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I'm about to get the Blackberry 8703e on SERO but a friend of mine told me I'd have to pay an extra $40 a month in 'RIM service fees' (not just for the PUSH email but for any internet access on it).
I tried calling the sales line but I got through to someone in India who was pretty clueless. :frustrate
Can anyone who's got a Blackberry 8703e on SERO let me know whether the included service plan covers everything (apart from push mail, which I'm not fussed about)? Are you getting full net access on it for your $30 a month?
BTW I realize opening a new SERO thread seems to be against protocol, as per the SERO FAQ ptIII (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1294531&postcount=1047).
However this question doesn't really fit into the discussion any of the three places directed in that closing post to the above thread...
SERO......... Attempts at getting the plan
SERO.......... Attempts at free options
SERO.......... Loyalty / Business Discount questions
Can I ask - why don't you guys just create a new forum dedicated to SERO, esp seeing as it doesn't look like the offer is going away too soon?
:rant:
Just a bit of feedback -- Like a good forum citizen I've been searching the archives as best I can, but it's really hard to do that when all the questions/answers are locked up in two or three mega threads!
Otherwise great site, thanks!
CJENA
02-12-2007, 10:37 PM
BB plans include Push email, internet access and PAM.
dotben
02-12-2007, 10:39 PM
Hey man, that's great news - thanks for letting me know!
Appreciated, Ben
CJENA
02-12-2007, 10:43 PM
No problem. And welcome to SU!!
reemusk
02-12-2007, 11:52 PM
some of your concern should be left in "site feedback"
also, yes, the BB plan is either 39.99 or 49.99 :)
Dan
02-13-2007, 03:10 AM
Thread renamed:
SERO........ random plan questions :)
I think this should cover the need for SERO threads now :)
Dan
02-13-2007, 03:18 AM
Can I ask - why don't you guys just create a new forum dedicated to SERO, esp seeing as it doesn't look like the offer is going away too soon?
Otherwise great site, thanks!
Honestly..... we dont need another forum for the plan. We have limited the discussion to set threads with a good amount of success. If the posts are left in the now 4 "official" threads it allows for a reasonable search option to be used.
Most SERO questions dont deal with people who are adding the plan to a new line of service, but those who want to switch existing lines to SERO, get extra discounts on SERO, get other free services like text messaging or 6pm nights.
Prior to us limiting the discussion, we had people posting about SERO everywhere. Now, I just have 4 threads to review :tu:
LovemySanyos
02-13-2007, 10:22 AM
RANDOM QUESTION:
If I renew a $30 SERO plan, can I get a $150 off a new phone (after 22 months with my current SERO plan)? Normally, they require $35 plans. Just wondering if SERO ones are treated differently.
kentonese
02-13-2007, 10:54 AM
RANDOM QUESTION:
If I renew a $30 SERO plan, can I get a $150 off a new phone (after 22 months with my current SERO plan)? Normally, they require $35 plans. Just wondering if SERO ones are treated differently.
According to a couple of other forums, you can still get the rebate. However, they don't really provide much information. They just say SERO plans are not held to that guideline. *2 reps will tell you that you do not qualify for the rebate. Proceed at your own risk.
I may call up Employee Accounts next week and see if they know anything else. My SERO plan is scheduled to start on my next billing cycle so I just want to make sure everything is ok before I call.
Obliark
02-13-2007, 02:50 PM
sprint rebates, need a plan MRC of 34.99 or higher, so Sero isn't eligible on the plan you are on, and addons don't count, needs to be the bas minute plan only higher than 34.99
bryanharig
02-13-2007, 07:02 PM
Can a hybrid powersource phone (IE: ic502, ic702, ic902) be used with my CDMA SERO plan?
Dan
02-14-2007, 12:56 AM
Can a hybrid powersource phone (IE: ic502, ic702, ic902) be used with my CDMA SERO plan?
I dont believe it can, no. I think the hybrid requires iDEN service as the billing service. maybe with the transition to one billing system it will actually not matter which side was your original provider.
bryanharig
02-14-2007, 11:06 AM
^^ I wonder if it would be possible to convert to IDEN SERO and then add one. I have my eye on the ic902 so I guess we have a couple months to figure it out before its an issue.
Still, with all the people here who got ic502s I am supprised there is no definate answer yet.
kentonese
02-15-2007, 01:20 PM
sprint rebates, need a plan MRC of 34.99 or higher, so Sero isn't eligible on the plan you are on, and addons don't count, needs to be the bas minute plan only higher than 34.99
Under what other pretense would Sprint provide a discounted price on a phone? People call retentions all the time and ask for new phones and they get good prices if they agree to a 2 year renewal.
Using myself as an example, I am set to switch to SERO 500 next week and I have agreed to a 2 year renewal. Am I out of line to call them back and ask about phone prices?
Aside from the SERO factor (and maybe that is a big factor), there doesn't seem to be too much difference between the two situations.
anskY
02-15-2007, 08:58 PM
before I switched to the SERO 1250 from the SERO 500, 3 reps said I woud not qualify for the $150 off.
KenBT
02-15-2007, 11:43 PM
Well after like 3+ hours today on the phone with at least 4 different departments (was referred to retentions twice today)- I think I finally got the SERO 500 Plan.
Like most of you... I will just have to check on line or when I get my new bill in 03/07.
Hopefully I will get my new Treo 700wx by Monday or Tuesday of next week. That took time to get but at least I got it for a really good price $149.00... free activation..free shipping. I will check on this phone order after 24 hrs. Then once
I get it I will change from my Samsung A800 to the Treo 700wx.
LovemySanyos
02-16-2007, 07:56 AM
before I switched to the SERO 1250 from the SERO 500, 3 reps said I woud not qualify for the $150 off.
I'm hoping that for me we'll sneak through b/c we have two lines, one on a 1250 plan and one on a 500 plan. The 500 one is what makes me nervous. By the time we are ready to renew (November), I hope this will end up getting us a buy-one-get-one-free type of phone deal. If not, then we'll be talking to retention and looking at other carriers.
kentonese
02-16-2007, 07:58 AM
Well after like 3+ hours today on the phone with at least 4 different departments (was referred to retentions twice today)- I think I finally got the SERO 500 Plan.
Like most of you... I will just have to check on line or when I get my new bill in 03/07.
Hopefully I will get my new Treo 700wx by Monday or Tuesday of next week. That took time to get but at least I got it for a really good price $149.00... free activation..free shipping. I will check on this phone order after 24 hrs. Then once
I get it I will change from my Samsung A800 to the Treo 700wx.
Congrats on getting SERO! When you look at your account online, does it still show your current usage? When I added text messaging to my plan, the website said it was unable to display my usage because I made changes to my account. This time it doesn't say that though. I called up *2 to ask about that and they said that would only happen if the changes took place immediately. Can anyone else confirm?
How were you able to get a discount on a new phone? This is what I am trying to figure out because with SERO 500, it doesn't seem to qualify for the rebate program. Did you just ask because you were renewing your contract?
Obliark
02-16-2007, 12:38 PM
Hey guys, I just signed up for Sero with a new account, sad enough I'm a CSR with Sprint and I dont know the answer to this. I've seen accounts that have NVP discounts and accounts be denied for NVP discount with Sero. Has anyone successfully signed up for Sero and then after that, applied a NVP? Or did you have your discount then get NVP? Just wanna know because my NVP discount included a 100 Service credit and 10% off, would be nice.
KenBT
02-19-2007, 05:22 PM
Yippee...
UPS just delivered my Next Day Air Saver Package... New Treo 700wx
Damn I wanna charge it up- but I will have to wait till March 1st- since that is
when my new plan starts and two different reps told me- so that there is no
prorations, etc.- wait till March 1st (since that is my billing cycle) to activate it.
Wait will be torture but then again... I can wait for my SERO 500 Plan for another
9 days.
So now I have to figure out what kind of "Leather Case" to buy- I will probably buy
a form fit case (either a Seidio or Vaja) and then get the Palm Side Case for the
Treo 700wx- that way I have a nicely fitted case and then I put that into a
Palm Side Case holster.
Now I have to sell one of my extra "NIB Brand New Samsung A800"- Never Activated.
Ken
DJRider
02-19-2007, 05:41 PM
Yippee...
UPS just delivered my Next Day Air Saver Package... New Treo 700wx
Damn I wanna charge it up- but I will have to wait till March 1st- since that is
when my new plan starts and two different reps told me- so that there is no
prorations, etc.- wait till March 1st (since that is my billing cycle) to activate it.
Wait will be torture but then again... I can wait for my SERO 500 Plan for another
9 days.
So now I have to figure out what kind of "Leather Case" to buy- I will probably buy
a form fit case (either a Seidio or Vaja) and then get the Palm Side Case for the
Treo 700wx- that way I have a nicely fitted case and then I put that into a
Palm Side Case holster.
Now I have to sell one of my extra "NIB Brand New Samsung A800"- Never Activated.
Ken
I just got my tracking info and my new sero phone comes tomorrow with the new Sero plan. Im off tomorrow so I will be sitting by the door all day so I dont miss the Fed Ex guy lol
Dan
02-22-2007, 06:15 PM
Thread bump so y'all can find this thread!
jrdiaz20
02-26-2007, 09:48 AM
Does anyone on the $49 plan also get a bill around $80? After taxes, insurance and texts thats what my gf is getting. She figured it would be lower and now wont stop reminding me of this. I would just like some other people's input so I can tell her its not that off. Ill shoot for the free texts later but until then I have to hear it...
Scoobmd
02-27-2007, 02:51 PM
Yippee...
UPS just delivered my Next Day Air Saver Package... New Treo 700wx
Damn I wanna charge it up- but I will have to wait till March 1st- since that is
when my new plan starts and two different reps told me- so that there is no
prorations, etc.- wait till March 1st (since that is my billing cycle) to activate it.
Wait will be torture but then again... I can wait for my SERO 500 Plan for another
9 days.
So now I have to figure out what kind of "Leather Case" to buy- I will probably buy
a form fit case (either a Seidio or Vaja) and then get the Palm Side Case for the
Treo 700wx- that way I have a nicely fitted case and then I put that into a
Palm Side Case holster.
Now I have to sell one of my extra "NIB Brand New Samsung A800"- Never Activated.
Ken
Congrats on a new Treo.
I don't see why you can't charge it up now and play with the PDA part at least.
