engadget Mobile post, the Sprint version will in fact have a ctrl key as well as numbers on the top row of keys instead of symbols. That's a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
I'm actually trying to make the same choice between the Sprint and ATT versions of this phone. I'm on ATT now (with a Tilt) and have been for several years with few issues. I've always been a big GSM supporter, but I'm not a world traveller and haven't really used any of the benefits of SIM cards either, so I'm starting to wonder why I'm sticking with GSM. It seems that in the US, it's just an inferior technology. All I've read says that Sprint's Rev A is faster than ATT's HSPA - at least in real world scenarios - and Sprint's coverage (both Rev A and not) is supposedly stronger (reaches inside buildings better) and more widespread (reaches more rural areas).
On top of that, Sprint's prices are far better! I'm paying nearly as much on ATT for 600 minutes + unlimited SMS, MMS, and data as I would on Sprint for unlimited everything (and this is throwing in stuff like Sprint TV and their GPS service as well). If I went for a plan more in line with my usage, I could get their 450 minute plan for $60 if I'm remembering correctly - which saves me about $40 a month.
I've also heard that their customer service is very lenient with discounts and credits, which is something I've never really had with ATT (except when they make a mistake on my bill).
So that's where I stand. Aside from leaving GSM and the price of breaking my contract with ATT, I'm seeing very little reason not to switch over to Sprint. Is there something I'm missing here? Any advice?
I jumped ship from Verizon to get the Mogul from Sprint. Never been happier. As a matter of fact, I'm as happy as a retard
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I thought Nextel was IDEN, not GSM
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Quite possible. I gave up following Nextel 8 years ago after my i95 pissed me off 300-too-many-times. I knew next to nothing about phones back then.
I agree with most of what you said. Except for:
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I've also heard that their customer service is very lenient with discounts and credits...
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I have been with AT&T since it 2001, but I signed up for a Sprint data card last summer because I was traveling to Florida, and one of the areas I was going to did not offer 3G coverage on AT&T.
I ended up canceling the service 2 days before coming home because even though I was in the heart of EVDO Rev-A, according to coverage maps and customer service reps, that damn card would refuse to connect about dialup speeds unless I left it sit connected and idle for the first 20 minutes after turning it on... and it was still barely faster then AT&T's Edge network (verified by tethering my Wizard to my laptop and using ICS).
When I canceled the account, I was told that I would receive a full refund of my activation fee and all usage charges because it had only been 10 days, and the service did not work as expected. Fast forward to 45 days later, and I get a letter from Sprint that they're sending my account to collections over $18.58 in unpaid usage fees. I fought that for another 4 weeks, and got absolutely nowhere (apparently Sprint reps can be fired for transferring your call to a supervisor ).
Long enough story shortened... I paid the money because it just wasn't worth the frustration... but I will never be a Sprint customer again.
I was with Sprint for many years before I switched to T-Mobile. The only reason I switched a few years ago is because Sprint's phones sucked. They just didn't have a very good selection (it was mostely flip phones that were all pretty much the same.) I also got my MDA for free on Amazon ($150 before $150 in rebates) so it was a pretty good deal. When I was with Sprint I never really had any problems with customer service but I only called them when I wanted to change my plan or something wasn't working right. I did get a little upset when I was calling them about the federal government employee discount though. I swear I called like 4 times and I would either get put on hold indefinately or the rep would act like she couldn't hear me and hang up after I mentioned the discount. I later found a different number to call about it and it was a much better experience.
I like the idea of being able to switch networks with a phone and take it overseas if I need to. But I have realized that by the time I want to switch networks the phone would be very outdated and I can get a new one with the discounts. As far as going overseas...I could get orders overseas (Air Force) but there's no guarantee that I would even be in a GSM area (is Japan GSM? Korea isn't right?) and if I was they'd probably have better phones anyway.
I think I might just go with Sprint. The pricing is just below what I pay T-Mobile (I only need 450 minutes) and it has the keyboard I want. Now I just have to talk myself into waiting for the TP and not going for the Diamond...of course I could get the Diamond first then give it to my wife if I still want the TP (I'm sure she'd love to watch Youtube whenever she wants.)
Does anyone know the spec differences between the sprint touch pro and the fuze or a link to a comparison? I did a search on here but didn't notice it. Thanks
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I agree with most of what you said. Except for:
I have been with AT&T since it 2001, but I signed up for a Sprint data card last summer because I was traveling to Florida, and one of the areas I was going to did not offer 3G coverage on AT&T.
