Those of you getting the HTC EVO...

[androidtp]

Not sure if you guys already know this but this might be a deal breaker for some.

"Note: The plan for this device is a little different than normal Android phones via Sprint as this is a super phone. You will get an additional $10.00 charge per month by using this device, as well $29.99 if you would like to use the hotspot features via Sprint's network."

Thoughts?

 

[johngim3]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the extra $10 is what they're charging for 4g internet/data rather than 3g, right?

If that's the case I'm fine with that

 

[androidtp]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the extra $10 is what they're charging for 4g internet/data rather than 3g, right?

If that's the case I'm fine with that

i believe so. guessing since it's the new technology they wanna charge for it..i can't help but to think we're gonna get charged for the air we breathe soon

 

[scottmbolt]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the extra $10 is what they're charging for 4g internet/data rather than 3g, right?

If that's the case I'm fine with that

You're wrong. Its a fee they call a "premium internet usage fee". It has nothing to do with 4G (at least thats what they say). ANYONE - no matter who the hell you are, will get charged this fee whether you have 4G or not in your area, no matter who you are.

 

[jdbell2004]

You all may want to research this, but I believe the $10 fee used to be for the 4g capabilities of the phone but sprint changed their reasoning as many people live outside of 4g coverage areas. Their reasoning now is that the $10/month fee is for the capabilities of the MOST ADVANCED android phone on the market. A way to price their phones low so more people can afford it while making up the difference (and then some) with the $240 per two year contact.

My opinion: UNFORGIVABLE

 

[Thefoodman52]

Old news is old. Search function is helpful.

 

[AmericanHero]

I have already talked to the folks at my Sprint store. I have a phone on order with them. They told me if I want to purchase the phone I will not see any additional charges in my current plan. I am outside the 4g area for now so no big deal. Please back this information with legitimate links to what you are saying or don't bother posting this information. I can undrstand the addition charge for the WIFI hot spot. The answer to your question is no, this is not a deal breaker even if it is true. Drama!

 

[astrobill]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the extra $10 is what they're charging for 4g internet/data rather than 3g, right?

If that's the case I'm fine with that

That's correct.

What is this thread doing in the Hero forum?

 

[androidtp]

That's correct.

What is this thread doing in the Hero forum?

i'm a hero user and if any other hero users were thinking of upgrading to the evo then the info up above was needed........................

 

[DarkManX4lf]

I don't mind the $10 additional charge. As for the $40 hotspot fee I'll pass on that.

 

[androidtp]

I have already talked to the folks at my Sprint store. I have a phone on order with them. They told me if I want to purchase the phone I will not see any additional charges in my current plan. I am outside the 4g area for now so no big deal. Please back this information with legitimate links to what you are saying or don't bother posting this information. I can undrstand the addition charge for the WIFI hot spot. The answer to your question is no, this is not a deal breaker even if it is true. Drama!

to be honest..i worked for sprint and now i work for at&t. point blank, we'll tell you anything and everything just so you won't be hackin our backs. yes the $10 charge is cheap but why pay for that when we don't have to pay for it now? it's easy to tell someone..OH YEA YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS IF YOU AREN'T IN THE 4G AREA..

that's bs..trust me..ur gonna pay for it regardless of who you talked to because that's the policy on that phone

 

[oldjackbob]

What is this thread doing in the Hero forum?

The same thing that lots of other non-Hero specific threads are doing in the Hero forum.

To be quite honest, nearly every 2.1-related thread in this forum is non-Hero specific.

But to answer your question, a significant number of Hero owners in this forum have expressed the possibility of stepping up to an EVO when they come out, and the OP was just tossing out some food for thought to that very group of folks.

