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[HTC EVO 3D] notasimpleway:
Been with Sprint 7+ years. I've seen it get better(It was awesome when the Hero came out) and it was decent when I got the Evo and then I got the 3D and it has just sucked since the iPhone came to Sprint. While I would tether a lot, I did enjoy a Netflix movie once in a blue moon...and I could stream it during the day...but now...I'm lucky if I can get a web page to load in under a minute. Speedtests never go above 200kbps except at 3am...I can get 6 or 700kbps. I do have 4G on Sprint in my small town of 30k. But I can only get it a mile away from my home. But when I'm out and about I can use it and have 8-9mb, but I use my phone outside the 4G area way more than in. I'm just so annoyed with it...But I'm afraid to switch because I know I'll hit my data caps within a week or two. I hate this. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place.
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
I just got off a chat with a Sprint rep about this very issue. They told me it applies to family plans and business lines. My bill is only going up 5 bucks though. I'm fine with that, it's still cheaper than anywhere else, but told them if it was 15-20 I'd have to leave
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
When you get your phones from Amazon, you call Verizon and have the phones activated. At that time you will port your phone numbers over from Sprint. Verizon will do all the legwork. Usually takes a couple hours and you will be done.
[HTC EVO 3D] SoraX64:
I'm not trying to defend Sprint or attack anyone, I'm just saying that Sprint is doing what it can with the money it has and it needs more to improve.
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
I have 25% discount with Sprint and service in my area is pretty good. 3 lines and my total is only going up $5. Still cheaper for me than going with V or AT&T.

Can sometimes get slow 3G speeds at home(usually use wifi anyway), but I get great 4G signal at work. I will happily stay with them and get the new LTE phone this summer as I am in one of the launch LTE markets. :D
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
I'm not trying to attack you guys but keep in mind, this is how Businesses operate. They know that most of you will agree to the new terms & conditions and those small minority (I'm guessing around 2-5%) will reject it and get out of the contract.

Sprint still considers themselves in a better position since they gained an extra $4-5 dollars per account which would pave a way for future plans to be that rate. I mean, can you imagine if Sprint all of a sudden did a drastic change to their Terms & conditions? There would be no end to complaints, so this is how they milk and dime you slowly. Keep in mind, ALL companies do this. I'm not just focusing on Sprint. You somehow just got to go with a carrier that makes sense to yourself, and in my case, it was T-Mobile.

Oh, and my bill with T-MO with 4 lines (All Android phones) will be cheaper than Sprint even when I had the 25% discount on my primary line. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
They keep telling me it's only for ppl that have a Discount. And thatvit doesn't effect me what so ever.

But I have the family plan. What shld I tell them?
[HTC EVO 3D] fsalazar504:
I have 6 lines with 20% discount 1700 anytime and unlimited data plus text. Going to verify with sprint and see how much my bill will raise...might want that Google nexus prime on Verizon.
[HTC EVO 3D] JayDaKissEP:
I just got out of my contract because of the discount change to only the 1st phone. Already ordered my galaxy nexus' from Verizon through amazon.
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Yeah, it's for people who have discounts on their first/primary line. I mentioned this a few posts ago.
[HTC EVO 3D] SoraX64:
Yeah, that's what I was getting at: They just want/need to make money, so they're trying to make the extra where they can.
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Would I be able to cancel a line on my account specifically? Or whole account only?

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] animal7296:
I chatted with a rep and here is my transcript:

Andrew V: I am happy to help you. Please hold a moment while I access your account.

Customer: ok

Andrew V: While I access your account information, can you please provide more details about why you?re chatting with us today?

Customer: I want to find out more about the family plan pricing changes.

Andrew V: Ok.

Andrew V: Effective 2/1/12 second lines on Share plans are not discountable. You will see a slight increase in bill now that line 2 charge appears separately on bill with no discount. Only the montly charge for Line 1 continues to receive the discount.

Andrew V: monthly*

Andrew V: The monthly charge of the family will still remain the same.

Andrew V: Earlier for the first line you were billed $129.99 and for the second line $0.00. The total was $129.99. And now you will be billed $110.00 + $19.99. The total will be $129.99.

Customer: so the cost of the family plan is going down $20 and then the second line will cost $20?

