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hsn44
04-05-2008, 09:29 PM
Hello I have been with Sprint from 1998 to present (4/2008) and have had no contract since 2004. I own a Sanyo 4900 my 3rd one they are a great old phones. When I signed up for my old plan I was sold by Sprint a cable and software and was told with my plan and the 4900 I could us PAM (Phone As Modem) free with my vision plan. So I use it every now and then with no problems, no extra charges just what I paid every month $10. I am now thinking of getting a new phone and I have been reading on here that there are now restriction on using PAM without it being on your account for $40 a month. I have also read that some people out there have it on their accounts for FREE. I would like to know What Code there is to attach to my account to get this for free. Recently I been talking to a ACCOUNT MANAGER at sprint. He said that he was not aware of how he could put it on my account for free. He also said that I was not to be using my OLD Plan for PAM but I told him what sprint sold me back in 1998 and he said that he was not aware of this. He said if he could found out how to make PAM free with a new plan or free as an attachment to my old plan he would. So I am asking does anyone out there know what code is being use to make this free on other peoples accounts. I want to get a new Power Vision phone and use it also as PAM.
Here is my current plan

Minutes Included
Free Domestic Roaming
Anytime Minutes 400
Bonus Anytime Minutes 330 (Have had the extra minutes for 7years)
(Total Anytime Minutes 730)
Domestic Roaming 50 Minutes ( I am not sure what this does I have free Roaming with my plan it was given to me sometime back and is still on my account.)
First Incoming Minutes Free
Mobile to Mobile Unlimited
Mobile to Home (M2H) Unlimited Call to any 3 numbers Free any network.
7pm Night & Weekend Unlimited
Text Messages Unlimited
Vision Data Home Unlimited
All for a Total of $40 plus taxes and fees
each phone.
I have 2 phones both the same exact plan not sharing minutes.
Grand Total $80 Plus Taxes And Fees

The Rep also tried to get me 5 pm Night and weekend for free but could not find a way to do this. So he made it 7pm for me I had 8pm, he did not change my regular plan just changed my start time.Yea!
Anyone know how to get Unlimited nights and weekend starting at 5pm added for free added to an account?

What is SERO account and do they have Free PAM plans?
Any Better Plans then my plan out there?

Thanks for any Help anyone can give me.


Coal
04-05-2008, 10:00 PM
Sent you a PM with all the details :)

jones4ms
04-05-2008, 10:49 PM
could you send me the same pm you sent him please

MadGasser
04-06-2008, 12:17 AM
yeah no kidding if your just giving out information to get free PAM PM me to.

crammed174
04-06-2008, 01:03 AM
wow can you help me out too?

YankeeFan01
04-06-2008, 01:14 AM
Gotta love those first post requests no? lol

Coal - i heard that 'other method' doesn't work anymore anyways.

deanwoof
04-06-2008, 01:14 AM
me too! =P

Coal
04-06-2008, 01:17 AM
Gotta love those first post requests no? lol

Coal - i heard that 'other method' doesn't work anymore anyways.

When did I say anything about a method?

YankeeFan01
04-06-2008, 01:20 AM
You didn't, i just saw Hofo, and assumed (and you know what they say about assuming :D). My bad

Coal
04-06-2008, 01:48 AM
You didn't, i just saw Hofo, and assumed (and you know what they say about assuming :D). My bad

LOL yeah, my PM had nothing to do with methods, just help to get a rep in the right direction when they called in.

rennyn
04-06-2008, 02:35 AM
Interesting that they're willing to give away ~$40 features for free.

ink718
04-06-2008, 03:04 AM
word...

jumonjii
04-06-2008, 01:14 PM
Interesting that they're willing to give away ~$40 features for free.


Noit sure if they are "willing", so much as unaware.

At any rate, I believe using it in conjunction with the "other method", it will auto process.

Striker911
04-06-2008, 06:45 PM
Can you PM me as well

Dan
04-06-2008, 09:46 PM
OK, sprint is aware of this fraudulent activity and will know if you got an option added "online" that was not actually offered for your account. Since "online" offers are never free offers, its a dead give-away.

