How to get PPC6601 and avoid extra vision charge

smithraybd33 · 11-10-2004, 11:30 AM

I currently have a Sanyo 8200 which I got back when Vision first came out. I am still on the $10 month unlimited Vision plan.
I am wanting to upgrade to a PPC6601, and have read quite a few times about people not getting hit with the extra vision charge of $15/month.
Can anyone explain how to accomplish this?
I'm sure others would like to know as well.
Thanks in advance.
Ray

**A six double 0** · 11-10-2004, 11:39 AM

If the rep is doing the their job correctly then you can't avoid it. But if you get a rep that doesn't care or doesn't notice then you're golden

chucka · 11-10-2004, 11:39 AM

just call and say you bought a new phone and you want to switch. it worked when i went from the 5300 to the G1000. I think the only people that need to worry are the one's opening a new line.

oh, and vision came out way before the 8200 came out.

**A six double 0** · 11-10-2004, 11:40 AM

But it didn't work for a buddy that got his g1000 added on his old line.

smithraybd33 · 11-10-2004, 02:20 PM

"just call and say you bought a new phone and you want to switch."

But in order to get the 18 month/$150 credit, I would have to activate it when I purchased it correct?
Is there anyway to get the $150 credit and still avoid the extra fees?

smithraybd33 · 11-15-2004, 08:21 AM

Anyone care to help?

dprout69 · 11-15-2004, 09:21 AM

I don't think there is a way to avoid it as stated - it's all just luck. If you get a rep that has other things on their mind you'll luck out.

mbrenner · 11-15-2004, 09:47 AM

It looks like the fee is associated with the Vision Professional Pack. What if you remain with the Vision pictures pack?

consiglere · 11-15-2004, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbrenner

It looks like the fee is associated with the Vision Professional Pack. What if you remain with the Vision pictures pack?

Spoke with tech support level 2 last week, he said you can use the pictures pack for 6600. I told him that I didn't need the professional pack because I have no use for it. If you do need the business connect, you will have to get the professional pack and pay the additional $15

bwhitney · 11-15-2004, 11:10 AM

Is the extra Vision charge for the PPC devices another reason to consider only the Treo 650?

I assumed the logic for the extra charges for the Microsoft based devices was they would more fully utilize the Sprint Vision network. If true, the logic is flawed as the Treo devices can utilize the network equally well (i.e. stream audio, email, etc.), but there are no extra cherges for these devices.

Any other logic out there?

consiglere · 11-15-2004, 11:18 AM

he (tech support 2) never really gave me a good reason for the extra $15. i guess they figured that if you can afford a $650 phone, you wouldn't mind the extra $15

dprout69 · 11-15-2004, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhitney

Is the extra Vision charge for the PPC devices another reason to consider only the Treo 650?

I assumed the logic for the extra charges for the Microsoft based devices was they would more fully utilize the Sprint Vision network. If true, the logic is flawed as the Treo devices can utilize the network equally well (i.e. stream audio, email, etc.), but there are no extra cherges for these devices.

Any other logic out there?

it's all politics... some big wig is scratching some other big wigs back cause I know a treo with correct apps can run just as much bandwidth as a ppc

dprout69 · 11-15-2004, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by consiglere

he (tech support 2) never really gave me a good reason for the extra $15. i guess they figured that if you can afford a $650 phone, you wouldn't mind the extra $15

I can afford it and I mind it - they are wrong

**lgmayka** · 11-15-2004, 03:00 PM

The logic I've heard is that a PocketPC is specifically designed to send and receive emails with large Word and Excel attachments. I suspect that with the appropriate application, a Palm could do the same, but I guess Sprint is assuming that many/most customers will simply use the applications built into the device.

11-10-2004, 11:30 AM	#1
smithraybd33 Two Cans & String User Join Date: Nov 10, '04 Location: NYC Posts: 6 Phone: 8200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	How to get PPC6601 and avoid extra vision charge I currently have a Sanyo 8200 which I got back when Vision first came out. I am still on the $10 month unlimited Vision plan. I am wanting to upgrade to a PPC6601, and have read quite a few times about people not getting hit with the extra vision charge of $15/month. Can anyone explain how to accomplish this? I'm sure others would like to know as well. Thanks in advance. Ray

11-10-2004, 11:39 AM	#2
A six double 0 Cordless Phone User Join Date: Aug 7, '03 Location: The ONE Posts: 701 Phone: Mogul aka 6800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,307	If the rep is doing the their job correctly then you can't avoid it. But if you get a rep that doesn't care or doesn't notice then you're golden __________________ A member of "that one site"...yeah you know which one...