Andrew V: No.

Andrew V: The cost of the family plan will remain the same.

Andrew V: Please let me explain this to you.

Andrew V: Currently you are paying $169.97 ($129.99 + $0.00 + $19.99 + $ 19.99)for 4 lines excluding discounts and other charges. Am I right?

Andrew V: Now you will pay $169.97 ($110.00 + $19.99 + $19.99+ $19.99) for 4 lines excluding discounts and other charges.

Andrew V: There is no difference in the monthly charge of the service plan.
[HTC EVO 3D] oohaylima:
Ok, I have to ask. How are you guys gettin that 25% discount? Hook a brother up! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] tomcat420m:
I was surprised on how nice & generous account Services was.

Today I called to make my payment and explained real nice (for a change) that my main line price dropped but my second line is now getting charged. That compared to when I signed up, I was paying more on first line but second was free. He said he understood so he said he will give us 2 options.

1.-the 30 days from when it took effect to cancel w/o a ETF.

2.-Our remaining difference in price is like $24 some of change till our contract is fulfilled. So he will give us a $50 credit.

As of right now we took credit cause just got till like August. Plus I use 10+ GB of data a month. So till I can get unlimited from Verizon. So might just get Net10 at end of contract.

Sent to the Third Dimension from the 3rd Dimensional 3VO using BlueTapaTalk
[HTC EVO 3D] r0cky0790:
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[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
Depends on who you work for, where you go to school on how much the discount is. LINK

Also, a guaranteed 25% off is to join Everything Plus Referral Program:

1. Copy and Paste: http://delivery.sprint.com/m/p/nxt/epc/epclanding.asp

2. Sprint employee email address: Russ.S.McGuire@Sprint.com

3. Last 3 digits of Employee ID: 383
[HTC EVO 3D] dfin13:
I just checked, and this is exactly the way mine is now (only 2 lines though). How odd, it looks like they just shuffled things around.
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
My discount went down 4%, which makes my bill more. Just a couple dollars. At least in my area, Sprint is a sinking ship and I see no reason to continue paying close to $300/month for services that are lagging behind and/or don't offer. I can't wait to get a Galaxy Nexus and actually get to use services I pay for!
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Can somebody tell me weather or not I can get out of.a single line on my account?

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bear gri11z:
as long as you have a discounted family plan.... even if the line is not being effected by the discount it is still under the old terms and conditions
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
ok so i just looked at my plan

it changed from

L1=110.00 was 129.99

L2=19.99 was 0

i looked at a pdf of last months bill and November i do get a

PCS COURTESY DISCOUNT. -$6.50

is this enough to possibly make the argument to get the fees waived for my 4 lines ? Or do I not qualify at all
[HTC EVO 3D] Overstew:
To be honest, there's not much reason for me to stick with Sprint. Right now, I have 4 devices and my bill is now at $196.11 /month. For the same plan on Verizon (minus the unlimited data, mind you), it's $223. So, for $27 more, I get LTE IN MY HOUSE, new high-end phones for the family, and a reliable network.

I loved Sprint mostly because I've been with them for 12 years and I've been with them through the good and the bad, but with the changes they've made in the past year, I'm going to have to say they don't appeal as much as they used to. Their pricing used to be at least $60 lower than AT&T or Verizon, Sprint had an annual upgrade, and there were not any "premium data package" add-on for an additional $10/line. But, by far, the biggest rant is the removal of Sprint premier program to bring in the stupid iPhone.

If I get my ETFs waived, can I still use Sprint off-contract and pay monthly until I move onto Verizon, or will they pretty much end my service in 30 days?
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
I was told that I have until Feb. 29th to port my numbers over. If I don't do that before than, I am back in my contract. I am with you about Sprint, I've almost got a decade with them. In Michigan, their service has really taken a dive.

