Comments on: WTF - Sprint To Charge $10/Month “You Get To Use An EVO 4G” Fee http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/ Looking after everything Android Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:35:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RuzzThttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-122215 RuzzT Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:57:01 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-122215 Since I purchased my Epic 4G a little over a year ago, I find that I rarely use the 4G option for which I pay a nice $10/month premium charge. My old phone used to say "Charges apply" when I wanted to use data for the Internet. Why can't it be the same for "Smart" phones? If I want to get "super fast 4G gravy" when I need it, then charge me for it when I actually need to use it. Why must I pay every month for the possibility that I might use it. Why is common sense not common? The biggest problems I have with 4G is: 1) It's not consistent, sometimes it works great, other times it can't get a signal for crap. So, think you're going to watch Netflix or Hulu while you're out and about? Don't count on it! 2) It works better outside, where I don't benefit from seeing that sweet SAMOLED screen due to being washed out from glare. If I have sunglasses on you can forget it completely. 3) It doesn't work with Wi-Fi on at the same time. So, I have to choose, wait for it to start and connect, and hope I get a speedy connection. 4) It's a battery assassin! Seriously, leave it on for 20-30 minutes and watch your phone beg for a recharge in no time. Just try to use Google Maps to navigate a trip with 4G AND GPS on at the same time. And God forbid you want to use your Bluetooth headset to make a call while trying to get to your destination. With all these things running on a full charge and plugged into power, I have watched the battery drain to the point the phone powers down. Yep, that's why I still carry around a big fat Thomas Guide. 5) It makes my lovely 21st century technology that I store IN MY POCKET, as hot as Miami Beach in August, (minus the fine bikini girls). 4G to me means "For Greed". But here's some clarification on what 4G really is: http://youtu.be/hwURaEMSDr4 Since I purchased my Epic 4G a little over a year ago, I find that I rarely use the 4G option for which I pay a nice $10/month premium charge. My old phone used to say "Charges apply" when I wanted to use data for the Internet. Why can't it be the same for "Smart" phones? If I want to get "super fast 4G gravy" when I need it, then charge me for it when I actually need to use it. Why must I pay every month for the possibility that I might use it. Why is common sense not common?

The biggest problems I have with 4G is:

1) It's not consistent, sometimes it works great, other times it can't get a signal for crap. So, think you're going to watch Netflix or Hulu while you're out and about? Don't count on it!

2) It works better outside, where I don't benefit from seeing that sweet SAMOLED screen due to being washed out from glare. If I have sunglasses on you can forget it completely.

3) It doesn't work with Wi-Fi on at the same time. So, I have to choose, wait for it to start and connect, and hope I get a speedy connection.

4) It's a battery assassin! Seriously, leave it on for 20-30 minutes and watch your phone beg for a recharge in no time. Just try to use Google Maps to navigate a trip with 4G AND GPS on at the same time. And God forbid you want to use your Bluetooth headset to make a call while trying to get to your destination. With all these things running on a full charge and plugged into power, I have watched the battery drain to the point the phone powers down. Yep, that's why I still carry around a big fat Thomas Guide.

5) It makes my lovely 21st century technology that I store IN MY POCKET, as hot as Miami Beach in August, (minus the fine bikini girls).

4G to me means "For Greed". But here's some clarification on what 4G really is:
http://youtu.be/hwURaEMSDr4

]]> By: stallionhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-108684 stallion Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:02:55 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-108684 Who cares pay the 10 bucks or don't get the phone no body making u get it Who cares pay the 10 bucks or don't get the phone no body making u get it

]]> By: jerryhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-99355 jerry Sat, 14 May 2011 12:26:18 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-99355 I have a palm pre I'm getting charged 10 is this right I have a palm pre I'm getting charged 10 is this right

]]> By: Elmer Torreshttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-91518 Elmer Torres Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:02:42 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-91518 With those extra $10 you get any mobile anytime minutes which is cool, and Navigation.. With those extra $10 you get any mobile anytime minutes which is cool, and Navigation..

