Sprint CEO Confirms 4G will not cost extra $$$

**twe90kid** · #1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010, 08:28 PM

Sprint CEO Confirms 4G On Your Phone Will Not Cost Extra

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Yesterday we reported that Sprint will not charge extra for using 4G on your phone, based on the response from a Sprint customer service rep. Some people pointed out that customer service reps are oftentimes wrong, and while we certainly agree with that statement, the CSR was quite confident in her response. Additionally, a good portion of the news market nowadays is comprised of rumors. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait too long for the "rumor" to be confirmed.
Today was the 2nd day of the CTIA Wireless 2010 conference, and Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was the keynote speaker. In his speech, which was so graciously live blogged by BGR and Engadget, he said the following:

9:33AM "3G’s kind of getting exhausted. I talk to my network guys, and it’s like Scottie in the engine room… ’she’s going as fast as she can!’"
9:34AM With 4G, "because we can produce a gigabyte cheaper, we can offer more to the customer."
9:35AM "It’s like standard def versus high def, but with that analogy, you paid more for the better service. With 4G, we’re giving you more for free."

Does this satisfy the most skeptical among you? It sure sounds confirmed to us.

Calm Down – Sprint Will Not Charge Extra For Using The Sprint 4G Network On HTC EVO 4G, Will Not Have 5GB Monthly Limits On 4G

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today’s announcement of the HTC EVO 4G, formerly HTC Supersonic, everyone seemed really excited – what’s not to like? The phone is absolutely amazing, more powerful than ever before. Many questions were finally answered but one remained: Will Sprint Charge Extra For Using 4G On The EVO?

I just got off the phone with a Sprint CSR, Kathy, who assured me that Sprint will NOT charge extra for using 4G on your new EVO 4G.
The phone will switch to the 4G mode automatically in areas where it is available and fall back on 3G otherwise.
This seals the deal for many of you afraid that the new device would bring unwanted new charges. You can breathe easy now.
No 5GB Monthly Limit On 4G

Furthermore, the Sprint 4G page admits that there are 5GB monthly limits on data transferred using its 3G networks. However, the 4G doesn’t seem to have this limitation. In fact, 4G is promised to be truly unlimited:
Satisfy your need for speed with our superfast 4G connection in select cities. Outside of the 4G area, we’ve still got you covered with our nationwide 3G network. Check out 4G coverage and speeds.
This plan includes

Unlimited 4G usage. Download mammoth files, watch streaming videos and video conferencing without the lag. More coverage locations coming soon!
Peak download speeds of over 10 Mbps and average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
3G coverage nationwide: 5GB/mo. in total or 300 MB/mo. while off-network roaming. Additional monthly usage over 5GB costs 5¢/MB. You may not use more than 300 MB/mo. while off-network roaming. You can check your usage online anytime. Log into www.sprint.com/mysprint and click on usage details.

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**CaliBoyPhillip** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010, 08:33 PM

I'm.... like... Stunned and amazed! this is good news, Ok thank, I'm going to be moving to L.A soon soo, I'll have 4G

I'm getting the HTC evo regardless! I know I'm not the only windows mobile freak out there that has fallen or is falling in love..

**twe90kid** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliBoyPhillip

I'm.... like... Stunned and amazed! this is good news, Ok thank, I'm going to be moving to L.A soon soo, I'll have 4G

I'm getting the HTC evo regardless! I know I'm not the only windows mobile freak out there that has fallen or is falling in love..

yup i'm jumping too. will need to swap out 3 lines of SERO to sprints new EPRP plans. this way i still can benefit form a low cost plan. not the best, but better than ATT plan and verizon plan

**freeza** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2010, 10:27 PM

Damn I love Sprint. NEVER LOST FAITH!

**rainfreak** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010, 10:12 AM

Moved to the HTC EVO 4g forum.

slbailey1 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by twe90kid

Sprint CEO Confirms 4G On Your Phone Will Not Cost Extra

Calm Down – Sprint Will Not Charge Extra For Using The Sprint 4G Network On HTC EVO 4G, Will Not Have 5GB Monthly Limits On 4G

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I believe that the 5g limit on the 3g network is just for the Overdrive device. If it's a phone and you have a Everything Data plan, it's unlimited data - be it 4g or 3g network. Look at the Sprint 4G page again.

**tokuzumi** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010, 03:58 PM

This is good news for me! I live in a 4G area, so I can enjoy this when it comes out. And not having to shell out extra money for another plan, or 4G data add-on is just a bonus.

lordvader · #8 (**permalink**) 03-26-2010, 07:41 AM

Only Sprint has 4G ?
when will rest Att, T mobile, Verison get 4G network ?

**tokuzumi** · #9 (**permalink**) 03-26-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lordvader

Only Sprint has 4G ?
when will rest Att, T mobile, Verison get 4G network ?

TMo has no info on when they will get 4G. Rumor - They are supposedly in talks with Clear (WiMax).

Verizon has said they will have 4G cover 1/3 of the nation by the end of the year, with total coverage by 2013. I think AT&T will have some 4G this year, with more of a roll-out next year.

**p-slim** · #10 (**permalink**) 03-26-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tokuzumi

TMo has no info on when they will get 4G. Rumor - They are supposedly in talks with Clear (WiMax).

Verizon has said they will have 4G cover 1/3 of the nation by the end of the year, with total coverage by 2013. I think AT&T will have some 4G this year, with more of a roll-out next year.

You are wrong about tmobile and are just speaking off the top of your head. Tmobile alread has in place a 4g network which is really 3.5g but has data speeds up 21mbps. This network is called hspa+ and has already been launched in philly and on the east coast. The speeds people are reporting are faster the wimax, and hspa+ will be enabled across tmobile entire 3g network by the end of 2010. here is the proof below. hspa+ is faster then wimax and will cover more people by the end of 2010. I just hate when people hate on tmobile without knowing the truth, its happens so often when in actuality their 3g is faster then evdo and hspa+ is faster then wimax. Also ATT WILL HAVE NO 3G THIS YEAR and i highly even doubt next year. They are going LTE and are behind Verizon. Verizon LTE will drop this year and a test market is already up and running.

PROOF.

http://jkontherun.com/2009/12/08/t-m...work-hands-on/

http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Covera...PA/td-p/254526

http://ow.ly/1q0K3

http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/t-mo...mbps-downloads