The thing that pissed me off the most was that I've had a legitimate issue with my 3G data and I spoke with them about it. They've had a tower down in my coverage area for a while now, but still say that I am "in the green" and basically that I have no idea what I am talking about. the rep also said that with the advances with the Internet, and streaming services like YouTube, etc., now having HD content, that with a 3G connection, I wouldn't be able to use those services anyways. I just said that I used to be able to do all of that and it was fast and that those services default to the lowest setting 240p, 360p and I'm pretty sure most of these companies want to streamline their services, make them as less data intensive as possbile. Guy wouldn't budge.... He also mentioned taking all 6 of my phones to get tested at a Sprint store. I am trying to run a business. I am not about to take all of my employees phones from them to do such a thing. Couldn't believe it.

So then I found out about this change and I called to get them waived and instantly both reps. I spoke with changed their tones. Saying things like, I wish I could do something to change your mind and stay with Sprint. Not once did that other prick try to help me in anyway. This might be the same on all carriers, but with my track record, decade of service, never a late payment and the sear amount of money I've spent on their service ($300/month), you honestly get nothing for being a loyal customer. Any chance that I might return to Sprint in the future is gone. Never will I deal with this company again. I hope they go bankrupt.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
I had no reason to stick with Sprint we are not related, they are not part of my family. I don't make money for having them as a carrier. What I pay them for is cellular service. Like all my other toys I want the fastest I can get. Sprints in a tough spot right now they F-ed Up. I switch all but one line to Verizon and I'm currently waiting to see what happens with the HTC Endeavor. If it comes to Verizon that will be my next phone other wise I'm getting a rezound. MAYBE in 2 years Sprint will get their **** together and I will come back. My guess is when Sprint gets LTE they will raise their prices. Also I get an employee discount at Verizon got 2 rhymes for the wife and daughter for free.

Edit:

Sprint did not give me a time line to port over, I'm currenty month to month. YMMV

and like others this all started when they got rid of Gold Members.

BTW the wife and daughter do not care about dual core or 4G that is for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
I don't care about this too much... Primarily because I'm a SERO plan holder.

EVO 3D, patiently waiting for ICS from HTC & Sprint
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Thanks for letting us know, we were wondering what you were going to do.
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
Called today and got no run around all 4 lines etf fees were waived due to this change was a very easy process, I would have paid a few bucks more but told them that I did not agree with this change, I have 30 days to port numbers to new service provider Tmobile or Verizon here I come !
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
I just made the switch to Verizon with 3 Nexus' and 2 Thunderbolts through Amazon Wireless. If any of you guys are planning on doing this, now is the time. Today is the last day Verizon is waiving the $35 dollar activation fees. They may run it again but most of us only have 30 days to port to Verizon and AT&T. Just thought you might want to know.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Must be an amazon thing because they wouldn't waive my fees (Verizon) Oh well..
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
Thanks also for letting us know your plans. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
This is how it went for me as well.
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Yup, I should've stated that this is only an Amazon thing, though, if you're switching I'm not sure why you wouldn't use Amazon as well. I got all 5 phones for $300 bucks instead of $900 directly through Verizon.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Well I got the rhymes for free though Verizon.. haven't got my phone yet.
[HTC EVO 3D] sailio:
What a load of bs... they shouldnt be able to pull anything like that
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
Preaching to choir...

Only way to show them they can't do it, is to leave and stop paying for their service.
[HTC EVO 3D] Newklearx3:
So this doesn't apply to regular family plans? Only family plans that have a discount applied to them?
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Orginially I thought it was any family/business plans but some people have mentioned that they had a difficult time opting out of their contracts without discounts.
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
Yea you need to have the discount :-(
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
Question for those who bought thru amazonwireless i just purchased the samsung galaxy nexus today put my current sprint # in as the number to port over when should i notify sprint of the port today or wait till the phone arrives then notify sprint. The phone wont be here till the 22nd and id hate to be out of a phone till then if i cancel now.
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
I don't think the Porting will occur until you call the carrier to activate.

You don't need to notify Sprint that you are porting over. Only other dealing you will do with Sprint is if they bill you the ETF fees. Sadly they probably will and you will have to call them and spend 30 minutes on the phone to get it cleared.
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
Thanks.... good thing i got them to send me a email stating that all my fees were waived
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Call your new carrier to port your numbers from Sprint after getting the new phones. Simple as that.

Sell old phones from Sprint

???

Profit!

