I have been looking into the EVO on the sprint network and am thinking it would be smarter for my family to be on the sprint network because the data is included with the plan, whereas I believe, verizon you have to pay $30 for each device.
Now if we were to switch, would our plan be $149.99 with this discount? That is because the first 2 devices are included and the next 2 devices are $19.99 each. Just clarifying my thought process..
Yes
For the $109.99 1600 min plan the addon lines are $14.99
Also, I have a few more questions I hope someone could answer or at least point me in the right direction (forum/post/webpage).
1. Switching carriers we will have different coverage, but from what I have read Sprint can roam on Verizon. Do we pay a rate to roam? How does the coverage compare (maybe thats a bad question..)?
It is usally fine, I have no issues with Sprint CS or coverage. We can roam on Verizon for voice and data for free. The data is 1x so not the fastest but better than nothing. On the voice side, if you are roaming your mins will come from your 1500 mins even if you are calling a cell phone also you are limited to about 50% of your voice usage in roaming. While you are on sprint's network you will have unlimited calls to any cell phone and nights at 7. On the coverage map it depends on your area you will have to take a look, here in Indiana sprint kills verizon in coverage .
2. Could someone tell me, hopefully from experience, how switching carriers was for you? One point might be (look at 1) how has coverage been since switching? Or customer service (this is definately a selling point for me)?
CS - Great, Coverage - Great.
Be understanding sometimes the provider you are leaving can and will take forever. It took Verizon about a month to give up my old number, they kept calling me and wanting me not to switch.
3. Unfortunately we don't have 4G in my area and probably won't within the first year, so it will be a 3G phone. I thought I read that with 3G you have a 5gb cap on data if used as a hotspot, but data is unlimited otherwise.. right??
Unless they change anything phones have no limit and of course if you do 30gbs they might call you.
Keep in mind that I am not the account holder for my family plan, but I feel it would be better financially and well more advantageous (EVO is a great phone with a lot of capabilities) for us to switch. Two of our devices already have data plans and the other 2 are looking to get a data plan.
I am just looking for some helpful information into the whole subject I guess you could say and I would appreciate some knowledge from some knowledgeable people to further my decision for switching carriers.
I apologize for the long post..
My zip code is 58104 (North Dakota) and Sprint covers our area, but not much of the rest of ND... That is why I was wondering how coverage and roaming would be with Verizon on the Sprint Network (because I have relatives in parts of the state that don't seem to be in the coverage area), so it would be crucial to know we won't be dropping calls or have poor coverage when we leave town. 
haha THANKS for allll the helpful info... the plan was even cheaper than what I thought.
When you roam (that is, if you do) do you have problems??
I do in one town, when I do everything works as normal, but there is a setting on my Pre, that says Sprint only you have to turn it to auto, and turn data roaming on. But thats not big deal
As for the discount you were referring to, would this be added on to the employee discount, or do I just hope its greater than the employee discount?
Well with the plan above you can not add a discount. But lets say if your job gives you 25% off Sprint then you should just go with the regular plan.
Also, from what I read previously in the thread it says I can only apply the discount online (that is, if I use the employee discount). What if my family wants to go into the store to set up our new account? Do I need to convince them that it needs to be set up online in order to save more money?
Yes, to do the plan above they have to either call or do it online. You should port your numbers last, Sprint will give you a temp number and then you can port your numbes. Just to be safe you know
Your Zip didn't work for me I had to put 58102, Voice and 1x data you will be fine it looks like they are in the process of upgadeing it to EVDO which is high speed.
BTW, my family is now more interested in switching! Thanks again
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