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Jeffgrado |
2005-11-26
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I've been using my Sprint PCS Vision account over bluetooth dial up networking from a Palm TX without getting charged extra. But then, I am not using that much data. Apparently, Sprint doesn't know if you are using BT DUN or not, their system can't tell, it only knows the raw amount of data you use. So if you are using a ton of data, they'll probably suspect something and send you a nasty letter. Now, the new EVDO network knows wheter you are using DUN, so that will be interesting to see what happens. Hopefully the 770 will work over the CDMA network!
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2005-11-26
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Sprint's terms specifically say:
Same as Cingular. You might be doing it now, and they might be letting it go, but they can stop you from doing so at any time.
Sprint PCS Vision Packs are not avai'l: (1) with any other device used in connection with a computer or PDA - including phones, smart phones or other devices used with connection kits or similar phone-to-computer/PDA accessories; and (2) with Bluetooth Vision capable PCS Phones used as a modem in connection with other devices. Sprint reserves the right to deny or to terminate service without notice for any misuse.
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2005-11-26
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@ Oakland, Ca
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Sprint charged me for using my phone as a modem ($ 400) for a weekends
worth of time. I took Sprint to Small Claims Court and Won.
Very risky and lucky that I had a judge on my side. Sprint sucks and will
not terminate your service. They will just charge you for data minutes,
which I believe was +/- .40/minute....this court case goes back about a year.
worth of time. I took Sprint to Small Claims Court and Won.
Very risky and lucky that I had a judge on my side. Sprint sucks and will
not terminate your service. They will just charge you for data minutes,
which I believe was +/- .40/minute....this court case goes back about a year.
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2005-11-27
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GLeoni, how were you using your phone as a modem? Were you dailing into a modem?
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2005-11-27
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I attached a device ( http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...=Result*R2C1*T ) to my sprint phone making it bt enabled. My bt pda was able to connect to the phone via this device.
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2005-11-27
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Were you dialing #777? And if so, was it a heavy data usage, ie, more than about 10 megs?
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2005-11-27
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Originally Posted by Jeffgrado
I've been using my Sprint PCS Vision account over bluetooth dial up networking from a Palm TX without getting charged extra. But then, I am not using that much data. Apparently, Sprint doesn't know if you are using BT DUN or not, their system can't tell, it only knows the raw amount of data you use. ...
This is only true of the older 1xRTT phones. The some of the newer EVDO phones
track tethered data separately. They do have a "phone as modem" plan, where this wouldn't matter in terms of price. I'm not a sprint subscriber - this is just what I've picked up from reading pcsintel.com.
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2005-11-28
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@ Oakland, Ca
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You can now get a Sprint data plan today, however, for very limited usage. Sprint's direct telephone # for data info is 866-818-1858. Be careful, because most reps answering the phone have no clue. If you find out something other than this, please post.
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2005-11-28
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Limited usage seems to be the big issue.
T-Mobile is the only company doing this right. But their coverage just isn't up to par.
T-Mobile is the only company doing this right. But their coverage just isn't up to par.
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2005-12-07
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I just got mine at Comp USA yesterday. I have a Nokia 6230 w/BT via Cingular. At first the cell phone and 770 would pair well but an error message on the phone told me I had to subscribe to a GPRS service. A call to the data people at Cingular told me that I had to subscribe to their laptop data service. So I was unable to connect via media net as someone earlier had suggested. I'm paying $80/month which is a rip-off but I pay my bill through my office anyways so no biggie. The service is not particularly fast, I would estimate it at half the speed of a WLAN linkup. It is very cool to be connected via BT 
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