]]> By: Elmer Torreshttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-91517 Elmer Torres Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:01:11 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-91517 Exactly!! It is still cheaper.. The person who is Writing this Article is just trying to make SPrint Look Bad. Exactly!! It is still cheaper.. The person who is Writing this Article is just trying to make SPrint Look Bad.

]]> By: Jmannhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-88480 Jmann Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:34:01 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-88480 I think its bullshit. Their making me want to consider cricket service. "What part of signing a contract and not living up to it" don't they understand. When you sign a contract you're supposed to honor it, not do changes without your consent. I'm really considering just canceling my plan. I love my evo but damn this is making me consider flashing it to sorryass cricket. Tmobile and At&t suck ass. Verizon is a joke. Damn it sprint you have failed me big time. I think its bullshit. Their making me want to consider cricket service. "What part of signing a contract and not living up to it" don't they understand. When you sign a contract you're supposed to honor it, not do changes without your consent. I'm really considering just canceling my plan. I love my evo but damn this is making me consider flashing it to sorryass cricket. Tmobile and At&t suck ass. Verizon is a joke. Damn it sprint you have failed me big time.

]]> By: MAhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-84625 MA Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:55:33 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-84625 I think they should say from the get go that they were going to charge the extra ten bones on top of the 69.99 for the damn 450 minutes I got...and they don't include the taxes of the surcharges from state AND federal, which they chose to fork onto the consumer. once my two year contract is up I'm done with smart phones, fuck I need one when the internet's just as good and the wifi will still work. I've been paying the 10 extra dollars and I don't mind the extra "useless" data that I'm receiving, especially when sprint doesn't protect you from the third party mofo's until you have to CALL them... I think they should say from the get go that they were going to charge the extra ten bones on top of the 69.99 for the damn 450 minutes I got...and they don't include the taxes of the surcharges from state AND federal, which they chose to fork onto the consumer. once my two year contract is up I'm done with smart phones, fuck I need one when the internet's just as good and the wifi will still work. I've been paying the 10 extra dollars and I don't mind the extra "useless" data that I'm receiving, especially when sprint doesn't protect you from the third party mofo's until you have to CALL them...

]]> By: IslandGirlhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-47637 IslandGirl Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:11:13 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-47637 My husband was ready to get the EVO, but after finding out about the $10/month charge has completely changed his mind. We were planningto add a line to my existing Everything Data Plan and spoke with 3 representatives at Sprint's Customer Care line, and even went to a Sprint store to get informaiton about doing this. Each time we spoke with a Sprint representative about the expected cost for the shared plan with my BlackBerry and his EVO we were told the same thing: "1500 minutes shared, unlimted date, texting, email, etc. 129.99/mo with applicable taxes." NEVER ONCE did any of these people mention the fact that there would also be an additional $10/mo charge for "the experience". My mother happened to read something about it on the internet and I asked about it at the Sprint store last night. The sales rep tried to change the subject, but eventually had to admit that there was indeed a charge for 4G. When I explained that we do not have 4G coverage in our area...or even in our state for that matter. He then switched his story to say we were paying for the "faster experience" of the EVO because the EVO has a much faster processor than other phones. It's a load of BS (my husband has worked in IT for years), but I went with it and said "My BlackBerry Tour has a faster processort than my mom's Rumor but I don't pay $10 more a month for that." Fact is, the processor is part of the device. You are already paying for the use of the processor when you pay the purchase price of the phone. I think some people have stated that they will gladly pay the $10 a month because it will "help bring 4G to my area faster". This is ludicrous. When I bought my BlackBerry, 3G was just taking off where I live. My area was not even fully 3G capable at the time (I live in Charleston, SC). I didn't pay an additional "3G" surcharge per month so that they could "bring 3G to my area faster". It is wrong and unethical to make someone pay for a service that has not been rendered - one that is not even AVAILABLE to them. So to answer the question posed by the write of this article, no, we will not be getting an EVO or any other 4G phone until Sprint decides to stop charging for a service that is unavailable. If that never happens, I'm sure we'll be able to survive with our "old" 3G phones :) My husband was ready to get the EVO, but after finding out about the $10/month charge has completely changed his mind. We were planningto add a line to my existing Everything Data Plan and spoke with 3 representatives at Sprint's Customer Care line, and even went to a Sprint store to get informaiton about doing this. Each time we spoke with a Sprint representative about the expected cost for the shared plan with my BlackBerry and his EVO we were told the same thing:

