What Free Perks/Add-Ons Have You Gotten Recently?

[noktekniq]

i've been reading a lot about how people were able to get FIMF, 6pm/5pm, bonus minutes, America Roaming, pick3, and etc for free.

I would like to know what is the most recent perk or add-on you got. This can help some people if they are attempting for a perk. It would be nice if you can add your letter to ecare and there response or what exactly you said to them.

Thanks to
:headbang2 Sprintusers!
i successfully added pick 3.... but i would like to attempt for FIMF, unlimited incoming, or 6pm N&W

[Krayzie Joe]

Free unlimited text

11% employer discount, even though I have a SERO Plan

:)

[Judah]

Free unlimited text

11% employer discount, even though I have a SERO Plan

:)

SERO includes unlimited text so that's not a perk.

[Krayzie Joe]

SERO includes unlimited text so that's not a perk.

Not when I signed up for it, had to get it added later. I believe I got 500 texts free, but they switched it to unlimited for me.

[HPLouis]

Free Pick 3 on all 5 lines and free Sprint to Home within the last 2 weeks or so.

Henry

[noktekniq]

my sign up for sero last week (grandfathered sero) included unlimited text

[noktekniq]

Free Pick 3 on all 5 lines and free Sprint to Home within the last 2 weeks or so.

Henry

the last rep from ecare wanted to charge me 5 bucks for sprint to home

[HPLouis]

I got the Sprint to home for free first. Then they gave me Pick 3 a week later. Even though both were free, I had to extend my contract a year for the Pick 3.

Henry

[Dale]

Picture mail on all of my lines of service.

[noktekniq]

Picture mail on all of my lines of service.

ecare? how did you ask for it? how long have you been with sprint

I got the Sprint to home for free first. Then they gave me Pick 3 a week later. Even though both were free, I had to extend my contract a year for the Pick 3.

Henry

ecare? same question above^. haha thanks

[adamlee2001GXE]

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I got free detailed billing & free mobile to mobile recently.


ok, not really. Just couldn't resist.

[Cenyou]

Lets see......

Three for free
Unlimited Text
21% corp discount
Airave free & waved monthly fee
LG 160 free- because my centro is at Palm for repairs
$10.00 Unlimited data plan
$70.00 off my bill, because I asked for it after reading it here :rolleyes:

I did have to agree to a two year plan but I'm happy :hee:

[Liftedpsd]

pick3 for free on 3 lines(all 3 sero lines) 300 bonus minutes added today on one of my sero lines. That's about it for now:-)

[adamlee2001GXE]

Ok seriously. :rolleyes:

A couple of weeks ago I got free Pick 3 on both lines.

A week or two before that I got free Airave service, that I was promised ORIGINALLY.

EDIT: I also got my NVP changed from 24% (bill recently showed 14% even though Sprint confirmed that all their records still show 24%). I got it changed to my new employer which has 23%. :huh:

Back in March/April I got 1000 bonus anytime minutes every month. Also around this time I got 5 PM nights, UL text messaging and UL incoming. :clap: Depends on what you call recent ;).

[noktekniq]

recent means within the last 2 months

[adamlee2001GXE]

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recent means within the last 2 months

Picky picky. If it weren't for SU, you likely wouldn't know about any of these features.

[Liftedpsd]

Here's proof of my 300 bonus minutes and pick 3 for free:Popcorn2:

[noktekniq]

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Picky picky. If it weren't for SU, you likely wouldn't know about any of these features.
dude, like i said in the PM, i really appreciated your help :headbang2

[Eyecon82]

pick 3 recently.

1 year I got unlmited text since it wasn't on my original sero....free 6pm nights...24% corp discount, and FIMF

[MISTRESS]

500 Bonus mins.

[adamlee2001GXE]

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Picky picky. If it weren't for SU, you likely wouldn't know about any of these features.
dude, like i said in the PM, i really appreciated your help :headbang2

I know, no worries.

[olddog]

I wouldnt mind getting NVP on my SERO, who did you call?

[Eyecon82]

your best bet is to just email ecare

[noktekniq]

any email ecare for loyalty discount recently? did they give it to you?

[eastindyguy]

I emailed ecare and the answer I got back was that Pick3 had been discontinued.

I am on the 450 minute everything plan, and Pick 3 would make practically all of my calls free since 3 numbers make up about 95% of all my calls.

[noktekniq]

I emailed ecare and the answer I got back was that Pick3 had been discontinued.

I am on the 450 minute everything plan, and Pick 3 would make practically all of my calls free since 3 numbers make up about 95% of all my calls.

try retention:bang:

[tmo_sprint]

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i got pick 3

[tmo_sprint]

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what r u guys sayin to get the corp discounts added to sero? vis ecare for callin? thanks

[Eyecon82]

most of us had the corp discounts prior to 2007 when they weren't as harsh about it...in mid 07, they changed everything

[Liftedpsd]

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what r u guys sayin to get the corp discounts added to sero? vis ecare for callin? thanks

you do realize even if you get the 10% loyalty discount its only 3 bucks off right? my bill with sero is about 33.47..yours would be 30.47 with the 10% discount..is it really worth that extra 3 bucks to keep emailing and calling about? Mind you its only about 36 bucks after a year..so for every year youd get ONE month free of service..if your really worried about the 3 bucks as much as it looks like you are start picking up cans on the side of the road..should net you about the same profit in a year.

[Eyecon82]

you do realize even if you get the 10% loyalty discount its only 3 bucks off right? my bill with sero is about 33.47..yours would be 30.47 with the 10% discount..is it really worth that extra 3 bucks to keep emailing and calling about? Mind you its only about 36 bucks after a year..so for every year youd get ONE month free of service..if your really worried about the 3 bucks as much as it looks like you are start picking up cans on the side of the road..should net you about the same profit in a year.

however, my 24% percent saves me $7.20 of the bill right away, and then I am only taxed on 22.80, not $30..so it saves $8 a month...I know it's only 96 a year..but hell....it can probably pay for a nice fancy dinner

[Bgillie007]

Ok my question is..how are you guys getting all these things for free or for cheaper???

[adamlee2001GXE]

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Ok my question is..how are you guys getting all these things for free or for cheaper???

Skeelz my friend...skeeeelz.

Payment history, length of service, other freebies you already have affects it all.

[madferret]

Ok my question is..how are you guys getting all these things for free or for cheaper???

Retention is your best bet...

I just got pick 3 added about a week ago.. via retention.

tried for 20% corporate discount and 6pm nights via email (twice, on top of sero) but got denied. too lazy to call retentions.. especially since they credited me over quite a bit of $$ for overages. don't want to be too greedy :hee:

Having a "dispute" in billing, and then threatening to cancel... i find that always works (or just threaten to cancel). just be calm, explain your "situation" clearly and don't be angry at them..

[bianchi5247]

disregard this post, tmi.

[huy30]

may i ask...what is Pick3?

[Noodle]

may i ask...what is Pick3?

It's kind of like other companies Faves. You pick 3 numbers you call frequently

[Lakers4ItAll]

Why do you care so much about what he is trying to get? :confused:



you do realize even if you get the 10% loyalty discount its only 3 bucks off right? my bill with sero is about 33.47..yours would be 30.47 with the 10% discount..is it really worth that extra 3 bucks to keep emailing and calling about? Mind you its only about 36 bucks after a year..so for every year youd get ONE month free of service..if your really worried about the 3 bucks as much as it looks like you are start picking up cans on the side of the road..should net you about the same profit in a year.

[Liftedpsd]

SO what is the purpose of your post? I was just stating i mean come on its 3 bucks..why try so hard to get 3 bucks? be happy you got what you got and be done with it.

[Lakers4ItAll]

Whats wrong with always wanting more?

[noktekniq]

Whats wrong with always wanting more?

lol ic, so how many times have you extended your contract?

[Lakers4ItAll]

I extend mine all the time. I have no problems with Sprint and dont plan on leaving them anytime soon so if they want to give me free stuff for doing so then I'm gonna keep asking for it.

lol ic, so how many times have you extended your contract?

[sp1974]

That 10% equates to $3 if you have a plan for $30. My girlfriend has a plan for her and her son that is $130 so 10% is $13. Thats worth it in my book. Im trying to get it cheaper than that but unfortunately Sprint is harder to work with now than it was earlier this year when I took care of my account.