If you have to wait until March 1st, just keep the phone part off ( even if you turn it on, there shouldnt be a signal anyway).
DexterDawg
02-27-2007, 06:18 PM
OK.. I think this falls under the "random" questions. I am wondering if someone with more SERO knowledge than I can seem to drum up could offer some thoughts.
I have a 2100 F&F family plan $109.99 7PM nights (incl), 3 lines $9.99, 300 SMS on 2 lines $10, Old $5 vision plan, and a new power access plan $15, equip protection on 2 lines $14.
I have a 10% Sprint discount and a 25% corporate.
$163.98 plus taxes, fees, etc.
My bill falls in around $120 after taxes and discounts.
One line uses approx 1300-1600 AT minutes and the other two use about 100 AT each.
I've been trying to make sense out of the SERO plans, but it just doesn't seem like they could be any cheaper in my situation. Does anyone else see this differently? I think the holiday email works until midnight tomorrow so any quick help would be great :fingers: Thanks in advance!
kbrady2
02-28-2007, 09:37 AM
I successfully signed up for two SERO lines last night (this morning) on the same account. This should start on my next billing cycle (March 14). The first question I have is whether this should show up online as my plan now or will it show up closer to the billing cycle. I just want to make sure everything is correct in the plan.
Secondly, I was interested in purchasing a new phone with my new plans. One at the great discount. Is this automatically the price since I have renewed my contract, or do I need to be qualified for a rebate?
Thanks for anyone's help.
bobthebaker
02-28-2007, 04:17 PM
Hey guys, I just signed up for Sero with a new account, sad enough I'm a CSR with Sprint and I dont know the answer to this. I've seen accounts that have NVP discounts and accounts be denied for NVP discount with Sero. Has anyone successfully signed up for Sero and then after that, applied a NVP? Or did you have your discount then get NVP? Just wanna know because my NVP discount included a 100 Service credit and 10% off, would be nice.
I was already on sprint with an NVP before i switched to sero. Called the rep back in december and she switched me to SERO and on my first official bill that came this month reflecting the sero plan still has my NVP discount intact (I never mentioned or asked if i was going to be able to keep it to the rep, so i guess if you already have a plan with NVP and are lucky enough to switch to SERO as a preexisting customer your discount will follow).
yay me
Scoobmd
02-28-2007, 04:25 PM
I was already on sprint with an NVP before i switched to sero. Called the rep back in december and she switched me to SERO and on my first official bill that came this month reflecting the sero plan still has my NVP discount intact (I never mentioned or asked if i was going to be able to keep it to the rep, so i guess if you already have a plan with NVP and are lucky enough to switch to SERO as a preexisting customer your discount will follow).
yay me
Good for you.
It's this whole thing about loosing the NVP that has kept me from switching to SERO. I figure I'm paying about $69 for two lines after taxes and would pay a little more if I had SERO. I'm going to wait for the next round of open SERO enrollment and see what's been happening to other people. :rolleyes:
kentonese
03-07-2007, 01:12 PM
I am getting a new PV phone soon and I have the SERO Vision plan so I will have to change to the SERO PV plan. I've never called in to activate a phone before. Can I call *2 and have them help me with the activation and plan change or do I need to call a separate number for activation and then get transfered somewhere else for the plan?
NValhalla
03-08-2007, 12:40 AM
For those wondering about new phone discounts and SERO 500 I just talked to retentions and got the discount for my wife on her SERO plan and she wasn't due for the discount until March 2008. I also got my 10% plan discount from my work.
SHOWTIME
03-08-2007, 08:16 AM
SIgned up for SERO about a week ago. Just activated the phone this morn. New billing cycle and plan go into effect today. The plan was for sure changed on the Sprint website and the $30 fee is correct, but it says, "Sprint Fair & Flexible Plan". It does not say SERO. Is this normal?
kentonese
03-08-2007, 09:39 AM
SIgned up for SERO about a week ago. Just activated the phone this morn. New billing cycle and plan go into effect today. The plan was for sure changed on the Sprint website and the $30 fee is correct, but it says, "Sprint Fair & Flexible Plan". It does not say SERO. Is this normal?
Yes it's normal. SERO, as far as minutes go, is a F&F plan. Once you go over your base minutes, you will pay $5 for a small chunk of extra minutes.
SHOWTIME
03-08-2007, 10:16 AM
Yes it's normal. SERO, as far as minutes go, is a F&F plan. Once you go over your base minutes, you will pay $5 for a small chunk of extra minutes.
Great, thanks!
One more question. I got my new plan with a new phone...a Moto Q. This is a power vision phone. My account is showing unlimited "vision". Should it say "power vision"?
NValhalla
03-08-2007, 10:40 PM
Not sure, go to pcpitstop.com and run their bandwidth test. That will tell you what speed you're really getting.
kentonese
03-09-2007, 12:23 AM
Great, thanks!
One more question. I got my new plan with a new phone...a Moto Q. This is a power vision phone. My account is showing unlimited "vision". Should it say "power vision"?
I'm inclined to say that is normal also, but I can't say that with 100% certainty. I have a Vision phone. :p
Obliark
03-09-2007, 09:36 AM
It's normal, my Q is the same as my g/fs Razor, it just says Vision. The plan code however contains EVDO if you were to call.
kentonese
03-09-2007, 11:33 AM
What happens if you try to use a PV phone with the SERO plan for Vision phones? Does it still work at non-EVDO speed or will it not work at all?
SHOWTIME
03-11-2007, 01:04 PM
Looking at my account (I have SERO 500 plan), it is now showing Long Distance usage. Says included, "0", remaining "0", used "4", additional "4". According to my plan details, nationwide long distance is included. I'm wondering why it does say "unlimited" under current usage. Does everyone else's plan with SERO show Long Distance usage? I am not going to get charged, am I?
jumonjii
03-11-2007, 02:09 PM
sounds like they didn't set it up correctly.
kentonese -
If you have PV phone and regular vision, it will connect at the slower speed.
That's what kills me about Sprint. They insist you have to upgrade...but you don't.
ibg32790
03-11-2007, 04:11 PM
I am not currently a Sprint customer, but I plan to become one in a few weeks when my Verizon contract is up. I plan to get the Sero plan that comes with 500 minutes for $30.00. When I go to the website and pick the phone and plan, I click to see additional features, mainly looking for texting. The only texting plan that shows up is 300 texts for $5.00. I really need unlimited texting. Part of the reason I am leaving Verizon is because texting is so expensive and they don't have unlimited and I often go hundreds of texts over. Can I get unlimited texts by emailing Ecare? I really need it. Thanks for any help.
95 Bravo
03-11-2007, 04:50 PM
Anyone know how I can get a new sprint phone as an existing customer? Just recently I was able to switch to a SERO plan and keep my old number, as I was an existing Sprint customer. However, I desperately need a new phone. My question is, was I eligible for a new phone at the time of my plan change? I have been a Sprint customer since 2000. Anyone’s help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
jumonjii
03-11-2007, 05:16 PM
Anyone know how I can get a new sprint phone as an existing customer? Just recently I was able to switch to a SERO plan and keep my old number, as I was an existing Sprint customer. However, I desperately need a new phone. My question is, was I eligible for a new phone at the time of my plan change? I have been a Sprint customer since 2000. Anyone’s help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Looking at my account (I have SERO 500 plan), it is now showing Long Distance usage. Says included, "0", remaining "0", used "4", additional "4". According to my plan details, nationwide long distance is included. I'm wondering why it does say "unlimited" under current usage. Does everyone else's plan with SERO show Long Distance usage? I am not going to get charged, am I?
Just called retentions. Seems as though it was somehow not setup correctly. They have now included the Nationwide Long Distance.
I also found out, to my surprise, that they charged me $499 for my new Q, but credited me $449. Thus, my Q was only $50, instead of $99. Woo hoo! Bonus!
kentonese
03-12-2007, 04:07 PM
When I had my Vision phone active on my SERO account, I could send Picture Mail no problem. Now that I have a PV phone and got my SERO switched to the EVDO version, it is asking me to register for Picture Mail.
Is it normal that you are required to register to use Picture Mail? I just don't want to register and then get slapped with the $5/month charge or something.
anskY
03-12-2007, 06:42 PM
When I had my Vision phone active on my SERO account, I could send Picture Mail no problem. Now that I have a PV phone and got my SERO switched to the EVDO version, it is asking me to register for Picture Mail.
Is it normal that you are required to register to use Picture Mail? I just don't want to register and then get slapped with the $5/month charge or something.
If set up correctly, picture mail is included with SERO
KenBT
03-12-2007, 09:10 PM
ibg...
if you are just joining Sprint... if I was an ecare rep... I sure wouldn't give you freebies... especially if you sign up for SERO 500...
ibg32790
03-12-2007, 10:57 PM
ibg...
if you are just joining Sprint... if I was an ecare rep... I sure wouldn't give you freebies... especially if you sign up for SERO 500...
I am not asking for unlimited texting for free. I just want to know how I would get it. When I go to the Sero website, I enter the email, pick the phone, and pick the 500 plan. Than, I click to see extra features and the only option available is 300 texts for $5.00. I don't understand why the normal unlimited texts for 15.00 isn't there.
KenBT
03-12-2007, 11:22 PM
okay... what I would suggest even though it might take many calls to different reps before you find a good one... ask for him/her to set you up with the SERO 500 plan and if it works... then say... is there anyway I can get 500 text msgs for free- especially since my current provider offers a similar amount for free with any new
agreement.
Goodgyrl
03-13-2007, 12:03 PM
since I'm still in my first 30 days would I be able to switch to the Sero plan. I normally average 1200 minutes a month
overkil269
03-13-2007, 02:13 PM
I switched from VZW to Sprint last week, and set up my account through our company rep. Then I found out about SERO thanks to Digg.com (thats how I found out about this site as well). I called a CSR and asked if I could be transfered to SERO but I was denied. So I went ahead and used the holiday@sprint.com e-mail at the SERO site and was allowed access. I ordered the 500min plan and a Sanyo M1. I currently have the Samsung M500, nice phone too small for my hands. I called another CSR and told him that I just signed up for SERO and asked if I could return my phone to a store and port my number over to the new phone. He said it would not be a problem, however, I'm not too confident about that statement, I do not have it in writing, so I guess I'm looking for reassurance here. Also, when I submitted the SERO order form, I chose to have my number ported to the new phone, I checked on the status of my account today and I was told I had to call in. Once I called in I was told that the number could not be moved onto the SERO plan. The CSR spoke English as a second language, so maybe there was a language barrier that I misunderstood the CSR or she misunderstood me. If anyone could shed some light onto what I should expect, or provide me with a tip on how to proceeded, I would be greatfull. I have not received the Sanyo M1 yet, I ordered SERO last night and the CSR re-submitted my order with a new phone number.
