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I was organizing some paperwork today and came across the Sprint sheets we get monthly that outline upcoming plan and pricing changes.
Under the section that said ENDING it says: Removal of Sirius from Power Vision Pack and one more word that I didn't squeeze into the pic I snapped and can't remember what it was but it wasn't relevant and I will check tomorrow.
I sent the pic to a couple of people so hopefull someone will post it soon.
I wasn't around when My rep dropped these off so I was unable to ask what exactly that meant.
Anybody know?
BrettW
01-19-2007, 11:56 PM
what does that part in the pic that says removal of ready link references ? is RL getting phased out
and i bet that serious removal from vision packages probably signifies they are going to sell it in its own individual package
why would they stop advertising RL are they phasing it out?
INTERNET2000
01-20-2007, 12:04 AM
Are you kidding? SIRIUS Hits 1 is pretty much the only channel of streaming content that I actually use. As long as I don't change my power vision plan, I will be able to continue using SIRIUS Hits 1 without extra charge, correct?
SempreGatto
01-20-2007, 12:27 AM
Thanks for posting the pic BrettW! I'm wondering if it means that new PV packs won't include it. As for RL I'm sure they will still support it, just not advertise it so nothing much changes there lol.
BrettW
01-20-2007, 12:34 AM
no problem as i said send me pix ill post em if you need me to just tell me where to put em
shamefulzero
01-20-2007, 01:25 AM
i cant belive sirius is going away! they just paid Howard 83 million. they need as mush subscriptions as possible. i had sprint TV and it just ended. i was thinking of getting sprint radio to try out. does anyone know if its worth the 5.95?
Sprint Radio Is something I want to try out. I will probably have to what until i get a new phone though :-(
echelon4
01-20-2007, 10:21 AM
I think RL is getting dropped and they are just gonna run with the nextel walkie talkie on the powersource phones. But don't quote me on that because I am not sure.
PowerSource phones are pretty neat. We have the ic502 (Buzz) here.
channel125
01-20-2007, 10:40 AM
My question regarding the Sirius removal. If this is true, is it getting removed from ALL Power Vision Plans? Or just the basic ones? Currently, I'm subscribed to Power Vision Ultimate. Thanks!
INTERNET2000
01-20-2007, 08:11 PM
This is only going to affect those who change plans or sign-up for a Power Vision plan after SIRIUS is removed, correct?
So, if I stay put on my current plan I will get to keep SIRIUS?
SempreGatto
01-20-2007, 10:21 PM
No clue what it means. That's why I'm asking ya'll. :)
EliteRetard
01-20-2007, 10:42 PM
Whats this sirius thing? Is this that sattalite radio thing? If so how do you get it on your phone? Does it cost anything?
INTERNET2000
01-20-2007, 11:33 PM
If you have a Power Vision Pack open up your Media Player, then go to Channel Listings, Music & Radio, SIRIUS Hits or type "53" after opening your channel listings. SIRIUS is streaming music so basically one channel of Sat. radio on your phone. SIRIUS is included with any Power Vision Pack.
EliteRetard
01-20-2007, 11:47 PM
If you have a Power Vision Pack open up your Media Player, then go to Channel Listings, Music & Radio, SIRIUS Hits or type "53" after opening your channel listings. SIRIUS is streaming music so basically one channel of Sat. radio on your phone. SIRIUS is included with any Power Vision Pack.
Interesting...how do I know what costs money and what doesnt? How much juice does it take to stream music and stuff? And does the screen ever turn off or is it gonna stay on and eat battery too?
INTERNET2000
01-21-2007, 12:01 AM
Basically if you try to open a channel you do not have it will give you a description of the channel and then ask you to purchase it for a monthly fee. The streaming content does eat battery, but it is not as bad as most think. If I'm listening to music I usually turn SIRIUS and then close my phone so that it does not power the large LCD for no reason at all. While streaming tv channels, the screen does stay lit to the best of my knowledge.
anskY
01-21-2007, 07:07 AM
Basically if you try to open a channel you do not have it will give you a description of the channel and then ask you to purchase it for a monthly fee. The streaming content does eat battery, but it is not as bad as most think. If I'm listening to music I usually turn SIRIUS and then close my phone so that it does not power the large LCD for no reason at all. While streaming tv channels, the screen does stay lit to the best of my knowledge.
lucky. If I close my KRZR it just shuts.
I heard that the new firmware update fixes that. Too bad only a few people were able to get the update before the 1012 error...
INTERNET2000
01-21-2007, 09:42 AM
That is not very convenient...What is the deal with the new firmware? Do you need to take the phone into the store to get the firmware updated?
PrincessPixie
01-21-2007, 10:04 AM
I do use my Sirius quite often. I hope it isn't taken away from me. That would be sad.
INTERNET2000
01-21-2007, 12:35 PM
I do use my Sirius quite often. I hope it isn't taken away from me. That would be sad.
why would they stop advertising RL are they phasing it out?
Does anyone know the actual date they might take it out or not?
SempreGatto
01-21-2007, 08:16 PM
It says it is effective from the 14th but nobody has given insight as to what this actually means. I have an employee meeting on Tuesday evening though so I'll ask My rep if I see her.
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