I ended up canceling the service 2 days before coming home because even though I was in the heart of EVDO Rev-A, according to coverage maps and customer service reps, that damn card would refuse to connect about dialup speeds unless I left it sit connected and idle for the first 20 minutes after turning it on... and it was still barely faster then AT&T's Edge network (verified by tethering my Wizard to my laptop and using ICS).
When I canceled the account, I was told that I would receive a full refund of my activation fee and all usage charges because it had only been 10 days, and the service did not work as expected. Fast forward to 45 days later, and I get a letter from Sprint that they're sending my account to collections over $18.58 in unpaid usage fees. I fought that for another 4 weeks, and got absolutely nowhere (apparently Sprint reps can be fired for transferring your call to a supervisor ).
Long enough story shortened... I paid the money because it just wasn't worth the frustration... but I will never be a Sprint customer again.
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That sounds like a nightmare. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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I like the idea of being able to switch networks with a phone and take it overseas if I need to. But I have realized that by the time I want to switch networks the phone would be very outdated and I can get a new one with the discounts. As far as going overseas...I could get orders overseas (Air Force) but there's no guarantee that I would even be in a GSM area (is Japan GSM? Korea isn't right?) and if I was they'd probably have better phones anyway.
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Well, the possibility of world travel is one of the things that's kept me with GSM. I'm a musician and my last band toured nationally and almost internationally (the tour fell through unfortunately), and I wanted the flexibility. But considering the plethora of different technologies and frequencies, whatever USA phone I get is most likely going to be at least crippled no matter where I go anyway.
Japan uses mostly W-CDMA from what I understand. Unfortunately, it's compatible with neither Sprint or Verizon's CDMA nor ATT or T-Mobile USA's W-CDMA.
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Does anyone know the spec differences between the sprint touch pro and the fuze or a link to a comparison? I did a search on here but didn't notice it. Thanks
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From everything I've read, it seems that they are identical spec-wise. The two phones have different cases (the Sprint version is a bit more rounded) and the top row of keys is different (Sprint has numbers, ATT has symbols), but other than that I believe they are the same.
salimai said:
From everything I've read, it seems that they are identical spec-wise. The two phones have different cases (the Sprint version is a bit more rounded) and the top row of keys is different (Sprint has numbers, ATT has symbols), but other than that I believe they are the same.
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Has anyone actually posted a pic of the BACKSIDE of the ATT touch pro? I don't think I've seen any yet.
Note the sprint version is going to have a silver/grey back with a chrome bezel type thing going around the side:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/photos/hands-on-with-sprints-touch-pro/
Keep in mind best buy has the us 3g unlocked version of the touch diamond gsm version so pretty soon they will get the us 3g version of the touch pro so you can get the 5 row keyboard the way HTC initially set it up without ATT butcher job...Just a little FYI. Best buy should have the unlocked 3g version of the touch pro sometime in November after ATT and sprint lauches their versions.
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Keep in mind best buy has the us 3g unlocked version of the touch diamond gsm version so pretty soon they will get the us 3g version of the touch pro so you can get the 5 row keyboard the way HTC initially set it up without ATT butcher job...Just a little FYI. Best buy should have the unlocked 3g version of the touch pro sometime in November after ATT and sprint lauches their versions.
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has it been confirmed that bb will get TP? cuz for all we know the last leak from bb was that they'd be selling SPRINT TP, there was no indication whether they'd be selling unlocked 3G version. Also, can we say for sure they'll carry TP just cuz they carry diamond? I mean, they started selling diamond way before any of the carriers...what stopped them from selling TP ahead of time? also, since 3 carriers will have TP in their fleet, does it make sense for bb to sell a handset that more than half of the US carriers have? where's the profit in that? just some random questions I kept asking myself. If anyone would enlighten me it'd be much appreciated.
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Keep in mind best buy has the us 3g unlocked version of the touch diamond gsm version so pretty soon they will get the us 3g version of the touch pro so you can get the 5 row keyboard the way HTC initially set it up without ATT butcher job...Just a little FYI. Best buy should have the unlocked 3g version of the touch pro sometime in November after ATT and sprint lauches their versions.
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I also would like to know if this has been confirmed. It's definitely an interesting option if it is indeed true. Unfortunately, with the Diamond having a $700 price tag, I'm not sure that this will be a reasonable option no matter how tempting. I know some people are willing to drop close to $1000 on a phone (it might not be that high, but I would expect it to be close since the Diamond is so spendy), but not me.
As far as the carrier choice goes, the posts negative toward Sprint have only been related to customer service issues (which may or may not be widespread) rather than coverage, signal quality, data speed, CDMA vs GSM, etc. I have to say I'm a bit surprised. At this point I'm taking that to mean that switching to Sprint might be the right choice. Would anyone else like to chime in?