Everyone who used this, good luck when your account gets audited. Expect every free service or discount to be stripped.

Oh, future discussion of this fraud is against the guidelines of this site. Is it worth a ban?

Coal
04-06-2008, 10:21 PM
OK, sprint is aware of this fraudulent activity and will know if you got an option added "online" that was not actually offered for your account. Since "online" offers are never free offers, its a dead give-away.

Everyone who used this, good luck when your account gets audited. Expect every free service or discount to be stripped.

Oh, future discussion of this fraud is against the guidelines of this site. Is it worth a ban?

Yeah, this thread is about PAM, not a "method."

jumonjii
04-06-2008, 10:42 PM
OK, sprint is aware of this fraudulent activity and will know if you got an option added "online" that was not actually offered for your account. Since "online" offers are never free offers, its a dead give-away.

Everyone who used this, good luck when your account gets audited. Expect every free service or discount to be stripped.

Oh, future discussion of this fraud is against the guidelines of this site. Is it worth a ban?

Hey Dan-

No disrespect, just clarification.

1. Has Sprint contacted you and actually said this action is fraudulant or is this your own opinion?

2. Is there actual information anywhere that Sprint is auditing and stripping accounts of features?

I remember reading about Sprint auditing SERO accounts and stripping them of discounts, but as of yet, I've seen no claims that it has actually happened.

extamukrunner
04-06-2008, 10:47 PM
o_O

mikewest
04-06-2008, 11:27 PM
If you really want to know what code was used, you can pay for it through CSR and see what the code is online.

I just noticed I have been around here a long long time, and many newer people have 1000's more posts than me :)

Coal
04-06-2008, 11:46 PM
If you really want to know what code was used, you can pay for it through CSR and see what the code is online.

*scratches head* do what?

BrettW
04-06-2008, 11:47 PM
I remember reading about Sprint auditing SERO accounts and stripping them of discounts, but as of yet, I've seen no claims that it has actually happened.


http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159870&highlight=removed+sero+discounts

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152552&highlight=removed+sero+discounts

and thats just what i found in about 10 seconds on a search.

YankeeFan01
04-06-2008, 11:49 PM
I think he/she means add a legit addon like pv for 20 bucks and then look at the code online, although you can't pay for free addons so it doesnt really make sense, but thats what I took from his/her post

YankeeFan01
04-06-2008, 11:53 PM
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159870&highlight=removed+sero+discounts

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152552&highlight=removed+sero+discounts

and thats just what i found in about 10 seconds on a search.

I was curious but the link didnt take me anywhere. Can you tell me the name of the threads?

BrettW
04-06-2008, 11:57 PM
weird they work for me

just use the forum search option, and type removed sero discounts

or a similar term set and you will find a couple of them.

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152552

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159870

there i relinked it i hope that works for you.

Coal
04-07-2008, 12:05 AM
weird they work for me

just use the forum search option, and type removed sero discounts

or a similar term set and you will find a couple of them.

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152552

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159870

there i relinked it i hope that works for you.

The old and new links worked for me just fine. I agree its interesting to see fraud reviewed the account.

We get what we get as a courtesy and if/when it goes away then we are not entitled to it in any way. I am thankful for what I do have and know as long as I have it, I will stick with Sprint.


I think he/she means add a legit addon like pv for 20 bucks and then look at the code online, although you can't pay for free addons so it doesnt really make sense, but thats what I took from his/her post

Ah! Yes! I see what it probably ment now! Although I also agree with what you said about not helping much. This thread is about the OP asking for the "free" code.

On a side note (I hope it isnt fraud mentioning this) the Phone as Modem code is not linked anyhow. You have to use a trick to find the codes of Add-Ons that are not linked.

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 12:09 AM
I was wondering about how to find other addons - even legit pay for them add ons. All that's offered in my add ons section is roadside assistance and tep sometimes, although random times it'll list all the power vision packs.

