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[dkotoric]

Sprint Advantage Club info

TS

sweet how do I sign up

 

[SprintTerp]

Wow, I didn't even know this Advantage Club existed...I suppose that's the Employee plan for Sprint corporate employees. I basically get the same plan you guys are on for $20/month, but I don't get all the other perks like upgrade eligibility every year...I'm jealous.

 

[Ilya]

It says for family and friends of employees.

Who wants to sign me up!?

 

[timmertc]

I have a question about the Premier Plan (for SprintTerp, or anyone who has info):

When I was first told about Premier membership, the Sprint rep said it was for 10-year customers. Now it sounds like anyone who gets a plan $69.99 or higher automatically becomes a Premier member.

So what's the advantage for staying 10 years if they're now handing them out to everyone?

 

[SprintTerp]

I have a question about the Premier Plan (for SprintTerp, or anyone who has info):

When I was first told about Premier membership, the Sprint rep said it was for 10-year customers. Now it sounds like anyone who gets a plan $69.99 or higher automatically becomes a Premier member.

So what's the advantage for staying 10 years if they're now handing them out to everyone?

There are a few different 'Premier' status things flying around the Sprint Universe. I know of the simplest to acquire, which comes with paying an MRC of $69.99 or higher on time for three months. This entitles you to upgrades every 12 months.

I've heard that this program used to be much more prestigious - yes, I've heard that it is also given to Sprint customers of 10 years.

Just today I was discussing this with my coworker and he seems to think that 10-year members are eligible for this Advantage Club program, which sounds a lot better than just Premier membership. I really don't know the answer, though.

Bottom line is, I understand why loyal Sprint customers would have an issue with new customers jumping on the Premier program after only 3 months, but you're still getting a sweet deal with upgrade eligibility every 12 months. Kinda like a don't look a gift horse in the mouth situation if you ask me...

 

[timmertc]

Just got off the phone with a sprint rep, and she said there is no difference. Even 10-year Premier customers can lose their Premier status if they start getting late on payments.

That would be pretty sweet if 10-year customers qualify for Advantage Club. I should have thought to ask when I was on the phone to them.

 

[Eguy]

Wow, I didn't even know this Advantage Club existed...I suppose that's the Employee plan for Sprint corporate employees. I basically get the same plan you guys are on for $20/month, but I don't get all the other perks like upgrade eligibility every year...I'm jealous.

It's the fancy version of the old SERO plans. I wish they had an advantage shared plan, I would be all over it .

 

[twospirits]

sweet how do I sign up

Oh oh, I think I sense an avalanche of requests comnig. What have i done.

Just today I was discussing this with my coworker and he seems to think that 10-year members are eligible for this Advantage Club program, which sounds a lot better than just Premier membership. I really don't know the answer, though.

Interesting. Didn't know that. Might be good to follow up since I've beenwith Sprint for over 10 years.

It's the fancy version of the old SERO plans. I wish they had an advantage shared plan, I would be all over it .

This much is true, i still have one of my phones on Sero, the other three were recently upgraded last year for the Hero and the U301.

TS out

 

[droidery]

Oh oh, I think I sense an avalanche of requests comnig. What have i done.

just incase... well... yaknow.... in case you feel the overwhelming urge to be incredibly generous....

 

[dandm4life]

Oh oh, I think I sense an avalanche of requests comnig. What have i done.

I wouldnt give that to anybody, the employee is responsible for late payments!

 

[Eguy]

This much is true, i still have one of my phones on Sero, the other three were recently upgraded last year for the Hero and the U301.

TS out

I got a lot of people SERO accounts and I can't say they are happy to have to switch to get all these new phones .

 

[neodorian]

I got a lot of people SERO accounts and I can't say they are happy to have to switch to get all these new phones .

Yeah, but people were abusing it and passing out emails online to give it to just anyone. Also, even with the regular plans you stll save a lot over a comparable plan on a competitor's network so I don't mind. Sprint needed to get all those people off SERO and start making some money.

 

[TREV21]

I'm looking to get into an EVO when it is released but was wondering if there are any phones at the sprint stores that I could play with that would get as close as possible to an EVO expierence prior to it coming out. I've never had smart phone and the only one I've played with is my wife's iPhone. I have an iPod Touch an basically view that a the same thing so I know what I like and don't like. Thanks guys.

 

[dandm4life]

I'm looking to get into an EVO when it is released but was wondering if there are any phones at the sprint stores that I could play with that would get as close as possible to an EVO expierence prior to it coming out. I've never had smart phone and the only one I've played with is my wife's iPhone. I have an iPod Touch an basically view that a the same thing so I know what I like and don't like. Thanks guys.

hero is going to be closest that sprint has right now. If you want to get a feel for the size, go check out the HD2 at tmobile.

 

[TREV21]

hero is going to be closest that sprint has right now. If you want to get a feel for the size, go check out the HD2 at tmobile.

Yes, I've seen the HD2 and the size is great for what I'm looking for. Does the Hero run 2.1 and what size is that screen? I ask because chances are my wife will get one with me as well but I want her to try it first to make sure she likes it better than the iPhone.

 

[dandm4life]

I dont believe the hero runs 2.1 but someone else may correct me if I'm wrong. I think there is a way to do it, but if you go and buy it from sprint i dont believe it does.

 

[TREV21]

I dont believe the hero runs 2.1 but someone else may correct me if I'm wrong. I think there is a way to do it, but if you go and buy it from sprint i dont believe it does.

Thanks, Your right....looked up the phone but can't find info on screen size.

 

[dylan88]

there hero will be getting the OTA android 2.1 update soon. the screen size is 3.2"

 

[TREV21]

there hero will be getting the OTA android 2.1 update soon. the screen size is 3.2"

Thanks a bunch!

 

[twospirits]

I got a lot of people SERO accounts and I can't say they are happy to have to switch to get all these new phones .

I know, but I can't see myself still with the HTC Touch on a SERO when the Hero came out. and now the upcoming EVO I feel that other SERO account is going bye bye. lol

TS

 

[ajac09]

199 (after MIR if MIR's are still around)
everything plans required
release date between mid may to june 6th
android 2.1 (was gonna be 2.2 but they want it out sooner so OTA 2.2 update soon after release)

 

[mcbtrain929]

199 (after MIR if MIR's are still around)
everything plans required
release date between mid may to june 6th
android 2.1 (was gonna be 2.2 but they want it out sooner so OTA 2.2 update soon after release)

according to who?

 

[TheNorthernForest]

according to who?

Jackson, from Sprint Forums. That sounds about right, as well. Anything above 199 after MIR will push folks away. And Verizon locked people in with having to get a certain plan for DROID. I wouldn't be surprised if Sprint did it, as well. The release date will have to be between May and June. Android 2.1 was always more likely than anything higher than that.

 

[mcbtrain929]

he said he had a "good source" in another post. so i wasn't sure if the price/release info came from that source or just stuff that's been speculated on around here.

 

[billsmed]

I would say speculated. Jackson claims his source is a developer at Sprint, and I highly doubt any of them have the inside track on plans and prices. Jackson also said April 16th is the day we should learn more about the EVO, because he believes Sprint is going to begin their big advertising campaign and TV commercials that day.