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"Bob Smith" <usirsclt_No_Spam_@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Steve Banks" <msftman_MyFinger_@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:uYidnRjiBsJKh8TcRVn-qQ@comcast.com...
>> 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 extra phones, one is on for free
>> Wireless Web
>> No Vision
>>
>> For $85.00 a month
>> 2nd Phone $20
>> Monthly $110.00
>>
>> From looking at all of the data on a flyer and via the web, none of the
> new
>> plans "especially" the Fair & Flexible America... it doesn't look as good
> as
>> what I have. What are your opinions?
>
> Steve, F & F was not designed for a high minute plan user, but those folks
> who use between 300 to 600 minutes a month. SPCS still offers F & C plans.
OK, just checking. It didn't look terribly kind... compared to what I have.
>> Secondly, this Vision thing. While my son has a Vision capable phone, I
>> didn't sign up for it. I'll probably get a new phone, Sanyo 4920 which is
>> Vision capable. I understand when you buy a Vision phone, you have to get
>> Vision.
>
> Don't know where you got that impression. You do not have to add Vision,
> when getting a Vision capable phone. There is one situation where you
> would
> need to, and that's if you are going to use their mail in rebate. You can
> check and see whether you qualify @ http
/pcshandsetupgrade.sprint.com/ .
> If you do decide to use their upgrade mail in rebate, be advised that if
> you
> request the $150 rebate, your AA (annual agreement) will extend out for 2
> more years. If you decide to go with the $100 rebate, your AA on the phone
> will be extended 1 year.
Bob, you're correct... it was the two year info I was reading for the $150
mail in rebate. So after going to the rebate center this is what it reads
for my phone:
******
To receive rebate customer must:
Sign up and remain on a $35 or higher monthly Sprint PCS Service Plan
Renew a one or two year Sprint PCS Advantage Agreement
Sprint PCS Phone must remain active for a minimum of 30 days
If purchasing a Vision Handset you must sign up for a Vision Service Plan.
Have an account in good standing
The Sprint PCS Phone activated with this Sprint PCS Phone number meets the
18 month age requirement. Yes
******
So you can see where this would be confusing for someone. Before entering
information on this web page it reads, $150 rebate yada... yada... sign a
ONE or TWO year aggreement. There is no mention anywhere I see for the $100
rebate.
>> They have Vision for free for the first two months (or something to
>> that effect), can you then drop Vision without getting dinged? Because
>> $15
>> more a month is too much for something I won't be using. And is that $15
> for
>> every Vision phone?
>
> Yes, you can cancel the Vision option on the account, before the two
> months
> are up. As for the cost of Vision, it all depends on what options you are
> going to need, i.e.: a picture vault, video mail, text messaging, Ready
> Link, multimedia, surfing the web, etc. Depending on the options, you
> could
> be spending much more than $15/mo. on the primary phone on the account. It
> would cost less for each sub phone on the account.
I used to use the web quite a bit on my old Sanyos. But that has tapered off
a great deal over the last year or so. My son's phone has a camera, no Ready
Link, the phone I want Sanyo 4920 I would probably use a little more for web
because of the more enhanced features??? And maybe the Business Solutions
might be more appealing.
So the Vision for my lan would be $15 for my phone and $5 for my son, $20 a
month.
> Considering the plan you are on now, it looks like you are off the AA, and
> on a mo. to mo. plan now. Here's what I'd suggest for your account. Take a
> look at your actual usage on your three phones via your bills for the past
> three months. Note how many of the 2000 AT minutes are used and N & W
> minutes used. Also check the number of minutes used for Wireless Web. If
> you
> are using WW a lot, which uses minutes off your plan, Vision might
> actually
> save you some money.
My plan is up Nov. 17th.
> Once you've determined your average monthly usage, then look at what the
> competition is offering in your neck of the woods. I'm guessing you are in
> the Sea-Tac area from your IP.
>
> Once you have all this info, and if you want to stay with SPCS, give SPCS
> a
> call on *2. Speaking with CS, and tell the voice prompt, "Cancel", which
> will send you to the retention dept. Tell the representative that you've
> been happy with SPCS, but are looking at other cell providers and ask
> whether SPCS would be able to match some of their pricing.
>
> I took that approach last year, and was able to swing a deal for my three
> phones, got onto a 1200 AT minute plan, unlimited N & W, PCS2PCS, F & CA,
> for $65/mo. I do use Vision and have that on my primary phone and one
> other
> phone for an additional $20 ($15+$5). I also have a 5% credit applied to
> the
> total of $85, and with taxes & surcharges, my monthly bill is under
> $93/mo.
Bob, what can anyone say... except you are THE Patron Saint of Sprint! You
have been here helping people like me out for (ever since I remember),
which would be for about 5 years. It is appreciated!
Steve Banks
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