I could have sworn I saw some guy post like a list of codes on here but five minutes later I couldn't remember where I saw it (Pretty sure it was on SU, I remember cause I was trying to figure out how he got a scroll down feature on a post). He said something like, well since the loophold has been closed, here are codes. More than using it for the codes, it was interesting to see what exactly was offered. Wonder if I'm just tripping.

Coal
04-07-2008, 12:19 AM
I was wondering about how to find other addons - even legit pay for them add ons. All that's offered in my add ons section is roadside assistance and tep sometimes, although random times it'll list all the power vision packs.

I could have sworn I saw some guy post like a list of codes on here but five minutes later I couldn't remember where I saw it (Pretty sure it was on SU, I remember cause I was trying to figure out how he got a scroll down feature on a post). He said something like, well since the loophold has been closed, here are codes. More than using it for the codes, it was interesting to see what exactly was offered. Wonder if I'm just tripping.

Yeah, they did not like that it was posted so it was removed, that is why you cant find it. On another note I am PMing you about a completely different thing. :)

jon32000
04-07-2008, 12:25 AM
yea pam is modem is expensive i dont see why people need it

Coal
04-07-2008, 12:27 AM
yea pam is modem is expensive i dont see why people need it

Well if you want to discuss need... There are some people who travel and go on vacation with a laptop and need internet access. There are some that need a replacement when their Internet goes out. Some have different houses and one may not have a dedicated Internet connection.

If you do not need it "a lot" then PAM is a good option over the dedicated data card.

Now, all of this has nothing to do with the price, but just covers "need."

Dan
04-07-2008, 12:29 AM
Yeah, this thread is about PAM, not a "method."

The thread is about FREE PAM and the method people use to get it.


The method is fraud. Fraud is against the rules of this site. Their is no room to argue this issue.

So, if you are offered free PAM by an eCare or phone CS rep, so be it. If you use any other method, you are committing fraud and further discussion of that fraud will result in warnings and bans. The code used to get free PAM is quite available to any rep who wants to add it for you, so it doesnt need to be posted.

Coal
04-07-2008, 12:45 AM
The thread is about FREE PAM and the method people use to get it.


The method is fraud. Fraud is against the rules of this site. Their is no room to argue this issue.

So, if you are offered free PAM by an eCare or phone CS rep, so be it. If you use any other method, you are committing fraud and further discussion of that fraud will result in warnings and bans. The code used to get free PAM is quite available to any rep who wants to add it for you, so it doesnt need to be posted.

Ok, well, I will clarify that. This thread was NOT about a method until one member mistakingly thought it was, and in that one case I corrected it to make sure that it was known this had NOTHING to do with a method.

After that one part of the conversation, nothing else of a method was discussed. Just about PAM and most recently its uses and need.

Now, a scenerio... I was recently in a Sprint store and someone told me that their systems had a problem that night but if I called and asked about what I needed from a rep, and gave them the code (they provided to me), that the rep would be able to help me. I walked out and kept that knowledge and used it to get the problem solved later successfully I might add.

Is what that rep told me to do fraud?

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 12:51 AM
<-- "one member" my bad, its ok though, apology has been accepted :D

Although I agree with the mods most of the time, and appreciate how much cleaner SU is to HOFO (which I dont even bother to post on) is, this codes thing has made me feel like I'm in Orson Wells 1984 (I should wiki that to make sure my memory from hs is right and thats the book I'm thinking of, but I'm just gonna go with it).

Dan
04-07-2008, 01:25 AM
Posting the code for something like 7pm nights at $5 or 6pm nights at $10 is obviously no problem. They are options that are available on every account with 9pm or 8pm nights as a start time.

Posting the code for "free" 6pm nights, "free" PAM, "free" blackberry service, etc is a problem. The codes are used for fraud purposes, much like the listings for NVP discounts were. People called to apply the discount of the highest NVP discount company when they knew full well that they didn't work there, knowing the chance that sprint would check was about 0.

So, if you need clarification, or if you wonder of posting a code would be appropriate, ask any mod.