[Eyecon82]

I extend mine all the time. I have no problems with Sprint and dont plan on leaving them anytime soon so if they want to give me free stuff for doing so then I'm gonna keep asking for it.

heck yea...i would extend my contract for 10 years if they'd let me...with the plan i have..no carrier will EVER be able to beat it

if for some sad reason, verizon ever does take over sprint...I am going to talk to the executive team to somehow sign up for a 10 year contract so I dont have to worry about verizon switching stuff up on me

[sprtjnkie]

has anyone had any success getting AAP's reduced since the new plans have taken effect?

[diveborg]

you do realize even if you get the 10% loyalty discount its only 3 bucks off right? my bill with sero is about 33.47..yours would be 30.47 with the 10% discount..is it really worth that extra 3 bucks to keep emailing and calling about? Mind you its only about 36 bucks after a year..so for every year youd get ONE month free of service..if your really worried about the 3 bucks as much as it looks like you are start picking up cans on the side of the road..should net you about the same profit in a year.
Sometimes it isn't totally about the money. Sometimes it is just the feeling like we're getting a "special" deal that makes at least me feel good, like finding gas for $2.99 when all the other stations in my area are charging $3.22. I know I'm only going to save $2.10 on a 10 gallon fill, but I feel a little bit better about it.

[Lakers4ItAll]

Some people need to not worry about others so much

[Liftedpsd]

Like you posting in this thread?

[havieri23]

Sometimes it isn't totally about the money. Sometimes it is just the feeling like we're getting a "special" deal that makes at least me feel good, like finding gas for $2.99 when all the other stations in my area are charging $3.22. I know I'm only going to save $2.10 on a 10 gallon fill, but I feel a little bit better about it.

couldn't said it better myself.

[secretanchitman]

was willing to pay extra for additional perks, but the rep gave me FIMF free! he said that PICK3 wasnt offered/available anymore and sprint to home is $5 (which i felt was pointless because i never call home anyways as i always use sprint-to-sprint).

[jala]

was willing to pay extra for additional perks, but the rep gave me FIMF free! he said that PICK3 wasnt offered/available anymore and sprint to home is $5 (which i felt was pointless because i never call home anyways as i always use sprint-to-sprint).

PICK3 is still available thru retentions: *2...cancel...state what you want to rep, I did this yesterday. There is a thread around here, use search.

I have sprint2home for $5. You can use any number you call a lot. I use my GC number.

FIMF is awesome! I don't have it.

[noktekniq]

i couldn't get FIMF twice i tried. but pick 3 is good enough and would save me more minutes and to me it's worth more.

[havieri23]

i was able to get airave last month for free. they wasn't suppose to charge me the monthly fee, i called in, and they said the will waive it. i'm still waiting for this month bill to verify. today i was able to get pick3.i was surprised! tried a few times a few months ago, but got shot down. have to wait until next billing cycle to confirm that it was activated, and also that's it's free. both over the phone, retentions.

[simothysingh]

havier23:
did you get airave basic or the unltd calling?

[havieri23]

havier23:
did you get airave basic or the unltd calling?

just basic. i haven't read anyone getting unlimited for free.

[svargas05]

I got 50 bucks off my first two invoices, waived activation(not hard since everyone who calls in an order gets it)

and the Touch Pro for 299.99 with $100.00 mail in rebate, making it only 199.99


yup yup...

did I do good?

[svargas05]

and can somebody tell me if Pick 3 is still available? And if not....is Sprint-to-home compatible with Cell numbers....

they told me it wasnt...but....you know CS sometimes....

[spazticrecords]

PICK3 is still available but you have to speak to AS or RET about getting it added and don't belive the $5 tactic, you can get it for free. Sprint to home is only good for lan line not mobile.

[Texas]

So how are you guys getting the airwave for free?

[CMantis]

PICK3 is still available but you have to speak to AS or RET about getting it added and don't belive the $5 tactic, you can get it for free. Sprint to home is only good for lan line not mobile.

What is the difference between pick3 and sprinttohome? Im paying $5 for it but don't really use it much.

[spazticrecords]

Pick3 allows you to choose any three numbers similar to Tmobile's FAV5. It includes incoming/outgoing to any three numbers lan line or cell. Sprint to Home only allows 1 number and is only a lan line.

[liglyrichbich]

Pick3 allows you to choose any three numbers similar to Tmobile's FAV5. It includes incoming/outgoing to any three numbers lan line or cell. Sprint to Home only allows 1 number and is only a lan line.


What matters most is if the given number is a frequently called number, outgoing or incoming, regardless of whether it is a landline, a mobile line, your home or others' regardless of the distance. Takes effect beginning of next billing cycle, not immediately, unfortunately. Hope this clears it up...

[zaurus]

Need help from you professional Sprint customers on what I need in addition to my plan. It's pretty good but I want to fine tune it to a razor edge. This is what I presently have on my single plan with my Treo 755p. I want to be in the position inwhich Sprint states I have everything that can be offered under the sun at my present cost. Customer for 10 years and paying $14 per month excluding $3 in taxes. Not a Sprint employee.

Free and Clear Plan
1390 Anytime Minutes
7am-5pm
Unlimited Nights and Weekends
Unlimited Text
Unlimited Power Vision
Unlimited Picture Mail
Unlimited PCS to PCS
First Incoming Minute Free
Pick 3
Free Roaming
Warranty Protection

[adamlee2001GXE]

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leave it alone & be happy with what you got. If I were Sprint I'd flag your account.

[MsRandall]

Need help from you professional Sprint customers on what I need in addition to my plan. It's pretty good but I want to fine tune it to a razor edge. This is what I presently have on my single plan with my Treo 755p. I want to be in the position inwhich Sprint states I have everything that can be offered under the sun at my present cost. Customer for 10 years and paying $14 per month excluding $3 in taxes. Not a Sprint employee.

Free and Clear Plan
1390 Anytime Minutes
7am-5pm
Unlimited Nights and Weekends
Unlimited Text
Unlimited Power Vision
Unlimited Picture Mail
Unlimited PCS to PCS
First Incoming Minute Free
Pick 3
Free Roaming
Warranty Protection

You need to never call Sprint CS or Account Services. You have one of the best plans I have seen posted...you need to BE HAPPY!!!

[Coal]

Need help from you professional Sprint customers on what I need in addition to my plan. It's pretty good but I want to fine tune it to a razor edge. This is what I presently have on my single plan with my Treo 755p. I want to be in the position inwhich Sprint states I have everything that can be offered under the sun at my present cost. Customer for 10 years and paying $14 per month excluding $3 in taxes. Not a Sprint employee.

Free and Clear Plan
1390 Anytime Minutes
7am-5pm
Unlimited Nights and Weekends
Unlimited Text
Unlimited Power Vision
Unlimited Picture Mail
Unlimited PCS to PCS
First Incoming Minute Free
Pick 3
Free Roaming
Warranty Protection

LOL wow, you put most people here to shame. I would NEVER try to ***ge with that plan, and I am known to take risks!

If I HAD to try out new stuff, I would start a new account and mess with THAT if I had to do anything.

[svargas05]

so tell me.....

exactly how do you go about getting all these add-ons?

Do you just ***** about it until they give it to you? or do you have to threaten to cancel or something extreme like that?

[Coal]

so tell me.....

exactly how do you go about getting all these add-ons?

Do you just ***** about it until they give it to you? or do you have to threaten to cancel or something extreme like that?

Some stuff, yes people ask for it. Some is given to them usually by retentions.

Then there are people like me that just knew WHAT to ask for, and provided them with the means for them to add it for us.

[zaurus]

Coal, how much is your monthly bill? I see that I need a few more features on my account. Such as:

1) Free incoming unlimited minutes
2) Phone as a Modem
3) Free Airave

I'll try when my contract is up in a few months. Thanks for the input.

[svargas05]

Some stuff, yes people ask for it. Some is given to them usually by retentions.

Then there are people like me that just knew WHAT to ask for, and provided them with the means for them to add it for us.

and by means you mean....... ?

[Coal]

Coal, how much is your monthly bill? I see that I need a few more features on my account. Such as:

1) Free incoming unlimited minutes
2) Phone as a Modem
3) Free Airave

I'll try when my contract is up in a few months. Thanks for the input.

