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    Dell Wireless EVDO Mini Card for Sprint

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by michael1, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. michael1

    michael1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    While I'm waiting through the purgatory that is "Build Stage" for my 1520, I thought I'd ask for some feedback on this card. I currently use Sprint's EVDO service via a PC Card on my aged Inspiron 8100. It works great. I'm looking forward to rev. A and a nice built in card (probably on backorder). I'm wondering if with an existing Sprint data account they will want to charge me all kinds of extra fees for transferring to the new setup. Does anybody know? Thanks!
     
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    d94 Notebook Evangelist

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    i work for sprint

    you've got nothing to worry about..all you'll be doing is an ESN swap which doesnt alter your contract in any way :)
     
    d94, Jul 25, 2007
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    I've heard reports that it resets your phone upgrade count thing (every 2 years you get an upgrade) each time you perform an ESN swap. Not sure though...
     
    blahdude84, Jul 25, 2007
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    it does. and it pisses me off. cause i had to pay full price for my last two phones even though sprint hadn't pd for one in like 4 years because I added different things to my plan.
     
    PowerEdge, Jul 25, 2007
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    this may be true..not sure upgrading is generally a ripoff anyway
     
    d94, Jul 25, 2007
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    Thanks for the info guys. Even though it's such a small thing, I'm looking foward to NOT having to put in my Sprint card when I arrive at work and removing it when I leave. Then there's the wifi card I have to insert at home!
    I will be free of plugging!
     
    michael1, Jul 26, 2007
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    Yes that happens sometimes, the way to get around it is to have sprint notate your account with the current upgrade credit you deserve before the esn swap.

    The strangest thing is it doesn't happen to everybody but it still sucks.
     
    MrDeeds, Jul 26, 2007
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    ... I would probably do that, but I'm too afraid of them canceling my plan cause I "complain" too much. LOL.
     
    blahdude84, Jul 26, 2007
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    Yea.... They do that now. :rolleyes:

    Good ol sprint.
     
    MrDeeds, Jul 26, 2007
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    You should try to get on the SERO plan it will save you money .. It's shame Sprint has 2 towers here in Mobile, AL
     
    HCW, Jul 26, 2007
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    sero wont help ya with an aircard =/

    i plan on tether off my treo via bluetooth
     
    d94, Jul 26, 2007
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    SERO data plan = $49 :(... still cheaper than most of the plans out there though.
     
    blahdude84, Jul 26, 2007
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