Upgrading my phone please read i need help?

lucario07 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 09:59 PM

My dad is a sprint premier customer and we are in a shared plan so i was wondering if he could buy his upgrade for my phone number and he keeps his normal phone while i get it upgraded.

lucario07 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:05 PM

phone being bought by his phone number but activated in mine.

**Biker1** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:24 PM

It has to be activated on the line that is purchasing it and stay active for 30 days in order to receive any eligible upgrade discounts, etc.
You can then have it activated on your line after the 30 day period.

lucario07 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:38 PM

so after a month i could reactivate on my line but i wouldn't really be saving anything since activation is about 30$ so i would save about 15$ but thank you you helped a lot.

**Biker1** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:48 PM

You might be able to bypass the activation fee if you call Sprint or e chat with them and ask them if they can please bypass the activation fee.
First I would verify if there is a fee or not.
Also, you would be saving money since it sounds like your line is not eligible for an upgrade but your Father's line is.
Out of curiosity, how did you arrive at a $15 savings?
I don't fully understand that part.

lucario07 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:03 PM

o because i would have 1 year with my phone so i would save only 75$ and my dad would save 150$ and i thought activation fee was 30$

**Biker1** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:08 PM

I understand.
It would be $75 less $30x2.
But I think you would be able to save the activation fees.
I am not sure but I think you can save the fees if you activate online.
This can be easily verified.

Edit:
Take a look at this >
http://www.google.com/m/url?cd=2&cha...LcZ7xfQTQs4omQ

The activation fee is $36 but can be waived with a device upgrade.
In addition, I think you can activate as many devices on your account as you want, one at a time, and not incur any activation fees.
Many customers have numerous phones that they deactivate and activate on their account without incurring any activation fees.

lucario07 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:32 PM

ok so i can save if i activate online

**Biker1** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucario07

ok so i can save if i activate online

You can save the activation fee if you upgrade. Just speak with the Rep if it is an instore purchase or over the Phone if you make your purchase that way, or via e chat if your purchase is online.
Any subsequent ESN changes don't incur a fee if done online.
Verify this to be sure.
Also, others will be able to give their input regarding this info.
You can also verify this info via e chat, etc.

lucario07 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 12:09 AM

ok if i want to buy it with my phone number with the 1 year contract 75$ discount will i save everything besides those 75$ for example palm pre is 150$ with rebates and everything would it be 225$ with rebates and everything.