Will You Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre?

arjaan · 02/06/2009, 01:03 PM

That is what Kevin Tofel is asking from jkontherun. 52% of the people are unlikely to switch. What are you doing?

Read the story:
jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive 52% Unlikely to Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre «

Link to the poll:
jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Will You Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre? «

**berdinkerdickle** · 02/06/2009, 01:06 PM

Welcome to TC!

Want a Poll here also?

I won't be switching.

jagowar · 02/06/2009, 01:18 PM

already on sprint sero plan but am planning on having to upgrade to a real plan to get the pre.

sir_mycroft · 02/06/2009, 01:20 PM

I might leave sprint and resign unless they can do better than $75 off for me. I'll take a new number if I can get new subscriber prices.

compneo · 02/06/2009, 01:33 PM

I would switch if I didnt have Sprint, but I already do so I am renewing for 2 more years.

etphoto · 02/06/2009, 01:37 PM

I'm a happy Verizon customer. No, I'm not switching.

ET

TurboTiger · 02/06/2009, 01:43 PM

Many of the people I know who were on Sprint have moved to VZ for biz purposes, and to ATT for the iPhone.

I don't think the biz peeps would move back and it may be too soon for the iPhone peeps to come back.

I am on Sprint and will consider the Pre.

Good Luck

NBENZ · 02/06/2009, 01:44 PM

I've been satisfied with ATT for the past 6 years but if the pre is everything they're saying its going to be then i will make the switch. I'm not a fan of the iphone and i'm looking for something that is a step forward in the cell phone market, it looks like it will be the Pre. One question though how is sprint service overall? That is the only thing making me think twice about the pre.

crogs571 · 02/06/2009, 01:50 PM

It's funny. I've heard all the negative Sprint talk before I was using them. I was forced to use them through work, but couldn't complain since they foot the bill. At least in the Philly area I haven't had any coverage issues, at least any that the other companies don't have as well (Verizon or AT&T). Customer service hasn't been much of an issue, and I've had quite a few moments with lost or broken phones and switching out with new phones or temporarily with old phones. Maybe I'm the exception to the rule, but I manage an account of about 10 or so phones, and I think I've heard two complaints over the past three years with some phone issues. And most of those were Treo 700 related where I'm sure everyone and their brother was bugging customer service, and they just weren't owning up to the problems for a bit.

If you're not on Sprint, you'll most likely save money compared to similar plans from AT&T and Verizon. Coverage wise, I've traveled quite a bit and have only had one or two instances where an AT&T phone had reception, and I didn't. But I did have a few instances where that was reversed.

So I think coverage tends to be a wash. The plan costs are a plus. And customer service can be a wash to a negative. But I hear plenty of negative stories about AT&T and Verizon so I always wonder why Sprint gets such a bad rep. A lot of it seems more based on what people hear rather than their own experiences.

In regards to the plans. SE plans including pretty much everything from navigation to texting Seems like a good deal. With the Pre's capabilities, using it for Nav is a much more attractive option than before especially when you're tying it in with the Pre's intuitive side for getting to meetings and such on time. You get 100+ music channels along with 20+ tv channels to listen to and watch. Much more attractive on the Pre than on the Centro or other Palm phones. Also better with Rev A service too.

Definitely not a kool-aid drinker for them. I like the simplicity of GSM, sim cards and world phone capabilities. So if you took service costs out of the picture, I'd be with AT&T if I had my druthers.

B-model · 02/06/2009, 01:51 PM

i;m a sprint costimer .. .don;t do it

wait for a unlocked GSM or Verizon verison. it will come.

**berdinkerdickle** · 02/06/2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berdinkerdickle

Welcome to TC!

Want a Poll here also?

I won't be switching.

Here's what I'm thinking for a poll here at TC

I will switch to Sprint.
I will wait for Verizon.
I will wait for Unlocked GSM
I will wait for Att
I will wait for T-Mo

bubbatex · 02/06/2009, 02:39 PM

I have been with Sprint for over 9 years and the only time they made me mad was when they would not give me something for free! I have a 3 line family plan and they have always been good about replying to my requests and taking care of problems. Do they make mistakes? Sure - but all carriers do. I just tried VZW (a Storm) and ATT (iPhone) and both ended up going back. Moving to either would have increased my monthly cost by $50. I just could not justify that expense for a "cool" phone. And ATT's service was bad for me and the darn coverage map said I should have been saturated in 3G.

Anyway, as I said above, Sprint's cell service and CS is improving and I am waiting on the Pre - and then the new HTC devices later this year. I am a happy customer.

miles4000 · 02/06/2009, 02:46 PM

I'm going to wait and see how long it takes VZW to get the Pre. Hope Sprint only has 3 month exclusive deal, but i'm thinking it will be at least 6 months.

