Trip to Mexico (Sprint). $0.002/KB. Too much?

[Mojary]

Originally Posted by mstevens

How do you have this set up?

Google Voice normally operates over phone connections so without some tweaking, you'll have to pay for the call when GV calls your cellphone to connect.

I read that this can be done with sufficient fiddling around, but haven't pinched my nose and jumped yet.

yeah that's what i gathered too. and im in the same position as you as far as jumping into it. i guess because when i do go out of the country in a few months for a vacation, calling states side isn't even close to the top and middle of my list...LOL. that's why i haven't put too much thought really into looking into the tweaking for it.

[frazell]

Originally Posted by mbartels

Update:

I just called the number Frazell gave and the Sprint guy said they do not offer any type of international data plans on the Touch Pro 2, only a certain Blackberry. He said the only option is the per kb charge of "2 cents per kb" which sounds way more expensive than the $.002 posted on their web site. Either the site is wrong or he is. If it's 2 cents per kb and I would use 82724 kb for the week that would get awfully expensive. I'd rather pay $20.00 for WIFI to be safe in that case.

Very odd. Try their chat option they have on their website or the +1-817-698-4199, option 3. I just grabbed that earier number off the website, but I think this is the number I called from Canada and was offered the plan just over Christmas.

I believe that number is a free call as well while roaming...

I love Sprint's service, but they really need to get the reps in check. It is crazy how they don't seem to know anything... Or at least give us the option to add any and all addons online

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by ponicg

Make sure it's really $0.002/KB!!! That is, in writing/recorded convo, make the rep say "Point Oh Oh Two Dollars per Kilobyte" etc... Why am I being anal about him saying it?

... because Verizon is retarded.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80540476/

I can't find the original, so this is the meat of it though.

OHMYGOD. That is incredible! My roommates and I just laughed our asses off at their inability to perform a SIMPLE CONVERSION! And people trust them to charge you the correct amount on your bill?!

[a in yul]

Originally Posted by frazell

Very odd. Try their chat option they have on their website or the +1-817-698-4199, option 3. I just grabbed that earier number off the website, but I think this is the number I called from Canada and was offered the plan just over Christmas.

I believe that number is a free call as well while roaming...

I love Sprint's service, but they really need to get the reps in check. It is crazy how they don't seem to know anything... Or at least give us the option to add any and all addons online

thks for the info, this will be useful for next when i travel..!!

[mstevens]

Originally Posted by ⌥ saumaun ☢

OHMYGOD. That is incredible! My roommates and I just laughed our asses off at their inability to perform a SIMPLE CONVERSION! And people trust them to charge you the correct amount on your bill?!

Yeah, even we Aggies seem to be able to grasp the difference between dollars and pennies.

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by mstevens

Yeah, even we Aggies seem to be able to grasp the difference between dollars and pennies.

LMAO! Like they say... "Aggie Special! Get 1 for 10 cents, or 2 for a quarter!"

Are you a TAMU Aggie? Or another school with Aggies as the mascot?

[c0011j]

There isn't a 'Data' plan. It is just international roaming for the TP 2.

http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/co...=30&submit.y=9

Blackberry has a plan because of RIM and their network.

In Mexico you do not need any additional features, but other than Mexico and Canada you do need to have International features on your phone.

Otherwise for Data it is .002 per kb

[mbartels]

Update: They DO have international data plans. I can't believe how often the Sprint reps disagree with each other:

Me: If not and I use my estimate of 82724 of data, how much would that cost? I want to make sure I don't get burned.
Gina: Sprint offers a worldwide data plan for $69.99/month. With this plan you have access to data service around the world where available with your device for only $69.99/month. If you don't have it for a full month we prorate that.

[Mojary]

Originally Posted by mbartels

Update: They DO have international data plans. I can't believe how often the Sprint reps disagree with each other:

Me: If not and I use my estimate of 82724 of data, how much would that cost? I want to make sure I don't get burned.
Gina: Sprint offers a worldwide data plan for $69.99/month. With this plan you have access to data service around the world where available with your device for only $69.99/month. If you don't have it for a full month we prorate that.

LOL...did you expect anything but for them to disagree with what was told you by the previous rep? very cool regarding the worldwide data plan. like i said...i can add this to my plan when i go out of the country this coming spring. hmmm...i wonder if there's a keyboard and mouse that i can connect to my tp2. already have the a/v cable to connect to tv. since i won't have internet connection where im going, i can pretend that i have a desktop using my tp2 and the worldwide data connection!..

[mstevens]

Originally Posted by ⌥ saumaun ☢

LMAO! Like they say... "Aggie Special! Get 1 for 10 cents, or 2 for a quarter!"

Are you a TAMU Aggie? Or another school with Aggies as the mascot?

I am a real Aggie, thank you.

However, I subsequently went to medical school at UTMB, so I'm also part teasip. It gets a bit itchy at times, but is mostly tolerable.