Last, and not to go after any one person, but the thread asked how some customers get free PAM. Obviously the discussion topic was how people got it, not if it was needed, etc :)

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 02:10 AM
So if I asked for the code for unlimited incoming for $5 that would be ok? Since that's at a price? Is it ok to post codes for discounted amounts? Or old add ons (like the incoming for 5 bucks). Where is the line drawn? (sincere question by the way, I'm sure its difficult bieng a mod, and this might not even have a real answer, but it is a real question, if that makes any sense lol, its past midnight, i'm tired.)

About the NVP though, it did kinda bother me that they didnt ask for anything. My sucky job gives me one perk with a Sprint discount, it bugged that others that dont have to work there still get the discount lol, jk.... kinda....

mikewest
04-07-2008, 07:00 AM
Dan, there is currently a post with those NVP discounts.....

mikewest
04-07-2008, 07:01 AM
So if I asked for the code for unlimited incoming for $5 that would be ok? Since that's at a price? Is it ok to post codes for discounted amounts? Or old add ons (like the incoming for 5 bucks). Where is the line drawn? (sincere question by the way, I'm sure its difficult bieng a mod, and this might not even have a real answer, but it is a real question, if that makes any sense lol, its past midnight, i'm tired.)

About the NVP though, it did kinda bother me that they didnt ask for anything. My sucky job gives me one perk with a Sprint discount, it bugged that others that dont have to work there still get the discount lol, jk.... kinda....

I am sure any Rep that is willing to add $5.00 incoming for you would know how to locate the code...

Coal
04-07-2008, 07:55 AM
I am sure any Rep that is willing to add $5.00 incoming for you would know how to locate the code...

Well, yes, but the point he is making is that the way Dan worded it is that it becomes ok to post a code if Sprint is paid for said option, but if the code gives you a feature for free then it becomes fraud.

Of course its well known that if the rep knows the paid one, they should also know the free one and vice versa.

mikewest
04-07-2008, 09:04 AM
Well, yes, but the point he is making is that the way Dan worded it is that it becomes ok to post a code if Sprint is paid for said option, but if the code gives you a feature for free then it becomes fraud.

Of course its well known that if the rep knows the paid one, they should also know the free one and vice versa.

Does this mean that the code "TXXXX4, or TXXXX5," which give TEP for only $4.00 or $5.00 respectively it is ok to post those?

(NOTE: The codes listed above are NOT actual codes, although there are codes that exist for those services, one of which has been on my account since TEP was $5.00, and my rate has not gone up)

jones4ms
04-07-2008, 01:46 PM
although i agree with the nvp discount and you dont work for the said company it is not the most honorable thing to do, here is where i have to say i disagree; f i call and ask " hey i have a code i would like to know if you could add for me and he says sure i would be happy to do so then, IMO the company has not said " do not under any circumstances add this code to anyones account with out the qualifications needed to do so." then it does not feel to me as fraud. Now if u say here is a code i was given in a email to recieve an addition $50.00 off the purchase as a long term customer and i turn around and give it out to someone who is an account holder for say 3 months then i would consider that to be fraud/theft.

no disrespect

Dan
04-07-2008, 03:32 PM
discount codes for web orders are available many places and no big secret.

yes, it is a fine line to draw, but sadly the line keeps getting pushed with the mentality that if X is ok then Y and Z must be also.

so, if you are in doubt, ask a mod. far too many codes have been posted recently that have only one intention, proving things are available though the reps tell you no.

an example: the code was posted for 5pm nights, free and paid versions. some codes, though, don't work with some plans. therfore you can not add "free" 5pm nights on certain plans, even if it appears in your plan details. telling the rep you know the code exists is not taking into account that your account makes it incompatable for you.

others want to utilize the "add it yourself" option, which is fraud. the people who used this option seem to be quite worried that sprint is gonna audit their accounts for fraud, and they should be.

ok, enough for now. too hard typing out long replies on the mogul. just understand that the mod team will be looking for posts requesting codes or posting codes and be taking action. it's not just me, im just the one letting you know of the clarified stance on posting "free" or "unavailable" option codes on here. if in doubt, send a pm!

