First 4G (WiMax) cellphone hits shelves June 4th (3G, Verizon, iPhone)

[WAT.]

I completely took it out of any consideration because it has WiMAX. The WiMAX network is poor overall in Vegas. Coverage on the strip, at home, or in any place with walls is atrocious. It's not worth it, I'm shopping for a Nexus One now or an HTC Desire.

[Spade]

I'm going to Radio Shack tomorrow to reserve the phone. I cannot wait until next Thursday.

[expect]

Originally Posted by swagger

Ah, no.. I wish that were the case.

The $199 price is including all available discounts, including upgrade discounts and rebates. The $50 you paid at Best Buy is a deposit only. You can call them to confirm that if you like, but I promise you're not getting the phone for $50.

yea u must know more than the sprint rep that I asked concerning my $150 upgrade that ive been eligible for since february. or the transcript i have of the conversation...

and time has sloweddddd since i reserved, friday the 4th cant come soon enough

[swagger]

Originally Posted by expect

yea u must know more than the sprint rep that I asked concerning my $150 upgrade that ive been eligible for since february. or the transcript i have of the conversation...

Ok, fine, you're getting it for $150 less than anyone else. You must have a magical contract or something...

The $199 price reflects ALL discounts and rebates. Nobody's buying one off the shelf for less than that.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by swagger

Ok, fine, you're getting it for $150 less than anyone else. You must have a magical contract or something...

The $199 price reflects ALL discounts and rebates. Nobody's buying one off the shelf for less than that.

That's my understanding, too.
But... I have a $75 coupon, and I'm going to take a run at it with Sprint just to see if I can win, place, or show.
Don't bet big money on me....

[High Springs Gator]

How much will a monthly plan cost for one or two phones

[expect]

Originally Posted by swagger

Ok, fine, you're getting it for $150 less than anyone else. You must have a magical contract or something...

The $199 price reflects ALL discounts and rebates. Nobody's buying one off the shelf for less than that.

Dan Hesse, everyone

11:31:53 AM : Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Deon T.

11:31:58 AM : Deon T: Hi.

11:32:14 AM : me: whats up

11:33:00 AM : Deon T: Good. Please let me know the detail of your concern to assist you with.

11:33:05 AM : me: ive been with sprint for 2 yrs and they told me in february i was eligible for 150$ off a new phone. can i use it when i get the evo on the 4th?

11:33:38 AM : Deon T: I will be happy to assist you with this.

11:33:45 AM : me: ok thanks

11:33:48 AM : Deon T: Let me quickly check your account to look into this matter. Please allow me a few moments.

11:33:52 AM : me: alright

11:34:49 AM : Deon T: Yes you are correct.

11:35:19 AM : Deon T: Great! you are eligible for $150.00 rebate.

11:35:55 AM : Deon T: Yes, you can use it to get HTC EVO 4G.

jealous?

[MaxPower123]

Originally Posted by High Springs Gator

How much will a monthly plan cost for one or two phones

Depends on what plan you want but every phone has to pay a $10/month fee. So if you get the $69.99 "Everything Data with Any Mobile Anytime" plan then your costs would be $79.99 a month plus tax. The "Everything Data Family With Any Mobile Anytime" costs $130 a month for two lines plus $20 a month for two EVOs = $150 a month.

[MaxPower123]

Originally Posted by expect

Dan Hesse, everyone




jealous?

Yes

[swagger]

Originally Posted by expect

Dan Hesse, everyone




jealous?

That means that you get it for $199 instead of $349. I'm getting that discount, too...

Not sure how many times it needs to be said before it sinks in, but at least once more, apparently. You're not getting the phone for $50.