Considering the amount of advertising money they are putting into their "true" unlimited plan with no caps and no throttling, I wouldn't expect the unlimited to go away anytime soon.
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Sprint to Launch iPhone 5 with Unlimited Data Next Month
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You and me both. 7 years Sprint customer and leaving them was hard, they offered me so much! I left for the iPhone 2 years ago, and now I can't wait to go back.
Those dissing sprint, hey to each their own. Let's hope we reach a point were people are evenly distributed over the three networks and everyone is happy with their service.
It's worth noting that anyone with Verizon unlimited data plan keeps it even if they upgrade.
As far as a wifi hotspot, it costs $20/month with Verizon. So 450 minutes + unlimited data + hot spot = $95.00.
Please understand, I am not shilling for Verizon
. It's customer support is abysmal. I'm only assuming Sprint's is better - it certainly can't be worse.
As far as a wifi hotspot, it costs $20/month with Verizon. So 450 minutes + unlimited data + hot spot = $95.00.
Please understand, I am not shilling for Verizon
. It's customer support is abysmal. I'm only assuming Sprint's is better - it certainly can't be worse. Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_3_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8G4 Safari/6533.18.5)
So is it 99 per line or do they have some sort of family plan? Does that 99 include texts?
So is it 99 per line or do they have some sort of family plan? Does that 99 include texts?
Unlimited data and messaging, and given the free mobile-to-mobile regardless of carrier, you'll likely see your minutes barely used (unless you call a lot of landlines). Check their plans here: http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/plan/plan_wall.jsp?INTNAV=ATG:HE:Plans
So how cheap can you get a smart phone with data for on Sprint?
The only thing holding me back from getting a smart phone is the monthly bill. I can't justify $100 a month, I don't need unlimited voice AND data. My current phone has a $10 data plan and I get email, google maps, web browsing with opera mini, and that's all I really need these days.
The only thing holding me back from getting a smart phone is the monthly bill. I can't justify $100 a month, I don't need unlimited voice AND data. My current phone has a $10 data plan and I get email, google maps, web browsing with opera mini, and that's all I really need these days.
Unlimited data and calling plans aren't new to Sprint. These plans already exist, and the iPhone 5 plans will no doubt be similar. Will they last? That's anyones guess.
It's worth noting that anyone with Verizon unlimited data plan keeps it even if they upgrade.
As far as a wifi hotspot, it costs $20/month with Verizon. So 450 minutes + unlimited data + hot spot = $95.00.
Please understand, I am not shilling for Verizon
I've never had Sprint but I've had ATT, Tmobile, and now with Sprint. Sprint is the worse out of the 3 and at times can be quite rude. Tmobile was, by far, the best.
Found links to Sprint vs AT&T vs Verizon average data usage;
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/115729
...and pricing;
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Validas-Sprint-Offers-Best-Bang-For-Your-Buck-116051?nocomment=1
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/115729
...and pricing;
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Validas-Sprint-Offers-Best-Bang-For-Your-Buck-116051?nocomment=1
I pay around $77/month ($69.99 plus taxes) and I get unlimited data, unlimited messaging, and 450 minutes (which I never go beyond 100 since 95% of my calls go to mobile phones and Sprint doesn't charge you minutes when calling cell numbers).
Phone costs vary, and they now have a $10 fee added to each plan per month to cover data since January (they don't say it's for 4G, but that what's it for, even if the phone or your are isn't 4G capable). Still, they're the cheapest.
Yes an additional $10 per month, but if you do the math, you'll see it's still cheaper than any other carrier with similar offerings.
Wasn't Sprint working on a way to do voice and data at the same time on CDMA? It was some kind of workaround that their engineers had figured out. Its been a couple/few years since I heard about it so maybe they have abandoned the plans.
Agreed. Same reason I don't have one.
They need to allow us to have a pay as you go plan.
I don't need the amount of data and voice time that they offer...so stupid we don't have options...so sick of cell phone carriers raping us for $$$.
I mean who the F cares...you are still getting my money. Someone needs to offer it and they will get a TON of new subscribers.
Official Announcement?
I can't believe we're in the month of September and we still don't even have a rumor as to when it's going to be announced! Last I heard, it was 7 or 8 September. Today's the 9th, so...when is Steve or his replacement going to get on stage and tell us all about it?? You'd think we'd have heard something by now, even an official announcement direct from Apple.
I can't believe we're in the month of September and we still don't even have a rumor as to when it's going to be announced! Last I heard, it was 7 or 8 September. Today's the 9th, so...when is Steve or his replacement going to get on stage and tell us all about it?? You'd think we'd have heard something by now, even an official announcement direct from Apple.
I think they'll keep it for a while, its their strongest selling point.
Also, it's worth mentioning that Verizon launched the iPhone with unlimited data for a limited time. They weren't casual about it, they had announced data caps were coming and that those who wanted to lock in unlimited data had to do it before July, I believe. So to use that as an example that Sprint will do the same is somewhat flawed.
Also, it's worth mentioning that Verizon launched the iPhone with unlimited data for a limited time. They weren't casual about it, they had announced data caps were coming and that those who wanted to lock in unlimited data had to do it before July, I believe. So to use that as an example that Sprint will do the same is somewhat flawed.
Actually, android users can be just as big data hogs, so it's not really a problem. Either they only sell a few iphones and traffic doesn't change all that much, or they sell a lot of iphones and have an influx of high revenue customers. No real big downside to offering unlimited.
I'm not under a contract right now. I mentally jumped for joy when I saw this article, until I saw how hopelessly terrible Sprint's coverage area is when compared to Verizon's which is what I'm on now. I live in New York where it probably doesn't matter either way, but when I go home to Mississippi the coverage drops off the face of the earth.
Enough to where data caps don't seem like the end of the world.
Enough to where data caps don't seem like the end of the world.
Sprint says "we have Unlimited data" a month later they bust a verizon move..
Title of this should be.(sprint to launch iPhone 5 unlimited data then next month gone)
Well, at least you'd be grandfathered in if you switch
problem is the iphone has a little bit more pull then android. more people are going to buy the iphone on sprint then android phones (probably combined). It's always been that way, I see no reason why this would be any different.
People choose carriers first, and then phones. Sprint's network sucks as it is...they're going to sell tons of iphones and they'll eventually have to move to tiers. If VZW who has the most robust network there's no reason to think Sprint eventually won't.
Actually, it depends on the data radio they choose. If they go with Sprint's 4G solution, then you can. However, I would HIGHLY doubt that to be the case.
I disagree. Sprint has never given any indication that they are going to a tiered plan. AT&T and Verizon both gave warning long before switching. I think Sprint needs unlimited data to stay competetive. I think it will be a long time, if ever, before you see Sprint go tiered.
I used to have Sprint several years ago and they were pretty good back then. Unfortunately I can no longer say that any longer. I may give them a try for a bit, but only as a test run while keeping my AT&T phone. AT&T has finally resolved enough issues with their network that I can say I have more confidence with AT&T than I do Sprint. Still thinking I should've jumped on Verizon unlimited data while I had the chance.