TurboTiger · 02/06/2009, 03:54 PM

Sprint coverage is good in most area I travel (LA to FL) except the panhandle of FL.
Their CS via phone needs some upgrading. I deal w/them via email except for tech sup but hadn't needed that in along time.
Good Luck

DavidJ · 02/06/2009, 05:29 PM

I've been with Sprint for years, and while cust service might have been bad in the past has certainly improved. And it's never seemed to be any worse than other customer service experience's I've had.

I'm currently using the 755P which doesn't take advantage of their 3G network :-( But I tried the 800W (and subsequently returned it in the 30 day time frame) and during that time I was literally stunned by 3G speeds. I'm anxiously waiting on the Pre!

**berdinkerdickle** · 02/06/2009, 09:18 PM

Att gives me the Best reception at my House.
Unlocked or Att for me.

meyerweb · 02/06/2009, 10:08 PM

I've been with Sprint for nearly 11 years, and I'm completely satisfied these days. I've gotten excellent customer service, and great coverage almost everywhere.

02/06/2009, 11:05 PM

Been with Tmobile for 5 years now and the only way I know about the Pre is because I was researching new carriers to go with since T-Mobiles phone line up absolutely sucks. Not a single phone I am interested except for the G1 and that doesn't really do it for me either. Through my work i get 23% off my monthly service plan so I can get the SE 450 minute plan for about $54 a month plus taxes and fees. Not bad at all. Do 3 months on the $100 SE plan, get premier and then downgrade to the 450 and a new phone every 12 months. I like to get a new phone when I want to, not waiting 2 years.

BMIC50 · 02/06/2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJ

I'm currently using the 755P which doesn't take advantage of their 3G network :-( But I tried the 800W (and subsequently returned it in the 30 day time frame) and during that time I was literally stunned by 3G speeds. I'm anxiously waiting on the Pre!

Umm, thats not possible unless you dont have a data plan at all or live outside the 3G area. THe 755p has EV-DO (I have the 700p, and my gf has the 755p).

I have been with Sprint for 5+ years and I admit, it has been a rocky road with CS! Because of their spotty CS, I have a discounted plan (not SERO, but the new SE plans are pretty nice)! But NOTHING beats their data/SMS plans IMO! I live in NE Fla and the coverage is no worse than Verizon's.

02/06/2009, 11:29 PM

Sidenote, threadjack. I have counted 3 active posters in J-ville. Woot!

View Poll Results: Will You Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre?
I will switch to Sprint	15	12.20%
I will wait for Verizon	8	6.50%
I will wait for Unlocked GSM	17	13.82%
I will wait for Att	8	6.50%
I will wait for T-Mo	0	0%
I Prolly won't ever Get a Pre	3	2.44%
I'm already with Sprint	72	58.54%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