Sent from my Galaxy SII
[HTC EVO 3D] Bear gri11z:
Yup thats what I did for both of my lines...
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Verizon takes care of the port for you. I didn't have to call Sprint for anything or tell them anything. Verizon took care of it all for me. They actually don't want you talking to Sprint becuase they will try to get you to stay.
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Yes they will! When I had a legit issue with my data service sucking, they wouldn't have anything to do with me asking for compensation or exiting my contract. Then when I called about the billing change, their tones did a complete 180, "Oh I wish there was something we could do to get you to stay, sir", blah, ****in' blah! I told the last lady that tried to get me to stay that I'd consider it, if I pay half what I am now. She said she'd love to but no way she could do that and I said, well then there's nothing else we need to discuss. **** Sprint in it's stupid face.
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Sooooooo let me get this straight.

Right now I'm paying $280 a month for my sprint service with 5 lines on it.

If I look at Verizon's plans, apparently it's only $210 a month.

So I want to know - are there any extra $10 premium data bullshits or anything I'd need to purchase if I switched to verizon?

If there are none, galaxy nexus, here I come!
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Was in the same boat as you... What plans and **** were you looking at with Verizon? Mine with 5 lines came to $279.99 a month.
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Crap, turns out I was reading the wrong thing. Yep, I guess verizon is the same price as Sprint. Plus I don't think I'm even eligible for no ETF since my discount only applies to the base minutes/data/etc. plan and not the other lines.
[HTC EVO 3D] Overstew:
You adding the $30/month for Verizon data addon per line?
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
If you are getting a discount on you main line, then yes the change is material to you. They are breaking out the 2nd line which was included in the main line and now dropping that by $19.99 and separating that out. You are losing the discount on the $19.99 portion of it now as the discount does not apply to that anymore.
[HTC EVO 3D] Shinare:
I just signed up with sprint last December and will be taking advantage of this to go back to verizon. (and selling my 2 3d's and a shift to help pay for the new phones.)

No 4G here in OKC and none planned for many years (contrary to what I was told in December) along with this price hike... I'm out.
[HTC EVO 3D] Shinare:
Update: Just called and after a while on the phone they let me out. Going to Verizon and a Razor maxx or nexus (same processor). said service would be terminated sunday so I gotta go tomorrow to verizon and get it done.
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
Question for those who went to verizon did you call sprint and cancel your lines before your verizon phone came or just port over the number. Does sprint need to know your canceling your phone's in my case 4 phones..
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
It can't be any more simple, but I'll explain again.

Call Sprint to cancel

Get out ETF-free

Sprint Phone still work until "X" date

Order service with Verizon plus phones

Verizon phones come

Call Verizon to activate and port numbers from Sprint

???

Profit!
[HTC EVO 3D] oOMavrikOo:
What if I want to just stay month to month?
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
You can ask them if you can stay month to month. I've never seen it happen though.

Sent from my Galaxy SII
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Look at my sig., that is why I am leaving. And that's Sprint telling me that I am in the "Green".
[HTC EVO 3D] KL45SiiK:
Thanks for the heads up. I might make the switch to Verizon and get a gnex for a razor maxx
[HTC EVO 3D] Shinare:
The only "gotcha" on my whole deal was my "until X date" was two days. I had two days to get other phones and get all 4 of my numbers ported over before i was cut off. So I HAD to go to a verizon store which sucked. Would have rather had gone through amazon wireless and got the nexus for cheaper. But I got razr's instead. The store gave me trade-in credit on all my old phones, even ones I've had sitting around for years so the switchover only cost me about $60.
[HTC EVO 3D] 1107963:
You should apply the 0001.prl and you would get a decent 3g speed I had the same issue, some days I wouldn't even be able to use Pandora after I apply the prl.. now I get 3g on my apartment something I didn't before..
[HTC EVO 3D] oOMavrikOo:
PRL doesn't affect you normal data. It stands for preferred roaming list. It only affects the areas in which you roam.
[HTC EVO 3D] overclockxp:
PRL0001 forces you to roam on Verizon's network. And yes the data speeds are faster.

