THE $10 ADD-ON IS JUST FOR THE 59.99 DATA PLANS, and NOT the 69.99 Everything plan.

[calvinrw]

I know everyone is wigging out over the $10 surcharge, but isn't Sprint's data plan still cheaper than Verizon's? I mean this is the way our society works. You don't get things for free. I'm glad Sprint is coming out with a decent phone and the extra $10 isn't quite that big of a deal. Well, I know my comments aren't going to go over well. That's ok.

You know, you DON'T have to get the phone. Problem solved!

 

[DaveG]

Remember, the $10/month fee is called the "bend over" charge... yes only $10/month but over the course of your 2-year contract that totals $240... not something to sneeze at.

 

[mcbtrain929]

As with every new Sprint charge, there will be a new code to have it waived. Calm down, get the evo and then politely ask your friendly rep to give you a recurring credit. Problem solved. Good Night.

oh well in that case we have nothing to worry about.

 

[nitussi]

I'm hearing otherwise from retentions. It is not mandatory.

Even if it was, it's still loads better than any other carrier offers. Why's everyone putting a baby tantrum?

I hope you right. I understand the fee if you are in a 4G area, because them towers ain't cheap, but if you in a 3G area then I think thats not right since you can't take full advantage of the so called "rich experience".

 

[RedWingsFan]

Expect something for free?

They aren't giving us something we didn't have before.

 

[acp]

sigh. I didn't factor in the $240, so it is essentially a $440 phone. however, this is a very smart move by Sprint, it kind of reminds me of the TMobile financing plan.

 

[IOWA]

sigh. I didn't factor in the $240, so it is essentially a $440 phone. however, this is a very smart move by Sprint, it kind of reminds me of the TMobile financing plan.

Only if you keep it for two years.... Ever since Sprint Premier... Longest I keep a phone is 11 months lol.

And it seems we are unsure if this is mandatory or not. And many of us have discounts through sprint, so it wouldn't be a full $10 anyways

 

[WizeGuyDezignz]

Oh jeez, stop crying and suck it up you big babies. If you can't afford an extra $10 dollars, you shouldn't have a smartphone to begin with. Take away a couple of Starbucks per month you whiners.

 

[vikingjunior]

So I do wonder in the long run if the $10 bend over fee will make up for all the people who passed on the EVO because of the bend over fee?

 

[Incredible_Senor]

Oh jeez, stop crying and suck it up you big babies. If you can't afford an extra $10 dollars, you shouldn't have a smartphone to begin with. Take away a couple of Starbucks per month you whiners.

What he said.

Everyone should stop whining.

 

[acp]

just to clarify I'm not whining, I just pointed out that my original estimate that the phone would be $199 was incorrect.

I agree, $10 per month is very reasonable, especially since I originally had an iPhone bill $200+ for 2 lines LOL

 

[cabbie]

this place is about to meltdown. the $10 bucks extra shouldn't be a big deal in the end, but that it still appears to be unclear what on earth is going on is really being mishandled by Sprint, so they deserve criticism, and Hesse never should have implied that 4G would be a part of the current plan.

 

[CRPercodani]

Let's not start insulting each other okay guys. We don't need to get that going in here.

 

[samplerate]

i really don't care about the $10, that is fine, but the $29.95 for the hotspot is kind of annoying, at that point it is almost worth the connivence just to get the overdrive so that i am not draining the battery on my phone... but at the same time i will probably end up rooting the phone and installing a 3rd party hotspot app...

this is really the first sprint phone i have ever been excited for (and the first really cool phone they have really had) and there is no way i am giving it up because of a $10 fee!

 

[AntLyoN]

John Taylor-"we're still cheaper than AT&T and Verizon, who's 4G networks exist on some beautifully designed PowerPoint slides. ;-)"

Thats cute. Can he show me the Sprint PowerPoint that shows 4g in San Diego? I don't care about the $10 fee, I am already going to double my plan from $30 f&f...

 

[legacy]

Looks like OP needs to change his username.

 

[Caloy]

That sucks!

 

[AntLyoN]

The way I see it I would pay Sprint and extra $10 right now if they could keep my TP2 from freezing and randomly becoming unresponsive. I have played with the Incredible and if this phone is any indication of what I can expect those $10 are well worth it. I just want sprint to call it "Evo Club Membership dues"

 

[aaronscool]

This is pretty crazy. All the carrier's data plans are $30 at the moment. Not only that but Clearwire's own basic plan is $30 a month as well. Sprint is now asking for $40 a month (a 25% premium) for this priviledge.

At this point I'm likely not going to purchase this phone. If I can get it without 4G then perhaps but what really kills me is why they disguise this price increase as a "Mandatory Premium Fee".

And I though the Airline industry was bad...

 

[tranceFusion]

My employer has Verizon and AT&T discounts. Additionally, I have family members I could combine plans with on both carriers. So, no.. the $10 hiked up prices is NOT cheaper...

 

[Aridon]

Sprint has been cheaper for awhile now and still can't add subs. So they better rethink their strategy a good bit if they want to raise prices and still remain competitive in the post paid subscriber world.

 

[joseamirandavelez]

I think I'm gonna pass for now...10 extra bucks for getting the same crap I'm getting now??? What is that HD content they are talking about???

 

[Deleted User]

My employer has Verizon and AT&T discounts. Additionally, I have family members I could combine plans with on both carriers. So, no.. the $10 hiked up prices is NOT cheaper...

I'm in the same boat. I wanted this phone but the $10 fee puts its higher than the verizon plan I priced out. Especially since I won't get 4g in my area anytime soon.

 

[REEF]

I really see no reason why everyone is causing such an uproar about an extra $10/month. Sprint isn't forcing you to pay the $10. Its simple, if you do not want to pay the extra $10 then the Evo is not for you. If $10 a month is going to put you over your budget then you should reconsider your decision to purchase a new phone, as that may be the least of your problems.

I am not trying to be cold or argumentative, I am only trying to calm the fervor over such a trivial matter.

 

[clickclack]

I'm stuck in touch diamond purgatory...I'm paying the extra 10.