Sadly as far as we know, there is no longer a functioning (addable to new lines) Free Incoming or PAM SOC code.

I do have the Airave though which is rather nice.

and by means you mean....... ?

The SOC code if needed.

[fatherwayne]

Hello Sprint Users,

I am new to Sprint from Verizon and I gotta say some old sayings just aren't true. The grass is definitely greener on the other side.

I requested 5pm nights and weekends, free incoming and free phone as modem to be added to my account. Based on the emailed response I am wondering if 5pm N&W can still be added since ensemble? and if it can could anyone tell me what the code might be?

Regarding the phone as modem I was told it is now only available on 2 phones the Mogul and HTC pro is that true? (PAM1) will no work according to the rep who tried to add it? Is it true that it can only be added to the 2 phones? If not again could I have the code please?

I am finding that the answers you get vary greatly depending on the knowledge and willingness of the rep that you are asking.

I asked for 3 things: 1.) 5pm n&w 2.) free incoming calls and 3.) free phone as modem

Here is the reply I recieved:

I do not have the ability to add nights and weekends beginning at 5pm,
personally I've never heard of that. Free phone as a modem only works with 2
types of phones the mogul and HTC pro, unless you have one of those phones you will not be able to receive free phone as modem.
Free incoming plans are not offered anymore, all the plans we have available can be found on Sprint.com.

I found it hard to believe she had never heard of 5pm n&w's or that the free phone as modem feature is exclusive to those 2 phones. Is the free incoming feature gone too?

Thanks for all the help and thanks to SU for an incredible resource / community

FW

[svargas05]

ahhh i see....


kool, and im also guessing these codes just arent "handed" out........


eh eh eh?

[QuantumEagle]

I have called asking about the Pick3 and everyone tells me that they haven't heard of it. Is there a SOC code I can give them to look it up. I wouldn't leave without it so I don't plan on going through retentions to get it. Any help is sure appreciated.

[LJA]

Pick 3 is SO 2007!

[adamlee2001GXE]

Hello Sprint Users,

I am new to Sprint from Verizon and I gotta say some old sayings just aren't true. The grass is definitely greener on the other side.

I requested 5pm nights and weekends, free incoming and free phone as modem to be added to my account. Based on the emailed response I am wondering if 5pm N&W can still be added since ensemble? and if it can could anyone tell me what the code might be?

Regarding the phone as modem I was told it is now only available on 2 phones the Mogul and HTC pro is that true? (PAM1) will no work according to the rep who tried to add it? Is it true that it can only be added to the 2 phones? If not again could I have the code please?

I am finding that the answers you get vary greatly depending on the knowledge and willingness of the rep that you are asking.

I asked for 3 things: 1.) 5pm n&w 2.) free incoming calls and 3.) free phone as modem

Here is the reply I recieved:

I do not have the ability to add nights and weekends beginning at 5pm,
personally I've never heard of that. Free phone as a modem only works with 2
types of phones the mogul and HTC pro, unless you have one of those phones you will not be able to receive free phone as modem.
Free incoming plans are not offered anymore, all the plans we have available can be found on Sprint.com.

I found it hard to believe she had never heard of 5pm n&w's or that the free phone as modem feature is exclusive to those 2 phones. Is the free incoming feature gone too?

Thanks for all the help and thanks to SU for an incredible resource / community

FW

Hello,

Welcome to Sprint and SU.

As far as 5 PM nights, this is something that is almost entirely done through the retention dept. I did find someone who knew about it and said it could be added PER LINE through e-chat, but I think she was like picking a needle out of a hay stack. It's very likely that the code doesnt exit, or if it does, the system wont let it be added.

As far as free incoming, Sprint had both. They had a couple of years ago a free incoming PLAN. They also used to have a free incoming "add-on" (much like making your nights earlier, or free text messages). Most reps dont know the add-on existed, and thought you were talking about the plan. This feature is extremely hard to get. There was also a feature called "First Incoming Minute Free". This was also an add-on and not the free incoming plan. It is hard to get this, but easier than the unlimited incoming.

I cannot speak about PAM, because I dont have experience with it.

[Bibbin]

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leave it alone & be happy with what you got. If I were Sprint I'd flag your account.

Pardon my confusion but what exactly occurs when one's account is "flagged?" Based upon your signature:

$60-2200 AT (1000 ADDITIONAL shared bonus minutes)/ FREE AIRAVE & SERVICE/ UL Text/ Free Pick 3/ UL Incoming/ 5PM Nights/ Free PV/ Free roaming= $100 As far as we're concerned we have our own Simply Everything Shared Plan

you have a rather sweet deal, relatively speaking. Has your account been "flagged?" If so, what was the result?

[adamlee2001GXE]

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leave it alone & be happy with what you got. If I were Sprint I'd flag your account.



Pardon my confusion but what exactly occurs when one's account is "flagged?" Based upon your signature:



$60-2200 AT (1000 ADDITIONAL shared bonus minutes)/ FREE AIRAVE & SERVICE/ UL Text/ Free Pick 3/ UL Incoming/ 5PM Nights/ Free PV/ Free roaming= $100 As far as we're concerned we have our own Simply Everything Shared Plan



you have a rather sweet deal, relatively speaking. Has your account been "flagged?" If so, what was the result?

My secret...?



Don't ever call Sprint.

Edit:I went a full 3 years without talking to them. Phone upgrades don't require you to call them either.

First, my account has never been flagged. I am a loyal Sprint customer of 10 years. Secondly, from what I've read here, a flagged account means either A) Your account is sent for review, and possibly items are removed or B) Your account is noted that you're "fishing" for special features, or trying to get special deals. Future reps see this and are extremely hesitant to off you ANYTHING. Either way, it's bad news. It's best to fly under the radar. :tu:

Call it SU paranoia, either real or not, I hardly ever call Sprint.

[KTee]

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My secret...?



Don't ever call Sprint.

Edit:I went a full 3 years without talking to them. Phone upgrades don't require you to call them either.

First, my account has never been flagged. I am a loyal Sprint customer of 10 years. Secondly, from what I've read here, a flagged account means either A) Your account is sent for review, and possibly items are removed or B) Your account is noted that you're "fishing" for special features, or trying to get special deals. Future reps see this and are extremely hesitant to off you ANYTHING. Either way, it's bad news. It's best to fly under the radar. :tu:

Call it SU paranoia, either real or not, I hardly ever call Sprint.


But, if you never call sprint, how did you wind up with such a great plan?
:)

I've also been with them for 10 years, and my plan is very plain, (although I did add 1 sero line.), so I am going to try something new and call them... although I find myself dreading it. I don't think I've called them even 10 times in 10 years.... :icon_smil But I am missing out on some great offers this way.

Does anyone get their TEP for free? Do I need a data plan (which?) in order to avoid a charge per KB when I send a picture to another cell phone? Is Airave used for bad reception in your home, or is it used for some type of data service? I have been using "search" but missing specific answers, and I am looking for recent information, quickly. Thanks for all your help!

[laurkar2006]

how about the Sprint to Home only allows 1 number and is only a lan line. Is there a code, what do they charge or can I try to get it free. Any help

[sprtjnkie]

But, if you never call sprint, how did you wind up with such a great plan?
:)

I've also been with them for 10 years, and my plan is very plain, (although I did add 1 sero line.), so I am going to try something new and call them... although I find myself dreading it. I don't think I've called them even 10 times in 10 years.... :icon_smil But I am missing out on some great offers this way.

Does anyone get their TEP for free? Do I need a data plan (which?) in order to avoid a charge per KB when I send a picture to another cell phone? Is Airave used for bad reception in your home, or is it used for some type of data service? I have been using "search" but missing specific answers, and I am looking for recent information, quickly. Thanks for all your help!

1- I have heard of TEP for free but not seen it in some time. It was very rare, if at all. But, IMO I would say it's hard because what would be the point? It's cheap anyway and if you carry a high end phone, it's kinda a must, again, IMO.

2- Yes, some sort of data plan would be needed or there is a picture mail only option. If that is all you are looking for, you can add that and avoid charges. That option is only $5.

3- As I understand it, Airave is for those you have poor reception in their homes.

