 | | Did NOT state for sure The quote from Sprint did NOT state for sure they would be raised. Except that it would be considered because of the expense of deploying this network. But I've been saying for a while Sprint wouldn't make their network goals or they'd be raising prices or even killing off unlimited. Sprint is nothing more than at&t or VZW on a smaller scale, especially when they cry about mergers and not being able to compete, but yet go out and raise prices after the merger was given up on. The FTC and DOJ should have fined them for lying. | |
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And thus far you've been wrong on all counts. I don't know that I'd be touting that kind of track record...  | |
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| | | | Re: Did NOT state for sure No. I have not. Clear is still there and alive, Sprint keeps giving money. Sprint has killed off unlimited already, they've rates as well. They're just as expensive as the 2 they always bitch and fight against and they have no room to show for it. So next is they will raise rates or kill off their unlimited, especially since they already have on their 4g brand for USB dongles, and they've also went back to charging for roaming.
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| | | | | Re: Did NOT state for sure said by hottboiinnc:No. I have not. Clear is still there and alive, Sprint keeps giving money. Sprint has killed off unlimited already, they've rates as well.  Who said anything about Clear? Sprint still had unlimited so you're wrong there and the rates have been the same so you're wrong there as well. This is like when you kept swearing up and down that Sprint wasn't going to deploy LTE despite all evidence to the contrary...and yet there they are deploying LTE.
And I've never given a date on when anything would happen that I've said
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| | very misleading headline, Karl Your headline makes it seem like Sprint came and said that it was a done deal that prices would increase once LTE was fully deployed. In reality, Hesse only acknowledged the possibility of that occurring. Now, i happen to think that it's likely that plans will be reorganized at some point I've network vision is close to completion, but come on, distorting what people actually say for a sensationalist headline is not cool.
And still beating the 'Sprint is getting rid of unlimited data' drum, eh? I guess even a broke clock manages to be right twice a day. | |
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| | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl ...it's likely that plans will be reorganized at some point I've network vision is close to completion.. | |
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| | | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl 9 out of 10 times Sprint will raise rates. Someone has to pay for those upgrades and it won't be Sprint out of their own pocket. They should be using that $10 smart phone charge their customers on TOP of their regular plan to pay for the network. | |
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That's not what the HEADLINE to the article indicated before it was changed. Somebody doesn't have their thinking cap on today. Come back when you have some intelligent to contribute, Anon. | |
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|  ptrowskiGot Helix?Premium
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| said by DarnellP:Your headline makes it seem like Sprint came and said that it was a done deal that prices would increase once LTE was fully deployed. In reality, Hesse only acknowledged the possibility of that occurring. Now, i happen to think that it's likely that plans will be reorganized at some point I've network vision is close to completion, but come on, distorting what people actually say for a sensationalist headline is not cool.
And still beating the 'Sprint is getting rid of unlimited data' drum, eh? I guess even a broke clock manages to be right twice a day.
DarnellP, it says the CEO hints at price hikes, which he did. No question about that. Also show me a CEO who says something along these lines and then doesn't hike the rate.
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| | | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl said by ptrowski:DarnellP, it says the CEO hints at price hikes, which he did. No question about that.
Ptrowski, that's what it says now. That's not how it originally read. Karl changed the headline | |
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kudos:4 | Re: very misleading headline, Karl What was the original headline? | |
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| | | | | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl I honestly don't remember exactly how it read and i don't want to misquote it least i be guilty of pretty much the same thing i complained about. The way it read though more or less have the impression that Sprint will raise rates as opposed to the corrected headline which correctly identifies that Hesse intimated that Sprint may raise rates once they're finished. | |
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kudos:4 | Re: very misleading headline, Karl So let's be honest here. When the CEO makes a comment like that there is most likely a snowball's chance in hell the rates will not be increased. | |
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| | | | | | | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl said by ptrowski:So let's be honest here. When the CEO makes a comment like that there is most likely a snowball's chance in hell the rates will not be increased.
You're still missing the point, ptrowski. What you think, i think or Karl thinks will happen in the future is irrelevant to my point. You can read between the lines all you like. However, you can't make a headline stating something that the person or company being written about didn't actually say. | |
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kudos:4 | Re: very misleading headline, Karl Let's do this. They will raise rates. Let's refer to this thread in the future. They will raise rates. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Re: very misleading headline, Karl I'm sure that they will raise rates at some juncture. No need to refer back to this thread since whether they raise rates or not is irrelevant to my point which you're still apparently not comprehending. | |
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kudos:4 | Re: very misleading headline, Karl You are splitting hairs. You know what I am referring to, relax. | |
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Chesterfield, MO | Unlimited Data Is Their Draw Regardless of the type of service (2G, 3G or 4G), Sprint's coverage does not match the big two. Verizon seems to be the best but I believe AT&T is as good as long as you don't pay attention to what kind of service you get (2G, 3G or 4G).
I have friends with Sprint iPhones and when we compare "bars" and performance, they never win. In fact, I have let them jump on my hotspot on more than one occasion so they could check their e-mail messages!
If Sprint has sufficient towers to match the big two, perhaps it's just a matter of upgrading them all with consistent equipment and service capabilities (time and money). If they simply don't have the towers and cannot afford to add or contract go get the towers, how will they ever match the big two and expect to get their premium prices?