Well for me i will have to stay with ATT. I live about 20 miles outside of Austin, TX and ATT gets much better signal than Sprint which my old roommate had. I have pretty much noticed that in Texas at least if you are gonna do much outside the main cities then ATT is pretty much the best option.
Question for other ATT customers, I get a company have my company discount of 20% discount on new hardware associated with my account but I have been told by the reps on the phone that the discount cannot be applied with the contract renewal price. This makes an odd choice since i will not use the rebate form since i don't want to switch from my Media Max 200 plan to the Pda Plan.
Options:
1. No contract renewal and suggesting a retail of $549 - 20% brings a cost of $439
2. Get with contract renewal making price probably about $399 without rebate.
3. The rep was full of it and I can use the contract renewal and the 20%.
TaurenSnake said:
Well for me i will have to stay with ATT. I live about 20 miles outside of Austin, TX and ATT gets much better signal than Sprint which my old roommate had. I have pretty much noticed that in Texas at least if you are gonna do much outside the main cities then ATT is pretty much the best option.
Question for other ATT customers, I get a company have my company discount of 20% discount on new hardware associated with my account but I have been told by the reps on the phone that the discount cannot be applied with the contract renewal price. This makes an odd choice since i will not use the rebate form since i don't want to switch from my Media Max 200 plan to the Pda Plan.
Options:
1. No contract renewal and suggesting a retail of $549 - 20% brings a cost of $439
2. Get with contract renewal making price probably about $399 without rebate.
3. The rep was full of it and I can use the contract renewal and the 20%.
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I had no problem buying the Tilt using AT&T Premier and renewing my existing contract.
http://wmpoweruser.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/attfuze.jpg
Wow, ATT's keyboard of the htc IS really ugly!
Also I'm almost positive that ATT will get the "watered down" camera. 3.1 MP.
Bell released the Touch Pro on Friday November 14th, prices are:
30-day:$599.95
1-year: $549.95
2-year: $449.95
3-year: $239.95
Apparently it comes with some of the applications taken off and with its own UI.
Telus released the Touch Pro on Tuesday Novebmer 18th, prices are:
$649.99 buyout rate
$599.99 1-year
$549.99 2-year
$299.99 3-year
No word on what telus has done with the UI or apps yet as the link to user guide is broken.
I am trying to get my hands on a Telus TP but may to have to get it shipped as no dealers seem to have any yet in Winnipeg or Regina.
dgs127 said:
Bell released the Touch Pro on Friday November 14th, prices are:
30-day:$599.95
1-year: $549.95
2-year: $449.95
3-year: $239.95
Apparently it comes with some of the applications taken off and with its own UI.
Telus released the Touch Pro on Tuesday Novebmer 18th, prices are:
$649.99 buyout rate
$599.99 1-year
$549.99 2-year
$299.99 3-year
No word on what telus has done with the UI or apps yet as the link to user guide is broken.
I am trying to get my hands on a Telus TP but may to have to get it shipped as no dealers seem to have any yet in Winnipeg or Regina.
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here is the link for Bell: http://bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.HTC-Touch-Pro/67315.details
This is actually a good news, since I can get a good deal with them. But bad deal, because in a few months everyone will have it. This give me more reason to get the Fuze instead.
So it's the Touch Pro that they have, not the Fuze... so no 3G? and how come I don't see the front camera?
bell and telus don't support vid calling. im pretty sure neither does sprint or AT&T so all in all there won't be much difference between the Fuze and the "bellus" touch pro. and yes i will miss the exclusivity of having a touch pro/fuze.
Damn Suzan this is a nice phone!!!
Does anyone know if when I get this phone whether my $20 funbundle (the unlimitted internet, streaming, blah blah) will transfer over to the pro or is it a whole new ballgame?
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here is the link for Bell: http://bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.HTC-Touch-Pro/67315.details
This is actually a good news, since I can get a good deal with them. But bad deal, because in a few months everyone will have it. This give me more reason to get the Fuze instead.
So it's the Touch Pro that they have, not the Fuze... so no 3G? and how come I don't see the front camera?
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Not only that, seems the back cover is not the same cause when looking to my TP, on the pic it looks smaller and the corners are round.
Noticed that the front "wheel" button has some relief while the classic one doesn't.
Telus one seems to be exactly the same. Found that link : http://www.telusmobility.com/qc/pcs/handset_htc_t7279.shtml
Just like the Verizon thread, but for Sprint. Anyone seen it in the stores?