 

[androidtp]

I have already talked to the folks at my Sprint store. I have a phone on order with them. They told me if I want to purchase the phone I will not see any additional charges in my current plan. I am outside the 4g area for now so no big deal. Please back this information with legitimate links to what you are saying or don't bother posting this information. I can undrstand the addition charge for the WIFI hot spot. The answer to your question is no, this is not a deal breaker even if it is true. Drama!

deal breaker? i think yes. to each it's own..some can afford it..some can't..and it may not even be about if it's affordable or not..mainly wanted to see what others thought of this..as for the link..here ya go

HTC EVO 4G first impressions | AndroidSPIN

 

[androidtp]

The same thing that lots of other non-Hero specific threads are doing in the Hero forum.

To be quite honest, nearly every 2.1-related thread in this forum is non-Hero specific.

But to answer your question, a significant number of Hero owners in this forum have expressed the possibility of stepping up to an EVO when they come out, and the OP was just tossing out some food for thought to that very group of folks.

so it seems..are you upgrading to it?? and u coo with the $10 fee and the $30 hotspot charge??

 

[spacemanzzzz]

Your plan is $70.00 unlimited everything. Nearest comp is $105+ and you still have to worry about minutes

stfu and keep your hero or pay $80 either way is better than anyone elses prices just stop whining

 

[oldjackbob]

so it seems..are you upgrading to it?? and u coo with the $10 fee and the $30 hotspot charge??

Nah, I'm plenty happy with the capabilities of the Hero. I have no need for a handheld Wi-Fi hotspot, and my phone is blessedly free of the issues some others complain about (lagginess, poor battery life, etc.). I've been very impressed with the multitasking capabilities of the Hero, and it's got an awesome GPS module which finds my location when other phones can't. My phone is the perfect size, too.

Nope, I've got a very satisfying package in my Hero, and I see no need to exchange it for something that has a higher cost of ownership.

But that's just me.

 

[androidtp]

Your plan is $70.00 unlimited everything. Nearest comp is $105+ and you still have to worry about minutes

stfu and keep your hero or pay $80 either way is better than anyone elses prices just stop whining

you're right..but i wasn't whining..just wanted other's thoughts on this..did u not get the point of my thread hence me asking, "thoughts?"

 

[androidtp]

Nah, I'm plenty happy with the capabilities of the Hero. I have no need for a handheld Wi-Fi hotspot, and my phone is blessedly free of the issues some others complain about (lagginess, poor battery life, etc.). I've been very impressed with the multitasking capabilities of the Hero, and it's got an awesome GPS module which finds my location when other phones can't. My phone is the perfect size, too.

Nope, I've got a very satisfying package in my Hero, and I see no need to exchange it for something that has a higher cost of ownership.

But that's just me.

totally agree with you. loving my hero! i'm gonna post my screens pretty soon on that "share your screens" thread

 

[sagedil]

you're right..but i wasn't whining..just wanted other's thoughts on this..did u not get the point of my thread hence me asking, "thoughts?"

Perhaps if you would have posted this weeks ago when the rest of us learned about it. Given that it has been a known thing now for quite some time, the way you posted came off as a bit *wrong*.

 

[androidtp]

Perhaps if you would have posted this weeks ago when the rest of us learned about it. Given that it has been a known thing now for quite some time, the way you posted came off as a bit *wrong*.

wrong? it isn't wrong when there were others that didn't know about it and didn't feel like doing the whole "sacred" search thing..seriously..some of u people take this shit too serious lol..lighten up

 

[rlentz2009]

to be honest..i worked for sprint and now i work for at&t. point blank, we'll tell you anything and everything just so you won't be hackin our backs. yes the $10 charge is cheap but why pay for that when we don't have to pay for it now? it's easy to tell someone..OH YEA YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS IF YOU AREN'T IN THE 4G AREA..

that's bs..trust me..ur gonna pay for it regardless of who you talked to because that's the policy on that phone

We all have to pay the additional $10 fee for Unlimited 3G/4G data.. As we all know that there is a cap on 3G up to 5GB.. By paying this charge, it will remove the cap.