Sprint ETF's

[MacinJosh]

Just a general curiosity.

 

Does anyone know when Sprint instituted prorated ETF's?

[Duffman]

It's been years.

[MacinJosh]

Ok, so someone who got a data card 2 years ago would be on a prorated etf then?

[Duffman]

Ok, so someone who got a data card 2 years ago would be on a prorated etf then?

If you got the data card two years ago, you would be out of contract already.

[MacinJosh]

Actually, the contract is up in April, so we are close. But paying $50 for an ETF is cheaper than keeping active service for the next 2 months, that is why I'm asking. Clear has a better deal on 4G for $35/month unlimited.

[Duffman]

Yes, the ETF on the contract levels out at $50. AFAIK, Clear is unlimited but throttles. Double-check that before you sign a contract. Still, may be a better deal if throttling is at 5GB... Depends what you need.

[MacinJosh]

Clear doesn't throttle very much since I use it already (if you use more than like 3 or 4GB in a day, the rest of the day is slower data but resets the next day), and they stopped making customers sign contracts late last year. Prepaid carrier only now. The only thing I don't like about that is the modems and hot spots are full price now.

[Duffman]

Not bad at all. Can you buy a used modem? Should be lots of them available.

[MacinJosh]

This person prefers to buy new, but I will look for used and see what I can find for them.

[legion125]

Sprint changed ETF policies to a pro-rated form a short time after he took over. it was one of those customer service ideas he had to show Sprint was innovative and to break out of the mold from the other three. I think he also made the policy of being able to make changes to your contract w/o having another two years tacked on. I know that drove me crazy when I was with AT&T.

[MacinJosh]

I never had that problem with at&t or cingular when changing rate plans. I know T-mobile used to do that all the time to people.