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io_burn posted:Hey Duckman2008 (or any other Sprint dudes), here's a question for you- Do you have a Sprint phone as well? That's the main question. Sprint does offer an official phone hotspot plan at $30 a month. The reason it is half (far as I can tell) is because that is in addition to the minimum $79.99 a month plan, so theoretically in the end it balances out. It is unlimited 3G/4G, and it is nice that you can add and remove it on an Android phone at any time and it prorates (so a family can hotspot for a week but not pay the full $30 for only 7 days). Honestly the plan for the MiFi hotspot is just kind of retarded right now, for reasons you mentioned, the 5GB cap on 3G, being $60 a month, etc. The only options I know of are a special $49.99 a month plan, but you need to tie that in with the $99 everything plan (aka its retarded). There are unlimited 3G only plans for business lines, but those are not available for regular joe. I am not aware of any EPRP Aircard plan, but that is not my area and would be more of a question for someone like Chappy or Mahjoning (or however you spell his username).
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No I don't have a Sprint phone, my phone is an AT&T iPhone. Does Sprint network not work like GSM in that (theoretically, before AT&T started detecting tethering and SIM swapping) I could pop the SIM out of my iPhone, pop it into a GSM MiFi, and have access to that unlimited data? Couldn't I do that, but instead of swapping SIMs just do an ESN swap? Yeah, it would cost $100/mo, but what would prevent me from doing that aside from one plan being a data connect plan and one plan being a phone plan with features I can't use? I really want to figure out if this is possible or not because with both unlimited 3G/4G, I really could use my MiFi as my primary internet connection even if it cost a little bit more.
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Apr 22, 2011 22:22
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The device type is listed in the sprint ESN database.
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Apr 22, 2011 22:26
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brc64 posted:I'm probably going to have to pass on the Google Voice integration. I got my invite tonight, but when I looked, I saw what I was afraid to see. If I choose to make my Sprint number my Voice number, I'll lose my existing Voice number (it stays active for 90 days). I don't want that, and I don't want all my Sprint calls to show up as my Voice number either (I want to keep things separate), so this isn't for me. I assume that I won't "lose" my actual Sprint Number if I make my GV number my Sprint number though, right? I want to go that route, but I don't want everyone who has my existing Sprint Number to suddenly not be able to contact me if they don't change my contact information. Basically, I want all of the features that Google Voice offers, but I want to be able to have unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling though that number. What happens when someone calls/texts me at my existing Sprint Number? Does Sprint just forward it along to Google's servers, and it all shows up in my GV app?
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Apr 23, 2011 00:45
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io_burn posted:No I don't have a Sprint phone, my phone is an AT&T iPhone. Does Sprint network not work like GSM in that (theoretically, before AT&T started detecting tethering and SIM swapping) I could pop the SIM out of my iPhone, pop it into a GSM MiFi, and have access to that unlimited data? Couldn't I do that, but instead of swapping SIMs just do an ESN swap? Yeah, it would cost $100/mo, but what would prevent me from doing that aside from one plan being a data connect plan and one plan being a phone plan with features I can't use? Buy an evo shift for 149, activate it, root it. Use the wireless tether app. 79.99 a month for unlimited 3g and 4g. To answer your question, you cannot just do an ESN swap. You can only add certain plans to some devices.
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Apr 23, 2011 02:29
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Ozmodiar posted:I assume that I won't "lose" my actual Sprint Number if I make my GV number my Sprint number though, right? Hope this helps some quote:Hello,
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Apr 23, 2011 02:34
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I know GV doesn't do MMS, so how does that impact Sprint's GV integration?
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Apr 23, 2011 02:43
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Jerk McJerkface posted:I know GV doesn't do MMS, so how does that impact Sprint's GV integration? If you use a sprint number and integrate it with Google Voice it will work fine, assumingly only via your phone and not texting through the computer.
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Apr 23, 2011 03:44
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Jerk McJerkface posted:I know GV doesn't do MMS, so how does that impact Sprint's GV integration? My understanding is MMS go to the normal app and not the Google Voice app.
