Diamond on SERO Question
 

The other day, I thought I could perhaps get a better deal on cell service and thought I might buy one of those ultra rare $30 Sprint SERO plans on eBay. I had heard in threads around the community that Sprint jacks up that price to $50 for some smartphone users. From what I understand, the Touch Pro 2 is the newest device that is allowed at the $30 rate. Would I be correct in thinking that the older diamond should also be equally compatible with this plan? I would like to just verify this for sure to make sure so that I know I can activate the Diamond on one of those plans without finding out that it can't be done that cheaply after spending $100+ on eBay.

Thanks in advance.

- 2 Bunny

The older Diamond came out before the TP2 so if it goes by age of device you should be ok.

FINALLY SOME SENSIBLE HELP Reply
 

Right, I figured that, but I just wanted to make sure that the TP2 was indeed the $30 -> $50 cutoff point. I usually like to verify what I read in at least one other place. I can't afford to make a $100 (or potentially worse) mistake on eBay.

- 2B

I can't verify the plan personally.
Best bet would be Sprint Users forum as there are Sprint employees there almost daily. I am sure one of them could tell you for sure.

Re: Diamond on SERO Question
 

I too am on the Sprint SERO $30 plan, and I'm 99% sure a TP-2 is compatible. It is a Windows Mobile device afterall, and so long as it's a device branded with Sprint you should be fine.

You could always call Sprint's customer service deptartment and ask them. Ooops, did I really just suggest doing that?!?:confused1:

Re: Diamond on SERO Question
 

Yeah the TP2 was the last device they allowed on $30, the Diamond definitely works.

It may be 10 dollars more for the diamond / tp2 when they changed the policy they said any smart phone addition including old palms were requiring an upgrade to sero plus. But you wouldn't have to have the 10 dollar a month premium add on unless it was a 4g phone.

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I recently switched my $30 sero plan from a tp2 to a diamond, then back to the tp2 and it's still $30/month.

The hard part is actually getting a Sero account transferred to your account these days, I did mine back in August 2010, I think they're trying to prevent it these days.

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TROUBLING Reply
 

Really? So if I took a diamond and got it all fixed up and working again and then bought a SERO plan on eBay, I might not even be able to use it?

- 2B

Why wouldn't you be able to use it?

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Re: Diamond on SERO Question
 

I think he was referring to your comment about possibly having an issue getting the SERO account transferred to his account.

SERO FORTY DOLLARS Reply
 

Now, if you bought a SERO plan that had already been converted into a $40 plan, could it be converted back into the $30 plan to be used on a supported phone (such as the Diamond)?

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- 2 Bunny

LOGISTICS QUESTION Reply
 

Okay, in the meantime, if I were to buy a SERO plan from someone, what would I have to do to get it going and Sprint to transfer my phone number? Should I call Sprint prior to doing the transfer of the plan?

Thanks.

- 2B

You have to port out your current number, have them do a transfer of liability on the line, then port your number back to sprint over the account (might have to wait 30 days from first port).

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LIABILITY Reply
 

So I call up Sprint and say I want to port my number to a new account but not activate on a plan yet. Then, I buy the SERO and call up Sprint (that's the "transfer of liability", right?)?

I don't exactly follow what you meant... :-(

- 2B

No you have to port it away from sprint like to a prepaid line or something.

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Tol is kinda a pain in the butt process were you do a three way call with sprint and the outher person.

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STILL NOT GETTING IT Reply
 

I've actually already got a prepaid line with PagePlus, does that count?

That's kinda what I heard.

- 2B

Yes thats good dont port till after you get the line. You will want to open a sprint account with no lines before you do any deals as it will make the transfer go smoother given you get a rep that doesn't block the transfer.

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LIABILITIES Reply
 

So let me get this straight (correct me if I'm wrong):
I keep my current activation on PagePlus, but register an account with Sprint with no lines or plans. Next, I buy the plan, do the "transfer of liablility" threeway call, port my number, and if all goes well I'll be good to go, right?

- 2B

Yes

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