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[larry]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/030414/cgm006a_1.html

[DaveyJ]

Well, basically Sprint had to bite the bullet and make "friends" on which networks they can use to compete.

I wonder how much of that expanded area is analog? Interesting they don't show which areas of the newly expanded coverage are digital / analog. The fine print says that these new plans exclude single mode phones (duh).

All in all the new "Free and Clear Across America" is basically the same as AC on Verizon. Except they look like they have a little better coverage. Claiming something like 96% of the population in the states. Hard to believe, but hey...

We'll see I guess!!!

[NYCDru]

Originally posted by: DaveyJ
Well, basically Sprint had to bite the bullet and make "friends" on which networks they can use to compete. I wonder how much of that expanded area is analog? Interesting they don't show which areas of the newly expanded coverage are digital / analog. The fine print says that these new plans exclude single mode phones (duh). All in all the new "Free and Clear Across America" is basically the same as AC on Verizon. Except they look like they have a little better coverage. Claiming something like 96% of the population in the states. Hard to believe, but hey... We'll see I guess!!!

With the coverage that they are claiming on that map they would EASILY cover 96% of the people in the U.S. Basically anywere there is a sprint or anlog signal to be found they are claiminhg coverage. This flies in the face of VZW/ATT/Cingulars biggest coverage national plans. The question is, will they keep that coverage.

[bobolito]

It's only a promotion....someone did this before.

[northform]

It looks decent, but expensive. $55 for 500min is more than I am willing to pay. Yes, I know that it includes a lot of coverage, but I don't need that coverage and everyone has Boston covered 100%.

It will be interesting to see if Sprint eliminated the force analog mode from their phones.

[larry]

Actually in some markets such as right here in Los Angeles the plans are $5/month less across the board. That means that the 500 min plan is $50/month for me. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Sprint has not eliminated the force analog mode function on any of their phones.

[Kenster]

There's gonna be a lot of people eyeing the F&C America $110 plans 'cause it includes 2000 shared anytime minutes, unlimited pcs-pcs, unlimited n/w, and unlimited vision -- ALL FOR 2 LINES of SERVICE!!!

I have a friend/colleague whom he and his wife cancelled their home phone service and got the F&C $100 plan about a month ago. They use broadband for home internet access and the company we work for offers VPN access -- so accessing the corp network is no problem. More and more companies are offering vpn access and thus eliminating the requirement for people to use a direct dialup line.

[larry]

Kenster:

That plan is only $105 here in Los Angeles! An even better deal!

[Kenster]

That's because Sprint PCS is being nice to you guys to offset the damn high gas prices -- you'll spent $5 more in gas than I will just to drive to the local Sprint PCS store! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

FYI, Sprint PCS here in Chicago told a friend of mine that they were waiving the $35 activation fee today.

[ILUVSOCAL]

Is there a gotcha like with some companies that at least 50% of your useage must be on network, or they have the right to cancel or change your service? I know US Cellular and Edge(AT&T)Wireless does that with their regional and national plans, though I don't think Verizon and AT&T do.

[jmccrane]

Originally posted by: ILUVSOCAL
Is there a gotcha like with some companies that at least 50% of your useage must be on network, or they have the right to cancel or change your service? I know US Cellular and Edge(AT&T)Wireless does that with their regional and national plans, though I don't think Verizon and AT&T do.

That's written, but as a guideline. In other words, if you roam over 50% for a FEW months (not just 1), they'll probably give you a phone call about it because that would be suspect. Your core usage on average should be in a carrier-covered area.

[larry]

Originally posted by: Kenster
That's because Sprint PCS is being nice to you guys to offset the damn high gas prices -- you'll spent $5 more in gas than I will just to drive to the local Sprint PCS store! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

FYI, Sprint PCS here in Chicago told a friend of mine that they were waiving the $35 activation fee today.

Good one. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They really do stick it to us for gas here. I had to pay $2.29/gallon yesterday because my local station had run out of the 87 and 89 grades so I had to buy the premium. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

[larry]

Originally posted by: ILUVSOCAL
Is there a gotcha like with some companies that at least 50% of your useage must be on network, or they have the right to cancel or change your service? I know US Cellular and Edge(AT&T)Wireless does that with their regional and national plans, though I don't think Verizon and AT&T do.