[cocochannel]

just got free 6pm by renewing contract

[laurkar2006]

That is great, free is great'

[pure_player52]

man i would love to have some of the deals you guys gets i currently pay around 110 or so for just 2 lines 550 shared mins i just added bb curbe with BIS (40 dollar one since lady told me 30 dollar one was just email or something) i wonder what my bill will be at next month i need to lower some of my costs with sprint

[dibara2003]

man i would love to have some of the deals you guys gets i currently pay around 110 or so for just 2 lines 550 shared mins i just added bb curbe with BIS (40 dollar one since lady told me 30 dollar one was just email or something) i wonder what my bill will be at next month i need to lower some of my costs with sprint

You should just get 2 Everything Plus plans. They're $60 a piece, but they include 500 minutes, BIS or powervision, unlimited texts, and all the other good standard features.

On another note, you only need the $30 BIS, the CSR was BSing you.

[pure_player52]

You should just get 2 Everything Plus plans. They're $60 a piece, but they include 500 minutes, BIS or powervision, unlimited texts, and all the other good standard features.

On another note, you only need the $30 BIS, the CSR was BSing you.


hmm ok im calling in today to get this fixed

but i have 3 lines atm not 2 so 2 everything plus wouldnt work

[laurkar2006]

I would call for sure

[dibara2003]

hmm ok im calling in today to get this fixed

but i have 3 lines atm not 2 so 2 everything plus wouldnt work

that's what i was thinking. you put 2 in your post but your sig. says three.

[pure_player52]

that's what i was thinking. you put 2 in your post but your sig. says three.

yeah lol got 3 lines now

[bball1011]

I'm writing to e-care to try to get a deal on unlimited texting. Wish me luck:fingers:

[adamlee2001GXE]

Wirelessly posted (Palm Centro: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D062; Blazer/4.5) 16;320x320)

I'm writing to e-care to try to get a deal on unlimited texting. Wish me luck:fingers:

Good luck!

[lunchbox88]

I got unlimited data on both lines for free 2 weeks ago.

[iceyblue56]

Unlimited Text, Unlimited Data, Free Blackberry Services

[spazticrecords]

What does the addon appear as, the name of it under your addons. Who added it, and how did you get it added! Great Job!

[Rev 2 Liv]

Unlimited Text, Unlimited Data, Free Blackberry Services

BIS comes with unl text and data. Did you manage to get either a free or discounted BIS package?

[laurkar2006]

I got 2 lines with free 200 texts and I am happy

[Carmeisha]

And how do you get these free perks? Just ask? I have 2 lines and a family plan. Im sick of paying data and text for both lines.:frustrate

[adamlee2001GXE]

Wirelessly posted (Palm Centro: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D062; Blazer/4.5) 16;320x320)

And how do you get these free perks? Just ask? I have 2 lines and a family plan. Im sick of paying data and text for both lines.:frustrate

Be persuasive. Present to them a need you have. It helps if you've been with sprint for 5+ years.

[laurkar2006]

Yes, it is good that you are a longtime customer and yes all I did was email e-care and ask and they gave me my free texts, it was and is great.

[lunchbox88]

I've only been a customer for just over 2 years. I got free data because I have the Everything Messaging Share plan, and I noticed that I was getting charged data for using Picturemail. I called, told the rep this, and she added unlimited data to both lines.

[cocochannel]

I've only been a customer for just over 2 years. I got free data because I have the Everything Messaging Share plan, and I noticed that I was getting charged data for using Picturemail. I called, told the rep this, and she added unlimited data to both lines.


does your data include gps navigation?

[sprtjnkie]

I've only been a customer for just over 2 years. I got free data because I have the Everything Messaging Share plan, and I noticed that I was getting charged data for using Picturemail. I called, told the rep this, and she added unlimited data to both lines.

Being charged for the picture would have been right, I would think, since you have to actual data over the network. Nicely done to parlay that into free data however.

[pure_player52]

Unlimited Text, Unlimited Data, Free Blackberry Services

BIS gets unlimited text and data btw

but :D howd u manage free BIS pls do tell

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[lunchbox88]

Being charged for the picture would have been right, I would think, since you have to actual data over the network. Nicely done to parlay that into free data however.

I'm not trying to argue, but I don't agree with this. With my Katana II, I wasn't charged data when I sent or received a picturemail message. It connected to data services to send/receive, same as my Centro does, but I didn't get charged for it.

I wasn't actually looking for free data, I just didn't want to get charged for sending/receiving Picturemail. The rep who I spoke to just added the code. I was just expecting her to say to call when I get my bill, and they'll credit me.

Oh, and no, I don't believe it includes Sprint Navigation. I have used Google Maps with the my location feature, and the traffice updates, and I'm not getting charged for that. I have tried Sprint Navigation though because aside from Google Maps, I have a Garmin, so I don't see the need to use other navigation.

[simothysingh]

7.50 Unlimited Text Messages

[Eyecon82]

i have the free bis and free text

[spazticrecords]

BIS gets unlimited text and data btw

but :D howd u manage free BIS pls do tell

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Not all BIS plans get unlimited text. There is a free BIS plan which includes BIS,PAM.

There is a whole thread under SERO / BIS ON SERO. It will tell you how to get the free BB pack.

[chance69]

Need help from you professional Sprint customers on what I need in addition to my plan. It's pretty good but I want to fine tune it to a razor edge. This is what I presently have on my single plan with my Treo 755p. I want to be in the position inwhich Sprint states I have everything that can be offered under the sun at my present cost. Customer for 10 years and paying $14 per month excluding $3 in taxes. Not a Sprint employee.

Free and Clear Plan
1390 Anytime Minutes
7am-5pm
Unlimited Nights and Weekends
Unlimited Text
Unlimited Power Vision
Unlimited Picture Mail
Unlimited PCS to PCS
First Incoming Minute Free
Pick 3
Free Roaming
Warranty Protection

You got to be kidding... . 14 PLUS 3 per month for all that! I've been a customer since 2001, and pay on time... My sis works for them... If u have that plan, it must be the devils work!

[laurkar2006]

Originally Posted by zaurus View Post
Need help from you professional Sprint customers on what I need in addition to my plan. It's pretty good but I want to fine tune it to a razor edge. This is what I presently have on my single plan with my Treo 755p. I want to be in the position inwhich Sprint states I have everything that can be offered under the sun at my present cost. Customer for 10 years and paying $14 per month excluding $3 in taxes. Not a Sprint employee.

Free and Clear Plan
1390 Anytime Minutes
7am-5pm
Unlimited Nights and Weekends
Unlimited Text
Unlimited Power Vision
Unlimited Picture Mail
Unlimited PCS to PCS
First Incoming Minute Free
Pick 3
Free Roaming
Warranty Protection


You better keep this to yourself....Sprint will catch up with you...Good for you, I would love a plan like this, but happy with my free incoming, 200 texts free, my discounts on 2 of my lines.

[Lakers4ItAll]

I got Pick 3 added yesterday thru Retentions

[laurkar2006]

I got Pick 3 added yesterday thru Retentions

That is great, the pick 3 is something that my son should look into.

[eastindyguy]

I got Pick 3 added yesterday thru Retentions

This p***** me off. About a month or so ago I was told by retentions that Pick 3 was discontinued and no longer available.

[Lakers4ItAll]

It took me about 15 calls and 10 emails before I got it, so just keep trying

This p***** me off. About a month or so ago I was told by retentions that Pick 3 was discontinued and no longer available.

[Eyecon82]

I got Pick 3 added yesterday thru Retentions

lol..awesome! you have been trying forever now!

[cocochannel]

i've seen people getting like monthly 500/1000 bonus anytime minutes. do they still do that?

[adamlee2001GXE]

i've seen people getting like monthly 500/1000 bonus anytime minutes. do they still do that?

I have been told many times, that they no longer give free bonus minutes (like the ones I have). It depends on if the rep set it up to expire or not... :td: Worst case scenario, I am assuming they will expire either 12 or 24 months from when they were added. Then I'll be brought back down to the base plan.

[skyhoneybear]

25% corporate discount.

Might not compare to the deals everyone else has, but I am one happy camper :tu:

[laurkar2006]

15% discount and free incoming and 200 texts free on 2 lines

[spazticrecords]

15% discount and free incoming and 200 texts free on 2 lines

When did you get free incoming. You got it as an addon? When?