Same here....my friend is a Store Manager for Sprint and all the stores in the area have not received any TP2.
You Better Order Online!
Sprint Stores don't have the TP2, I was there on Monday, and they told me that will provably take one more week, so I'did order it online, and I got it the very next day, they are fast in there shipping dept.
We're gonna pay tax on this sucker no mater what right?
well, I haven't found it in a Sprint store yet, but I went to a T-mobile store and tried it out. After calling up a web page and seeing how gorgeous it was (and comparing to a HVGA G1) I was sold. I went straight from there to my local Sprint corporate store and plopped down the cash. It should get here sometime early next week
They will have them in stores starting 10/11, same as the hero, instinct hd, and maybe instinctq. They can order it for you, if you wait you can probably get it off of amazon or letstalk for >200 after 10/11 though
davebu said:
They will have them in stores starting 10/11, same as the hero, instinct hd, and maybe instinctq. They can order it for you, if you wait you can probably get it off of amazon or letstalk for >200 after 10/11 though
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not with my SERO plan I can't. I maybe could get it through Best Buy at a cheaper price, but I decided to just go for it as I really needed a phone and there are no guarantees. Maybe I could get it cheaper if I waited, but I'm already saving a ton with my SERO plan so I don't feel so bad.
With the Arrive coming out on Sprint soon, and the Trophy coming to Verizon, allegedly on the 24th, I'm wondering if it will be possible to get an Arrive to work on Verizon? Verizon's coverage in my area is far better than Sprint's, but I don't want the bottom of the barrel WP7 device, as I've heard the Trophy called. I have used the Mogul, the Touch Pro, and now the Touch Pro 2, and really like having that slide-out keyboard.
Any idea if getting Arrive to work on Verizon, or am I doomed to deal with Trophy?
Thanks,
Rich
No idea. The only WP7 device I've heard of for Verizon is the Trophy, like you stated.
You can get the Arrive on Sprint and roam on Verizon!
I am hoping that a few more WP7 devices are announced for both carriers at CTIA (March 22-24).
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No idea. The only WP7 device I've heard of for Verizon is the Trophy, like you stated.
You can get the Arrive on Sprint and roam on Verizon!
I am hoping that a few more WP7 devices are announced for both carriers at CTIA (March 22-24).
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truth...
Sprint has agreements with Verizon, when you roam on Sprint it is through Verizon's network and there is no extra charge.
You could get on the Sprint Everything Plus Data plan for $59.99, and pay another $10 for the premium data plan, and pay $69.99 for a new HTC Arrive.
Really.... :/
I had a Sprint Mogul when I moved to GA two years ago. The reception was PATHETIC. You used to see the commercials where someone would say something then drop the call, and it was totally awkward? Well, that happened to me. I was talking to a dear friend, and said, "I love you, Patty", and the call dropped, and I WOULD have continued, "you're one of the dearest friends I have." Of course she didn't hear the last part. I drove up and down the road desperately seeking a bar. JUST ONE BAR! I switched to Verizon and that problem went away.
So, I guess the question I have now is whether the switch to CDMA on Sprint is that recent? I wasn't aware that I could use a Sprint phone on a Verizon network, and due to my past experience I didn't check. If the answer is yes, then I believe I will be cancelling my Verizon contract when the Arrive arrives!
Hmmm... Only issue is that my VZW plan is unlimited data - TRULY unlimited - because I had it on an employee plan when I got it (and I'm not an employee of that company anymore). Is Sprint's plan TRULY unlimited?
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Really.... :/
I had a Sprint Mogul when I moved to GA two years ago. The reception was PATHETIC. You used to see the commercials where someone would say something then drop the call, and it was totally awkward? Well, that happened to me. I was talking to a dear friend, and said, "I love you, Patty", and the call dropped, and I WOULD have continued, "you're one of the dearest friends I have." Of course she didn't hear the last part. I drove up and down the road desperately seeking a bar. JUST ONE BAR! I switched to Verizon and that problem went away.
So, I guess the question I have now is whether the switch to CDMA on Sprint is that recent? I wasn't aware that I could use a Sprint phone on a Verizon network, and due to my past experience I didn't check. If the answer is yes, then I believe I will be cancelling my Verizon contract when the Arrive arrives!
Hmmm... Only issue is that my VZW plan is unlimited data - TRULY unlimited - because I had it on an employee plan when I got it (and I'm not an employee of that company anymore). Is Sprint's plan TRULY unlimited?
