boinky 0 #1 January 31, 2005 I have had Sprint for a cell phone provider for probably 4 years or more. Decent service. I'm still sitting grandfather on an old plan. *$30 gets me 300 anytime minutes (The new plan is $10 more) *Free long distance *Free nights & weekends after 8 p.m. (The new plan is $40 for them to start at 9:00 or pay a total of $15 more and get them at 7:00 p.m.) *Roaming is 50 cents a minute I don't really need more minutes, as I no longer use all of the allowed. Things I WOULD like to have: *Free roaming *Free unlimited Sprint PCS to Sprint PCS calls *Text messaging capability (My old phone has the capability...never paid for the service) Can anyone suggest options or what I can say to Sprint to get them to affordably give me what I want? I don't need any of those fancy new phones that practically do magic tricks. I have a brand new digital camera, so I don't need the Vision Packs.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 January 31, 2005 Just ask them - they will tell you what they can do.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #3 January 31, 2005 A good one, I learned from a friend, call their cancellation department. You can do this by calling, and saying 'cancellation' to the autmated voice. That department has more power to deal than any other, trying to keep new customers. I have had sprint for several years and did the above once. currently, I have 700 anytime, minutes unlimited PCS to PCS, nights starting at 7 for $60 a month. I have a buddy (who cold weasel his mom out of stuff) and he got a $200 off a phone, and other goods (roaming, etc) but I was pretty happy with mine, and work pays it anyway. I just wish I got better reception in my apartment.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 January 31, 2005 You can check their website, all the plans are listed there.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 January 31, 2005 QuoteJust ask them - they will tell you what they can do. Nah...that would be too easy. It's THEIR job to make this stuff look attractive. I want some honest answers from others who have already been sucked into their sales pitches. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #6 January 31, 2005 Roaming - $10 extra for limited number of minutes, don't know how much. Free unlimited sprint to sprint - $5 Free unlimited text messaging (SMS) - $10 100 Text Messages per month - $5 If you have a vision pack (the sprint internet option) you can get unlimited text messages for $5 Hope that helps. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 January 31, 2005 Yeah, I looked at the website, plus have brochures. None of it is very exciting. The way they make it look, I might as well just keep the plan I have and deal with it. *$40 for 9:00 p.m. nights *$5 for Unlimited Sprint to Sprint calling *$5 for 100 text messages That would hike my phone bill $20 and lose 1 hour of night minutes. I was just wondering if current customers get any sort of breaks at all. If you go into a store, do you think you'd get any decent offers? Or just phone?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #8 January 31, 2005 Pretty much what you see on the website is what they will offer. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #9 January 31, 2005 Incorrect, as I mentioned above. If they think they are losing you, they will deal.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #10 January 31, 2005 QuoteIncorrect, as I mentioned above. If they think they are losing you, they will deal. Really? Damn, I should try that the next time my contract comes up. Hell, I've been with Sprint since 1995! The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbain 0 #11 January 31, 2005 Go into a store or call the cancellation line like already suggested. I had been with sprint for about 4 years and was up on my service plan. I went into a store and asked what they could do for me or I would consider leaving. The gave me all kinds of "freebies" for signing another 2 year agreement. I got 2 phones for $20 each (reg. $120). I got free activation on both phones, free $50 service coupon for each phone, 2 free accesories (earbud and car charger ~$30 ea.) My minutes starting at 7 for no additional. Threaten them with leaving and then tell them what they have to do to get you to sign another agreement and if it's reasonable they will do it. Comparision shop too, if you see an offer at another company you like, take it to Sprint and they will most likely match it, that is if you want to stay with them. Good luck, Christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vid666 0 #12 January 31, 2005 what you are asking about is their "retention" plans. You need to talk to cancellations and let them know you need a better deal to stay - let them know what you found etc.. I got 1000 anytime/free pcs to pcs/8pm nights/free LD KEPT my FIRST INCOMING MINUTE FREE - that saves me and my wife ~~ 500 mins a month 2 phones - $85/mo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vid666 0 #13 January 31, 2005 oh yeah : this is very informative : http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #14 January 31, 2005 I called the cancellation department at nextel.I have unlimited use for $99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #15 January 31, 2005 Quotehttp://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/ MAN!!! After checking out all of these phones, I think my head hurts! They do so much nowadays. Don't they make just normal flip phones that don't take pictures, etc.? The technology is mind boggling.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 January 31, 2005 They do make them but the phones suck ass. I have been a sprint user for almost five years. My current phone is a Sanyo 4900 candy bar style phone. I have the same plan you do but i got the night time minutes for five bucks i think. My G/f talk EVERY night and last month we racked just over 6000 total minutes...........i pay $45 a month. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #17 January 31, 2005 Quotelast month we racked just over 6000 total minutes Man...and I was proud of the 2000+ minutes I racked up in December! I salute you!Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #18 January 31, 2005 hahaha ya well We spend several hours where i am reading her the Harry Potter Books. We are 300 pages into the 5th book and we will be reading the 6th in the same way. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 January 31, 2005 Harry Potter, huh? Well, I will say that that is probably a good bit cleaner than some of the things I did during my 2000+ minutes. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 February 1, 2005 lol oh don't worry i said some not so clean things as well.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 February 1, 2005 Quotelol oh don't worry i said some not so clean things as well. Ahhh...a man after my own heart!!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