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Apr 23, 2011 03:50
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chemosh6969 posted:Hope this helps some Thanks. I found this helpful too. http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/04/google-voice-sprint/
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If you want to access your MMS online, there is always http://www.sprint.com/picturemail
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So after watching some reviews, I bought the Kyocera Echo off ebay. I had the HTC EVO for 6 months, but I actually like the Echo better so far. Only been messing around with it for a day so heres a mini review: Pros: 1. Feels faster than the EVO. 2. The dual screens are more useful than novelty. 3. Comes with an extra battery+ cool portable charging system. 4. Kyocera seems to be putting a lot of support behind it, has its own dual-screen app store. 5. Speaker is louder than the EVO. Cons: 1. Camera is pretty mediocre compared to the EVO. 2. Still in the break in period for the battery, but power users should definitely have the portable charging system in their back pocket if they want a full day of usage. Overall its a pretty good phone. dundun fucked around with this message at 08:34 on Apr 23, 2011 |
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dundun posted:So after watching some reviews, I bought the Kyocera Echo off ebay. I had the HTC EVO for 6 months, but I actually like the Echo better so far. Only been messing around with it for a day so heres a mini review: After trying out the Echo for a few days I have to honestly agree with this. Phone is surprisingly solid. I have been using dual screen for everything and in most cases (such as using the awful app) it is a really nice addition. I do occassionally see lag, and I find skyfire works better than the stock web browser, but overall not many complaints. I would still say the Evo is the faster phone personally. The biggest surpise though is the screen quality, both screens just look really good.
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Apr 23, 2011 14:26
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What kind of extra fees does Sprint tack on to monthly bills? I'm used to AT&T talking on at least an extra $15 in random fees and stuff. I just don't wanna expect to pay $70 and then end up with a $90 bill every month. If it's going to be like that, it might be the deciding factor in me going with Virin Mobile and the Optimus V for the moment.
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Gumball Dad posted:What kind of extra fees does Sprint tack on to monthly bills? I'm used to AT&T talking on at least an extra $15 in random fees and stuff. I just don't wanna expect to pay $70 and then end up with a $90 bill every month. If it's going to be like that, it might be the deciding factor in me going with Virin Mobile and the Optimus V for the moment. This is what it's like on my bill, YMMV especially by state: code:code:Still, it's a SERO plan so I'm happy with things the way they are.
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Gumball Dad posted:What kind of extra fees does Sprint tack on to monthly bills? I'm used to AT&T talking on at least an extra $15 in random fees and stuff. I just don't wanna expect to pay $70 and then end up with a $90 bill every month. If it's going to be like that, it might be the deciding factor in me going with Virin Mobile and the Optimus V for the moment. Off my bill, just keep in mind this is 3 lines: Federal-Univ Serv Assess Non-LD $2.33 Administrative Charge $2.97 Regulatory Charge $1.20 -------------- $6.50 Government Fees & Taxes $11.67
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Apr 23, 2011 18:47
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As someone who already uses Google Voice for voicemail but doesn't have a Google Voice number, how do I know when I can make my Sprint number my GV number?
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Vykk.Draygo posted:As someone who already uses Google Voice for voicemail but doesn't have a Google Voice number, how do I know when I can make my Sprint number my GV number? April 26th is official launch day.
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I'm having troubles with sprints customer service. First off I've had my HTC diamond for 3 years. It was somehow misplaced, I used the pay 100 bucks get a new phone option. I receive it and then I have problems. They replace it, I get a new one. This new one now has a touchscreen that won't work and speaker phone problems. They've ordered a replacement refurbished. For some reason my original HTC was a different model than the HTC diamonds they are giving me. I don't know if the speaker phone volume issue is due to the new model or if they are really broken. I'm hoping it gets fixed but if it doesn't how do I make sure they give me a different type of phone instead of wasting my time?
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Chappy posted:Buy an evo shift for 149, activate it, root it. Use the wireless tether app. 79.99 a month for unlimited 3g and 4g. B-b-b-but the elegant simplicity of the MiFi... 
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io_burn posted:B-b-b-but the elegant simplicity of the MiFi... Granted, rooting isn't always the easiest thing to do (I don't know anything about the EVO Shift...), but it's hard to imagine things being less complicated than WiFi Tether. Or, hell, CM7 has WiFi Tethering BUILT IN...and it works better than WiFi Tether ever did anyhow.
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io_burn posted:B-b-b-but the elegant simplicity of the MiFi... Don't you have to pay 10.00 a month now for data on smartphones?