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Sprint unlimited really is unlimited, but if you read the fine print they reserve the right to terminate you if you get retarded on it, just like any other carrier. Check with a local Sprint store about the coverage/roaming issue. Most plans on Sprint now include free roaming nationwide, and I can't think of what other major carrier in the US has CDMA other than Verizon.
Don't! sign up for a plan through the store, you need to do it online through the Everythign Plus referral, and get the plan for $10 less than doing it in store. So you can bet a HTC Arrive and pay $59.99+$10 premium data = $69.99 for 500 anytime minutes to landlines, and unlimited any mobile any time, unlimited data, pictures, text, nights starting at 7pm, etc. etc. etc.
http://www.sprint.com/everythingplus
You will need a Sprint employee email address/pin. This is where Russ McGuire comes into play, he is Vice President of Strategy for Sprint. On his blog he invites everyone for the sprint offer.
http://mcguireslaw.com/
(under about on the right hand side he has his email address and pin for everyone to use freely/Legitimately)
Addendum: their fine print says they can terminate/stop service if you use too much data outside their network etc, so the roaming thing would apply here. Wouldn't hurt to check out if their coverage has improved in your area.
Very interesting - thanks so much for the info! I guess now I'm tossing up the pros and cons of going with that or going through wirefly and getting the phone for $50 - especially since my wife will get an arrive if it is $50, but she wont' get it if we have to pay $200 (after rebate). I'm looking at it like this:
From Wirefly:
2 phones $100
monthly rate $149
From Sprint:
1 phone $200 (plus whatever phone my wife ends up getting)
monthly rate $129
So, for $20 a month over 2 years, I would save a total of $480. At a $150 savings for each Arrive buying through wirefly, that takes the comparable savings down to 180. Given that my wife won't get an Arrive if we have to pay full price now (since we'll also have to pay early term fee for our current Verizon contract), She would probably go with a free phone, and I'd save more money, but she wouldn't have WP7 (which I want her to have).
You've given me much food for thought. Right now I'd say we're probably going to end up going with Wirefly, but I'm going to sit on the decision for a couple days to decide. Thank you.
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Very interesting - thanks so much for the info! I guess now I'm tossing up the pros and cons of going with that or going through wirefly and getting the phone for $50 - especially since my wife will get an arrive if it is $50, but she wont' get it if we have to pay $200 (after rebate). I'm looking at it like this:
From Wirefly:
2 phones $100
monthly rate $149
From Sprint:
1 phone $200 (plus whatever phone my wife ends up getting)
monthly rate $129
So, for $20 a month over 2 years, I would save a total of $480. At a $150 savings for each Arrive buying through wirefly, that takes the comparable savings down to 180. Given that my wife won't get an Arrive if we have to pay full price now (since we'll also have to pay early term fee for our current Verizon contract), She would probably go with a free phone, and I'd save more money, but she wouldn't have WP7 (which I want her to have).
You've given me much food for thought. Right now I'd say we're probably going to end up going with Wirefly, but I'm going to sit on the decision for a couple days to decide. Thank you.
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Let me further add to your thoughts, wirefly still may not be the best option.
If you sign up with Sprint and port your current number over to them from another carrier they will give you $125 credit for each smartphone.
http://www.sprint.com/landings/portcredit/
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Move your number to Sprint. Get $125.For a limited time only, activate a new Sprint smartphone and save.Just bring your number from another carrier to Sprint and activate a smartphone, like the Samsung Epic™ 4G, on a new line and we'll give you a $125 service credit. Not ready for a smartphone? We'll give you a $50 service credit when you port your number from another carrier and activate one of our other fabulous phones. Either way, you win.
$125 service credit per line for each smartphone
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How to get your service credit:
Find the perfect phone. Shop online now.
Transfer your eligible number to Sprint by 4/16/2011. Doing this online is easy – we'll ask you for your number when you checkout.
Within 72 hours of activating your phone and transferring your number from another carrier, register for the credit.
That's it! You can expect to see your service credit as a lump sum within the adjustment section of your invoice. The service credit will show up on the first or second invoice after you have been a Sprint customer for 60 days. It will be labeled as "Valued Customer Service Credit."
Visit this page if you have any questions about the status of your service credit and select “Where’s my credit?” Remember, the credit will not appear on your invoice until at least 60 days after activation.
Requires two-year Agreement.
This offer is available online, via Telesales and in participating Sprint Stores. Purchases from other retailers are not eligible for this credit.