02/06/2009, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
arjaan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will You Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre? That is what Kevin Tofel is asking from jkontherun. 52% of the people are unlikely to switch. What are you doing? Read the story: jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive 52% Unlikely to Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre « Link to the poll: jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Will You Switch to Sprint for the Palm Pre? «
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02/06/2009, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
berdinkerdickle Tazmorator (Chief Mod) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: P\|C when the light below is green. Otherwise; I could be just about anywhere. Posts: 10,721 Likes Received: 223 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 2,773 Times in 1,851 Posts	Welcome to TC! Want a Poll here also? I won't be switching. __________________ Just call me Berd.
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02/06/2009, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
jagowar Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 141 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	already on sprint sero plan but am planning on having to upgrade to a real plan to get the pre.
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02/06/2009, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
sir_mycroft Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 849 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 65 Thanked 308 Times in 54 Posts	I might leave sprint and resign unless they can do better than $75 off for me. I'll take a new number if I can get new subscriber prices. __________________ VisorPhone Clone (Please do not thank me - I find it scary)
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02/06/2009, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
compneo Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I would switch if I didnt have Sprint, but I already do so I am renewing for 2 more years.
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02/06/2009, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
etphoto Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 936 Likes Received: 122 Thanks: 31 Thanked 95 Times in 66 Posts	I'm a happy Verizon customer. No, I'm not switching. ET
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02/06/2009, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
TurboTiger Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,277 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Many of the people I know who were on Sprint have moved to VZ for biz purposes, and to ATT for the iPhone. I don't think the biz peeps would move back and it may be too soon for the iPhone peeps to come back. I am on Sprint and will consider the Pre. Good Luck __________________ Sprint Centro
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02/06/2009, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
NBENZ Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 82 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've been satisfied with ATT for the past 6 years but if the pre is everything they're saying its going to be then i will make the switch. I'm not a fan of the iphone and i'm looking for something that is a step forward in the cell phone market, it looks like it will be the Pre. One question though how is sprint service overall? That is the only thing making me think twice about the pre.
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02/06/2009, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
crogs571 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 2,766 Likes Received: 5 Thanks: 38 Thanked 183 Times in 154 Posts	It's funny. I've heard all the negative Sprint talk before I was using them. I was forced to use them through work, but couldn't complain since they foot the bill. At least in the Philly area I haven't had any coverage issues, at least any that the other companies don't have as well (Verizon or AT&T). Customer service hasn't been much of an issue, and I've had quite a few moments with lost or broken phones and switching out with new phones or temporarily with old phones. Maybe I'm the exception to the rule, but I manage an account of about 10 or so phones, and I think I've heard two complaints over the past three years with some phone issues. And most of those were Treo 700 related where I'm sure everyone and their brother was bugging customer service, and they just weren't owning up to the problems for a bit. If you're not on Sprint, you'll most likely save money compared to similar plans from AT&T and Verizon. Coverage wise, I've traveled quite a bit and have only had one or two instances where an AT&T phone had reception, and I didn't. But I did have a few instances where that was reversed. So I think coverage tends to be a wash. The plan costs are a plus. And customer service can be a wash to a negative. But I hear plenty of negative stories about AT&T and Verizon so I always wonder why Sprint gets such a bad rep. A lot of it seems more based on what people hear rather than their own experiences. In regards to the plans. SE plans including pretty much everything from navigation to texting Seems like a good deal. With the Pre's capabilities, using it for Nav is a much more attractive option than before especially when you're tying it in with the Pre's intuitive side for getting to meetings and such on time. You get 100+ music channels along with 20+ tv channels to listen to and watch. Much more attractive on the Pre than on the Centro or other Palm phones. Also better with Rev A service too. Definitely not a kool-aid drinker for them. I like the simplicity of GSM, sim cards and world phone capabilities. So if you took service costs out of the picture, I'd be with AT&T if I had my druthers. __________________ Pixi: Sold. Pre: Passed off to another rep. Touchpad: Just a toy until Cloud syncing arrives, and a better doc editor.
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02/06/2009, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
B-model Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 1,438 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 196 Thanked 30 Times in 20 Posts	i;m a sprint costimer .. .don;t do it wait for a unlocked GSM or Verizon verison. it will come. __________________ da Gimp Please note: My spelling sucks and I'm to lazy to check it.
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02/06/2009, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
bubbatex Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,144 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 82 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts	I have been with Sprint for over 9 years and the only time they made me mad was when they would not give me something for free! I have a 3 line family plan and they have always been good about replying to my requests and taking care of problems. Do they make mistakes? Sure - but all carriers do. I just tried VZW (a Storm) and ATT (iPhone) and both ended up going back. Moving to either would have increased my monthly cost by $50. I just could not justify that expense for a "cool" phone. And ATT's service was bad for me and the darn coverage map said I should have been saturated in 3G. Anyway, as I said above, Sprint's cell service and CS is improving and I am waiting on the Pre - and then the new HTC devices later this year. I am a happy customer.
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02/06/2009, 02:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
miles4000 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,036 Likes Received: 9 Thanks: 14 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	I'm going to wait and see how long it takes VZW to get the Pre. Hope Sprint only has 3 month exclusive deal, but i'm thinking it will be at least 6 months.
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02/06/2009, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
TurboTiger Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,277 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Sprint coverage is good in most area I travel (LA to FL) except the panhandle of FL. Their CS via phone needs some upgrading. I deal w/them via email except for tech sup but hadn't needed that in along time. Good Luck
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02/06/2009, 05:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
DavidJ Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 253 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I've been with Sprint for years, and while cust service might have been bad in the past has certainly improved. And it's never seemed to be any worse than other customer service experience's I've had. I'm currently using the 755P which doesn't take advantage of their 3G network :-( But I tried the 800W (and subsequently returned it in the 30 day time frame) and during that time I was literally stunned by 3G speeds. I'm anxiously waiting on the Pre!
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02/06/2009, 09:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
berdinkerdickle Tazmorator (Chief Mod) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: P\|C when the light below is green. Otherwise; I could be just about anywhere. Posts: 10,721 Likes Received: 223 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 2,773 Times in 1,851 Posts	Att gives me the Best reception at my House. Unlocked or Att for me. __________________ Just call me Berd.
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02/06/2009, 10:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
meyerweb Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 3,387 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 148 Times in 90 Posts	I've been with Sprint for nearly 11 years, and I'm completely satisfied these days. I've gotten excellent customer service, and great coverage almost everywhere. __________________ Bob Meyer I'm out of my mind. But feel free to leave a message.
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02/06/2009, 11:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
joelpalm Guest Posts: n/a Likes Received:	Been with Tmobile for 5 years now and the only way I know about the Pre is because I was researching new carriers to go with since T-Mobiles phone line up absolutely sucks. Not a single phone I am interested except for the G1 and that doesn't really do it for me either. Through my work i get 23% off my monthly service plan so I can get the SE 450 minute plan for about $54 a month plus taxes and fees. Not bad at all. Do 3 months on the $100 SE plan, get premier and then downgrade to the 450 and a new phone every 12 months. I like to get a new phone when I want to, not waiting 2 years.
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02/06/2009, 11:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
joelpalm Guest Posts: n/a Likes Received:	Sidenote, threadjack. I have counted 3 active posters in J-ville. Woot!
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