[gadgetgal]

I'm new here. We have been Sprint customers 15yrs. We have 5 lines on a business plan with a 10% discount. We renewed 2 lines 4 months ago and I finally got the $70 per line credit after several phone calls. My husband wanted to go else where since it took calling and telling them he wanted to switch cell phone provides to finally get it. I ask for a discount more than 10 % and was told there are none since we are and independent and no affiliated with anyone. I ask about a loyalty discount and was told they don't do that any more. I talked to 4 people each time asking for a higher up and got nowhere. I have 2 phones that are out of contract,one line up in May and the 2 that we renewed in July for 2 years . I was nice and never raised my voice and just kept asking if there was anything they could do to help me. I wanted to switch plans and reup the 2 that were out of contract to Instincts and change plans but needed to keep the bill about the same.I was finally sent to retention and all I got was mobile to home, one number for each phone.She said she was sorry but that was all she could do. I ask if I could thing about it and get back with her. She gave me til 3pm the next day or the offer would be gone. She told me that the offer was good if I redid contract with new plan. She called me and the final offer was to renew at least one line and she would give me the instinct free along with the mobile to home. I tried for 2 Instincts and was told no.I took it since I didn't want to switch. They have the best plan and coverage for us and our travels. Just my experience with them.

[Dwon]

I have been a nextel customer for 4years,I just switched to sprint about two weeks ago,I was being charged for picture mail even though its included in my plan no one told me that i would be charged for data usage :irked:so after spending 8 hours on the phone with Cs they gave me sprint power vison for $5/m:) it would be nice to have pick 3 or nights and weekend starting @5/6 for free

[thewayofwright]

Hello all,

I am looking for new line items/coupons to ask for with the retentions team. I currently have two lines that are out of contract plus a billing dispute that that is at Sprints fualt that will all aid in offering me leverage when talking to them.

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I currently have a family 1400 minute plan w. MVP 25% (net $103.00-ish)

Line 1 Touch Pro -- Free nights @ 6PM, Free & unlimited txt/Pic/data, w/200 minutes for $5.00, $7 TEP

Line 2 Diamond -- Free nights @ 6PM, free & unlimited txt/Pic/data, w/200 bunus minutes

Line 3 Treo755 -- Free nights @ 6PM, free & unlimited txt/Pic/data

Line 4 SPC3200 -- Free nights @ 6PM, free & unlimited txt/Pic/data
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I want more minutes, and after reading this site, I just learned of "Pick 3"... Thank you all for that. However, anyone have a better plan than this, and/or, have advice to allow for more minutes? Ive been told that a family 2100 minute plan will remove my 200 bonus and 200 additional for $5.

Thank you.

[dibara2003]

Hello all,

I am looking for new line items/coupons to ask for with the retentions team. I currently have two lines that are out of contract plus a billing dispute that that is at Sprints fualt that will all aid in offering me leverage when talking to them.

I want more minutes, and after reading this site, I just learned of "Pick 3"... Thank you all for that. However, anyone have a better plan than this, and/or, have advice to allow for more minutes? Ive been told that a family 2100 minute plan will remove my 200 bonus and 200 additional for $5.

Thank you.

I don't think they'll give you a better plan. 4 lines @ ~$100 after taxes and discounts is pretty good, especially since you have texts, data, etc. I would think that the best you could do is pick 3 or bonus minutes. It'll be hard to get both.

[thewayofwright]

YAY... Its official... I have pick a three on all lines as of now... Plus... They were able to up my $89.00 1400 minute family to a base of $109.00 2100 minute plan. Last time I called they threatened to remove my bunus 200 minutes, this time, the rep just converted my account with no removal of bunus minutes, plus pick a three for all lines. YAY. YAY. YAY.

Wow... that is like 2500 minutes total for a $110-ish on 4 lines.

[bruinhoo]

I had pick 3 added to my account last week. Called retentions looking into switch my Nextel account to Sprint (and raising the possibility of switching to AT&T/Tmobile), and had it added to my Nextel account immediately.

[boxoroxs]

What does it look like on your usage screen?

I have a great plan now but my pick 3 and something else isn't showing on the usage screen....I can't remember what is missing.

[bruinhoo]

What does it look like on your usage screen?

I have a great plan now but my pick 3 and something else isn't showing on the usage screen....I can't remember what is missing.

Pick 3 shows up as mobile-2-home on my account page, but reads as "3 Numbers, Any Network-Unltd" as an included add-on feature on my account.

[pinkdiva]

Free unlimited text

11% employer discount, even though I have a SERO Plan

:)


How did you manage that, I have an employer discount but according to the CSR's my SERO plan is already discounted and that they could not add it. What did you say?

[Perveeus]

Vision for $3/mos.

[mynamesreallong]

Finally got my free BIS godbless you SU! now time to try to get free txt msgs.

[olddog]

Just got 6pm N&W added free to my SERO. Now I would like a business discount or loyalty discount. That would be sweet.

[spazticrecords]

Great job,how did you get it added and when!

[boxoroxs]

You can help them out sometimes if you supply the SOC code.

Business discount or loyalty on top of your sero plan.... come on now.

[Coal]

Finally got my free BIS godbless you SU! now time to try to get free txt msgs.

Way to go!

[mynamesreallong]

Way to go!
thx! after 12 echats and the whole day i finally got it! i was pushing it when he asked if there was anything else he can help me with. I asked bout the 1000 txt soc, and he said it was expired! go figger! lol ill try again later tonight bout that!

[boxoroxs]

thx! after 12 echats and the whole day i finally got it! i was pushing it when he asked if there was anything else he can help me with. I asked bout the 1000 txt soc, and he said it was expired! go figger! lol ill try again later tonight bout that!

Go for the free unlimited SMS :tu:

[mynamesreallong]

Go for the free unlimited SMS :tu:
I heard that one totally doesnt work anymore? i heard the 1000 free txt works SMSOR1K, SMS750UNL – unl sms 7.50. were still valid? hmm i would love to get unl sms back!

[boxoroxs]

There is a new unlimited sms SOC. It's in another thread I think... :)


Oh, and before anyone gets in a tizzy because SOC codes are popping up on the forum.... you can see them if you use Google Chrome.

Log into your account, open up the add-on's pop up window, right click, choose inspect element. Nothing sneaky.

[laurkar2006]

I have free text messages on 2 lines and free incoming on 2 lines

[boxoroxs]

free incoming is one of my favorite options.

5pm nights is another.

[Eyecon82]

when did u get free incoming and 5pm nights boxoroxs?

[boxoroxs]

Not long after the transition to Ensemble.

Far as I recall, those options were available to Nextel.... which used Ensemble.

When Sprint switched to the Ensemble billing system, those options were still available for a short time.

[Eyecon82]

has anyone gotten unlimited incoming or 5pm nights in a while?

[boxoroxs]

Just got 6pm N&W added free to my SERO. Now I would like a business discount or loyalty discount. That would be sweet.

Any chance you know what the soc looks like?

[Fox McCloud]

has anyone gotten unlimited incoming or 5pm nights in a while?

not in a long while...it's practically impossible to get these days.

[laurkar2006]

I have had my free incoming for a long time, it was when I started with Nextel and brought with me when I went to Sprint and so far I still maintain it without a problem, so I am happy..

[indyalex]

I got 1000 text added to 2 lines late nov..Saved $ 10 mo because was paying $5 mo for 300 on 2 lines.

[boxoroxs]

I wonder if the free incoming for 5 dollars is still available.

[slick69]

Is it possible to get free nav and pick 3 for SERO 500 if I call in about the fee increase?

[boxoroxs]

No.

Maybe free pick3 but people are getting that anyway.

[KingCoop]

I wonder if the free incoming for 5 dollars is still available.

Yes

[laurkar2006]

Which is it yes or no

[KingCoop]

Which is it yes or no

Yes it is available.

[laurkar2006]

thank-you :)

[cocochannel]

Yes

are you sure about that?

boxoroxs did u get unlimited incoming for $5?

[bikergal]

Hi everyone, I've been a lurker for a few months now and figured I would join up to add my input. :wavey:

I just signed on for another 2 year contract. I've been with Sprint since 1999-2000.

This is how my phone call went. I called via *2. Got right through to the Rententions Depart via the "I want to cancel option."