Thanks in advance.
kentonese
03-13-2007, 03:01 PM
since I'm still in my first 30 days would I be able to switch to the Sero plan. I normally average 1200 minutes a month
All you can do is call in and ask. Check out the other SERO thread, Attempts at Getting the Plan, just to get some general info.
It really is luck of the draw when it comes to asking a rep to switch you. Some will, some won't. So if you don't get it right away, don't feel bad. Good luck!
kentonese
03-13-2007, 03:10 PM
I switched from VZW to Sprint last week, and set up my account through our company rep. Then I found out about SERO thanks to Digg.com (thats how I found out about this site as well). I called a CSR and asked if I could be transfered to SERO but I was denied. So I went ahead and used the holiday@sprint.com e-mail at the SERO site and was allowed access. I ordered the 500min plan and a Sanyo M1. I currently have the Samsung M500, nice phone too small for my hands. I called another CSR and told him that I just signed up for SERO and asked if I could return my phone to a store and port my number over to the new phone. He said it would not be a problem, however, I'm not too confident about that statement, I do not have it in writing, so I guess I'm looking for reassurance here. Also, when I submitted the SERO order form, I chose to have my number ported to the new phone, I checked on the status of my account today and I was told I had to call in. Once I called in I was told that the number could not be moved onto the SERO plan. The CSR spoke English as a second language, so maybe there was a language barrier that I misunderstood the CSR or she misunderstood me. If anyone could shed some light onto what I should expect, or provide me with a tip on how to proceeded, I would be greatfull. I have not received the Sanyo M1 yet, I ordered SERO last night and the CSR re-submitted my order with a new phone number.
Thanks in advance.
Inphonic will not be the one to port your number. They will assign a temporary number to you and when you call Sprint to activate your phone, they will proceed with the port.
The Inphonic rep was correct though, in saying you can't port your Sprint number to SERO. They really cracked down on that in the last few months.
Seeing as how you already have another order in place from Inphonic, you only have a couple of options; don't activate the new service and continue trying to get your current plan switched over or cancel your current service (and lose your number) and activate the SERO plan.
overkil269
03-13-2007, 03:16 PM
Good info. I'll try my luck with a store, I need to keep my number I've had it for years, I'd hate to miss out on the saving with SERO.
kentonese
03-13-2007, 03:23 PM
Good info. I'll try my luck with a store, I need to keep my number I've had it for years, I'd hate to miss out on the saving with SERO.
Sprint stores won't be able to help you with SERO, at least not that I know of. You will want to call in. Keep your fingers crossed for the Idaho Call Center. :)
Black Ice
03-13-2007, 05:12 PM
Good info. I'll try my luck with a store, I need to keep my number I've had it for years, I'd hate to miss out on the saving with SERO.
Said the same thing, dropped my old # i had for yrs got the Sero 500 and a new# and gave it to everyone that had my old #, wasn't hard to do at all. glad i did it :headbang2
overkil269
03-14-2007, 12:42 PM
Thanks for the info, my new M1 is has been shipped and I should be on it by tomorrow. Since I'm still on my 30 day trial that I signed up for before SERO, I was thinking of canceling Sprint, going to another carrier, then having my number ported from another carrier back to Sprint on my SERO plan. It would be a pain, but thats one process that would save my number. Any comments?
Goodgyrl
03-14-2007, 01:22 PM
LOL I thought about the same thing
jumonjii
03-14-2007, 01:26 PM
Thanks for the info, my new M1 is has been shipped and I should be on it by tomorrow. Since I'm still on my 30 day trial that I signed up for before SERO, I was thinking of canceling Sprint, going to another carrier, then having my number ported from another carrier back to Sprint on my SERO plan. It would be a pain, but thats one process that would save my number. Any comments?
Why not get a cheap prepaid phone and port it there for a month. Then port it to Sprint?
overkil269
03-14-2007, 01:42 PM
Thats what I was thinking, something along those lines. Now I'm worried if there is a limitation on how many times a number can be ported with in a certain time frame. I guess I have nothing to loose with a cheap prepaid phone. I even have an old (1 year old) Verizon phone that I could use. I'll give it a shot if I can't convince Sprint to port my number internally and then report back here on how it went.
valenrandy
03-14-2007, 09:06 PM
I don't know alot about this plan, but a few days ago I managed to switch my 3 lines to sero500 plan tht will take effect the next billig month. After reading most of this page it makes me wonder if what the csr said will happen is really going to happen(my plan switching with same #s) You guys got me worried.
Scoobmd
03-15-2007, 08:04 AM
I don't know alot about this plan, but a few days ago I managed to switch my 3 lines to sero500 plan tht will take effect the next billig month. After reading most of this page it makes me wonder if what the csr said will happen is really going to happen(my plan switching with same #s) You guys got me worried.
I was following your story on the other thread.
I figure if they messed up your SERO plan/porting then just give them a call. These calls are logged and it's a matter of someone looking over the notes again.
Heck, if nothing else- you could even use the mistake as leverage for another perk :rolleyes:
kentonese
03-15-2007, 08:35 AM
I don't know alot about this plan, but a few days ago I managed to switch my 3 lines to sero500 plan tht will take effect the next billig month. After reading most of this page it makes me wonder if what the csr said will happen is really going to happen(my plan switching with same #s) You guys got me worried.
It didn't happen for me when I first was able to get it switched. I checked my plan online the first thing in the morning and it was still my old plan. I called in, explained the situation and the rep activated it immediately.
Bugeater93
03-16-2007, 09:45 PM
How does one go about upgrading phones on a SERO account? My current phone is a regular vision phone (Toshiba VM4050) and earlier today I tried to upgrade (using my $150 credit that they said I was eligible for) to a powervision phone (Samsung M610). I twice confirmed with the ladies there that I wouldn't have to change my plan to upgrade, so I thought everything would go fine...and it was until they called in to approve it (they got an error message), then they told me I had to change my plan because the new phone was a powervision phone and my old one wasn't. I didn't argue with them because they had no idea what my plan was (they thought it was a very old plan and called it a "zero" plan, which makes it obvious that they didn't understand the person on the phone), so I just told them that I wasn't going to switch my plan (who would?), thanked them, and got out of there. Anyway, I don't know what I need to do to upgrade my phone now, without losing my SERO plan. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
djinks
03-17-2007, 10:49 AM
Power vision phones require a power vision plan, SERO can be either, I believe.
slick69
03-19-2007, 01:17 PM
I have a question about ordering/porting phones... I see that on the inphonice SERO website, they have an option for you to port your number, and I want to do that.
My question is, when does the port take effect? Will I be without a working phone at all? My contract with T-Mobile expires today and I'd like to move to Sprint with my numbers (3 lines on Family plan -> 3 separate $30 SERO lines.) Should I order the phones, and if I do, will the porting happen once I receive them, or as soon as they start to process the order?
kentonese
03-19-2007, 01:41 PM
I have a question about ordering/porting phones... I see that on the inphonice SERO website, they have an option for you to port your number, and I want to do that.
My question is, when does the port take effect? Will I be without a working phone at all? My contract with T-Mobile expires today and I'd like to move to Sprint with my numbers (3 lines on Family plan -> 3 separate $30 SERO lines.) Should I order the phones, and if I do, will the porting happen once I receive them, or as soon as they start to process the order?
Inphonic does not handle the porting. Sprint does. Your phones will be shipped with temporary numbers and when you call to activate the phones, you will have to initiate the port. I think they say it normally takes 2-4 hours. My friend ported from Tmo and it took less than an hour.
eirrom
03-21-2007, 08:56 AM
I was on the SERO site yesterday & I noticed that the plans say nothing about roaming. I assume that the plans include roaming but it doesn't say it anywhere on the plans I could see. Is that something you ask for after you get the plan? Also, can you add 6pm n/w for $5 if you choose?
Goodgyrl
03-21-2007, 11:26 AM
Sprint Employee Referral Offer 500 See More Plans >>
Sprint Vision or Power Vision Included Free
Transform your wireless experience from functional to fantastic with features and content that are very visual, extra entertaining, and perfectly personalized. Customers who choose a Power Vision(sm) or Sprint PCS Vision(sm) phone will also receive:
- Unlimited Web access
- Unlimited email and instant messaging - AOL, MSN and Yahoo
- Unlimited Sprint PCS Picture Mail(sm) with Video Mail
Sprint PCS Vision(sm) Phones available: LG VI-125, LG PM-225, Samsung VI-A820, Sanyo VI-2300, LG PM-325, Samsung PM-A840, Sanyo MM-8300, Samsung MM-A880, PalmOne Treo 650
Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes Starting At 7PM
Night & Weekend Minutes are used from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. If your Sprint PCS Service Plan does not include Night & Weekend Minutes, then minutes used during this time would count towards your Anytime Minutes. Night & Weekend Minutes are also shared between all phones on a Sprint PCS Add-a-Phone account.
Unlimited Mobile To Mobile Calling
Make and receive calls directly to and from Sprint PCS and most Nextel subscribers while on the Nextel national Network without using your service plan minutes. Excludes Nextel subscribes in certain markets.
Nationwide Long Distance
Long distance calls made on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network are included in your minutes for no additional charge. International calling is not included.
Crystal-Clear Calls
Because Sprint has the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network, you will enjoy crystal-clear calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Voice Mail
Voicemail answers your calls and takes messages when you're not available. Voicemail allows you to retrieve your messages quickly and easily. Just press one button, check your voicemail, then press a button to return a call.
Caller ID
Caller ID shows you the numbers for most incoming calls, so you know who's calling before you answer. If you don't want to answer your Sprint PCS Phone, you can let the incoming call roll to your voicemail box. Caller ID works whenever your phone is on. It even works when Call Waiting alerts you of an incoming call. What's more, Caller ID safeguards your wireless calling privacy with Caller ID Block. When you initiate a call, you can decide whether your phone number is shown to the person you're calling. For maximum flexibility, you can activate Caller ID Block on a call-by-call basis or choose permanent call blocking.
