Sprint PCS

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    Location??

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Do I need to have the location thing turned on? My phone says turning it on will allow the network to detect your position, making some Sprint applications easier to use. If turned off will hide the phone from the network expect...
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    vm 4050 to do list ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have a vm 4050 phone. Sprint advertises this phone as having a to do list. Can anyone who owns this phone tell me where it is. I know you can download applications, which you have to pay for, but in the phone details on the Sprint...
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    No ring sometimes

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Lately, my phone A500 does not ring sometimes, specially in the evening. Is there some issue with with network or my phone? Thanks. Thi
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    eTrade and Sprint?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hey gang- Has anyone had success accessing eTrade via their Sprint Vision Phone? According to the eTrade website, it says you can access them via any Sprint web-enabled phone at www.etrade.com Here's the full eTrade page that talks...
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    retention plan strategy: can i get this?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) i'm presently at the end of a 2yr nationwide free and clear plan i've been a sprint customer for 6 yrs. i also have my landline long distance w/sprint i presently have 2000 anytime minutes and 2 phones for $90/month i was going to...
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    IS THERE ANY TRICKS TO PHONES

    Archived from groups: alt.cell-phone,alt.cell-phone.tech,alt.cellular.gsm.carriers.voicestream,alt.cellular.sprintpcs,alt.cellular-phone-tech (More info?) WHAT ALL CAN U DO TO SIMCARD PHONES WITH TMOBILE CINGULAR ATT AND SPRINT??? IKNOW THAT THERE ARE TRICKS BUT WHAT ARE THEY HOE CAN U ADD...
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    sites for cellular phone information

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have many years experience in cellular and I am just starting to put together a site where I can share my information. Does anyone have any favorite sites that I can link to from my site? http://www.bestcellphoneinfo.com
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    When will Samsung i550 be released?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Does anyone have any idea of when the Samsung i550 will be released for sale? I asked at the Sprint store in Dallas and they acted as if they had never heard of it. I want to get a Palm-based phone and now that the Treo 650 is coming out...
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    Bluetooth, Outlook, & Rate Plans

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am preparing to switch from Nextel to SprintPCS. I would like to switch sometime this month, so I am currently looking at the different phones available. My number one priority in a phone is that I can sync the contact list with...
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    fax over cellphone

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) My previous subject line may have been misleading. So I'll try again. I no longer have a land line. Is there any way to use my Sanyo VM4500 in conjunction with a standard fax machine? Is there a connector cable with a Sanyo connector on...
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    Handsets with Thumb-Pad keyboards?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am right on the fence about the phone I prefer using. I'm currently using a Samsung i500, and it's exactly what I need in a PdaPhone. On the other hand, there are java apps and online services available for my Sanyo 8100 that I miss...
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    Rebates

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I've found that my last phone is over 18 months old, and eligible for a rebate. I noticed that one of the conditions for this rebate is that 'if yur phone has Sprint PCS VisionSM capability, you must add Sprint PCS VisionSM to your...
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    Uploading phone book to Samsung A620

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I would like to upload phone numbers to my Samsung A620's Phone Book. Anyone had success doing this with FutureDial, DataPilot, or some other mechanism? - Steve W.
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    Sprint reneges on a written offer

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am on a month-to-month agreement with SPCS. Have been since '99. Wanted to add a 3rd line for my son. Called retention, was offered the following deal by a representative --who gave me her name and employee ID # for confirmation: 3...
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    New phone attempt

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have an older dual band QCP phone from several years ago.and on a $30/300 anytime, unlimited after 8 PM plan. I was interested in getting a newer phone with perhaps the $150 rebate making the phone cost anywhere from $0 to $50 or...
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    Samsung vga1000

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I got the samsung vga1000 few days back and noticed that it heats up a lot if I talk fore more than 4 or 5 minutes. I got two and both are like that. So is this a common problem with this? Is there anyway I can upload addressbook to...
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    Samsung SCH-411 ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have been given an SCH-411 Samsung phone that had its contract cancelled with another carrier. Does anyone know if this phone will work on the Sprint PCS network? If so, can my existing Sprint PCS number be transferred over to this...
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    Bluetooth

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Does Sprint currently offer or have plans in the near future to offer a picture phone with Bluetooth capabilities. I know the have the Ericsson T608, but I'm not interested in that particular unit.
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    Contract up, plan suggestions?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hello All, Been reading some postings similar to the situation I'm in. Using Sprint since '99. Current plan: Free & Clear 2000 ATM 3000 Off Peak Option unlimited PCS to PCS Nights start at 8pm Shared by 3 phones $20 for one of the...
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    new phones release dates