A women answers the phone. She was really really nice. I tell her right off the bat that I have been out of a contract since Sept. I didn't say I was cancelling or anything crazy. I just explained that I am looking at my options. I tell her I am interested in the Blackberry Curve with the $69.99 SEP plan. I mention the $70 credit, Pick 3 and the $150 off the phone to make it $99 for the Curve. She tells me I can only get 1 of the 3 I mentioned, Not all of them.

I tell her I would like to apply the $70 credit first then get the phone. She puts me on hold and tells me she will have her boss do the $70 credit and she will put me in for the phone but I will have to mail the rebate in. I tell her I've never had to mail a rebate before. (which is true) She puts me on hold again. She comes back and says she will put a credit in for the $100 mail in rebate on my bill so I don't have to mail anything in.

Then she asks me what my 3 numbers I want added for my pick 3. So far so good. It gets better. So I give her my 3 numbers. Then I ask her if I will have to pay to activate the phone. She tells me I do. I tell her i've never paid to activate a new phone when I sign for 2 years. She puts me on hold yet again. She comes back and said I will credit you the $18 bucks.

Then I go and ask her about why my work discount went from 25% a month to 15% when my contract ran out in Sept? Also I was getting my anytime minutes at 6pm for free and that went away when my contract ran out. She looks into it and says Sprint made a mistake and I will get my 25% discount starting with my next bill. I am pretty happy with how things played out.



For those who didn't read my whole post. A summary:

$69.99 450 SEP, Pick 3, Blackberry Curve $99, 25% Work Discount. So my bill should be $53 before taxes.

My plan before changing was 500 anytime minutes, 6pm nights and 500 free text for the month for $50. I didn't have anything else as far as vision etc on my old plan.

I think I did alright :headbang2

I asked about Premier accounts but she didn't know much about it. I would be interested in learning more about how I can get this.

I think this post is long enough :haha:

[boxoroxs]

I got it when it was free

[adamlee2001GXE]

I got for $5 PER LINE back in February or March 2008. The SOC code I have is INC5UNL.

[KingCoop]

are you sure about that?

boxoroxs did u get unlimited incoming for $5?

Yes I am sure.

[cocochannel]

Yes I am sure.

so i can call now and get unlimited incoming for 5$?

[adamlee2001GXE]

Wirelessly posted (Palm Centro: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D062; Blazer/4.5) 16;320x320)

I am told it is an expired code. I don't know if expired means reps aren't supposed to add them, or the system won't physically let them add it...

[buckeightytwo]

I see some people have had success getting the Airwave?

Any helpful tips/advice for this?

I recently just renewed my contract, but am still within my 30 days.

I ask because I have horrible reception in my apt, i have to stand next to the door or window to be able to get calls!!!!

Thanks!

[Lakers4ItAll]

Is this available for anyone?

Yes I am sure.

[bball1011]

I'd kill for unlimited incoming!

[Coal]

I know people who have had the 5.00 unlimited incoming added within the last month so it is still addable.

Of course its expired, so are 90% of the codes we can still add.

[boxoroxs]

Most of the time business customer care or account services are the departments that can add the "expired" codes.

[KingCoop]

Most of the time business customer care or account services are the departments that can add the "expired" codes.

and employee services and executive services.

[KingCoop]

I see some people have had success getting the Airwave?

Any helpful tips/advice for this?

I recently just renewed my contract, but am still within my 30 days.

I ask because I have horrible reception in my apt, i have to stand next to the door or window to be able to get calls!!!!

Thanks!

Yeah just call up Sprint and say you have bad reception in your house. Worked for me, they sent two. One for the home and one for the office. Got the device fee waived and the monthly $4.99 (x2) fee waived but eventually had the service removed which was way harder than getting it added. Once those Airave devices are linked to your account they are there for good. Have to have an Airave specialist remove them from your account.

Airave's are great and all but sometimes the hand off between it and the cellular network would drop my calls and every now and again they would just not work correctly. I'll probably just go with a zBoost if I really need better coverage in the future. Seems like Sprint improved the towers in this area, probably because of many complaints.

[sprtjnkie]

anyone with any luck on visioin recently? Going to upgrade one of my lines to a Rant and wanted to see what was out there.

[Rinnegato]

I've been out of the loop for so long, for renewing, I was able to get 7.50 unlm txt, 5.00 6pm nights, $70 2 yr renewal credit.

-i had 500 txt and 6pm free for two yrs which was up Feb 08', finally had time to renew...
-not even sure what all these things are on everyone's plans anymore lol

[spdracer53]

was able to get 1000 free texts on all 4 lines on 12/23/08 via retentions.

tried to get unlimited but was told it was no longer available... anyone know if this is completely true?

[Eyecon82]

yea..its pretty much true...no more free sms at this time

[hwnstyle21]

I've recently added:
1. 6PM Free
2. Sprint2Home Free
3. Unlimited Incoming $5

[laurkar2006]

great I got 200 free texts on 2 line and free incoming on 2 lines, I am happy

[Lakers4ItAll]

How are you guys getting the $5 incoming?

[Coal]

How are you guys getting the $5 incoming?

You can just give them the SOC if you do it via echat. Its INC5UNL.

[wayne622]

What does SOC mean? :frustrate

[Dan]

Its simply the code that sprint uses to add a feature.

The code posted simply says to give INC (incoming) 5 ($5) UNL (unlimited) so unlimited incoming for $5. I believe the code was actually for puerto rico accounts originally and tweaked by reps to add it for other accounts.

[freegood]

I just added two lines from Best Buy. Are there any coupons like SAVE50 or URANG that I can use to get new line discounts?

[Eyecon82]

How are you guys getting the $5 incoming?

I am having a very hard time getting this added to my account...not sure what the deal is

[TiCkLe]

I've been trying for weeks and weeks now with plenty of back to back calls. I've gotten advice from members on the board. They mentioned something that I haven't tried yet so I'm going to try that for the next couple of weeks or less if some wonderful rep decides to process it.

But all the reps have found it but they all say it's expired. I will let you know if I am able to add it. It's a no go so far though :(


I am having a very hard time getting this added to my account...not sure what the deal is

[Eyecon82]

I've been trying for weeks and weeks now with plenty of back to back calls. I've gotten advice from members on the board. They mentioned something that I haven't tried yet so I'm going to try that for the next couple of weeks or less if some wonderful rep decides to process it.

But all the reps have found it but they all say it's expired. I will let you know if I am able to add it. It's a no go so far though :(

Thanks...ill let u know as well

[bobbiem]

I contacted Sprint customer care via live chat and it was added no problems!!

Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Lindsay, How may I assist you today?
Me I would like to add the unlimited incoming minutes for $5 to my phone lines.
Rep I will be happy to assist you with this today.
Me Thank you.
*removed acct verification stuff*
Rep It is now added.
Rep My job is to ensure that I have fully resolved the issues that prompted you to chat with me. Have I resolved that issue and do you have any additional questions or issues today?
Me On both lines? and it's $5 per line correct?
Rep Yes that is correct.
Me Perfect! Thank you!
Me My concern has been resolved!! Have a great day!
Rep Your welcome.
Rep Thank you for contacting Sprint.

Try the live chat!!!

I have gotten the $5 unlimited incoming on both lines added today AND the Pick 3!! :headbang2

[cocochannel]

added unlimited incoming on 2 lines for $5 each today.
via echat. that was easy

[TiCkLe]

added unlimited incoming on 2 lines for $5 each today.
via echat. that was easy

I'm trying to access echat through my sprint site where it's usually located at but the chat buttons aren't available today. Is there another way to access it?

[boxoroxs]

www.sprint.com/chat

Remember it's $5.00 per month for this feature.

[TiCkLe]

www.sprint.com/chat

Remember it's $5.00 per month for this feature.

Thanks for the quick response. I'm about an hour late. They're closed. :(

[Eyecon82]

man...i wonder why I am having such a hard time with this....what strategy are you guys using? are you giving the soc code? etc?

[valaji123]

sorry if this was answered, which it probably was, but is the unlimited incoming for $5 on a family plan $5 per line or $5 for all of the lines that you have?


i see somone wrote $5 each up there, so im guessing it is per line?