Call Waiting
Call Waiting helps ensure that all your important calls get through when you're talking on another call. When you hear the distinct Call Waiting tone, glance at the Caller ID on your Sprint PCS Phone's digital display to see who's calling. Then you can decide whether you want to switch to the new call.
Numeric Paging
You can receive numeric pages on your Sprint PCS Phone instead of voicemail messages. When Numeric Paging is turned on, your voicemail will prompt callers to either leave a voice message or send a numeric page.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling lets you talk to two people at the same time. You can use Three-Way Calling even if you didn't start the phone call. (Airtime and long-distance charges apply for both of the calls in your Three-Way Calling party.)
Call Forwarding ($0.20/min)
With Call Forwarding, all your incoming calls will be forwarded to the phone number you specify—not your Sprint PCS Voicemail box—and you won't hear a single ring on your Sprint PCS Phone. You can activate and deactivate Call Forwarding as you need it—changing the forwarding number when the need arises. Each forwarded call costs $0.20 per minute, plus any additional long-distance charges.
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance ($1.40 per call, plus airtime)
Just dial 411 on your Sprint PCS Phone to access a variety of convenient services - phone numbers, driving directions, show times, restaurant reservations and more! For only $1.40 per call, plus airtime charges, you can receive up to three requests per call and be automatically connected at no additional charge.
Casual Text Messages ($0.15 per domestic message)
Text Messaging is a global phenomenon which has changed the way people communicate. Utilizing the keypad of your phone as a "typewriter," you can create short messages from your phone or our website and send them to almost any phone in the United States while on Sprint PCS network! Learn the lingo... For example, "see you later" is commonly sent as "C U L8R." Whether your phone uses Short Mail or SMS to send text messages, it is a simple, fun, discreet way to get your message delivered, and the easiest way to communicate. Snd a txt 2day!
Plan minutes are anytime minutes
Plan minutes are anytime minutes
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Anytime Minutes Per Month 500
Weekend Minutes Unlimited Night & Weekends
Contract Term 2 years
Monthly Service Charge $30.00**
Additional Minutes $5 for every 30 minutes for 501 - 800; Above 800 minutes, $0.20/min
Long Distance Charge $0.00
Roaming Charge $0.00/min - Included
Activation Fee $0.00
Early Termination Fee $200.00
Available Plan Options
FREE! Unlimited Web, Data and Picture Mail $0.00
Roadside Rescue View Details $4.00
Sprint PCS Ready Link View Details $5.00
Unlimited Nights Starting At 6PM View Details $10.00
eirrom
03-21-2007, 02:43 PM
Sprint Employee Referral Offer 500 See More Plans >>
Sprint Vision or Power Vision Included Free
Transform your wireless experience from functional to fantastic with features and content that are very visual, extra entertaining, and perfectly personalized. Customers who choose a Power Vision(sm) or Sprint PCS Vision(sm) phone will also receive:
- Unlimited Web access
- Unlimited email and instant messaging - AOL, MSN and Yahoo
- Unlimited Sprint PCS Picture Mail(sm) with Video Mail
Sprint PCS Vision(sm) Phones available: LG VI-125, LG PM-225, Samsung VI-A820, Sanyo VI-2300, LG PM-325, Samsung PM-A840, Sanyo MM-8300, Samsung MM-A880, PalmOne Treo 650
Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes Starting At 7PM
Night & Weekend Minutes are used from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. If your Sprint PCS Service Plan does not include Night & Weekend Minutes, then minutes used during this time would count towards your Anytime Minutes. Night & Weekend Minutes are also shared between all phones on a Sprint PCS Add-a-Phone account.
Unlimited Mobile To Mobile Calling
Make and receive calls directly to and from Sprint PCS and most Nextel subscribers while on the Nextel national Network without using your service plan minutes. Excludes Nextel subscribes in certain markets.
Nationwide Long Distance
Long distance calls made on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network are included in your minutes for no additional charge. International calling is not included.
Crystal-Clear Calls
Because Sprint has the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network, you will enjoy crystal-clear calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Voice Mail
Voicemail answers your calls and takes messages when you're not available. Voicemail allows you to retrieve your messages quickly and easily. Just press one button, check your voicemail, then press a button to return a call.
Caller ID
Caller ID shows you the numbers for most incoming calls, so you know who's calling before you answer. If you don't want to answer your Sprint PCS Phone, you can let the incoming call roll to your voicemail box. Caller ID works whenever your phone is on. It even works when Call Waiting alerts you of an incoming call. What's more, Caller ID safeguards your wireless calling privacy with Caller ID Block. When you initiate a call, you can decide whether your phone number is shown to the person you're calling. For maximum flexibility, you can activate Caller ID Block on a call-by-call basis or choose permanent call blocking.
Call Waiting
Call Waiting helps ensure that all your important calls get through when you're talking on another call. When you hear the distinct Call Waiting tone, glance at the Caller ID on your Sprint PCS Phone's digital display to see who's calling. Then you can decide whether you want to switch to the new call.
Numeric Paging
You can receive numeric pages on your Sprint PCS Phone instead of voicemail messages. When Numeric Paging is turned on, your voicemail will prompt callers to either leave a voice message or send a numeric page.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling lets you talk to two people at the same time. You can use Three-Way Calling even if you didn't start the phone call. (Airtime and long-distance charges apply for both of the calls in your Three-Way Calling party.)
Call Forwarding ($0.20/min)
With Call Forwarding, all your incoming calls will be forwarded to the phone number you specify—not your Sprint PCS Voicemail box—and you won't hear a single ring on your Sprint PCS Phone. You can activate and deactivate Call Forwarding as you need it—changing the forwarding number when the need arises. Each forwarded call costs $0.20 per minute, plus any additional long-distance charges.
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance ($1.40 per call, plus airtime)
Just dial 411 on your Sprint PCS Phone to access a variety of convenient services - phone numbers, driving directions, show times, restaurant reservations and more! For only $1.40 per call, plus airtime charges, you can receive up to three requests per call and be automatically connected at no additional charge.
Casual Text Messages ($0.15 per domestic message)
Text Messaging is a global phenomenon which has changed the way people communicate. Utilizing the keypad of your phone as a "typewriter," you can create short messages from your phone or our website and send them to almost any phone in the United States while on Sprint PCS network! Learn the lingo... For example, "see you later" is commonly sent as "C U L8R." Whether your phone uses Short Mail or SMS to send text messages, it is a simple, fun, discreet way to get your message delivered, and the easiest way to communicate. Snd a txt 2day!
Plan minutes are anytime minutes
Am I correct then that SERO plans do not have roaming? It mentions the Sprint PCS network but no mention of roaming. If you look at the Power Pack plans, roaming is mentioned. Anyone know?
Dan
03-21-2007, 05:10 PM
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Anytime Minutes Per Month 500
Weekend Minutes Unlimited Night & Weekends
Contract Term 2 years
Monthly Service Charge $30.00**
Additional Minutes $5 for every 30 minutes for 501 - 800; Above 800 minutes, $0.20/min
Long Distance Charge $0.00
Roaming Charge $0.00/min - Included
Activation Fee $0.00
Early Termination Fee $200.00
Available Plan Options
FREE! Unlimited Web, Data and Picture Mail $0.00
Roadside Rescue View Details $4.00
Sprint PCS Ready Link View Details $5.00
Unlimited Nights Starting At 6PM View Details $10.00
The bolded part about roaming would indicate that off network roaming is included under the "america" plan. As sprint has gone to "roaming inclided" plans, they no longer call it the "america" option
eirrom
03-21-2007, 10:10 PM
Anytime Minutes Per Month 500
Weekend Minutes Unlimited Night & Weekends
Contract Term 2 years
Monthly Service Charge $30.00**
Additional Minutes $5 for every 30 minutes for 501 - 800; Above 800 minutes, $0.20/min
Long Distance Charge $0.00
Roaming Charge $0.00/min - Included
Activation Fee $0.00
Early Termination Fee $200.00
Available Plan Options
FREE! Unlimited Web, Data and Picture Mail $0.00
Roadside Rescue View Details $4.00
Sprint PCS Ready Link View Details $5.00
Unlimited Nights Starting At 6PM View Details $10.00
Sorry about that! Totally missed that part of the post. My Bad!
Wayne 1
03-21-2007, 11:43 PM
Power vision phones require a power vision plan, SERO can be either, I believe.
Correct :)
slick69
03-22-2007, 12:52 PM
Is a voicemail call (calling your own number from your phone) an M2M call, ie is it free?
VTEC4ME
03-22-2007, 03:02 PM
are any tv channels included with SERO?
if so, what ones?
Dan
03-22-2007, 03:37 PM
Is a voicemail call (calling your own number from your phone) an M2M call, ie is it free?
no, calling your voicemail is not a call to a mobile to mobile number. The system knows your calling your own VM and charges you the current rate (AT or N/W)
dpearman2007
03-23-2007, 10:43 AM
this may not entirely have to do with sero, but i was wondering how do i get my contacts from my old (verizon) phone to my new a900m (sero phone)?? even though i bought the a900 online because i got the sero plan, can i just take it into the store and have them transfer all my numbers? :confused:
gregmech26
03-25-2007, 06:53 PM
5 questions...
My contract with Verizon ends May 20th.
1) I was wondering how to switch to the Sprint "$30 for 500 minutes" SERO plan with the Samsung M610 phone instead of the phones currently offered with SERO?
I know you can use the password "holiday" on the SERO website, but how do I pair the SERO plan with the Samsung M610 phone?
2) Is Sprint offering any incentives for customers switching from Verizon to Sprint?
3) Are the phones offered from the Sprint website and the SERO website "brand new" or "refurbished"?
4) I visit Canada often. How much would the "CANADA ROAMING" feature cost to temporarily add on to my Sprint plan?
Verizon charges $30 per month for "CANADA ROAMING" with their "North America's Choice" plan.
I have to dial *228 to "update" my roaming capabilities every time I visit Canada and every time I return to the USA.
5) Does Sprint have a *228 feature that will update my roaming capabilities or does Sprint update roaming automaticaly?
