Sprint TV - Updated 11/3 - ONLY WORKS ON SPRINT TOUCH NOW

[syrguy1969]

Originally Posted by slightlyevolved

Although it says SprintTV, the service is actually provided by Mobi (as in, MobiTV). I'm not sure how deep the similararities between the systems are (although SprintTV almost duplicated the MobiTV channels perfectly), and as Mobi is independant of any carrier, it is possible that they could bill VZW for the service as a MobiTV service. They may not know the difference without Sprint being an intemediary.

BTW, showed it to our Sprint Rep at work. He made me install it on his MotoQ. Surprisingly, it worked, but we weren't able to get video.... we aren't EVDO though, so I think that may have something to do with it. I can't use it on my Apache without a WiFi connection or it buffers every few seconds.

I don't see HOW they could charge VZW users, they do not have any info on us, it isn't like we filled out a form to download or anything, but the next bill will answe that for all of us...I used it a bit (but not too much just in case), and will report back with my first bill (in about a week)!!

As far as the wi-fi thing...I don't have the buffer problem on 90% of channels with my EVDO, so I think it is more based on the device/signal that wi-fi vs. other connections!!!!
I do agree, this is a great streaming program, I am loving playing with it !!

[canospinach]

Originally Posted by syrguy1969

I don't see HOW they could charge VZW users, they do not have any info on us, it isn't like we filled out a form to download or anything

Sorry man but this is a completely naive comment.

They absolutely have info on you the minute you fire up the app and begin streaming content. In order to make the connection certain handheld info is logged on the server. Keep in mind your PPC has unique info like your MIN and ESN which could certainly be used to aid in your identification. Not to mention if you "Subscribe" it is absolutely documented. A simple demonstration of this is why you dont need to re-subscribe once you have done the initial subscription (even if you re-flash and reinstall - this is NOT like OTA broadcast reception only TV).

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All web access leaves a papertrail, regardless of how you get there. If you use a device which gets assigned an IP (again no matter if its BT, EvDO or WiFi) you leave an identifying trail. You are not anonymous online unless you take specific steps to protect yourself and even then its no guarantee.
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As i posted earlier the "un-official" comment i got from the Market Manager was that "it will be dealt with". He was not clear on a timetable he mentioned they are super preoccupied prepping for the holiday sales push and other issues (WiMax?).

But as many have said, only time in billing will tell

[syrguy1969]

I will agree with that, even I have admitted to waiting for the next billing, my question (if you know, you seem to know more about this app than most of us) would be HOW??? I just don't see how they can bill us with no information other than our MIN and ESN from our phones. Do you have any ideas on that? You really have my curiosity going now....I kinda like learning things like that!!!!!

Thanks for the info, it is really interesting stuff!