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chgoguy80

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  1. Are current generation phones that Sprint is selling capable of using its VoLTE when it arrives (eg G3, S5 etc) or will all new handsets be needed?
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    LG G3

    Sprint issued the press release saying available July 18th http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lg-g3-with-the-power-of-sprint-spark-and-value-of-sprint-framily-plans-available-beginning-on-july-18-2014-07-03 But it does not mention whether it will be the 16GB/2GB or the 32GB/3GB version. Do we know for sure which Sprint will carry and if will be the same memory spec as the other carriers?
  3. Exactly. I really doubt it, at least due to subsidies. Competition possibly could cause some drop as people realize they do not HAVE TO HAVE AN iPhone and Android gets more competitive with the G3 etc challenging Samsung and non-high end phones being good enough for many most people. And here is why I think so. Framily plans are good for some that want to give up unlimited data and rarely replace phones and really bad for others especially if you want unlimited data and replace your phone every 20 months to 2 years. Though the US is a big market when you compare retail prices here in the US to Europe where phone subsidies from what I read are NOT done and haven't been done for a longtime at least. One would think the full retail price would be lower than here (based on no subsidy = lower price) since people have to pay for the full cost. But again from what I have seen for the iphone and high end Android their prices are actually quite a bit higher than the US. If no subsidy there ends up in even higher prices why would you think ending subsidies here would lower them?
  4. But you don't never have, plus on the initial say $199 you always pay less than that if one is smart and looks around. EasyPay you pay the full retail price. But the numbers you list are no where near what contract pricing is for many/most of us longtime customers on say 5 line plans.You sight $45+$30=$75/month Framily then if you don't want a new phone its $45/month. On contract we pay $42.50/line for unlimited data AND free/discounted (got S3 for $99 near launch and service credit covered most of the cost and activation fees waived) upgrades every 20 months. For many of us Framily, even if you go through the terrible hassle of finding people is just a huge price increase. I can see where Framily is a good deal for those with 1 or 2 lines and have been overpaying in the past.
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    LG G3

