Sprint Removing Unlimited Data on 4G WiMAX - November - RV-Dreams Community Forum

3Gstore_Matt · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sprint Removing Unlimited Data on 4G WiMAX - November

Waggin Tails · RV-Dreams Family Member

I'm not surprised by this. There's $$$ in data plans, especially for those streaming video.

Hina · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have a Sprint 3G/4G hot spot, been working great, even with only 3G here (most places don't get 4G anyways) I got the 10 GB plan, since I have an online business which involves uploading and downloading large MP3 music files, web pages, ebooks, PDFs, etc. It's about $90 a month (ouch!) but my first month, I only used about 4 GB, and that's with being online 6-7 hours a day sometimes, and lots of uploading.

I was giving Comcast $140+ a month for phone, internet and TV, so I guess now I'll just be giving that to Sprint! Since I don't have TV, I can feel freer to watch You Tube videos and movies online, since I have GBs to burn. I think the 5GB plan would be more than enough for most people.

:)

djpotts55 · RV-Dreams Family Member

This information must pertain to new contracts only, or perhaps to contracts with a current data limit.

I just checked my unlimited everything contract and it still shows unlimited sprint data, unlimited data roaming, unlimited minutes, and unlimited roaming minutes for $0 cost.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

djpotts55 wrote:
This information must pertain to new contracts only, or perhaps to contracts with a current data limit.
I just checked my unlimited everything contract and it still shows unlimited sprint data, unlimited data roaming, unlimited minutes, and unlimited roaming minutes for $0 cost.

Matt did say 3G/4G. Is yours strictly a 3G? If so, that might be the difference.

Terry

djpotts55 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Mine is both 3G/4G using a Sprint EVO 4G phone. In fact Sprint charges a $10 monthly premium for each 4G phone on a family plan. I couldn't imagine them charging extra for 4G service and then not allowing a person to use the service they are paying for. The only place a person can get 4G is in large metro areas which are the very places I avoid taking a 45 ft RV with a towed. I think I use 3G 99% of the time and it seems to work very fast. As of today, Nov. 30, I do not see any changes in my contract or billing; I will keep my fingers crossed that I will not see any changes in my contract. I do fear that perhaps new customers will not be getting one of these legacy contracts! Time will tell.

-- Edited by djpotts55 on Wednesday 30th of November 2011 08:43:16 PM

FJRogers · RV-Dreams Community Member

In our market (Salt Lake City) Sprint is still advertising their unlimited data plans. I personally have a unlimited Corperate Account and there has been no changes to my billing.

djpotts55 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Here is today's advertisement for Sprint Unlimited with the Everything Data Plan for $79.99. In fact, the advertisement clearly states unlimited data on their network while all others have data limits or data throttling. So enjoy your phone, computer, and notebook with unlimited data and fast speeds.

-- Edited by djpotts55 on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 02:03:53 PM

Max Signal · RV-Dreams Family Member

That is for phones . Not data dedicated devices

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

To add to what Max Signal said, unlimited does not apply to USB modems/aircards. Sprint can be a pain on USB modems, limiting you to 300MB per month of roaming and having high overage charges. The 300MB roaming limit has burned people I know.

3Gstore_Matt · RV-Dreams Family Member

To clarify Max Signal is correct and this on applies to Data Cards - Sprint Updates Pricing Plans Mobile USB/Hotspots

Also, to clarify their cellular phones are unlimited until you add the mobile hotspot feature. If this is added then you will be subjected to a tiered data plan just like the USB devices.