11-10-2004, 11:39 AM	#3
chucka Telephone User Join Date: Apr 2, '03 Location: FunkyTown Texas Posts: 295 Phone: 700wx Trades: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 549	just call and say you bought a new phone and you want to switch. it worked when i went from the 5300 to the G1000. I think the only people that need to worry are the one's opening a new line. oh, and vision came out way before the 8200 came out. __________________ A500, 5300,LG5350,8100,5300,G1000,5300,I500,Treo 600,I500,8100,Treo 600,t608,Toshiba 4050, 8200,I500,Treo 600, Treo 650, PPC-6600, Treo 650, PPC-6700, Treo 650, A900, PPC6700, 700P, PPC6700, Moto Q,700wx, Mogul, 755p, MotoQ9C,and now the 755p again. in order from first phone to all my other phones My Plan: SERO 1250 minutes F&F, Unlimited text, unlimited power vision, roaming, picture mail, sprint to sprint, n&w at 7pm and insurance $57

11-10-2004, 11:40 AM	#4
A six double 0 Cordless Phone User Join Date: Aug 7, '03 Location: The ONE Posts: 701 Phone: Mogul aka 6800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,307	But it didn't work for a buddy that got his g1000 added on his old line. __________________ A member of "that one site"...yeah you know which one...

11-15-2004, 09:21 AM	#7
dprout69 Telephone User Join Date: Oct 17, '04 Location: Orlando Posts: 114 Phone: Samsung A500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	I don't think there is a way to avoid it as stated - it's all just luck. If you get a rep that has other things on their mind you'll luck out. __________________ d6l9p Peace Within... "Why is it that everything today has involved something going in or coming out of my butt?!?" ~ Eric Cartman

11-10-2004, 02:20 PM	#5
smithraybd33 Two Cans & String User Join Date: Nov 10, '04 Location: NYC Posts: 6 Phone: 8200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	"just call and say you bought a new phone and you want to switch." But in order to get the 18 month/$150 credit, I would have to activate it when I purchased it correct? Is there anyway to get the $150 credit and still avoid the extra fees?

11-15-2004, 08:21 AM	#6
smithraybd33 Two Cans & String User Join Date: Nov 10, '04 Location: NYC Posts: 6 Phone: 8200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	Anyone care to help?

11-15-2004, 09:47 AM	#8
mbrenner Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Feb 18, '04 Location: So Cal Posts: 314 Phone: Treo 755p Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 1,181	It looks like the fee is associated with the Vision Professional Pack. What if you remain with the Vision pictures pack? __________________ Treo 755p user is So Cal. Wife has a Hero, I have phone envy.

11-15-2004, 11:10 AM	#10
bwhitney Two Cans & String User Join Date: Nov 15, '04 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10 Phone: Treo 650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 68	Is this a reason to Consider the Treo 650? Is the extra Vision charge for the PPC devices another reason to consider only the Treo 650? I assumed the logic for the extra charges for the Microsoft based devices was they would more fully utilize the Sprint Vision network. If true, the logic is flawed as the Treo devices can utilize the network equally well (i.e. stream audio, email, etc.), but there are no extra cherges for these devices. Any other logic out there?

11-15-2004, 11:18 AM	#11
consiglere Telegraph User Join Date: Jun 17, '04 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 42 Phone: Sanyo 8100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 13	he (tech support 2) never really gave me a good reason for the extra $15. i guess they figured that if you can afford a $650 phone, you wouldn't mind the extra $15

11-15-2004, 03:00 PM	#14
lgmayka Digital PCS User Join Date: Aug 18, '02 Location: Aurora, IL, USA Posts: 2,878 Phone: Touch Pro Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts SU$: 4,623	The logic I've heard is that a PocketPC is specifically designed to send and receive emails with large Word and Excel attachments. I suspect that with the appropriate application, a Palm could do the same, but I guess Sprint is assuming that many/most customers will simply use the applications built into the device.

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