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HClChicken posted:Don't you have to pay 10.00 a month now for data on smartphones? The 79.99 includes the 10 extra a month. the plan is 69.99 normally
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Chappy posted:The 79.99 includes the 10 extra a month. the plan is 69.99 normally Or 59.99 for EPRP plus 10 is only 69.99 for unlimited data.
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Swapped my Evo for a Shift today. Really happy with my decision so far. Only complaint I have is the speakerphone on the Shift isn't as loud. Edit: and the kickstand. TheBlackMallard fucked around with this message at 08:57 on Apr 24, 2011 |
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If you use your sprint number as the google voice number can it still forward to other phones? How does it work if so? Does it use your minutes at all, or only when you answer on your mobile. I'm also wondering if the anytime mobile thing still works with it?
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TheBlackMallard posted:Swapped my Evo for a Shift today. Really happy with my decision so far. Only complaint I have is the speakerphone on the Shift isn't as loud. It is extremely rare now a days that I actually use my kickstand.
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Duckman2008 posted:It is extremely rare now a days that I actually use my kickstand. I use it often, in fact I'm very disappointed that the evo 2 might not have one
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There are no plans for a new phone with dual GSM/CDMA radios in the near future, correct? I'm not too keen on saddling myself into a contract with the extremely outdated Touch Pro 2 or Blackberry offerings. I was previously under the assumption that the Nexus S 4G would retain it's GSM capabilities.
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Duckman2008 posted:It is extremely rare now a days that I actually use my kickstand. I use it every day at my desk. I will miss it with the EVO 3D.
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fagalicious posted:If you use your sprint number as the google voice number can it still forward to other phones? How does it work if so? Does it use your minutes at all, or only when you answer on your mobile. I'm also wondering if the anytime mobile thing still works with it? You can forward to other phones. It works the same way as before where if someone calls your voice number, you can have it go to other phones. It works the same as before. You still use your minutes but it uses voice for international calls.
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atomicvocabulary posted:I use it often, in fact I'm very disappointed that the evo 2 might not have one There's no might about it, the Evo 3D does not have a kickstand unfortunately. They added a physical camera button and removed the kickstand, not sure that's a great trade but that's what they've done.
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I'm sure it won't take long for someone to make a case with a kickstand for the EVO 3D but I'll still miss it a little bit.
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datajosh posted:I'm sure it won't take long for someone to make a case with a kickstand for the EVO 3D but I'll still miss it a little bit. http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/03/htc-evo-3d-to-get-case-with-kickstand-shortly-after-launch.html It's been planned from the get go
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900ftjesus posted:There's no might about it, the Evo 3D does not have a kickstand unfortunately. Maybe the camera button will be useful but god is it distracting and ugly compared to the rest of the device. It sticks out too far and the chrome stands out against the sleek black design. Has it been confirmed whether or not the Evo 3D has a notification/Charging LED or not?
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chemosh6969 posted:You can forward to other phones. It works the same way as before where if someone calls your voice number, you can have it go to other phones. It works the same as before. Agree with this. I switched a few days ago. I don't experience the same delay during international calls, which is all I used gvoice for previously. Noticed some weirdness with sms: turned off sms notification in gvoice but left email notification on. sent a text today from handcent, saw an email notifying me I had a response but didn't get a gvoice new text notification for several minutes. hoonchops fucked around with this message at 23:16 on Apr 24, 2011 |
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chemosh6969 posted:You still use your minutes but it uses voice for international calls. Doesn't it still count as mobile to mobile calling (and is therefore unlimited) when you call a cell phone though?
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Vykk.Draygo posted:Maybe the camera button will be useful but god is it distracting and ugly compared to the rest of the device. It sticks out too far and the chrome stands out against the sleek black design.
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Anyone with a Xoom and this new Sprint/Google voice integration besides me? So, the Xoom comes with the new version of "Talk" that lets you do voice/video calls in Honeycomb. One of the features you can take advantage of with Google Voice is that if someone rings your # you can forward the call to your gtalk account and answer it from your PC. I decided to see if it would come through the new version of Gtalk on my Xoom. Potentially, I would then be able to take cell phone calls on the tablet anywhere I had a data connection. I only got to test it it once because I don't have a second line handy to call from, but it didn't seem to work. There is no reason it couldn't work though, as all the tech is in place for it to. Looks like the Sprint may have had Google draw the line here though. Someone else test it to backup my findings!
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