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) anyone have any solid dates on when the new phones for sprint are coming out? sprintpcsinfo has soime dates that seem solid, but none of them have come true yet, curious. Capt.
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    unlock code for Samsung A460 liberty wireless

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hi does anyone know the unlock code for Samsung A460 that used to run on the liberty wireless service (sprint) thx -- psydew ------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://cellphoneforums.net View this...
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    sign w/sprint again?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) i've been w/sprint since '97 i'm on a 2kmin a month free and clear anytime plan i also use their add-a-phone so my high school aged daughter has a phone i'm currently at the end of my latest 2 yr cycle now my 2nd daughter is off to...
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    Private calls

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Is there anyway to block private calls like you can do with your home phone. Like *77 Thanks for any info
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    Sayno 8200?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Where is the best deal for the Sayno 8200 phone with a 1 year contract? IM on the 08021 area
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    Small, good reception, no bells?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hi. I'm wondering if there is any Sprint phones that don't have all the hundreds upon hundreds of features today's phones do. I have a Sanyo SCP-8100 right now; I'm looking for something that has great reception - sms messaging -...
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    It now costs 5$ to talk to an American at Sprint

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Yesterday I got a message on my phone, that told me to that avoid having my phone service cut off, to call an 800 number immediately. Having paid my bill two weeks before on line, I figured I better call and see whats going on. I find...
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    Moblog?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hi all Now that I have an A680, I'd love to use one of those moblogs and have some fun with it. But I can't find one which will let me upload photos from my phone, since the phone seems to mostly just send a URL, not a...
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    what phone?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I was a sprint PCS customer a few years ago and switched to NEXTEL a few 2 years ago when the service of sprint got bad, I like the nextel service but now I need to be oin budget and trim my cell phone bill down.. I am paying baout...
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    Connect Outlook to your cellphone

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I saw this program that lets you connect Outlook to your cellphone and it works SprintPCS. http://www.settingstarstudio.com/CELLLINK.HTML
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    My Samsung VM-A680 firmware version

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Does anyone know what the new firmware update "XC27" on the A680 has updated since XC15? Posted via http://www.mPedia.com Mobile Technology Forums
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    Overseas Alternative?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Hello All, I have SprintPCS with three phones. My son in college is going to England for a quarter this fall. Needless to say he won't be able to use his Sprint phone. What is the best solution for me to hook him up with a phone...
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    Upcoming plans ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am looking for something like the return of the SPCS $ 85.00 2,000 AT min 2 phones + Vision Plan offered last sprint .
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    how do you check other phone's usage?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) My wife and I share a plan. I'm the main holder so I can go to the site and enter my number/password and get my info. However, I can't see my wife's usage. Why is that? I can't log in as her (I don't think she even has a password) so...
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    Phone help

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I just returned from the Sprint store. I am a current customer with a very old LG TP1000. Looking to upgrade. I saw 2 phones that interested me: LG 5225 Samsung VI660 Can't decide. I don't need cameras or picture mail. Don't need walkie...
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    vga1000

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) What does everybody think about this phone?
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    Wireless/Wireline Number Portability?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) The first-pass number-crunching tends to indicate we *might* save money, or at least break-even, dropping one of our land-lines and the wife's VZ wireless, and upgrading my current non-contract SPCS plan to an SPCS contract and adding a...
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    Upcoming plans ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am looking for something like the return of the SPCS $ 85.00 2,000 AT min 2 phones + Vision Plan offered last sprint .
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    Couple Add-A-Phone Questions

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I currently have two phones on my account, and will be adding a third tomorrow. I'm just wondering if they still charge the $36.00 activation fee for the third line. I know when I added my second one there was no charge - it was...
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    New phone activation Samsung A600

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Phone went astray a few days ago and just got a replacement today. Getting some conflictiing info from Sprint's outsourcers on proper activation procedure. First guy I talked with had me enter the service menu and enter my phone number...
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    coming back to Sprint

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) It's been two years since I've used Sprint PCS. Now I'm sick of T-Mobile and I'm coming back. What is the best phone to get by way of features and reception. Also Is Ready Link worth hype? Charles
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    Buying phones off of this newsgroup

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) So I just saw this $250 Treo 600 (prolly about three messages up), and I was wondering how you all would approach a blind sale like this. With Ebay, there's at least a modicum of safety, and you can basically check references to a...
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    Contact #'s!