Jae.Keyz
03-25-2007, 09:44 PM
QUESTION:
Tried to get 7 P.M. N/W. added to my account for free. Rep switched me over to the new SERO plan, never asked just switched. Was talkin to rep about upgrading to the Q, she said because i upgraded my plan, my contract was extended a year. So now i wont be eligible for a upgrade till 2008 and contract ending 2009.... Since my plan has been changed I could technically cancelled my service without a termination fee, Right?
kentonese
03-28-2007, 11:59 AM
5 questions...
My contract with Verizon ends May 20th.
1) I was wondering how to switch to the Sprint "$30 for 500 minutes" SERO plan with the Samsung M610 phone instead of the phones currently offered with SERO?
I know you can use the password "holiday" on the SERO website, but how do I pair the SERO plan with the Samsung M610 phone?
2) Is Sprint offering any incentives for customers switching from Verizon to Sprint?
3) Are the phones offered from the Sprint website and the SERO website "brand new" or "refurbished"?
4) I visit Canada often. How much would the "CANADA ROAMING" feature cost to temporarily add on to my Sprint plan?
Verizon charges $30 per month for "CANADA ROAMING" with their "North America's Choice" plan.
I have to dial *228 to "update" my roaming capabilities every time I visit Canada and every time I return to the USA.
5) Does Sprint have a *228 feature that will update my roaming capabilities or does Sprint update roaming automaticaly?
1. Since you are not going to be switching until May, it is possible that the M610 will be available then. If not, I believe you will have to wait 6 months under Inphonics terms and conditions before you can switch to a new phone. Otherwise they will charge you full price for the phone you get from them.
2. To my knowledge there are no incentives for switching. SERO is probably all the incentive needed. ;)
3. The phones are new.
4 & 5. Sorry, I don't know.
kentonese
03-28-2007, 12:02 PM
QUESTION:
Tried to get 7 P.M. N/W. added to my account for free. Rep switched me over to the new SERO plan, never asked just switched. Was talkin to rep about upgrading to the Q, she said because i upgraded my plan, my contract was extended a year. So now i wont be eligible for a upgrade till 2008 and contract ending 2009.... Since my plan has been changed I could technically cancelled my service without a termination fee, Right?
Did you agree to the change while you were on the phone? If you did, then I don't think you can get out of the ETF.
If the rep didn't mention SERO and only mentioned 7pm NW and then you later found out your plan had been changed without your consent, then you may be able to cancel without the ETF.
Out of curiosity, why would you want to cancel if you lucked into getting SERO? I'm sure a lot of people would love to have that happen to them. :)
gregmech26
03-29-2007, 05:48 AM
Thank you Kentonese for taking the time to answer my questions!
I will likely end up porting my number back to Sprint (my original carrier) from Verizon and get the Sanyo M1 phone. It appears from the pictures I've seen online that the M1 has larger spacing on the keypad for dialing (that's why I loved the Motorola Timeport) as compared to the M610.
I'm 6'5" tall with size 16 shoes and I have very large hands/fingers LOL.
I'm hoping I can also add the Canada Roaming feature for $3 per month to the SERO plan??? That would allow me to make and receive calls in Montreal, to and from the US, for only $.30 per minute.
Then maybe I can remove the $3 Canada Roaming feature when I return and add it again when necessary???
No wonder people want to switch out of VERIZON and back to Sprint when verizon wants to charge $59.99!!! per month and a new 1-year contract to have "Canada Roaming?"
Sprint only charges $3 per month for Canada Roaming plus you DONT have to sign a new contract! Verizon is losing some customers for this simple reason. Is it worth it for them? That's bad business IMO.
Plus Verizon's night and weeeknd minutes start at 9pm instead of 7pm, and their phone selection isnt that great IMO.
Anyways, I just hope the SERO plan will still be available on MAY 20th (2 months from now) with the password: "holiday"? And I hope I can add features, like the $3 Canada Roaming, to the SERO plan???
Best wishes.
kentonese
03-29-2007, 09:55 AM
I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to add the Canada Roaming feature once you have your SERO account setup. Aside from the nice features that come with SERO, in the end, it is just like any other Sprint plan. There may be a few more limitations to getting perks and discounts but you should be able to add/remove additional services as you see fit. I mean, you are willing to pay more money! How can they say no?? :)
Steven
03-29-2007, 11:41 AM
Is it possible to switch from one sero plan to another???
kentonese
03-29-2007, 03:59 PM
Is it possible to switch from one sero plan to another???
Do you mean you want to switch (for example) from SERO 500 to SERO 1250? If so, then yes. That is no problem. Once you have SERO, you should be able to switch between the plans without any problems.
Goodgyrl
03-29-2007, 08:13 PM
Thank you Kentonese for taking the time to answer my questions!
I will likely end up porting my number back to Sprint (my original carrier) from Verizon and get the Sanyo M1 phone. It appears from the pictures I've seen online that the M1 has larger spacing on the keypad for dialing (that's why I loved the Motorola Timeport) as compared to the M610.
I'm 6'5" tall with size 16 shoes and I have very large hands/fingers LOL.
I'm hoping I can also add the Canada Roaming feature for $3 per month to the SERO plan??? That would allow me to make and receive calls in Montreal, to and from the US, for only $.30 per minute.
Then maybe I can remove the $3 Canada Roaming feature when I return and add it again when necessary???
No wonder people want to switch out of VERIZON and back to Sprint when verizon wants to charge $59.99!!! per month and a new 1-year contract to have "Canada Roaming?"
Sprint only charges $3 per month for Canada Roaming plus you DONT have to sign a new contract! Verizon is losing some customers for this simple reason. Is it worth it for them? That's bad business IMO.
Plus Verizon's night and weeeknd minutes start at 9pm instead of 7pm, and their phone selection isnt that great IMO.
Anyways, I just hope the SERO plan will still be available on MAY 20th (2 months from now) with the password: "holiday"? And I hope I can add features, like the $3 Canada Roaming, to the SERO plan???
Best wishes.
If not email ecare. I just did it and I'm still in my 30 day trial period and got the Sero plan with no problem
Steven
04-02-2007, 09:57 AM
I have sero 500 with nights starting at 9pm, I want to switch to the sero 500 with nights starting at 7pm. Is that possible?
kentonese
04-02-2007, 01:12 PM
I have sero 500 with nights starting at 9pm, I want to switch to the sero 500 with nights starting at 7pm. Is that possible?
It shouldn't be. I had 9pm NW too. I sent an email to ecare and got it switched w/o any problems.
Duran
04-02-2007, 01:54 PM
you call up and explain your situation to CS since you are on SERO it shouldn't be an obstacle and if you cannot wait for ecare.
Steven
04-02-2007, 02:32 PM
Thanks guys! I just called and did it!
Wayne 1
04-02-2007, 02:39 PM
Keep a eye on that 7PM. When I first signed up for Sero, employee accounts (they were/are officially set up to handle SERO).....at my request they set me up with a $5. reoccuring credit. I found out a little later it was one year, I called up and requested a change to 2 years. The rep said ok, I checked later and it was still one year. :bang:
Steven
04-02-2007, 03:03 PM
7pm nights is in the plan not an add on.
Wayne 1
04-02-2007, 03:09 PM
7pm nights is in the plan not an add on.
It wasn't when I signed up last year. 9PM was included then. Does 7PM for the life of the Sero contract, automatically apply to Sero accounts before 7PM was included? :)
kentonese
04-02-2007, 04:22 PM
It wasn't when I signed up last year. 9PM was included then. Does 7PM for the life of the Sero contract, automatically apply to Sero accounts before 7PM was included? :)
Can you call in, explain the situation and then tell them you want to be placed on the newer SERO plans that have 7pm included? Maybe that way you won't have to worry about the recurring credit.
Wayne 1
04-02-2007, 04:55 PM
Can you call in, explain the situation and then tell them you want to be placed on the newer SERO plans that have 7pm included? Maybe that way you won't have to worry about the recurring credit.
Yes, I think I'll try that when 7PM ends for me later this year. The reason I haven't called back before is I want to be sure the rascals won't extend my contract in exchange for "free" 7PM! :lol:
CrazyGuy
04-03-2007, 07:54 AM
This will probably extend your contract as it is a plan change. The 7PM N/W SERO does have a higher overage cost than the 9PM did.
Instead of $5.00 for 50 minutes the new 7PM SERO is $5.00 for 30 minutes.
If you ever go above your top tier, the overage is 20 cents a minute on the new 7PM N/W SERO versus 10 cents per minute on the 9PM SERO.
Most people won't mind the difference as it gives them the two additional hours, but those that routinely go over their minutes with before 7PM calls would want to consider this before updating their plan.
Wayne 1
04-03-2007, 10:51 AM
This will probably extend your contract as it is a plan change. The 7PM N/W SERO does have a higher overage cost than the 9PM did.
Instead of $5.00 for 50 minutes the new 7PM SERO is $5.00 for 30 minutes.
If you ever go above your top tier, the overage is 20 cents a minute on the new 7PM N/W SERO versus 10 cents per minute on the 9PM SERO.
Most people won't mind the difference as it gives them the two additional hours, but those that routinely go over their minutes with before 7PM calls would want to consider this before updating their plan.
Thanks for the input. It's not a big deal for me, I normally have plenty of anytime minutes left at the end of the month thanks to Sprint to Home and mobile to mobile. They help alot! :clap:
When my credit for 7PM ends this year, will 7PM automatically drop off my plan OR will 7PM continue and I be CHARGED for the 7PM? :)
kentonese
04-03-2007, 11:13 AM
My guess is you will be charged, as the credit will expire while the option remains on your account.
CrazyGuy
04-03-2007, 11:43 AM
You will be charged for the option unless you remove it before the credit expires.
At this point you can either ask to be switched to the 7PM SERO if it is still available or ask if you can get the 7PM N/W credit extended.
Wayne 1
04-03-2007, 05:21 PM
You will be charged for the option unless you remove it before the credit expires.
At this point you can either ask to be switched to the 7PM SERO if it is still available or ask if you can get the 7PM N/W credit extended.
I may call employee accounts and ask if they will extend it (as the notes already in place said they would and didn't :bang: ) WITHOUT extending my 2 year contract. In other words renew the credit for one more year. :lol: :fingers:
Funny thing about this whole deal, a friend of mine was set up the same official way with Sero, the same time as me and got a NON-EXPIRING 7PM. Kinda like my bonus 680 anytime minutes!