"1500 minutes shared, unlimted date, texting, email, etc. 129.99/mo with applicable taxes."

NEVER ONCE did any of these people mention the fact that there would also be an additional $10/mo charge for "the experience". My mother happened to read something about it on the internet and I asked about it at the Sprint store last night. The sales rep tried to change the subject, but eventually had to admit that there was indeed a charge for 4G. When I explained that we do not have 4G coverage in our area...or even in our state for that matter. He then switched his story to say we were paying for the "faster experience" of the EVO because the EVO has a much faster processor than other phones. It's a load of BS (my husband has worked in IT for years), but I went with it and said "My BlackBerry Tour has a faster processort than my mom's Rumor but I don't pay $10 more a month for that."
Fact is, the processor is part of the device. You are already paying for the use of the processor when you pay the purchase price of the phone.

I think some people have stated that they will gladly pay the $10 a month because it will "help bring 4G to my area faster". This is ludicrous. When I bought my BlackBerry, 3G was just taking off where I live. My area was not even fully 3G capable at the time (I live in Charleston, SC). I didn't pay an additional "3G" surcharge per month so that they could "bring 3G to my area faster". It is wrong and unethical to make someone pay for a service that has not been rendered - one that is not even AVAILABLE to them.

So to answer the question posed by the write of this article, no, we will not be getting an EVO or any other 4G phone until Sprint decides to stop charging for a service that is unavailable. If that never happens, I'm sure we'll be able to survive with our "old" 3G phones :)

]]> By: ITS MEhttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-46231 ITS ME Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:15:13 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-46231 I dont agree with the $10 charge a month. It's not like its just a one time fee its every month and that adds up. I think sprint should not charge that extra $10 if you are not using their 4g network. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!! It's not my fault they dont have 4G in my area thats theirs. I should not pay more money for something that I'm not getting nor using!!!! I dont agree with the $10 charge a month. It's not like its just a one time fee its every month and that adds up. I think sprint should not charge that extra $10 if you are not using their 4g network. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!! It's not my fault they dont have 4G in my area thats theirs. I should not pay more money for something that I'm not getting nor using!!!!

]]> By: Guy on the Fencehttp://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-45562 Guy on the Fence Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:32:13 +0000 http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/12/wtf-sprint-to-charge-10month-you-get-to-use-an-evo-4g-fee/#comment-45562 I live in the USA, but complain about politics all the time. Voicing your opinion is the best way for companies like Sprint to make changes for their next big business practices. I also think that the $10 charge is redonkulous, but all their other phones quite honestly provide no satisfaction when compared to the other major smart phones right now. Its their top end phone and they want to charge more, while still beating the competition in price. Its annoying, but its the cost of getting the next big thing. Wait two years and people will be complaining about a 5g charge. If you can't afford the $10 bucks, get a palm. Ha! I live in the USA, but complain about politics all the time. Voicing your opinion is the best way for companies like Sprint to make changes for their next big business practices. I also think that the $10 charge is redonkulous, but all their other phones quite honestly provide no satisfaction when compared to the other major smart phones right now. Its their top end phone and they want to charge more, while still beating the competition in price. Its annoying, but its the cost of getting the next big thing. Wait two years and people will be complaining about a 5g charge. If you can't afford the $10 bucks, get a palm. Ha!

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