Offer ends 4/16/2011. Available for consumer and individual-liable lines only. Requires port in from an active wireless line and mobile number that comes through the port process. Request for service credit must be made at www.sprint.com/switchoffer within 72 hours from the port in activation date or credit will be declined. New line must remain active with Sprint for 61 days to receive service credit. Smartphones are Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, Palm and Instinct Family of devices. All other phones are considered feature phones. Smartphones require activation on an Everything Plan with data with Premium Data add-on charge. Upgrades, replacements, and ports made between Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint are excluded (i.e. Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance). Offers not available in all markets/retail locations. Other restrictions apply.
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Sooooo $400 for 2 Arrive's, minus $250 - $150 for 2.
Hope this further helps you.
Wow.... That's awesome.... Now I'm going to have to look and see if I can combine the everything plus with the port credit, and double check to make sure we can receive two $100 rebates if we buy two phones. Thanks!
hopmedic said:
Wow.... That's awesome.... Now I'm going to have to look and see if I can combine the everything plus with the port credit, and double check to make sure we can receive two $100 rebates if we buy two phones. Thanks!
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The port credit information was posted on the Everything Plus referral page after you logged in with the email and pin number. And the $100 refund credit is definately per phone regardless of how many you purchase.
The only thing you need to make sure of is that Sprint services your area well.
Hope I was able to help you save some money no matter what you decide, let me know what you finally end up doing. I am picking up 2 Arrives on Sunday (for wife and I).
Credit Union Discounts
For those who go/have gone through wirefly for the 50 dollar deal (which I did), since we can't sign up for the Referral Program, the next best option to still get 10% knocked off your bill is to get a discount through any affiliated credit union (of which, there are TONS). Long-term, for 1 phone, Getting the port credit and Referral discount probably works out better, but I couldn't justify spending 300 up front for the phone, waiting x number of weeks for the rebate etc..
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you can always....swap esns if your willing to get your hands dirty *cough* It works great *cough*
Halabeaster, I've never put a non-standard rom on a phone, but if it's safe, I'm willing to try. For the moment, I'm on Sprint, but not sure I'm happy with the coverage... Got 3 1/2 weeks left or so to decide. I am a developer, but not very experienced. How difficult is it?
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Sprint unlimited really is unlimited, but if you read the fine print they reserve the right to terminate you if you get retarded on it, just like any other carrier. Check with a local Sprint store about the coverage/roaming issue. Most plans on Sprint now include free roaming nationwide, and I can't think of what other major carrier in the US has CDMA other than Verizon.
Don't! sign up for a plan through the store, you need to do it online through the Everythign Plus referral, and get the plan for $10 less than doing it in store. So you can bet a HTC Arrive and pay $59.99+$10 premium data = $69.99 for 500 anytime minutes to landlines, and unlimited any mobile any time, unlimited data, pictures, text, nights starting at 7pm, etc. etc. etc.
You will need a Sprint employee email address/pin. This is where Russ McGuire comes into play, he is Vice President of Strategy for Sprint. On his blog he invites everyone for the sprint offer.
(under about on the right hand side he has his email address and pin for everyone to use freely/Legitimately)
Addendum: their fine print says they can terminate/stop service if you use too much data outside their network etc, so the roaming thing would apply here. Wouldn't hurt to check out if their coverage has improved in your area.
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Question, can you jump on this if you're an existing customer?
I just got my HTC Arrive on the Verizon Wireless network via Page Plus Cellular thanks to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13205205&postcount=9
I replaced my well used Touch Pro 2 with an Arrive because I was waiting for Windows Phone 7 and Netflix capabilty. I'm not a heavy phone data user because I have Wi-Fi everywhere I go.
So far I was able to get the talk and text working for my unlimited plan but haven't hammered out the rest of the data settings. Might have to wait for a Verizon Trophy to come out so that I can try to mirror the settings. This method is technically on Verizon so 95% of the service is the same at a much better price. I need mainly lots and lots of Talk/Text with NO data plan fees.
I actually bought my 2 phones from Amazon Wireless. Both were upgrades for non-primary lines on a family plan (Everything Data 3000) and AW had the best deal on the devices I could find anywhere, $150. The deal got even better now though, $99 for upgraders and free for new users.
dtrush said:
I just got my HTC Arrive on the Verizon Wireless network via Page Plus Cellular thanks to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13205205&postcount=9
I replaced my well used Touch Pro 2 with an Arrive because I was waiting for Windows Phone 7 and Netflix capabilty. I'm not a heavy phone data user because I have Wi-Fi everywhere I go.
So far I was able to get the talk and text working for my unlimited plan but haven't hammered out the rest of the data settings. Might have to wait for a Verizon Trophy to come out so that I can try to mirror the settings. This method is technically on Verizon so 95% of the service is the same at a much better price. I need mainly lots and lots of Talk/Text with NO data plan fees.