The rep I dealt with earlier couldn't figure out :haha: how to set mine up that way and set it with the regular expiring credit (one or two year). Strange, isn't it? The weird and wonderful world according to Sprint...... :Popcorn2:
CrazyGuy
04-04-2007, 08:25 AM
This is par for the course with Sprint.
I have 6PM N/W for free and was told that I would get to "enjoy this feature for as long as I was a Sprint customer."
Several reps actually told me this. Then one day I found out in casual conversation with a rep that the 6PM expires in 2 years, but that it will be extended for me when I renew my contract. I asked what could have happened and the rep didn't know. The rep couldn't figure out how to make it never expire again.
I don't have any complaints though since I am happy they gave me the 6PM for free in the first place and will agree to a new 2 year agreement in a heart beat in exchange for extending the expiration on the 6PM N/W and other perks I have when they expire.
kentonese
04-04-2007, 09:22 AM
I don't have any complaints though since I am happy they gave me the 6PM for free in the first place and will agree to a new 2 year agreement in a heart beat in exchange for extending the expiration on the 6PM N/W and other perks I have when they expire.
Perhaps this is the method to Sprint's madness.
Wayne 1
04-04-2007, 08:02 PM
Yes it is, Sprint knows I'm not going anywhere with the deal I have, it would be NUTS to defect to one of the other carriers. :lol:
VTEC4ME
04-08-2007, 01:57 AM
What type of vision pack is included with the Sero plan???
is it Sprint Power VisionSM Music Pack, TV Pack , or the Access Pack ???
kentonese
04-08-2007, 09:56 AM
Access Pack.
veeswife
04-11-2007, 10:20 AM
Ok so here's my random question - I've searched but haven't found my answer yet --- so I signed up w/SERO (I currently also have an old F & C family plan that expires this month) and got the 700p - if I decide to exchange it (still w/in my first 30 days) with Sprint will that affect my rebates? I sent them almost 2 weeks ago but they are not showing up as of today.
Any help would be great!!!
Also I signed up with my hubby's info - can I call *2 or will they give me poop for not being the acct holder?
Thanks again!
kentonese
04-11-2007, 11:07 AM
Ok so here's my random question - I've searched but haven't found my answer yet --- so I signed up w/SERO (I currently also have an old F & C family plan that expires this month) and got the 700p - if I decide to exchange it (still w/in my first 30 days) with Sprint will that affect my rebates? I sent them almost 2 weeks ago but they are not showing up as of today.
Any help would be great!!!
Also I signed up with my hubby's info - can I call *2 or will they give me poop for not being the acct holder?
Thanks again!
If you signed up for SERO on the website and got the 700p from Inphonic, I think you will be charged the full price of the phone if you switch it out. I think you have to keep it for 6 months, or something like that. If you got the 700p and SERO through Sprint, then you should be able to switch it.
I am not 100% on your *2 question, but from what I have read, you might get pooped. Try it out though. The worst they can do is tell you that your hubby needs to call in.
Good luck! :)
veeswife
04-11-2007, 11:12 AM
Awesome! Thanks! I don't plan on switching, but thought I'd ask just in case. Also I'm planning on getting the acct switched over to my name when we go in to upgrade his phone (we're downsizing the family plan to just one line so that he doesn't have to hassle with getting the run around on keeping hiss # - plus we get to keep all of my discounts - so far 40%)
I'm hoping to add the CU credit, free text for college students & CD to the SERO - we'll see what happens.
Thanks again!
psixichka
04-12-2007, 10:44 AM
this is my unanswered Q from SD:
Point24: I EXCHANGED A PHONE WITH SPRINT AND NOW I SEE A CREDIT INSTEAD OF A CHARGE. DID I JUST GET LUCKY?
Unfortunately not. Sprint has a funny way of exchanging phones. When you exchange a phone, they will first apply a credit to your account for the cost of the new phone. They will then charge your account (zeroing it out again) after you send them the old phone back. If you do not send the old phone back, they will charge you twice, so that you end up with one charge for the old phone.
MY Q
they will charge my account for both phones once the original phone is returned?
and what happens if I actually cancel the line within 30 days & return the phone what are the charges?
bryanharig
04-12-2007, 07:11 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a powersource phone on SERO? (repost of an old question, want to see if there is any new insight out there)
DJRider
04-17-2007, 01:47 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a powersource phone on SERO? (repost of an old question, want to see if there is any new insight out there)
From what I understand the answer to that is no. Powersource phones are billed on the Nextel side of Sprint. It would be possible if you opened a new line of service on SERO with Nextel. They do have Nextel SERO plans but I do not know a email available to get in the Nextel SERO site.
From my experience they will not switch a present customer to a SERO plan over to Nextel. They would not move me from the Nextel side to the Sprint side on SERO even though they are pushing to get everyone over to Sprint.
I guess you could try with CS but its a hit or miss depending on which CS rep you get.
Tenacious D
04-18-2007, 09:04 PM
When I speak to a sprint rep and they tell me that the only way to get the sero plan is contingent on the following two stipulations are they being honest?
1) on a new line of service
2) only way to "GET" the plan is to do it online via the www.sprint.com/sero page
As I was asking her about the plan today she was typing away...will that affect my future chances of getting the plan?
Wayne 1
04-18-2007, 09:38 PM
When I speak to a sprint rep and they tell me that the only way to get the sero plan is contingent on the following two stipulations are they being honest?
1) on a new line of service
2) only way to "GET" the plan is to do it online via the www.sprint.com/sero page
As I was asking her about the plan today she was typing away...will that affect my future chances of getting the plan?
I haven't switched to Sero RECENTLY so I'm not positive about the following, however LAST year employee accounts was switching people to Sero with a employee referral. Call them and ask if they still are.
If so get a Sprint employee's referral and you're set. As far as the new line of service, I and some other friends didn't, LAST year, and we went thru employee accounts with legimate referrals.
I wouldn't worry too much about the NOTES if you can get Sero using the above information.
Otherwise you may get lucky and get it thru a average csr or as a last resort the web site.
Goodgyrl
04-18-2007, 10:54 PM
When I speak to a sprint rep and they tell me that the only way to get the sero plan is contingent on the following two stipulations are they being honest?
1) on a new line of service
2) only way to "GET" the plan is to do it online via the www.sprint.com/sero page
As I was asking her about the plan today she was typing away...will that affect my future chances of getting the plan?
Why don't you try ecare?
MidwestDrummer
04-19-2007, 01:20 AM
Why don't you try ecare?
eCare will only refer you to the SERO website.
Wayne 1
04-19-2007, 09:47 AM
Call employee accounts. :)
punkcrib
04-19-2007, 04:51 PM
New Topic:
I recenty got the SERO plan, and I have a Fusic (Power vision phone).
On my account online, it only says "Unlimited Vision Access". Why doesnt it say "Power Vision"??
I asked a rep on the phone if I had PV, and she said I had the "EVDO" code in my plan, so that it was PV. Is this true, or am I getting screwed?
Also, what comes with the PV Sero plan as opposed to the basic vision Sero plan?
Thanks.
Wayne 1
04-19-2007, 04:54 PM
New Topic:
I recenty got the SERO plan, and I have a Fusic (Power vision phone).
On my account online, it only says "Unlimited Vision Access". Why doesnt it say "Power Vision"??
I asked a rep on the phone if I had PV, and she said I had the "EVDO" code in my plan, so that it was PV. Is this true, or am I getting screwed?
Also, what comes with the PV Sero plan as opposed to the basic vision Sero plan?
Thanks.
Power Vision is a faster connection. :)
Goodgyrl
04-19-2007, 05:06 PM
eCare will only refer you to the SERO website.
I just got my sero plan from ecare
kentonese
04-19-2007, 06:23 PM
New Topic:
I recenty got the SERO plan, and I have a Fusic (Power vision phone).
On my account online, it only says "Unlimited Vision Access". Why doesnt it say "Power Vision"??
I asked a rep on the phone if I had PV, and she said I had the "EVDO" code in my plan, so that it was PV. Is this true, or am I getting screwed?
Also, what comes with the PV Sero plan as opposed to the basic vision Sero plan?
Thanks.
Don't worry about the "Unlimited Vision Access". They all say that. If your phone is a PV phone, then you will have a PV plan associated with it. If you have a Vision phone, then you will have a Vision plan.
PV = EVDO. You are not getting screwed. :)
There is no difference between the PV SERO plan and the Vision SERO plan. They offer the same features. What differentiates the two is that Vision is the equivalent of dial up and PV is the equivalent of broadband. That's all it really is.
Everything on your account is as it should be.
Dzalumni
04-25-2007, 11:38 PM
Ok, here is the situation. We have a good friend who has a 200 AT $29.99 a month account with Sprint. He purchased a Motorola Q and wants to activate it to SERO and give his other phone to the Fiance.
Can you bring a non-activated Sprint phone and have it activated to SERO, or do you have to buy a new phone through Sprint to get SERO?
Thanking you inadvanced for your help.
Wayne 1
04-25-2007, 11:46 PM
Ok, here is the situation. We have a good friend who has a 200 AT $29.99 a month account with Sprint. He purchased a Motorola Q and wants to activate it to SERO and give his other phone to the Fiance.
Can you bring a non-activated Sprint phone and have it activated to SERO, or do you have to buy a new phone through Sprint to get SERO?
Thanking you inadvanced for your help.
You do not have to buy a new phone thru Sprint to get Sero. :)
Dzalumni
04-26-2007, 06:56 AM
You do not have to buy a new phone thru Sprint to get Sero. :)
Wayne,
Thanks for the information, what do you think is the best way to activate this phone for our friend? Call *2, Employee Services (is the number listed in the FAQ), what do you think?
If anyone has the EMAIL of a Sprint REP who is willing to rerfer for this new account, please PM me. Thank you :)
Wayne 1
04-26-2007, 09:50 AM
Dzalumni:
Personally I like calling tech for activating phones. ;)
kentonese
04-26-2007, 10:33 AM
Dzalumni:
Personally I like calling tech for activating phones. ;)
Is tech better than calling the Activations number? If so, why do you like them better?
sde780
04-28-2007, 05:40 PM
Hi, I have a question about upgrading my phones.
i switched to 2 separate sero plans from my family plan last year. i will be at the 1 year mark on may 20.
what options do i have to upgrading my phones? both phones are scp 3100s and the battery life really really sucks. i dont have any insurance on either of the phones. thanks for any help you can give me.