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 03:49 PM
True that. they added the 5 nights for me, a rep not me nor did i give them the code, and it showed up on my details on my invoice but it never applied. thank goodness it was towards the end of my cycle and the next rep just switched it to i six pm code that did work

yappering
04-07-2008, 04:11 PM
how did it never get applied if it showed up on your invoice? that makes no sense.

bcaroo
04-07-2008, 04:24 PM
The minutes between 5pm and 7pm drew off the AT minutes bucket instead of the unlimited n&w minute buckets. In the 5pm n&W discussion thread, people who had it added were discovering that it did not work correctly. Just because it showed up on the plan, people were posting questions about when it became active, when the N&W bucket vs AT bucket was being charged. This is how they figured out it was added but was incompatible with whatever plan they had. I would not be surprised if this will be built into other addon features in the future. It would be a fairly simple programming code that would make it not work with certain plans like SERO. That way even ifit did get added, it would not work.

yappering
04-07-2008, 06:12 PM
that's weird. so basically it said 5pm on the plan but wasn't working. what type plans did this occur to?

bcaroo
04-07-2008, 07:13 PM
that's weird. so basically it said 5pm on the plan but wasn't working. what type plans did this occur to?

I don't know since I never had anything except 7pm n&W. I only read about it in the 5pm thread when people were asking questions about when it was suppose to occur. Since everyone here has unique plans, it is hard to tie it to a specific plan. I think everyone was kind of surprised that it did not work on some plans. It was the first time I heard about something like that NOT working. :shrugs: YMMV

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 08:12 PM
Mine is a family plan, it showed up as unlimited nw at 5 pm, but it was eating up my AT, just like bcaroo said. I know it happened to alot of people. I guess I could have fought for it, and it would have made a really big difference, but to be honest I have so many great perks that I already feel blessed and didn't feel entitled to 'fight' for something that is really just a priviledge not a right.

jumonjii
04-07-2008, 08:26 PM
I did mention once upon a time that a rep told me the code was expired and the system would deduct from AT minutes until nights kicked in on any earlier code you had on your account.

SNI.SRD
04-07-2008, 09:12 PM
I did mention once upon a time that a rep told me the code was expired and the system would deduct from AT minutes until nights kicked in on any earlier code you had on your account.

To clarify.

If 5PM N/Ws was added to your account (after it was discontinued) then the method mentioned above is correct.

If 5PM N/Ws was added to your account (BEFORE it was discontinued) your 5PM will STILL WORK - this is called "grandfathering" a feature.

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 09:21 PM
My 5pm was added like in early February/late January, again by a ret rep, before any 'methods' got popularized (hofo started talking about it like on the 20th of feb). I think it was just something that wasn't compatible with my plan.

jumonjii
04-07-2008, 09:27 PM
Mine was added by ecare. I have no idea if it works correctly though as I haven't made any calls between 5 and 6 since.

Go figure.

Dan
04-07-2008, 10:04 PM
Here is what I was told by a sprint rep. 5pm nights can not be added free on an account with an NVP discount. It can not be added if you have too many free codes, even without a NVP discount.

It can, however, be added at $10 per line. It is an expired offer and should not be added by any rep for any reason now, with the exception of adding it back on an ensemble migration error. It will be billed out at $10 per line, and if your account had it free prior to migration, they can credit the $10 per line off i warranted.

I'm sure that their are other reasons why it may be on the account but not work. I contacted sprint via ecare to ask about it and was told it would be free. I was ok with them telling me it wouldn't be free, sadly some retention rep decided to put me down for a "save" since I called to get it corrected. My "save" offer was to put my 6pm nights back on, at $10 per line, at an increase of $30 off my "old" 6pm nights. Needless to say, I didn't find a standard option at a $30 increase any sort of a "save!"