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What does or does not work? Do apps go to your bill?
No one else has made progress with the Arrive on Verizon. I was looking for a replacement for my TP2, and I really do not want to change carriers.
My gf and I just signed up for Tmobile on Sat evening got a great deal on the data plan with the sale they were having for Fathers day with Free Data for a year. We both have Sprint now and I have the EVO 4g and she has the Epic 4g (She's on her 4th one nothing but problems with them and Im on the original EVO from launch day last year) We both will be paying ETF if we like T-Mobile and there coverage. I was just wondering what does everyone think of the Senstaion and what phone you upgraded from? How is T-mobiles customer service? I can't wait till our phones get here we ordered them over the phone on whim when I called to ask about pricing we have 30 days to see how we enjoy the phones and the service. I am currently running Sense 3.0 on my EVO but I know it is not as snappy as the Sensation (since that phone is a beast!!) I am like a kid waiting for Santa to bring my new Toy lol!!
Royvin said:
My gf and I just signed up for Tmobile on Sat evening got a great deal on the data plan with the sale they were having for Fathers day with Free Data for a year. We both have Sprint now and I have the EVO 4g and she has the Epic 4g (She's on her 4th one nothing but problems with them and Im on the original EVO from launch day last year) We both will be paying ETF if we like T-Mobile and there coverage. I was just wondering what does everyone think of the Senstaion and what phone you upgraded from? How is T-mobiles customer service? I can't wait till our phones get here we ordered them over the phone on whim when I called to ask about pricing we have 30 days to see how we enjoy the phones and the service. I am currently running Sense 3.0 on my EVO but I know it is not as snappy as the Sensation (since that phone is a beast!!) I am like a kid waiting for Santa to bring my new Toy lol!!
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Hope you like the phones because if you don't you will be paying a $75 restocking fee on each one The phone is nice...coverage is good in my area...and customer service is the worse compaired to the other Big Three IMO. But if you don't have problems with your phone or service then you don't have to deal with that part of the company. T-Mobile has the best pricing compared to Sprint, Verizon, and ATT. Just weigh the pros and cons. I personally have issues with all the Wireless Carriers...at the end of the day what matters the most for me is price. That is why I am on T-Mobile. I would go Metro PCS if they had a phone worth a damn. I almost ported my TouchPro2 CDMA over a few years back.
Anyways...the hardware is great and glad I own the phone. Just wish I could start hacking it.
-CMY
cmylxgo said:
Hope you like the phones because if you don't you will be paying a $75 restocking fee on each one The phone is nice...coverage is good in my area...and customer service is the worse compaired to the other Big Three IMO. But if you don't have problems with your phone or service then you don't have to deal with that part of the company. T-Mobile has the best pricing compared to Sprint, Verizon, and ATT. Just weigh the pros and cons. I personally have issues with all the Wireless Carriers...at the end of the day what matters the most for me is price. That is why I am on T-Mobile. I would go Metro PCS if they had a phone worth a damn. I almost ported my TouchPro2 CDMA over a few years back.
Anyways...the hardware is great and glad I own the phone. Just wish I could start hacking it.
-CMY
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you and a whole lot of folks that are following your work from the hd2 my friend. . I am reading too many complaints about the lag and Sense optimizations. Therefore, I am waiting until the bootloader is unlocked so you can have a crack at it. cheers.
cmylxgo said:
Hope you like the phones because if you don't you will be paying a $75 restocking fee on each one The phone is nice...coverage is good in my area...and customer service is the worse compaired to the other Big Three IMO. But if you don't have problems with your phone or service then you don't have to deal with that part of the company. T-Mobile has the best pricing compared to Sprint, Verizon, and ATT. Just weigh the pros and cons. I personally have issues with all the Wireless Carriers...at the end of the day what matters the most for me is price. That is why I am on T-Mobile. I would go Metro PCS if they had a phone worth a damn. I almost ported my TouchPro2 CDMA over a few years back.
Anyways...the hardware is great and glad I own the phone. Just wish I could start hacking it.
-CMY
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Great thanks for the info CMY. I was not aware of the 75 dollar restocking fee I hope that we don't have to pay that if we aren't happy with the phone or service. I know if we do decide to stay with Sprint I'll be getting the Evo 3d. Probably will never use the 3d portion of it lol I just want a powerful phone lol.
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Its $50 restocking fee for smartphones, $75 for tablets/laptops.
