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Sprint planning to reduce wireless modem data rates?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:59:44 +0000

When a struggling company does something right, you have to reward them for it. Otherwise, what was the point of criticizing their previously unacceptable business practices? Sprint, in this case, has been rumored to be making another change in their push to redefine themselves as the premier wireless data provider in the US. Rather than aiming [...]

Sprint's on board too - Sprint plans to allow pro-rated Early Termination Fee

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:06:38 +0000

No, you can’t use the recently increased SMS text message rates to cancel your plan sans Early Termination Fee (ETF), but starting in 2008, Sprint customers will be able to take advantage of pro-rated ETFs. Like Verizon Wireless , AT&T , and T-Mobile before it, Sprint will only charge ETFs commensurate with the remainder of the customer’s wireless contract. In other words, the penalty for canceling your contract will be proportional to the length of time you have remaining on your contract. Oh, and starting November 12, Sprint customers will be free to change their rate-plans without being forced into a contract extension. And, in Sprint’s push to improve customer service (ostensibly to boost their struggling bottom line ), the company will be welcoming new customers with “welcome calls.” Sprint will also start notifying customers of large overage charges and bring better handset discounts to existing customers. Now, this is a good idea. Better customer service and pro-rated ETFs are more likely to boost your core business than the gimmicky, over-priced, subscription-based, mobile gaming service Sprint Arcade . In the end, we’re just glad that all four national carriers have officially jumped on-board the pro-rated ETF bandwagon. It’s a nice bandwagon, and we like riding it! Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T Wireless introduces pro-rated Early Termination Fees (ETF)T-Mobile gives in, allows pro-rated early termination feesSprint: Yes we raised our SMS text message rates, No you can't cancel your contract without an ETFSprint cuts ties with troublesome subscribersVerizon Wireless gives customers freedom to change plans

T-Mobile gives in, allows pro-rated early termination fees

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:22:15 +0000

Contract killing has never been so sweet. No, we’re not condoning homicide-for-hire, we’re talking about killing your wireless contract with your wireless carrier. AT&T already gave in to consumer demand , and Verizon recently jumped on the pro-rating bandwagon, so it’s not really surprising that our favorite US carrier is now offering a pro-rated Early Termination Fee (ETF) for its customers. What this means for T-Mobile USA customers is that they’ll only pay an ETF commensurate with the remainder of their wireless contracts. So, if you cancel on Day 1 of your contract, you can expect to pony up the full ETF to T-Mobile. But, should you decide to kill your contract during the last few months of your contract, you’ll pay drastically less in penalties. Don’t get all crazy and kill that T-Mobile contract just yet, people. T-Mobile has only announced their intention to enact a pro-rated ETF policy. They’re still working out the details and expects to have the new policy in effect by mid-2008. Press release ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T Wireless introduces pro-rated Early Termination Fees (ETF)Verizon Wireless gives customers freedom to change plans2006 Forum Nokia PRO awards for outstanding achievement in mobile applicationsSprint cuts ties with troublesome subscribersForum Nokia S60 3rd Edition Challenge 20 finalists

Apple and T-Mobile announce official iPhone rate plans

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:14:23 +0000

Our autobahn-cruising friends in Europe just got a bit of good news from Apple and T-Mobile. The duo has released official details on the rate plans that will be available for use with the iPhone when it’s released on November 9 . All three plans, sized from medium to large to extra large (what, no “small?”) will bring unlimited data, Visual Voicemail, and free T-Mobile HotSpot access. That’s right. German iPhone hopefuls can expect free WiFi access at T-Mobile’s 8,000 nationwide HotSpots. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with T-Mobile and can’t wait to start selling the iPhone in Germany in just a few short weeks,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Starting at just €49 per month, we think these three rate plans give customers the flexibility to experience all of iPhone’s revolutionary features at affordable and competitive prices.” Check the chart below for pricing details for the German iPhone on T-Mobile. [Via: Apple Insider ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T offering monster iPhone rate plans with thousands of minutes!Apple announces rate plans for the iPhone - unlimited data and 200 SMS text messages included!That's not a paperclip, it's Apple's official iPhone tool!Into iPhone - Our Apple iPhone mini-site!Not so new news: T-Mobile Germany confirms ongoing negotiations with Apple for iPhone exclusivity