[cocochannel]

sorry if this was answered, which it probably was, but is the unlimited incoming for $5 on a family plan $5 per line or $5 for all of the lines that you have?


i see somone wrote $5 each up there, so im guessing it is per line?

yes its PER line. so $10 for 2 lines, $15 for 3 etc...

[laurkar2006]

Per Line dear

[spazticrecords]

Even though the free one is "expired" this is still an amazing addon. When I first heard about it a year ago I thought it didn't exist.

[simothysingh]

Ive tried echat multiple times, with verbatum as presented here
and still no luck
what else can i do?

[simothysingh]

what is another contact method that anyones had success with?
email???

[boxoroxs]

Care *2

[Fox McCloud]

free incoming for $5+$5 recurring monthly credit would be nice. :P

or some percentage to negate the extra $5, such as a 15% discount.

[cocochannel]

Even though the free one is "expired" this is still an amazing addon. When I first heard about it a year ago I thought it didn't exist.

the weird thing is that both the 5$ and the free one are expired but they managed to add the $5 one only. the dude told me that INC5UNL appears as expired from 2006 in his system while INC0UNL doesnt appear at all.

[cocochannel]

free incoming for $5+$5 recurring monthly credit would be nice. :P

or some percentage to negate the extra $5, such as a 15% discount.

i asked about doing it this way but since its regular CS they're not able to do that. i guess only retentions could do something like that.

[laurkar2006]

Email for me that always seemed to work well with me and my free perks

[amp436]

I figured I would try for unlimited text messaging for $5/month before trying the unlimited incoming, but I got completely shut down via chat. I've never had much luck with e-mailing eCare, and I don't think retentions would really believe me since my contract isn't up until May 2010. I've been with Sprint on a two-line business plan for about eight years now, and haven't asked for much except a monthly recurring discount to price match an ATT offer (since our business internet is through them). Any suggestions/magic words?

[bball1011]

Got shot down for the umpteenth time via e-chat for unlimited incoming. Any other method been working to get this feature added besides e-chat lately?

[Lakers4ItAll]

Still no luck ***

[hwnstyle21]

You guys just gotta keep trying. Last week I web chatted about 11x in a row before I got a rep to add the $5 unlimited Incoming to both lines. You just gotta luck out and find that rep willing to add it.

[simothysingh]

Consistency is key to success.
I believe more reps are familiar with "Free incoming" rather than unl incoming, so magic words maybe lol

[boxoroxs]

I have noticed that when someone says "unlimited incoming" the reps think of the old unlimited incoming plans.

[Lakers4ItAll]

pisses me off I havne't gotten this but Pick 3 took me like 3 months also

[bball1011]

Everytime I've chatted, they do always think I'm talking about the "Free Incoming" plans even after I state that its the unlimited incoming minutes I want to add for $5.00 per line, even giving them the code and all. I guess I gotta hold on to a rabbit's foot and a 4 leaf clover next time I chat with them. Here goes :fingers: ..again.

[TiCkLe]

Consistency is key to success.
I believe more reps are familiar with "Free incoming" rather than unl incoming, so magic words maybe lol


So did you get it added today then with those magic words??

[noktekniq]

got rejected plenty of times, looks like they note your account too

[bball1011]

Do they note your account if you use e-chat? If so I'm done asking for this for a while.
got rejected plenty of times, looks like they note your account too

[Eyecon82]

yes they do note your account, because of the of the reps mentioned saying that the last rep said "no" so they can't add it

[bball1011]

Wow, if I would've known this, I wouldn't have asked for this as many times as I did. I thought they only note your account if you call them, but thanks for the heads up :tu:
yes they do note your account, because of the of the reps mentioned saying that the last rep said "no" so they can't add it

[Lakers4ItAll]

Who cares if they note ur acct, all they can do is say no when you ask for something. Big deal......

[Eyecon82]

Who cares if they note ur acct, all they can do is say no when you ask for something. Big deal......

there was a user who got a call from sprint asking what was wrong, since that person had too much recent activity on their account...so yes..they are watching and it is best not to push the limit

[Lakers4ItAll]

Oh no not a phone call :rolleyes:

there was a user who got a call from sprint asking what was wrong, since that person had too much recent activity on their account...so yes..they are watching and it is best not to push the limit

[Eyecon82]

Oh no not a phone call :rolleyes:

how naive....that 1 phone call means that they are tracking your account and it probably has been flagged

all it takes is 1 rep who has had a bad day to strip your account of all freebies

don't believe me? try doing a search and it has happened many times in the past

[Eyecon82]

Everytime I've chatted, they do always think I'm talking about the "Free Incoming" plans even after I state that its the unlimited incoming minutes I want to add for $5.00 per line, even giving them the code and all. I guess I gotta hold on to a rabbit's foot and a 4 leaf clover next time I chat with them. Here goes :fingers: ..again.

finally!! was able to get it added...i literally logged on and off about 5times before I got a rep who would add it

3 of the reps said it doesn't exist
1 said it existed but it has expired
the 5th said this could only be added on in the store and I said that the store rep said it could be added only online..she said she would go ahead and try anyways, and it worked!

I get a 24% discount too, so I am basically paying $3.80 for unlimited incoming....I noticed that my FIMF is still on too.....anyone else still have both?

[TiCkLe]

Congrats! I only tried 3 times today and got denied every time. One time was close but she said she couldn't add it after trying twice.

My account actually has multiple notes that I've been said no to. But I'm going to keep trying until I get it.

We'll see how it goes...

finally!! was able to get it added...i literally logged on and off about 5times before I got a rep who would add it

3 of the reps said it doesn't exist
1 said it existed but it has expired
the 5th said this could only be added on in the store and I said that the store rep said it could be added only online..she said she would go ahead and try anyways, and it worked!

I get a 24% discount too, so I am basically paying $3.80 for unlimited incoming....I noticed that my FIMF is still on too.....anyone else still have both?

[bball1011]

Congrats on getting it added! I haven't tried to get this added at the Sprint store, so I'll have to try out my luck there.
finally!! was able to get it added...i literally logged on and off about 5times before I got a rep who would add it

[valaji123]

so are there any helpful tips about FMIF...meaning is it easier to call retentions, try echat, and basically ecare for me is always a bust...but if anyone has any recent success stories it would be very helpful

i called about two weeks ago and was told that it is no longer available to be added on and only pick 3 is but i think the rep was lying

[noktekniq]

yeh. ecare rejected my $70 service extension credit. so i don't think ti's possible to get.

[baldyguy]

Finally got the "Pick 3" this evening! This is after many attempts for a year! Patience pays off! I'm already on a SERO 1250 plan with with added perks such as 25% corp discount, N/W @ 6pm, and now Pick 3. I am not getting charged for this perk either.

I thank those who have contributed and give great suggestions. Remember, don't be greedy. Take your time and slowly work your way to get these great perks. I've always been polite to the reps no matter how incompetent they were. If they told me no, and said I already had a heavily discounted plan, just thank them and try again later.

[spazticrecords]

I have both FIMF, and FREE INCOMING also!

[boxoroxs]

You guys can save yourself from time if you are concerned about notes by telling the rep you just have a general question. when they ask for your account info.

This way you can ask them if they know about free incoming, FIMF, Pick 3, etc etc.

Since you didn't give them your account information, they have no way of notating your account.

[eastindyguy]

Finally got Pick 3 (for free) added to my account.

[SpunkySara]

i've been reading a lot about how people were able to get FIMF, 6pm/5pm, bonus minutes, America Roaming, pick3, and etc for free.

I would like to know what is the most recent perk or add-on you got. This can help some people if they are attempting for a perk. It would be nice if you can add your letter to ecare and there response or what exactly you said to them.

Thanks to
:headbang2 Sprintusers!
i successfully added pick 3.... but i would like to attempt for FIMF, unlimited incoming, or 6pm N&W

What does FIMF stand for?

[Ronkh]

What does FIMF stand for?

first incomming minute free

[baldyguy]

Has anyone got the free incoming for free?

[hoofbeats95]

Is the only way to get Pick Three through retentions? I just renewed my contract about 2 weeks ago. Brought my boyfriend over from Verizon and got a family share plan. I tried chat twice today and both reps have told me pick three is no longer available. One gave me an expiration date sometime in September of this year. I don't know that retentions will help since I just renewed my contract?

Also - does Pick Three work when one of those people call you or only when you call them? I have never heard of Pick Three before today. Dang it.