I'm sure that AT&T has something in their fine print about that as well. I remember reading it one time.

[ILUVSOCAL]

Maybe they do, but Verizon doesn't on their local and regional plans(at least in California)nor do they on the Single Rate National plans.

[TwinPistons]

Larry-I know this is totally off subject, but you've always been very knowledgable in re to Sprint's products and services...I need to know when the Hell the Samsung I500 is coming out...I'm getting extremely irritated at going to the stores to have the retail people look at me like a bunch of jacka**es when I ask them about, because they have no clue about what it is...I've confirmed with Carrie King(Public Relations for Samsung) that the phone was set to release in April sometime, so you'd think that there would be some info given to the employees re the new phone given that it is mid-April already...But, alas...That would make too much sense...Any info you have would be greatly appreciated...Thanks

[ZaphodB]

Originally posted by: larry

Good one. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They really do stick it to us for gas here. I had to pay $2.29/gallon yesterday because my local station had run out of the 87 and 89 grades so I had to buy the premium. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

You must live in Orange County, then... premium here is still $2.499/gal.

OTOH, you can't throw a rock on Ventura Blvd. without hitting a store that sells Sprint service.

[larry]

Originally posted by: TwinPistons
Larry-I know this is totally off subject, but you've always been very knowledgable in re to Sprint's products and services...I need to know when the Hell the Samsung I500 is coming out...I'm getting extremely irritated at going to the stores to have the retail people look at me like a bunch of jacka**es when I ask them about, because they have no clue about what it is...I've confirmed with Carrie King(Public Relations for Samsung) that the phone was set to release in April sometime, so you'd think that there would be some info given to the employees re the new phone given that it is mid-April already...But, alas...That would make too much sense...Any info you have would be greatly appreciated...Thanks

It's now been pushed up to mid May from what I hear.

[tbrusky]

NORTHFORM,
Well there are a few Sprint phones that ill only run on 1900CDMA SPRINTS NETWORK and 800CDMA DIGITAL ROAMING. these phones are listed as:
Nokia 2285/2275 PLans of this phone will be coming out this quarter sometime. Its listed on www.phonescopp.com if you want to see the list of new phones coming to SPrint this year and there is lots of them too.

Another thing, Sprint seems to me that they are getting away from the Dual-mode phones. (1900CDMA SPRINT NETWORK, 800AMPS ANALOG)

Only remaing phones left are:
LG LX5350
SAMSUNG I300
SANYO 4900, 6400

I hope they dont disconiture my Sanyo 4900 soon too. It would be nice in place of Tri-mode go something like this:

1900CDMA SPRINT, 800CDMA DIGITAL ROAMING, GSM 800-900 1800-1900. Thats what I like to see. You know sometime everyone might take a trip to Europe and come to a surprise that Germany only has GSM networks. But I did hear that there is QUALCOMM chip in the works just to do just that. No word on when or what but you never know, look how small the phones are getting now, smaller than a calculator.

[CaptainLoose]

Ditto TwinPistons:

I've been reading these posts for several months trying to figure out who and/or when someone will come out with a viable replacement for a palm/phone. The whole world isn't into polyphonics, text messaging and photo sharing...some customers want a phone that's functional for business and personal purposes.
Verizon has teased us for months about the Kyocera...even today, I talked to two stores in my area and got two answers about release dates on the Kyocera 7135 while the phone is clearly available in other markets. The only viable competitor is the I500 and now we're getting the same tease from Sprint. I have active Sprint and Verizon accounts with maximum minutes...I'm a good customer. One will be the clear loser of my business and many others - the kind of customers you don't want to lose. Wake up the product management and marketing folks!

Truth is I really prefer Sprint...they just seem to be focusing on toys instead of phones. I plan to buy the Kyocera 7135 on April 28th (best rumor I have). At that time, I'll cancel my $120/mo Sprint account and increase my Verizon minutes and their revenue steam.

[bobolito]

I don't even know why Sprint insisted on roaming on analog instead of CDMA 800. It is cheaper to roam on 800Mhz CDMA than AMPS for what I understand. I think it was just another way to mislead customers to think that only PCS means clear calls while 800Mhz means static noise and no extra features. Took'em a while to realize that mistake.