Wayne 1
04-28-2007, 06:28 PM
Is tech better than calling the Activations number? If so, why do you like them better?
I've never called the activations number, btw what is it? :)
The reason I like tech so much is last time I did a esn swap, I called cs and they were clueless :p , I thanked the rep, hung up, and called tech.
FIVE minutes later the tech rep was finished with the swap! Tech has been more helpful on other issues too, the fact is their training is more extensive (their words) than standard reps. Call'em! :clap:
blackangst
04-29-2007, 02:18 PM
Hi, I have a question about upgrading my phones.
i switched to 2 separate sero plans from my family plan last year. i will be at the 1 year mark on may 20.
what options do i have to upgrading my phones? both phones are scp 3100s and the battery life really really sucks. i dont have any insurance on either of the phones. thanks for any help you can give me.
Without knowing what plan you have...you *MAY* have problems if you are on the $30/mo plan. To officially qualify for a 1 year discount ($75.00) your monthly recurring must be $34.99 or higher. No, adding extra features does not count ;) But...you can do a couple things...1st, switch to the next highest plan and switch back the month following your receiving the disount; or 2nd call retention. Here's my story:
My one year credit was due to be available May 1. I thought if I had text plan of $5.00 it would count towards the minimum needed of $34.99. It doesnt. I called retentions and explained I love my plan, hate my phone, and I honestly thought the $5.00 text package would qualify me (which I really did think). I told her I really need a new phone. She said this one time she would get a phone for me less $75.00, but only through her (the store will NOT honor that). I picked the Upstage and got it $75.00 off, and the remainder billed to my account. That easy.
Let me say this...SERO is an awesome plan as we all know. I see so many people trying to get free this or free that which is fine for them. I personally dont feel comfortable trying to trick some rep into giving me something free based on a false statement of unhappiness or whatever. IMHO retention is abused.
That said, YMMV. I personally had a great experience.
MidwestDrummer
04-29-2007, 04:12 PM
switch to the next highest plan and switch back the month following your receiving the disount
black explains my idea perfectly. ;)
Goodgyrl
05-02-2007, 03:22 PM
Ok this is the situation. I switched from the 300 free incoming plan to the 1250 minute sero plan April first. I normally talk about 1250 minutes so I figured I'd do that. But I was nowhere near 1250 minutes. I didn't even use a total of 400 minutes including my M2M minutes. So I decided to drop my plan to the 500 sero plan. I called Sprint off and on all day yesterday with an estimated wait time of 15 minutes that ended up being more than 25 minutes so I'd hang up and call back later. Well I never got through to Sprint. So last night I sent ecare an email that stated that I wanted to switch to the Sero 500 plan and that I would like it to be backdated for one day.This is the response:
Dear Mrs C.,
Thank you for contacting Sprint together with Nextel. I shall be happy to assist you today with your sero plan change.
Plan changed:
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I have changed your plan to $30.00 sero plan with power vision pack for 500 minutes, effective today 05.02.2007. Please accept my apology as it cant be backdated for 05.01.2007. Overage will be charged $5.00 for each 30 minutes up to 800 minutes and over 800 minutes each minute will be $0.20. Your present month bill will include present month remaining day charges and one month in advance charge.
It has been my pleasure working with you to resolve your issue. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for choosing Sprint as your wireless service provider. We value your business and your loyalty. Take care, and have a great day!
Best Regards,
Omar F.
E-Care
Sprint together with Nextel
"Where our customers come first!"
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Question: I currently have the 1250 sero plan for $49.99 I would like to switch to the 500 minute plan for $30. And I would like for it to be backdated for May 1st. And why will I have to be billed for one month and one month in advance?
Wayne 1
05-02-2007, 04:42 PM
And why will I have to be billed for one month and one month in advance?
When you change plans, Sprint bills you one month in advance. That's standard policy, I think. :fingers:
Goodgyrl
05-02-2007, 05:28 PM
when I switched from 300 free incoming to Sero I wasn't billed for the month and the month in advance :indiff:
kentonese
05-02-2007, 05:51 PM
When you change plans, Sprint bills you one month in advance. That's standard policy, I think. :fingers:
I guess this also applies for add ons like Vision and Text? My gf was charged a prorated price for both services for last month plus the (now) current month.
Goodgyrl
05-02-2007, 06:00 PM
I understand haveing a prorated bill if u change your bill in the middle or after the cycle date. But even with that Sprint was supposed to tell you that when you called or emailed and asked to add the add ons
Wayne 1
05-02-2007, 08:45 PM
IMO it never hurts to ask for clarification by calling CS or emailing ecare for the specifics from the regulations. Simple is not part of the formula with the cellular carriers. :)
ldbobby
05-02-2007, 09:50 PM
For those who have 6PM N&W and/or Unlimited text messages for free... do they show up as $10.00 and $8.00 respectively in your Plan Details and you receive recurring credits of the same? Thanx in advance!
Wayne 1
05-02-2007, 10:33 PM
For those who have 6PM N&W and/or Unlimited text messages for free... do they show up as $10.00 and $8.00 respectively in your Plan Details and you receive recurring credits of the same? Thanx in advance!
I believe so, for example I have 7PM free, and a monthly $5. credit is listed online in my account info. :)
rhh621
05-03-2007, 01:01 AM
I have the A900m on my SERO 500. I'm considering getting the RAZR at full retail. Can I activate the phone without messing up anything with inphonic. I believe when you get a phone from Amazon and receive a discount it has to be active for 6 months or something. If someone could clarify if there is any policy like this for inphonic I would appreciate it.
fsphiladelphia
05-05-2007, 02:37 PM
I just got a nice CSR to switch me to the SERO plan. I went to sprintpcs.com and check my plan details -- it said night/weekend minutes start at 9PM. I double-checked with the CSR while we did the switch in plans, and he assured me it would be 7PM. I sent an email to eCare trying to verify that my night/weekends would start at 7PM, as they always have for me for the last 3 years -- is this my best bet?
Goodgyrl
05-05-2007, 02:55 PM
Yes, whateva they put in that email they have to do. I was told my nights would start at 7 but when I looked at my plan it said 9. I called customer service and they said it was at 9 but if my email stated 7 then they'd give it to me at 7 so I got the recurring $5 credit for that.
fsphiladelphia
05-05-2007, 04:23 PM
Yes, whateva they put in that email they have to do. I was told my nights would start at 7 but when I looked at my plan it said 9. I called customer service and they said it was at 9 but if my email stated 7 then they'd give it to me at 7 so I got the recurring $5 credit for that.
Well, I didn't get a confirmation email -- which is what prompted me to send a message to ecare. Then, to be honest, I got impatient :) So, I called *2. First person said it would cost me $5/mo, no way to add it.
Second call, same thing, so I said, maybe he put me in for a 9PM code w/ the SERO plan. She said there was no SERO plan code that starts at 7PM. I told her I had to respectfully disagree because I was looking at the plan right on my computer screen. I further explained that the original CSR who switched me said 9PM, then I told him to double-check because it was supposed to be 7PM. He then told me the old plans were at 9PM and now they are at 7PM, and it was just a different code. The rep told me that he must have been wrong, and she apologized for the 'misinformation'.
The THIRD call to *2, the CSR said, oh, he must have just put it in with the wrong code. There's two codes for SERO for $49.99 -- one at 9PM and one at 7PM. He then fixed it for me.
I'm pretty convinced the second CSR should have said "i'm sorry I'm a liar," because if she looked at the same drop-down menu as the final CSR, she'd have seen the 7PM option. If she didn't look at all, then she was lying because she implied that she looked and couldn't find the option. It's possible she has bad eyesight, or is stupid, but in reality, she didn't want to give me the plan I was requesting -- the plan that I had double-checked getting.
I've seen other threads where people call this a bunch of a whining and cheapness. I'm a grad student on loans to pay for everything from rent to food to books, etc. Every dollar counts. $15 a month is going to save me $180 a year. It may not be much to some people, but it is to me, and frankly, I don't see why Sprint's CSR's were so inconsistent.
At the end of the day, the two people who helped me -- the one who switched me and the one who corrected it to 7PM instead of 9, were very helpful, didn't ask me additional questions, didn't try to stop me from switching at all. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever that the other reps would resort to lying.
Scoobmd
05-06-2007, 12:16 PM
[QUOTE=fsphiladelphia]I've seen other threads where people call this a bunch of a whining and cheapness. I'm a grad student on loans to pay for everything from rent to food to books, etc. Every dollar counts. $15 a month is going to save me $180 a year. It may not be much to some people, but it is to me, and frankly, I don't see why Sprint's CSR's were so inconsistent.
QUOTE]
A lot of times, I think CSR's just aren't informed or not trained to know- or worse just didn't want to spend the extra time to look up the information for you.
Also, I hear you man. $15 would have gotten me 3 medium pizzas at a gas station that I would walk to on sundays to buy food not so long ago in college!
JeffDTD
05-06-2007, 05:56 PM
Stuff like that post... 3 calls to get anyone who knows something clearly stated on the website... or to admit that its even possible.. is why Sprint Customer Service is so lowly rated. Some people don't know to keep calling. I sure didn't before I came to Sprint users. Use to be, i'd call, and whatever answer I got, I bought it.
QUESTION:
How long does one have to wait with a SERO account, from the time of opening it, to do a transfer of liability???
Wayne 1
05-06-2007, 11:14 PM
[QUOTE=fsphiladelphia At the end of the day, the two people who helped me -- the one who switched me and the one who corrected it to 7PM instead of 9, were very helpful, didn't ask me additional questions, didn't try to stop me from switching at all. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever that the other reps would resort to lying.[/QUOTE]
They lie all the time......
fsphiladelphia
05-13-2007, 10:21 PM
They lie all the time......
It's so weird to me. Some of the reps are super friendly, and some are just plain rude. So far almost every job I've ever had in life has been some form of a service job where I had to interact with customers on a daily basis. Being rude to them doesn't make sense most of the time and doesn't make your day any easier, either. Oh well, when I get in touch with someone rude, I always think, I'd rather talk to them than be them. :)
basser8616
05-16-2007, 12:34 PM
Does anyone know what happened at the sero site? They offer only 8 different phones and only two of which are smartphones. Just wondering if they realized how many people have sero and want to slow down the roller coaster or do they change the types of phones frequently. I learned of sero not too long ago myself so I don't know how that works.