YankeeFan01
04-07-2008, 10:44 PM
Man I wish I could fight my 'saved' note! In reality, I wish the rep who really could have hooked me up had claimed it, but the guy that CHANGED my pick 3 numbers claimed it, pisses me off

Dan
04-08-2008, 12:09 AM
Man I wish I could fight my 'saved' note! In reality, I wish the rep who really could have hooked me up had claimed it, but the guy that CHANGED my pick 3 numbers claimed it, pisses me off

Well, you could probably fight it if you wanted to. Call exec services, explain that you called in to change your pick 3 and the rep noted your account for a "save" on switching numbers. :frustrate

I'd bet the exec services rep would be interested in that, as the retention rep is doing 2 things with that note. The rep is screwing you over if you actually call in to cancel as the next rep wont be as motivated to help you, and probably accepting a cash incentive for the "save" of the line / account. :td:

YankeeFan01
04-08-2008, 12:33 AM
Well, yes, but the point he is making is that the way Dan worded it is that it becomes ok to post a code if Sprint is paid for said option, but if the code gives you a feature for free then it becomes fraud.

Of course its well known that if the rep knows the paid one, they should also know the free one and vice versa.

The point *SHE* was making.... lol I am forever bieng confused as *he* on here. Can a yankee fan not be a chick?

YankeeFan01
04-08-2008, 12:34 AM
Well, you could probably fight it if you wanted to. Call exec services, explain that you called in to change your pick 3 and the rep noted your account for a "save" on switching numbers. :frustrate

I'd bet the exec services rep would be interested in that, as the retention rep is doing 2 things with that note. The rep is screwing you over if you actually call in to cancel as the next rep wont be as motivated to help you, and probably accepting a cash incentive for the "save" of the line / account. :td:

Yeah I figured I could have called ES, but i'm paranoid about getting my free stuff (perks not discounts) taken away, although they were legitimately offered, you never know with Sprint, ya know?

Coal
04-08-2008, 12:42 AM
The point *SHE* was making.... lol I am forever bieng confused as *he* on here. Can a yankee fan not be a chick?

Hey I am all for a girl who likes sports, glad to have you here either way :)

Dan
04-08-2008, 10:59 AM
Yeah I figured I could have called ES, but i'm paranoid about getting my free stuff (perks not discounts) taken away, although they were legitimately offered, you never know with Sprint, ya know?

ES didn't screw with any of my freebies at all. I explained the situation I was dealing with and what I hoped for as an outcome (clarify the 5pm nights code, inform me if it should have been applied or not, make a fix based on that information.) The rep didn't say "sir, you have too many free codes, I'll just remove some." The rep informed me what they saw as the problem and what would be a workable solution for the issue.

I fully expected to be reverted back to 6pm nights, and that would have been OK. The rep I got could see that eCare had offered it to me and it was from a general inquiry and wanted to be helpful!

Unless your account is riddled with so many "free" offers that you are using $130 worth of services for $60, I'd not be worried about calling ES. Even if it were, I doubt sprint would start removing codes that were applied by a "normal" means from your account.

Likely outcome will be that the save note will be removed or superseded with a note clarifying no save was actually made on that date, and the rep who claimed the save will be reminded of the rules of working for sprint.

Any other questions, feel free to drop me a PM.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled thread topic!

fastzipperus
04-08-2008, 05:35 PM
To clarify.

If 5PM N/Ws was added to your account (after it was discontinued) then the method mentioned above is correct.

If 5PM N/Ws was added to your account (BEFORE it was discontinued) your 5PM will STILL WORK - this is called "grandfathering" a feature.

I added 5pm back around mid March and it works on my Sero account.

superman651
04-08-2008, 11:57 PM
I use PDAnet on my treo to surf every once in awhile and to check my email. Whats different using PDAnet with Unlimited Power Vision Plan vs PAM free plan? I've heard "Unlimited" Power Vision isn's actually unlimited which isn't a big deal for me since I just a little sufing and email. If someone is using PDAnet why would they bother getting PAM for free?

Coal
04-09-2008, 12:57 AM
I added 5pm back around mid March and it works on my Sero account.

Same here, I checked and it works on my SERO just fine, and retentions added it, not eCare.

I use PDAnet on my treo to surf every once in awhile and to check my email. Whats different using PDAnet with Unlimited Power Vision Plan vs PAM free plan? I've heard "Unlimited" Power Vision isn's actually unlimited which isn't a big deal for me since I just a little sufing and email. If someone is using PDAnet why would they bother getting PAM for free?