I went to Sprint for a week out here in San Diego and I had the Evo (rooted), and I honestly liked my HD2 on Android better. Sprint's 4G network is a joke (very spotty and slow out here at least), and the Evo was very laggy and slow to me. I left Sprint because they promised to save us money, but when I got my first bill it was more than what I was paying with TMO?! The Sprint sales guy lied to us about some bull**** fees, so we refunded eveything within like 5 days. I called TMO and renegotiated my plan and got them to save me $100 a month to come back, that's how good they are. I am so glad to be back with TMO, glad to be back on a super reliable (always on) 4G network, a very affordable unlimited data plan, and the Sensation is hands down the best phone I have ever used. Talk about powerful! TMO's customer service is also best in class for sure. My wife and I will never leave TMO again, unless of course the big AT&T ruins that for us.
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Restocking fee? That's strange. I got the G2x on launch day and returned it within the 14 day window (not 30 days here). I was only charged ~$40 for the prorated plan usage and activation fee (I think). This was at a retail store.
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Its $50 restocking fee for smartphones, $75 for tablets/laptops.
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So even if we are not happy with the T-Mobile service and don't want to keep it we still have to pay a $50 dollar restocking fee for each phone? Wow that seems a bit harsh if true.
Royvin said:
So even if we are not happy with the T-Mobile service and don't want to keep it we still have to pay a $50 dollar restocking fee for each phone? Wow that seems a bit harsh if true.
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Restocking fee used to be $10 a week or so ago. I was under the impression that it was going to $50 not $75. But again...I've had the worse customer support experience ever with T-Mobile...so I am not surprised I was given false information.
-CMY
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Restocking fee used to be $10 a week or so ago. I was under the impression that it was going to $50 not $75. But again...I've had the worse customer support experience ever with T-Mobile...so I am not surprised I was given false information.
-CMY
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The way the manager told me at the store was it just changed here recently---
it all depends on your issue. if you call them about an issue that everybody is having they will least likely help you. CMY you seem like the person who would ask them an impossible question or request just becuase you know much more than them about phones. That is my opinion on your situation, take no more than a grain of salt to that since it is merely a small opinion.
I talked with TMO and they said the restocking fee is to pay the people working in the warehouses and processing procedures. and its also incentive to keep your phones. and not all TMO stores make you pay the restocking fee. I bought my g2x from a TMO store 3 miles away and went through 3 of them and paid nothing. but bought my sensation 5 miles away and they said it is a 50 dollar restocking fee. Im taking my sensation back due to software bugs im experiencing like restarting. I talked with TMO on the phone and they also said it is to prevent people from trying all the phones for free like to make money off them doing reviews and such. Becuase when they give you a new phone they cant sell the old one you gave them as new anymore but as a refurb which nobody wants.
IF YOU MUST return the sensation on the phone and there is a problem with it you will be forced to be shipped a refurb instead of a new one.
I ordered the HTC Sensation on Saturday from the company and they told me I had 20 days to return it. They told me there was no restocking fee during this period. My only cost would be the pro-rated usage of the monthly plan.
However, the stores are now using $50 restock fee and I was told the stores are individually owned and can set some of their own policies. The stores also have a 14 day return period, so that is another difference from the company.
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Hope you like the phones because if you don't you will be paying a $75 restocking fee on each one The phone is nice...coverage is good in my area...and customer service is the worse compaired to the other Big Three IMO. But if you don't have problems with your phone or service then you don't have to deal with that part of the company. T-Mobile has the best pricing compared to Sprint, Verizon, and ATT. Just weigh the pros and cons. I personally have issues with all the Wireless Carriers...at the end of the day what matters the most for me is price. That is why I am on T-Mobile. I would go Metro PCS if they had a phone worth a damn. I almost ported my TouchPro2 CDMA over a few years back.
Anyways...the hardware is great and glad I own the phone. Just wish I could start hacking it.
-CMY
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I don't know what happened to you, but I love (and so do others) T-Mobiles customer service. Any time I call, I get an American representative whom I can understand excellently, that is awesome in assisting me with what I need.
the re-stocking fee of $50 only applies if you do not like the phone and want to exchange the phone to something else...
for example: you originally got sensation 4g and decided to change ur mind and get the g2x. but if there is software bug or the phone is having some issue and just exchanging it for the same phone due to software/hardware issues there is no re-stocking fee.
But back to the topic...tmobile has pretty good service almost everywhere now a lot better than before, as for customer care they are very good, my friend who use to have tmobile and switch to sprint because of the evo now hates sprint...bad coverage, poor 4G speeds (we went out to dinner one night and he was very surprise there was 4g there lol), and pays a lot more than tmobile.