official evo 199 at sprint june 4 realese date!!! - Page 9

tool2269 · #81 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by p-slim

the 4g usage is an option, not mandatory. obviously if you don't live in a 4g area you will opt out for that option.

so if you live in a 4g area you can still opt out?

**p-slim** · #82 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tool2269

so if you live in a 4g area you can still opt out?

thats what i got from the press release but someone else is saying its a must for the phone. if it is, sprint is making a horrible decision.

tool2269 · #83 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by p-slim

if it is, sprint is making a horrible decision.

shouldnt be suprising

**BlackDynamite** · #84 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:58 PM

I don't see anywhere claiming that you can opt out of the $10. Everything I have read says it is mandatory, no matter what.

Any of you guys with connects at Sprint, can you find out the following and post the answer please...

#1: On a family plan with 4 Evo phones, would it cost $40 extra per month that I am paying right now or only $10 extra? Is the $10 per plan or per phone?

#2: Same as #1 except the hotspot fee. Is it per plan, or per Evo? Would a family plan with 4 Evo phnes cost $120 per month to use hotspot?

#3: If I am not even in a 4G area, do I still have to pay that ridiculous extra fee?

#4: How does this affect the EPRP plans? What do those plans have to pay to get 4 Evo phones on a family plan?

tj.iscool · #85 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PPCGeeks4ME

Is there a good email address we can complain to about this?

I just sent the following to Sprint CS but I doubt it will get far:

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I have been eagerly awaiting the HTC EVO 4G since the day of its announcement, but recent pricing information has caused me to reconsider my purchasing decision.

I find it appalling that Sprint wishes to charge me an additional $10/month just for the privilege of owning their newest phone. I guess paying $70/month for the Everything Data plan just isn't enough. Instead, I'll have to pay Sprint $80/month (that's $240 over the two-year contract) for THE SAME EXACT PLAN that others are paying $70/month for. Since my area probably won't see 4G service until next year at least, this means I'm paying $10 extra for absolutely nothing. Way to deceive your customers: that $200 price tag is more like a $540 price tag, when you consider the additional $10/month.

I am not alone. Note this topic - http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=120920 - on PPCGeeks, a smartphone enthusiast forum consisting of hundreds of EVO fans awaiting this phone's release. Excitement has turned to anger and annoyance in a matter of minutes after the additional charges were announced. At this rate, I might as well switch to Verizon: they're no longer much more expensive, and they have better coverage anyway.

Sprint executives must be stupid. They just turned what could have been an iPhone-killer into a niche device that will only sell to geeks who live in 4G areas. Nice going, Sprint.

I swear this made me laugh LOL...Yet true haha

sd4shizy · #86 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 07:58 PM

horrible - wow, they just crushed the excitement ..wtf are they thinking? and if itsnt madnatory. im SURE MANY MANY ook will opt out...damn im so annoyed

**BRIVERS73** · #87 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 08:03 PM

Well the email I got states REQUIRED

tech · #88 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 08:04 PM

this is from the news site of sprint

In order to provide the best experience, HTC EVO 4G will use Sprint's industry-leading Everything Data or Business Advantage Messaging and Data plans that include unlimited Web, texting and calling on the Sprint Network to every mobile in America with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM. Everything Data plans start at $69.99 per month. A $10 per month Premium Data add-on will apply allowing customers to take advantage of a richer data experience than ever before.

Angel Slayer · #89 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 08:05 PM

I don't see anything relating to the Simply Everything Plans o.O

**p-slim** · #90 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 08:05 PM

damn, sprint this is bad business. Yes i do supposedly live in a 4g area very soon, but to charge for 4g and someone can't even use it in their area, very very bad idea imo.