Well, PDAnet is sort of cheating the system, it opens a connection from the phone and then lets the computer communicate with the internet THROUGH the phone.

When you dial up with a PAM on your phone, its legit through sprint and as far as they care you arent backdooring anything. PAM basically lets your computer "start" the connection instead of the phone "starting" the connection.

The point between the two is one Sprint authorizes one method, and one method is your computer starting a connection to be used through your computer. The other is your phone starting the connection and Sprint thinking just your phone will be using that connection.

Dan
04-09-2008, 07:00 AM
I added 5pm back around mid March and it works on my Sero account.

Do you have a NVP discount on your sero plan? Do you have other "free" perks on it? The free code will work unless the system ignores it, and that happens if you have a NVP or multiple "free" options added to your account.

NVP customers get restricted to less "free" options on their accounts than "regular" customers. It's just how the system is set up, according to a couple sprint reps I have spoken to. It is the reason my 5pm nights didn't work, too many "free" codes with a NVP discount.

Now, sprint considers data and sms free services if they are listed as included. That may be considered 2 free services on the SERO plan before anything is added to it.

I understand why sprint has done this, so reps stop stacking accounts full of "free" codes on accounts that already are at a discount. You obviously want to give more "free" things to the person who pays "asking" price for the plan then the person getting 15 or 25% off.

:wavey:

fastzipperus
04-09-2008, 12:40 PM
Do you have a NVP discount on your sero plan? Do you have other "free" perks on it? The free code will work unless the system ignores it, and that happens if you have a NVP or multiple "free" options added to your account.

NVP customers get restricted to less "free" options on their accounts than "regular" customers. It's just how the system is set up, according to a couple sprint reps I have spoken to. It is the reason my 5pm nights didn't work, too many "free" codes with a NVP discount.

Now, sprint considers data and sms free services if they are listed as included. That may be considered 2 free services on the SERO plan before anything is added to it.

I understand why sprint has done this, so reps stop stacking accounts full of "free" codes on accounts that already are at a discount. You obviously want to give more "free" things to the person who pays "asking" price for the plan then the person getting 15 or 25% off.

:wavey:

I don't have a NVP discount on my sero plan and the only other free perk I have, besides the ones that come standard with a Sero plan, is Pick 3.

DJMPCS
04-14-2008, 11:48 PM
Sent you a PM with all the details :)

Please PM me too if you have a chance! Thanks!

ugabuga
04-15-2008, 10:44 AM
Coal,

Can i get a pm also, Thx.

Noj
04-15-2008, 01:05 PM
Coal,
can I get a pm too please, when you get a chance? :)

Eyecon82
04-16-2008, 07:36 PM
Same here, I checked and it works on my SERO just fine, and retentions added it, not eCare.



Well, PDAnet is sort of cheating the system, it opens a connection from the phone and then lets the computer communicate with the internet THROUGH the phone.

When you dial up with a PAM on your phone, its legit through sprint and as far as they care you arent backdooring anything. PAM basically lets your computer "start" the connection instead of the phone "starting" the connection.

The point between the two is one Sprint authorizes one method, and one method is your computer starting a connection to be used through your computer. The other is your phone starting the connection and Sprint thinking just your phone will be using that connection.


read the bold and underlined sentence, did you make a mistake? did you mean to say while doing PAM, it is not legit unless sprint authorizes it or you pay for it??

I think what you're saying is that pdanet tricks sprint into thinking the phone is creating the connection

Please clarify which method PDANET uses, versus what method doing an actual PAM uses? thnks

chilloutshah
04-21-2008, 04:47 PM
Sent you a PM with all the details :)

Please PM me about the free PAM. Thank you.

Eyecon82
04-21-2008, 06:35 PM
Please PM me about the free PAM. Thank you.

do you honestly think he will? :rolleyes:

gumby420h
04-21-2008, 11:05 PM
pm me please

Dan
04-22-2008, 03:28 AM
Closed. The request for the "free PAM" code is unacceptable and future requests will result in points and possibly ban's.

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