I'm willing to accept less coverage for unlimited data and better prices. I'm not sure I can accept less coverage for unlimited data and the same price. Perhaps if I had unlimited data, I'd change my usage patterns but good coverage is probably more important than spotty, unlimited data at the same price.
For me, Sprint's proposition only works when they offer me a better price and unlimited data. If I'm like others and they get rid of both of these competitive advantages, they cannot compete and they will die. Maybe if they give away the newest smart phones they'd steal customers but if the phone is free and you are always challenged to use it because coverage is poor, what good is it? The free phone would also lock you into their network for multiple years and then you are stuck! | |
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|  chlenEthically ChallengedPremium
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Halfmoon, NY | Re: Unlimited Data Is Their Draw Exactly, without unlimited and lower prices I have to ask why I am not on Verizon.
Sprint is not going to freak out their pretty loyal customer base. unless they feel like going out of business. | |
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Cranberry Twp, PA | Re: Unlimited Data Is Their Draw They are actually Cheaper. I have been comparing and for 3 lines compared to 6gig of sharing data with verizon, they are 20 bucks cheaper | |
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| | | | | They certainly are when I price shop. AT&T and Verizon are the same price, and Sprint (including their $10 4G fee) and T-Mobile are exactly $10/month less. | |
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Halfmoon, NY | said by hottboiinnc:Sprint actually is NOT cheaper. That's the thing. They charge just as much as the big 2. the only thing they have is unlimited and that really isn't much of a thing anymore when I can get an MVNO with full unlimited that roams now and roaming is included. Sprint doesn't include roaming any longer.
How is Sprint not cheaper?
My brother and I pay $120 for two lines with unlimited mobile to (any) mobile. We split 900 minutes, but it is impossible to use them up, as calling any cell phone and half of VoiP phones is free. So our total bill for the two lines comes out to be just under $130 after taxes and fees. Take out 22% discount I get through work and the bill is very good for having excellent coverage here in the North East, even have WiMax (through pretty useless) here in parts of Albany.
We pay around $100 for two lines and go through many gigs of data. My phone is rooted and tether is on all day I am connected with my tablet.
That is cheaper.
I should have jumped on the bandwagon like my father did and lock in VZ when it was unlimmited, because we have great LTE here, but it is also an extra $40/mo with less other features.
At the end of the day even Sprint's coverage is no issue because the phone comfortably roams on Verizon. I dont see much roaming, and I travel for work nearly every week.
BTW My work phone is with Verizon and I do love the 4G coverage, it is very good service, just expensive.
ATT has neither, poor coverage, dropped connections, and high prices. Their only huge advantage is that the are GSM, and I travel globally a lot, so having an unlocked GSM phone is a most.
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| | | | | said by hottboiinnc:Sprint actually is NOT cheaper. That's the thing. They charge just as much as the big 2. Sprint doesn't include roaming any longer.
More falsehoods. Wow, where do you get this crap from? | |
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WiMax was 'it's coming' for ages around Indianapolis... even testing it infrequently in the downtown area. tease tease tease..
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| AT&T more expensive for me I just checked out AT&T's prices. Their plan would be $10 more a month and I'd have to limit data to 3GB, no texting and mobile-to-mobile would be charged.
I'm on an individual plan on Sprint, 450 minutes, unlimited mobile-to-mobile, unlimited text & data. With the $10 data fee, it's $79.99 monthly.
For a comparable AT&T plan it would be $69.99 + $20 for unlimited texting = $89.99. Only ATT mobile-to-mobile is free.
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| if if they maintain unlimited or at least a higher usable cap on the new lte service, I will still look to sprint as an alternative when it comes to my area.. If they borg the other guys plans though they might as well turn that crap off and burn it all down.. | |
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00000 | $10 4g fee Although Sprint has 'unlimited' data, they still have the $10 a month 4G fee I believe. That's enough to keep me away. | |
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Brooklyn, NY | Well, it just confirms my decision to stick with TMO... ...especially that their _real_ unlimited plans only cost $20 when tucked onto a family plan ie $100+tax for 2 lines, 1k minutes and true unlimited text and data, backed by the nicest customer service of the industry...
...and they have just started converting their 1900MHz gear to DC-HSPA+ and turning 1700MHz into LTE, giving us the option to use any phone on TMO to its full extent in the future.
I admire Sprint for its stance on data but for existing customers future is brighter by sticking with T-Mobile, I think.
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East Palestine, OH | In the Process of DUMPING Sprint.
PreOrdered iPhone 5s on Verizon last Friday. Will be leaving the SLOWEST network in the world soon as I get the new phones. And yes... possibly paying the ETF on two lines but I am done with unlimited data that doesnt work. | |
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kudos:2 | Something else to consider... Tmobile also just started offer unlimited data. So now Sprint can't advertise that they are the only ones.
All carriers need their nitch. But we all know they can/will make up certain claims to make themselves look better (largest network, fastest network, etc). What will Sprint's marketing claim be to show that they are better then everyone else? It seems some peple are still thinking they are cheaper then Tmobile. I think they are close but they only get that way by offering a restrictive voice plan.
I think increasing prices would really hurt Sprint. Problem is... can they survive their LTE roll out without it. TM can only do it thanks to the AT&T spectrum and AT&T's billions paid in the failed "merger".
IMHO Sprint is hanging on right now for 2 reasons... they have the iPhone and they have limited expenses so far in their LTE roll out. | |
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