Carrier Sprint stores can't offer phone subsidies without manager approval

[EbookReader]

Sprint has not go all in with "no subsidy" like T-Mobile has, but it looks like they are steering customers that way.

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/5...using-new-sprint-group-plan-pricing/?p=271517

poster Rocket87

There is no mention of 2 year prices anywhere in sprint stores now. I cant speak for all of sprint but in my retail area (ohio kentucky indiana) we cant do a contract with out a manager talking to customer and approving it. Its the next step towards no subsidies.

Below is a picture for all those saying subsidies aren't going anywhere

It seems to me that Sprint is now going full speed ahead with its Framily Plan. (its version of T-Mobile Uncarrier).

 

[eyoungren]

Sprint has dropped subsidies entirely. They are pushing EasyPay now.

 

[EbookReader]

Sprint has dropped subsidies entirely. They are pushing EasyPay now.

Not entirely. You can still get the old fashion "2 years contract" with subsidies at Sprint stores with management approval.

 

[CrimsonKnight]

I don't see Sprint offering subsidies after march, even with manager approval.

Full steam ahead for Sprint with Sprint easy pay it looks like.

 

[blarivee]

Maybe Sprint is doing this to demonstrate to regulators that they are on board with T-Mobile's approach and won't kill T-Mobile's initiative if they merge with T-Mobile.

 

[EbookReader]

Maybe Sprint is doing this to demonstrate to regulators that they are on board with T-Mobile's approach and won't kill T-Mobile's initiative if they merge with T-Mobile.

I doubt that is why.

Even AT&T is following T-Mobile "un-carrier" strategy. See their new Family Plan that was launched on Feb 2 2014.

The reason is simple: Customers want transparency (cost of phone separately from cost of service). And carriers love getting rid of subsidies.


As for Sprint being competitive with T-mobile, take a look at their Family Plan

3 lines on Sprint Framily: $135
3 lines on T-Mobile: $90


4 lines on Sprint Framily: $160
4 lines on T-Mobile: $100


5 lines on Sprint Framily: $175
5 lines on T-Mobile: $110

 

[bwsteg]

I spoke to sprint customer service about this and they say that normal upgrade pricing will still be around and that easy pay is just another way of buying phones.