DanielB

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Just following up on my earlier post about the One M9 for sale - decided to actually go through with selling and listed it on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201385068549?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 If a S4GRU member wins the auction or BINs, I'll donate another $25.00 to S4GRU in addition to my regular monthly recurring payment - just make sure I know you are a member here!

Sure I could! But I don't.

Hi! Sure thing! I'd be happy to. I am indeed creating a new line with EasyPay on the same account as my existing line (which is also on EasyPay). Once the new line is created and I have both devices, I simply go into a Sprint store or use the online Sprint chat to swap the numbers between the two phones (so that my number is on the new device instead of the old one). Then, I terminate the phone number (line) that was moved to the old phone (but setup with the new phone). At this point, the full remainder of EasyPay payments are due on the old phone. So, for example, if I've had an HTC One M9 (which retails for $648 with 24 EasyPay payments of $27/month) and only made one monthly payment, when I cancel the line the remaining $621 balance immediately comes due. I pay this amount and sell the device on eBay or Swappa to try to retain as much of that as I can. Now, in terms of a decent profit - we all know the M9 is not a top seller. So I am going to lose a couple of hundred $$$ (at least) on this one! Ditto for most Samsung (nay, all Android) devices. Apple devices retain their values very well, I've found. Not sure about that promotion as I was not offered anything like that (on account of my lines already being EasyPay). I would recommend taking it, particularly if you are looking at replacing the S5 anyway. Sounds like they might let you keep the existing phone, so you could turn around and sell it for at least $200. Plus, with EasyPay, you can always pay off your devices early and upgrade whenever you want - you definitely cannot do this on a contract! Hope this info helps answer your questions. If not, let me know and I'd be glad to explain further.

Any improvements seen?

Then I am clearly not an adult! Win?

Could be. Richmond market also has a lot of Sprint users. I think the Baltimore/Richmond/Hampton Roads band is one area Sprint is really going to target with small cells for densification. I know a couple of folks handling RFPs for the big project right now - next 24 months for us looks very promising.

1H Rootmetrics report out. Sprint definitely showing some nice improvement. http://www.rootmetrics.com/us/rsr/richmond-va/2015/1H

Works similarly, right? Admittedly, I've never used it. iTunes downloads + iHeartRadio and Spotify have always been my go-tos.

Fair enough on the phone swaps, international data. But for the average user who is not replacing their phone so often, doesn't care about international roaming, and doesn't use tethered data...Sprint is still $15/month or $180/year cheaper. They're playing to two different segments, really. The value really comes down to what the customer is looking for - those you might classify as "power users" are definitely going to be happier with T-Mobile's plan and pricing, coverage aside. The average user is going to look at dollars and cents and conclude that Sprint is the better value. Few other points: Sprint now offers free international roaming in a format that matches T-Mobile. Granted, countries covered haven't caught up yet, but I suspect they will come close over the next 6 months as more agreements are reached. I also suspect Sprint will throw in hotspot data before too long - they almost have to in order to remain competitive. Free Rhapsody music is absolutely meh. Sure, it's a nice value add. But we all know that no one is choosing a cell provider based on free streaming music. I have never met a single person who uses Rhapsody - even when it's free. Google Play Music, Spotify, and iHeartRadio are really the only streaming music services anyone I've ever come across uses. Not saying Rhapsody isn't good, just speaking truth.

In my case, I buy my phones on EasyPay. When I'm ready for a new one, I start a new line of service with a new, throwaway number, then swap the numbers between my new phone and old phone. Then, I cancel the line on my old phone, sell the phone on eBay, and pay off EasyPay on my next bill. This system has always worked pretty well in my case. Note that you do stand to lose some money from time to time, particularly if you're selling an Android phone - they just don't retain their value as well as Apple's products.

Alright, you keep saying the same thing over and over and it's not true to my knowledge. Sprint's plan is $80/month for EVERYTHING (includes the phone lease). T-Mobile charges $80/month just for the service - the phone is another $20+ on top of that. Tell me how this isn't competitive with T-Mobile? Am I wrong?

Great work, Robert and all! Nice to see Sprint engaging with users (nay, rabid fans) on such a large scale for the first time ever.

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Fantastic article. Thank you!

C'mon, folks! Setup a PayPal Recurring Payment...I did! It's easy and it doesn't have to be much....just $10 or $15 each month would go a long way if lots of us chipped in. That's a nice lunch out. Think about it.

That would be superb, especially if you can tie in the net neutrality angle (i.e., "This is why we can't have nice things.").

Even 1Mbps would be acceptable for most. C'mon, Sprint!

So I attempted to use my M9 again (I have two lines, other one is an iPhone 6 Plus), but still atrocious. I can be sitting in the exact same spot with both phones running them side by side and the One M9's performance is simply abysmal. Constantly drops data. Such a shame. So I am excited for this update and I hope it really helps!

Already? When did they do away with the Unlimited Plus plan?

When is that map from?

I, too, am surprised they don't rank higher. I think the whole Baltimore/Richmond/Hampton Roads space is going to show a tremendous amount of improvement in the 2H2015 report. Again, this is all based on my own anecdotal use, but the network is really, really on point for me now. I will be curious to see the Richmond 1H report.

I don't blame Sprint for telling Bye to look for other opportunities.

If anyone is looking for a Gunmetal Gray HTC One M9 on Sprint, please let me know. I have one that is in pristine condition that I would like to get rid of. Service (and EasyPay) is currently active. I have already paid one month of the EasyPay. Includes a Zagg InvisibleShield glass screen protector (with all original info so you can apply for the warranty). I am not asking for any money - if you would like the phone, it's yours! You just have to work with me through the process to transfer service and the EasyPay agreement into your name. I'll even through in $25 or $50 worth of Google Play credit for anyone who wants this phone!

I get your point. I think Sprint is going to add a surprising number of both phone and data-only subscribers for Q2, which is perhaps how Claure can justify his comments. Remember, he sees the numbers every day - we don't. I don't have a prediction as far as numbers are concerned, but I think you will see major Sprint growth at the expense of AT&T and T-Mobile, in particular. I predict T-Mobile's growth rate will show a rapid decline and AT&T will go subscriber negative.