I too jumped ship. I went to VZ when they had the 4G double data and BOGO Razr sale going on. And VZ's 4G is the bee's knees. I get constant coverage and it is FAST! So long Sprint. It was great while it lasted. But you kept hiking up the price and I figured if I was going to pay Verizon prices I might as well have Verizon coverage and pay Verizon directly. I like supporting the underdog but not to my ultimate detriment.
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Just curious about this... So if I opted out of my contract and ported my numbers over to Verizon, but then decided I didn't want those and sent them back within the 15 day trial. Could I go back to Sprint and use the same phones I was and not have to be under contract, but go month to month until I upgrade a line to a new phone?
[HTC EVO 3D] Vdubtx:
Pretty much. You could even get new phones too.
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
I finally got all my **** sorted out porting my numbers over. What a pain in the ass! But I am now on Verizon's Network and honestly couldn't be happier thus far. I did a speed test this morning for ****s and giggles with Sprint, I got .39 down on the highway and I just did one on Verizon and I got 1.1 down. 3G of course. Finally paying the same price but for good service, feels great!
[HTC EVO 3D] gilbydakid:
See you guys back on sprint in couple.

s3nt from my 3D wond3rland
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
X2 man its like night and day getting over 10mbs dl on 4g and 8mbs up im paying maybe $10 more and its so worth it. Sprint tried like hell to keep me even threatened to charge me etf fees on my 2 phones that were on seasonal standby until i sent them the email they sent me confirming that i would not have any etf charges on all 4 of my phones boy did they change their tune lol. Loving my nexus !!! already sold and forgot about the 3d evo.
[HTC EVO 3D] pagandoc:
Wish I had a shared plan, so want out of sprint! Does an air rave count as a shared plan?
[HTC EVO 3D] Afro Samurai:
Just to chime in I called Sprint, no ETF and they have given me a month to port my numbers over. I guess I got so much time because of my billing cycle days. I'm out too.
[HTC EVO 3D] joehunni:
Anyone know how long we can use this excuse to opt out?
[HTC EVO 3D] Karl:
so when does/did this take effect?
[HTC EVO 3D] Bear gri11z:
Started Feb 2nd ends April 20th... I believe

Google it if u need exact days
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Anyone still on the fence, I did a speed test the morning before I ported my numbers over and I got .39 down with Sprint. On the way home from work, same area with Verizon, I got 26mb down.

Sprint shouldn't even be allowed to charge what they do. Of course, Sprint might be better in some areas, but mine is awful. I wish I would've switched a long time ago.
[HTC EVO 3D] christophocles:
I would do this if I had a reasonable option.. Verizon has 100x faster data speed but also has a 2GB cap. If I really had 26mbit down, I would hit the 2GB cap in less than a day. What's the point?

Also, the only phone Verizon has that I am interested in is the Droid 4. The Droid 4 is a Motorola phone and therefore has a locked bootloader. I might just stick it out with Sprint. Who knows, it's unlikely but maybe I will get Wimax or LTE in my area soon. Then there would be NO reason to leave, at all..
[HTC EVO 3D] benjimatt:
i have also switched over to tmobile. sprint tries to keep you by giving you the amount that you would lose through the rest of the contract. but you have to be firm lol..
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Nice. Glad you enjoyed the switch. I'm loving my usable 3G specs now lol. T-Mo just announced new restructuring of their towers so it is going to benefit me even more.

Sent from my Galaxy SII
[HTC EVO 3D] infinitemethod:
Right now Verizon is doing double the data for $30, so 4GB instead of 2. but you're right, you'd blow through even tha tmuch pretty quickly. I just use it while i am not in my office or my home.
[HTC EVO 3D] COPOman:
I don't have any discounts on my account but they said I can cancel without ETF

Customer: yes sorry. i understand now but anyways if I want to cancel my lines i will be able to do it without paying ETF's?? even if i don't have any discounts?

Billy A.: No, for your account, there will be some ETF. I will check how much is that.

Billy A.: I will confirm.

Customer: ok

Billy A.: Yes it is for you as well.

Billy A.: YOu have 30 days to cancel after your last bill was generated.

Billy A.: You won't be charged any ETF in that case.

I called today and they said i will have to pay for it. what should i do?
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkManX4lf:
Verizon is offering 4gb now.
[HTC EVO 3D] TXEvo:
Ehh, for what you get the price still is not horrible, yes T-Mobile is cheaper but it is not that bad.