    I see some don't think its a big upgrade from the G2. I'm on a Samsung S3 was going to get the S5 but everyone says how terrible the reception is on Sprint with it? To me it seems like it could be what the S5 was not for us Samsung users. Not too familiar with LG G2 but do they usually have good RF performance versus the Samsungs S3/S4 and especially S5?
  6. Let's hope this is a fake. All the specs seem the same as the regular S5. None of the reported features - 3GB Ram, QHD screen, and faster processor. It looks like the S5 with a metal back.
  7. If Sprint corporate is not behind this, I would think it should be a firing offense no warning. That kind of unethical behavior should not be tolerated by Sprint gives customers a really bad view of the company.
  8. Wow you are being so nice! I know this might be aimed at low-end folks (like Framily's target in general), the kind of folks who would have a spending limit on an account which evidently exists????? from posts, but these commercials to me are Eww! Fire the marketing guy.
  9. No offense, but why would anyone on a normal plan (I know better deal than Framily for most/many longtime customers) deal with the the expensive Easy Pay? Hit your 20 months maximum needed and upgrade to top of line phone for worst case (other than Note 3 which on Sprint is expensive but not top of the line not-Triband) $149 (S5 on release day) or wait 2 months and get it even cheaper?
  10. Ouch! Only 199.99 upgrade (249.99 -50 rebate)
  11. Just wondering why you have the S5 listed as 249.99 when upgrade price is 199.99?
  12. So option 1 isn't really a "sale"? (I get its a promotion and will drive certain types of customers but same cost overall). Second way, can 3rd party resellers independently (of Sprints prices at the time) drop the phone price lower (and easypay amount) lower than Sprint like they can now? Newboyx indicated the easypay amounts would be the same as Sprints prices. If resellers can't independently lower price/easypay amounts seems like it would be bad for customers and resellers since customers can't save money thru competition and resellers would lose one of their big differentiators - lower price or giftcards etc?
  13. I know, anyone know why ATT and Verizon got 32GB S4's and Sprint didn't? Or is it Sprint is so much smaller than ATT/Verizon so wasn't worth Samsung's time to have 2 special versions for Sprint?
  14. Based on that it seems like actual phone prices (due to lack of competition) paid by customers will be higher on Framily than currently (separate from the contract issue)? From what I have seen seen with contracts renewals, 3rd party are usually cheaper for phones than Sprints "official" prices which tend to penalize existing customers vs new. Example: Currently Best Buy Galaxy S4 $49.99, Sprint $199.99. If Easy Pay through Best Buy is same price as Sprint store prices, people would pay an extra $150 on Easy Pay? Any idea if the idea that Best Buy will lead with the Framily push, will you still have discounted prices/sales of contract phones? For those who work at Sprint stores and only advertise Framily, when you have a "sale/special" on a Framily phone does that reduction follow thru to the contract renewal price for the phone? Example Something like S4 regular price $600/24=$25/mo, contract upgrade price $250. If you have a Framily sale of say $500/24=$20.83/mo does the contract renewal price drop to $250-$100=$150?
  15. Thanks. Any hint on how soon contracts might disappear?, did it sound like many months down the road or like in the next month or two? (eg At least long enough to upgrade to the S5)
  16. Because you are currently overpaying Remember the current plans are unlimited versus only 1 GB on Framily if your Framily holds together and 7 or lines for that $25/line/month. Our current 5 line plan is 212.50/month before taxes after corporate discount which is 42.50/line for unlimited data. phone subsidy, no hassle of making sure someone doesn't leave your Framily (who you don't know) that would greatly increase monthly cost. Framily not even close in value. To get down to 42.50 range with easy pay ($25+ 17.50 monthly toward phone) you'd get only 1GB data and the hassle of Framily risk of people leaving and trying to replace them. If someone in our situation wanted apples to apples plan it would be $25 (or more if <7 people) + $20 unlimited + $17.50/mo approx for phone = $62.50/month/line. And you still have the issue of finding replacements when Framily members leave which they can at any time because they are not under contract.
  17. I sure hope they leave contracts as an option, Sprint will be killing themselves otherwise with the more expensive Framily for many long term customers on big revenue (4-5 line) family plans. If you see this, can you try and push the rep on Sunday how much information/confident about contracts/phone subsidies being an option and for how long he is? I wish other Sprint employees would tell us more including those who posted the original info/rumor would give us an update I would think there would have been other store conference calls since then?. Anyone, feel free to PM me if you do not wish to post any information openly here. fyi, we currently have 4 or our 5 lines eligible for upgrades. Ideally we'd like to upgrade 3 lines to the S5 and the other to a newer iphone and would be happy to stay another 2 years+ but are afraid of Sprint screwing us with the rumored moves. So I guess for us if there is any information about whether contracts/subsized phones will go until end of April (or whenever the S5) is released. Thanks
  18. Did he say whether the rollout included getting rid of the normal contracts/subsidies or offering Framily in addition to them? And since you are meeting with him Sunday, can I assume that the existing contract/subsidies are still going to be in force for the week starting this Sunday? (Assuming they would tell you about it before surprise it changes now).
  19. We've been with Sprint for about 16 years (Framily will be much more expensive for us so feel forced to take advantage of last upgrade) and we have 3 lines of 5 that are currently eligible for upgrades. We currently have Galaxy S3's and will likely go S4 Tri-band unless others would recommend otherwise? Fyi, a replaceable battery and storage slot are basically mandatory for us so given that, the S4 is the only option? We'd really like to wait for the S5 but that's why I am asking if anyone has more information about an end date or delay past S5 introduction? I'm surprised there are not any real leaks other than here about it, given that all the major retailers - Best Buy, Target etc must know and are planning on it since their advertising plans and Ads are planned many weeks in advance? I can't imagine Sprint risking leaving major retailers in a fix having Ads for phone contracts and prices that won't exist? Thanks, any information (not conjecture) would be appreciated.
  20. Anyone know what happened to the Framily Topic, someone seems to have locked it? It seemed like a good informative thread..
  21. But if thats the case in a triband phone wouldn't it be easier to handle than on a single band hone since during a call say 1900, just have the phone use LTE band 41 or fallback to 800Mhtz for LTE to preserve SVLTE (while not causing 1900 issues)?
  22. It does make sense maybe not in your case, but for many of us this Framily thing will cost us a ton more money and uncertainty/hassle on future bills. Currently with discount and getting a phone subsidy we are at $42.50/line unlimited data. Even within a couple weeks of the S3's launch, Amazon Wireless had the S3 discounted contract renewal for $149. Also, as part of Sprint contracts there is always "negotiation" with Account Services getting an extra $50-$100/liner service credit thrown in, activation fee is always waved etc, things that under Framily I bet are very unlikely? I will post in the Framily thread too, but everyone gets excited about 7 lines and (still paying unsubsidized) $25/line. No one seems to talk about Framily "decay", ie 3 of your Framily get sick of Sprint and leave Sprint with no notice to you (which they can since no contract or real association to your part of the Framily) until you see your bill jump to $40/month. After this initial blitz, I bet its going to be pretty hard to replace them with new to Sprint replacement members.
  23. So glad to see posts like this so others know what kinds of mess-ups to likely expect. Sorry you had problems.
  24. Wow what coup. NOT. Sprint will actually be THE ONLY carrier with the S5 that will run on the Sprint network and Fram(Crap)ily plans. Who would have believed it. DUH!!! I can see the S5 has some improvements but underwhelmed. I really would have thought they would have gone to 5.2 inch screen without making the phone bigger let alone making it quite a bit bigger for .1"
  25. I am curious about this plan/tablet for a family member, they may or may not need data each month but was wondering if you or anyone here knows what "catches" are on the $5 plan? With a cellphone line you get hit with a bunch of garbage fee this, fee that, 911 this plus actual tax, what charges apply to an added tablet as far as fees? and then of course I assume whatever sales taxes locally would apply. Just trying to know if $5 is say with tax like $5.50 or more like $10 or more? Also can it be added to one of the just discontinued family plans that already has 5 lines + 2 airrave lines?
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