Goodgyrl
05-17-2007, 10:17 AM
They actually got 3 smart phones now and 7 regular phones
Sprint_David
05-19-2007, 10:09 AM
Hi,
I have a SERO 500 account with a bunch of extras (FIMF, free text messaging, 5 off/mo, NVP discount, etc.).
I want to port a number I have from an expired account with another carrier into this account, replacing my current sprint phone number with the ported number. It is a different area code.
Will I lose all my bonus features?
Has anyone ported a number and kept nice bonus features?
Thanks
johnny42544
05-26-2007, 04:06 AM
I have a friend who has Nextel service. Does anyone have access to a workable email addy to gain access to the Nextel side of SERO? The old standby addy I have used does not work.
NEVER MIND....got one to work, and I gotta say, NOTHING there compares with the Sprint SERO program!
gregmech26
05-26-2007, 10:01 AM
Hi,
I have a SERO 500 account with a bunch of extras (FIMF, free text messaging, 5 off/mo, NVP discount, etc.).
I want to port a number I have from an expired account with another carrier into this account, replacing my current sprint phone number with the ported number. It is a different area code.
Will I lose all my bonus features?
Has anyone ported a number and kept nice bonus features?
Thanks
As long as you are currently paying (own) the account with the "expired" number, then i beleive you can port any number you own directly into your current SERO account and replace your current sero number with no issues.
patchs
05-26-2007, 08:35 PM
I touched on this a little bit on another thread but I think it's a question better asked here.
I got SERO through Sprint directly 2 weeks ago, before the switch from Inphonics.
I never saw anything about unlimited picture mail on my plan (on my account on sprint.com).
Then when I heard about the free unlimited text messaging this week, I figure I have nothing to lose by e-mailing e-care and asking for the text and the picture mail.
I got this response this morning:
"Dear Christopher,
Thank you for contacting Sprint. I will be happy to assist you regarding Unlimited Text Messaging.
I have successfully added the Unlimited Text Messaging for free on your account however, I am sorry to inform you that we do not offer any unlimited picture mail and I apologize for any misinformation.
You can also confirm the update after 4 hours after receiving this email from your online account.
Thank you again for emailing us, it was a pleasure serving you. Please feel free to write back if you have any further questions. I will be more than happy to assist you."
Hey, I'm thrilled to get the unlimited text.
Now my question is, after looking at sprint's site, it says unlimited picture mail is part of a Power Vision Access Pack.
From the Sprint site:
"The Sprint Power Vision Access Pack ($15/month) includes the following:
* Unlimited Data Access
* Unlimited Sprint Picture Mail NEW
* Unlimited Web Browsing
* Sprint Mobile eMail NEW
* On Demand
* NFL Mobile
* Sprint TV
* Sprint Music NEW & IMPROVED
* Sprint Navigation NEW - pay per day"
So is this unlimited EVDO I am getting with my SERO 500 plan?
And if it is, does that mean I ALREADY have unlimited picture mail?
Thanks for any help in clarifying this.
jumonjii
05-26-2007, 09:21 PM
SERO comes with internet access and picture mail. Not all the other stuff.
For picture mail, you may have to call Sprint and have them add it on. Tech Support is pretty good at fixing that.
Breakpoint
06-06-2007, 10:13 AM
I have a question about SERO Billing
I bought my Sprint plan on May 31st, it was the 450 $39.99 plan.
I read these forums and emailed eCare to try and get the 500 SERO plan. They said I would get it starting my new billing period on June 4th.
Everything says that it chenged on June 4th.
But I see a bill of $41.60 on my Spring account. I was curious if this is a mistake on Sprints part.
I haven't bought any applications, ect with my phone.
I however viewed the internet on my phone and download a number of ringtones on free ringtone sites. I also watched Sprint TV on my phone but I didnt buy any channels.
Am I getting charged for my use of the internet or Sprint TV though the plan says this stuff is included?
Goodgyrl
06-06-2007, 02:23 PM
Are you a new Sprint customer? your bill is $41 that's good. Because you're only being billed for a month and not the month and month in advance.
Breakpoint
06-06-2007, 04:04 PM
I seemed to have gotten an invoice through eCare
I was haged $30 for this current month, and around 6 dollars for last months use (5 total days)
MidwestDrummer
06-06-2007, 04:35 PM
I however viewed the internet on my phone and download a number of ringtones on free ringtone sites. I also watched Sprint TV on my phone but I didnt buy any channels.
Am I getting charged for my use of the internet or Sprint TV though the plan says this stuff is included?
Prior to changing your plan did you have a Vision or Power Vision plan on the account? If not, you will be charged with casual data use ($.03 per kb). This includes viewing web pages on your phone, downloading ringtones (that aren't uploaded via a data cable), and watching Sprint TV (yes, even free channels).
After the plan change you shouldn't be charged for any of that casual usage.
MidwestDrummer
06-06-2007, 04:36 PM
I seemed to have gotten an invoice through eCare
I was haged $30 for this current month, and around 6 dollars for last months use (5 total days)
Ah, yes. That would be your prorated bill for the previous plan.
patchs
06-07-2007, 09:16 AM
So the Sprint TV you get with SERO is much different than even the basic Sprint TV plan.
The only channel I get is NFL Network, the rest is clips and music channels.
I'm not whining, I love NFLN but just CNN and the Weather Channel would be enough.
That's why I'm getting a Slingbox soon.
slick69
06-07-2007, 12:18 PM
I have a question about cancelling - I opened my SERO 500 account in March, so it was through Inphonic. If I cancel before six months, will I be charged the full retail cost of the phone in addition to the ETF? I'm not sure if Inphonic required signing a third-party contract to that effect, so I just wanted to double check.
Goodgyrl
06-07-2007, 02:49 PM
U only have 30 days to cancel. it's 3-6 months to switch plans around without having to resign your contract depending on when they decided to go from the 3 to 6 month change plan deal. So if you cancel right now you'll have to pay the ETF
slick69
06-07-2007, 03:50 PM
U only have 30 days to cancel. it's 3-6 months to switch plans around without having to resign your contract depending on when they decided to go from the 3 to 6 month change plan deal. So if you cancel right now you'll have to pay the ETF
I understand that. But my question is - if I cancel today, will I have to pay anything other than the ETF? IE, does Inphonic make you sign a third-party contract with additional stipulations? Where do I find out whether I "signed" a separate contract with Inphonic, and what were its terms?
Goodgyrl
06-07-2007, 03:55 PM
not sure since I don't know anything about Inphonics
SuperG
06-07-2007, 07:56 PM
I have a question about cancelling - I opened my SERO 500 account in March, so it was through Inphonic. If I cancel before six months, will I be charged the full retail cost of the phone in addition to the ETF? I'm not sure if Inphonic required signing a third-party contract to that effect, so I just wanted to double check.
If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to cancel a SERO plan? It is overall a pretty nice plan that is hard to be in the terms of cost to features ratio. Now if it is something with signal in your area, etc, then I don't know. Thanks.
SuperG
slick69
06-07-2007, 10:16 PM
If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to cancel a SERO plan? It is overall a pretty nice plan that is hard to be in the terms of cost to features ratio. Now if it is something with signal in your area, etc, then I don't know. Thanks.
Well I don't really have many friends on Sprint so I'm burning through my minutes quite fast. And I can't convert them to Sprint :deal:
Goodgyrl
06-07-2007, 10:27 PM
I know sero is pretty cheap but why don't you try the free incoming plans?
jumonjii
06-07-2007, 10:27 PM
You need to call out through the VM system so you can have "unlimited " outgoing so to speak.
I think it will only let you have 30 minutes per call, but still. My phone would catch on fire if I stayed on a call that long.
Breakpoint
06-08-2007, 08:52 AM
I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to view CNN, TWC, E!, and stuff on my Sprint TV. I have SERO but they dont show up in my Sprint TV application.
I was using the internet once and on the Vision homepage it had a link that gave me the channels to view for free, but the link changes from time to time. So the link isnt always there.
Is there another way to view them?
applerokr
06-08-2007, 11:23 PM
Is there anyway to check the order of a new SERO order online?
They gave me the new number but it will not let me log in to check the account yet.
In fact it states its an invalid PCS number.
Perhaps their systems have not been updated or it hasn't been fully entered.
loviethepitbull
06-09-2007, 01:23 PM
Woohooo! Just got SERO on the 1st try (where I actually reached a rep, not counting all the disconnected calls I had)!!!!!!!! Got SERO 1250 for my primary line.... but now what do I do about my other line? It's currently suspended, because the phone was stolen, and I had waived the TEP, so I'm shopping for another phone. Are there any SERO perks for this? Is there now way to share SERO minutes? I guess I could do 500 minutes on each line...
apicarro
06-09-2007, 01:58 PM
Is there anyway to check the order of a new SERO order online?
They gave me the new number but it will not let me log in to check the account yet.
In fact it states its an invalid PCS number.
Perhaps their systems have not been updated or it hasn't been fully entered.
I was told that there is no way to track phone sales orders online, but they did give me a UPS tracking number. I ordered the Sero plan on Tuesday, and the phones arrived on Thursday
Goodgyrl
06-09-2007, 04:50 PM
Woohooo! Just got SERO on the 1st try (where I actually reached a rep, not counting all the disconnected calls I had)!!!!!!!! Got SERO 1250 for my primary line.... but now what do I do about my other line? It's currently suspended, because the phone was stolen, and I had waived the TEP, so I'm shopping for another phone. Are there any SERO perks for this? Is there now way to share SERO minutes? I guess I could do 500 minutes on each line...
u can not share Sero. Just get the 500 minute plan on both lines for $30 a piece.
Raeg03
06-10-2007, 02:00 AM
Can someone answer a few quick questions for me...
My current plan is - 20$ - 3000anytime - 1000NW - 9pm - 50$download credit - 5$ 300+50 text - PV - 20$ credit option - 7$TEC
My wifes plan is the powerpack 450 with a 23% discount and 5$ 300 text, no PV
If I were lucky enough to switch her plan to the 30$ 500 SERO, would it be possible for that rep... assuming she/he was incredibly nice .... to add the Unl texting / 7pm nights to my plan as well?
I notice that the current SERO plan has unlimited texting available until 6/30/07 using the openaccess10@sprint.com email, and would like to know if it would be interchangeable between my 3rd party employee plan and a SERO plan??
Also, I am in iPCS, so I am not lucky enough to have free roaming...........