rza_arts Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I was thinking of switching to sprint, it would save me a lot of money right now. Could i go into the Apple Store and purchase a sprint iPhone 5 for $650? Would they activate for me there or could i take it home and activate it myself later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I was thinking of switching to sprint, it would save me a lot of money right now. Could i go into the Apple Store and purchase a sprint iPhone 5 for $650? Would they activate for me there or could i take it home and activate it myself later? Best option would be go to a Sprint store and buy it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadBroChillz Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I may be mistaken, but I believe sprint makes you sign a two year agreement when you sign up with their service, even of you buy your phone contract free. But supposedly you still are eligible for a phone subsidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.NY.Tech Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I may be mistaken, but I believe sprint makes you sign a two year agreement when you sign up with their service, even of you buy your phone contract free. But supposedly you still are eligible for a phone subsidy This. You'll still have to sign an agreement and have an ETF (Don't ask me why). BUT, you can still get a subsidized phone at pretty much anytime during the commitment. I often have customers sign up for service with an old phone purchased from Ebay or given to them from a friend. They sit on the "upgrade" until something comes out they really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 This. You'll still have to sign an agreement and have an ETF (Don't ask me why). BUT' date=' you can still get a subsidized phone at pretty much anytime during the commitment. I often have customers sign up for service with an old phone purchased from Ebay or given to them from a friend. They sit on the "upgrade" until something comes out they really want.[/quote'] Is the same true if you add a line to an existing account? Mandatory two years on that line, even if you have your own device? But still able to upgrade when you want? Robert via Nexus 7 using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Why wouldn't you go boast or some pre-paid service if you don't want a contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahum365 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Why wouldn't you go boast or some pre-paid service if you don't want a contract? I believe he wants an iPhone. You can't get an iPhone from Boost at all. Virgin only has the 4S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Also, the last time I checked, you do not get roaming on Virgin or Boost. Only on Sprint post paid. Robert via Samsung Note II using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturnal Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) I want to say you can go to the Apple Store and get the device uncontracted for $600, as for signing up for the service, I believe the posts above are correct. You have to sign up for a 2 Year Agreement even if you already have the phone. Other carriers like T-Mobile will allow you to add their Monthly-4G without signing a contract, or at least that's what I have been told. You can always call Sprint and ask, maybe, just maybe, (highly unlikely) you will get lucky. Edited October 30, 2012 by nocturnal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorfans239 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Is the same true if you add a line to an existing account? Mandatory two years on that line, even if you have your own device? But still able to upgrade when you want? Robert via Nexus 7 using Forum Runner It will be a 2 year contract on the new line even on existing accounts, but because you open your line with your own device, the upgrade would still be avail,,, I work for Sprint Account services team,,, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 It will be a 2 year contract on the new line even on existing accounts, but because you open your line with your own device, the upgrade would still be avail,,, I work for Sprint Account services team,,, Thanks for the clarification. I've always wondered. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorfans239 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think it dumb and it make no sense at all, but it Sprint,,, Do other carriers have the same policy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadBroChillz Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Tmobile does now. You have to be on prepaid to not have a contract. Value plan comes with 2 year agreement with 200 dollar etf. Also I believe they reset your contract when you change your plan. That is what happened to me when I had a contract family plan in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wait, really? I'm pretty sure you can activate a phone no-contract, even start up a new line of service, as long as you bring your own device. Because, uh, we've done that before, in-store. It prints up on the contract as "NC", a 0-month term. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahum365 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wait, really? I'm pretty sure you can activate a phone no-contract, even start up a new line of service, as long as you bring your own device. Because, uh, we've done that before, in-store. It prints up on the contract as "NC", a 0-month term. I asked a rep, and he informed be that this was possible, but only with a non smartphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroscott Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I asked a rep' date=' and he informed be that this was possible, but only with a non smartphone.[/quote'] So, I wonder if you could start the contract with a non smartphone, then swap the phone to a smartphone. The sticking point might be adding data and the premium data fee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 So, I wonder if you could start the contract with a non smartphone, then swap the phone to a smartphone. The sticking point might be adding data and the premium data fee... That's a good question. I'd like to know the answer to that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahum365 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 So, I wonder if you could start the contract with a non smartphone, then swap the phone to a smartphone. The sticking point might be adding data and the premium data fee... He said there was a special plan for it- $39.99 I believe. You get 300 minutes. I guess you could start with this then switch over to a smartphone plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rza_arts Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Really? That Sucks! I can't believe they won't let you be contract free even if you buy your own device (well smartphones). I know Verizon and ATT Will let me without a 2 year contract. Hmm might have to rethink my options, i'm not really looking for a 2-year contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynyrd65 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Honestly, 200 for iPhone 5 + 350 ETF = 550 so you save money anyway. Just get a post-paid account. Edit: if you don't already know, ETF = Early termination fee, it's what you pay to cancel the contract. Edit 2: also you should add the line through the employee referral program, you get more minutes and the total bill is only 69.99 a month instead of 79.99. Instructions for that and more discounts (others may be better for you) http://www.howardfor...08#post14080108 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorfans239 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Their always exceptions too the rule, but it better be notated by the rep you spoke with or a store manager. If you call Telesales they will tell you upfront it a 2 year contract even with your own device,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket87 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I always point it out to people that its cheaper to pay the etf then try and do no contract. The most it would be is 550 so a 100 savings and if you keep it til 6 months it goes down 20 a month. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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