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Sprint PCS Phone Nvmbers Becavse we hate Claire as mvch as yov do Activations 1-888-715-4588 Cvstomer Service with Claire & Hold Time 1-888-211-4727 1-888-788-4727 1-877-909-4806 Cvstomer Service withovt Claire - Bvmped to...
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    Sprint CSR and T608 issues...

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Well, last week, the joystick on my 608 ceased to function. When I took it in to see if it could be repaired, I was told they didn't work on phones at that location any more. A bit upset, I went to leave and was chased down by a second...
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    6225 as Modem

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Has anyone used their 6225 as a modem? What's the secret? I have had success with other Sprint phones but not this one.
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    Money wasted by Sprint marketing.

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Here I am in an area served by SouthwestBell. Sprint has decided not to try and cover my geographic area, I couldn't get Sprint as a local landline phone company no matter how much I might want to, (and with their prices I don't)...
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    Overseas text messages

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am having a problem sending and receiving text messages from another country...Finland specifically. Text messages sent to me do not arrive nor do text messages that I send there. Is there a different procedure for sending a text...
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    RL7300-send phone number or login shortcut

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have the RL7300. Is there a way to have a shortcut key to send your phone number to a pager or to set up a shortcut to send your login or password so it does not have to be typed every time??? TIA...
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    Samsung VI660 antenna

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have a samsung VI660, in a friend of mine's house I don't get very good reception at all (calls droppped constantly, around 1 bar reception) Outside is a little better but not much. Is there any way to get a plug-in antenna for this...
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    toshiba 4050 unlocking issue

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) i just bought athe new sprint toshiba video phone..... great phone for the 1st day....... i was messing with the settings added my phonebook etc, then hit lock. i dont remember the lock code. the phone is new never been activated -...
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    Caler gets 8 rings, then to Voicemail, cell never rings

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Using an LG 5200 in various places around San Diego, ranging from South Bay to Down Town to Del Mar and all places in between and at all times, I have an irksome problem with my Sprint PCS LG 5200. I'll have my phone sitting near me...
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    WTB: Sanyo 6000, 6200, or 6400

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Anyone have one of these sprint phones for sale? Thanks.
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    Vision pricing

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Am I just misreading the web site? It says that there is an extra $15/mo. fee for PPC phones only on the Professional Pack. Does that mean that if you have a PPC phone and have the Premium Pack, that it only costs $15 not $30?
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    Second phone number for cell phone

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I want to get a second phone number (one for work one for personal use). Does anyone else do this with one phone? I looked on the web page and could not find where you had two numbers for the same phone. The other option I was...
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    $15 Long Distant for PCS customers

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I know that this group is for PCS, but I received a promo card offering a rate of $15 per month for unlimited calls for my home phone. Does anyone use that plan/offer? Any problems switching from local service? I'm in Conn. Thanks...
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    Download Credits, Vision Applications

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) How much download credit for 1) Pictures Pack? 2) Premium Pack? Does anyone have the following? Are they worth it? MapQuest Mobile ($4/mo) Rand McNally Mobile Travel Tools ($4/mo) How do the above two compare? MovieGoer...
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    Vison question

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I knnow Sprint does not work in germany but can I sent text messages back to computers or cell phones in the USA. Can I send pictures?
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    Samsung vga1000 volume

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) After six months using my Samsung VGA1000 my called parties say they can barely hear me however I can hear them fine. Testing this with my home phone and an alternate cell on another carrier confirms it's weak. I will take it to a...
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    S-E T608 and HBH-35 problems

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I recently purchased a Sony-Ericsson T608 running the latest software version (it is the only bluetooth phone offered by Sprint) and paired it with a Sony-Ericsson HBH-35 bluetooth headset. Some of time it works okay but often the phone...
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    Roaming question

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I am now in an area where there is no Sprint service but am able to use my phone when in "Digital Roam" mode but many times my phone switches to "Analog Roam" and my call is dropped. I have three bars usually on my Sanyo 8100 in Digital...
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    Bars on indicators on cell phones

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Apparently many cell manufacturers don't want you complaining about poor reception, so if you are receiving any signal at all, the phone will show 3 or 4 bars of signal. Allegedly Sanyo is switching to a more honest signal meter in...