[Eyecon82]

Congrats on getting it added! I haven't tried to get this added at the Sprint store, so I'll have to try out my luck there.

i really doubt you can get it added on at the store....that's what the lady told me, and she said she would try anyhow.

what the problem is ....is that this code expired in 2006, so they think they can't add it...but they can if you can just push them to try
I have both FIMF, and FREE INCOMING also!

lol....are you ever going to remove FIMF? most of my incoming calls are less than a minute long unless the gf is calling and she's on my pick 3...i really think i may be paying $5 extra per month...but its well worth it just incase I decide to start getting more chatty with incoming calls

[bball1011]

Yea, just got back from the store and they were clueless even after I gave them the code. I sent an e-mail to ecare last night and they told me that it has been expired since 9-9-06 and couldn't do it either. I guess I'll keep trying echat.
i really doubt you can get it added on at the store....that's what the lady told me, and she said she would try anyhow.

what the problem is ....is that this code expired in 2006, so they think they can't add it...but they can if you can just push them to try

Yes, you can only get "pick 3" through retentions. "Pick 3" works both ways, with incoming/outgoing calls like mobile to mobile. Retentions will help you, just call them up and tell them that you would like to have the unlimited calling to 3 numbers to any network feature added to your family plan. It worked for me without having to put up a fight. Good luck.
Is the only way to get Pick Three through retentions? I just renewed my contract about 2 weeks ago. Brought my boyfriend over from Verizon and got a family share plan. I tried chat twice today and both reps have told me pick three is no longer available. One gave me an expiration date sometime in September of this year. I don't know that retentions will help since I just renewed my contract?

Also - does Pick Three work when one of those people call you or only when you call them? I have never heard of Pick Three before today. Dang it.

[hoofbeats95]

I called what I thought was the retentions direct line. Didn't work. Lady said Pick 3 is not available for her to add. Nice. She inquired about by "employee discount" which is a discount through my company. Not sure why it states "employee discount" on my bill. But whatever. Hopefully she didn't do anything about that. Why is it so hard to get Pick 3? And I'm curious how this feature came into exsistence? I've been a sprint customer since like 1999 and never heard about it other than on these internet boards. I'm afraid to push my luck and have my discount wiped out. Hmph. Why are the reps so inconsistent? Why is it the luck of the draw so to speak? It seems like they either lie to you, don't know the how or you get lucky. From what I'm reading anyways.

[Pyramid-3]

I got 150 bonus minutes per month. They don't expire. Big Whoop.

[bobbiem]

And I'm curious how this feature came into exsistence?

In the Pick 3 Thread this is talked about... but it was offered to people when they switched to the Ensemble billing system. Basically a "perk" for the inconvience of having to switch the info over and it took some time so while people called in there was some info that the CS reps didn't have available right at the time...

I called *2 from my phone... hit option 4 for "more options" and then the option to "disconnect service" and that put me to retentions and I just asked for it. It was added no problem. I only asked once, but I know some people called a few times...

Good luck!

[hoofbeats95]

bobbiem - is your contract up? Because I just renewed mine. So I can't really threaten to disconnect service.

I didn't notice a change in the billing system. I didn't have to switch any info over. Weird. I'm not going to push my luck right now. I want my discount to stay where it is!

I found the direct line to retentions over at howard forums.

[Eyecon82]

She inquired about by "employee discount" which is a discount through my company. Not sure why it states "employee discount" on my bill. But whatever. Hopefully she didn't do anything about that.

this has happned to me twice...once on the phone and once during an ecare mail where they said i wasn't suppose to have the discount

the first time was back in 09/08 and the lady didnt do anything, but the ecare one is recentl....I hope she didnt remove it....i can't tell until my next bill in ~mid jan

[twistrman]

hello everyone, just registered as a user but been reading on here for a few weeks.

Just got done reading the 16 pages of this post and looking for help.

Here's my story in short: I have been with sprint, under my dad's plan for the last 5 or 6 years. Been out of contract for probably over a year now. Looking to cancel my phone off of my dad's plan and start a new one with myself and my wife under a family plan.

Looking for the way to get the best deal. Will most likely go to best buy (unless that's a bad idea?) to get everything taken care of since they have the rant for free, and we'll be getting 2. We both need new phones, mine is ridiculous.

Haven't texted before, but want to get in to it, but would also like to get it for free if i can, along with anything else.

Should I call them up through *2 and tell them this and see what they can do when i start the new family plan?

Should i do a chat with them and see what they say?

Don't do anything and then start it and then call them up and have them check the records?

Basically just want the best method to get the best setup. Don't need a ton of monthly minutes to share, sprint to sprint (is that included now? i don't even know) and texting (should i leave this off at BB then call up to see what they can do?)

Thanks for any and all help.

[Rinnegato]

Anyone have any idea how to get free pic mail/messaging? My friend just got power vision for 7.50 but pic mail wasn't part of it. Tried echat and ecare a couple of times and she was shot down on all attempts to add pic mail and was told its $5 a month.

I just got the pick3 today and I've had the picture mail free since 06' and I remember it was simple to get it added back then, but now its sort of difficult for my friend. Thanks in advance!

[simothysingh]

you could try retentions, they could be the only ones to meet your demands.

[knownboyofno]

I got picmail free on my second line with vision for $5 after calling in...so calling in several times or trying e-chat works too!

[baldyguy]

Has anyone got the free incoming perk lately?

[Dan]

hello everyone, just registered as a user but been reading on here for a few weeks.

Just got done reading the 16 pages of this post and looking for help.

Here's my story in short: I have been with sprint, under my dad's plan for the last 5 or 6 years. Been out of contract for probably over a year now. Looking to cancel my phone off of my dad's plan and start a new one with myself and my wife under a family plan.

Looking for the way to get the best deal. Will most likely go to best buy (unless that's a bad idea?) to get everything taken care of since they have the rant for free, and we'll be getting 2. We both need new phones, mine is ridiculous.

Haven't texted before, but want to get in to it, but would also like to get it for free if i can, along with anything else.

Should I call them up through *2 and tell them this and see what they can do when i start the new family plan?

Should i do a chat with them and see what they say?

Don't do anything and then start it and then call them up and have them check the records?

Basically just want the best method to get the best setup. Don't need a ton of monthly minutes to share, sprint to sprint (is that included now? i don't even know) and texting (should i leave this off at BB then call up to see what they can do?)

Thanks for any and all help.


Call sprint, say you want to make a new plan for that line and that it will share a sub line under it, as long as you can get a fair plan.

Once the plan is established on the original account, goto a store and do a transfer of liability, making the account in your name and relieving your dad from paying a bill for it. You will probably have to talk to retentions about the plan your looking for, unless its a standard plan, and hope they are willing to do it for you.

If your successful, they can order your new phone and her phone and should have no problem matching BB's out the door price on the phones.

[turningwolf]

Quick question for everyone, what is the difference between these free add-ons?

"anytime" minutes.
"free" minutes.
"cellular bonus" minutes.

Different lines on my account have these different free add-ons, so i am just curious if there's a difference between them, particularly if some have expiration dates.

TIA!

[boxoroxs]

Same feature different name, based on how the code was set up.

Some have expiration dates, some don't

[turningwolf]

Same feature different name, based on how the code was set up.

Some have expiration dates, some don't

Do you know which ones do have expiration dates?

[boxoroxs]

Not of the top of my head.

I believe it's the cellular bonus minutes on mine that will expire in 2010.

[bball1011]

Logged into my account to use e-chat, but it wouldn't let me. I see the "login to chat" words when my page is loading up and then it just disappears. Is this happening to anyone else?

[simothysingh]

thats a moz. firefox issue, use ie or chrome

[bball1011]

Nope, I see it on firefox for a second, but it doesn't even pop up with ie and chrome. I think e-chat's just had enough of me.

[TiCkLe]

I think eChat is closed for the day since it's New Year's Eve. I used it all morning. I don't think its had enough of you. In the last 2 days, I've been rejected more than 40 times for unlimited incoming. :frustrate

Believe it or not, I'm not that upset anymore. It's more of a challenge now. I'll do it at my convenience and hope I randomly get a rep one of these days that will have the balls to add it for me.

As of right now...everyone else says it's EXPIRED! :ohcrap: