http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/ Engadget Comments for Sprint and Virgin Mobile announces Beyond Talk $25 prepaid plan, new prepaid brand http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/If they had the palm pre in the selection then it would be a go.]]>May 6th 2010 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
One thing's for sure... if virgin makes offers like this, it'd no longer be a virgin. ]]>May 6th 2010 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Wait, this is a bit confusing. Does this mean they'll be offering T-Mobile-style Even More Plus plans over Sprint's network?

And does that mean I can buy an EVO out-of-pocket and then sign up for one of these plans? All of this collaboration junk in the release makes things very unclear. Fire that press secretary; they're terrible. Wait, no, then the White House might hire 'em.]]>May 6th 2010 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/The EVO is not on the list of approved phones...that's the whole catch (duhr).]]>May 6th 2010 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Oh.. but that doesn't really make sense. What service provider is going to tell a customer who walks in the door w/ a phone that is compatible on their network that they and their phone aren't welcome here? That would be stupid.]]>May 6th 2010 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/You have to pay full price for the phone, and only certain phones are approved for this plan...that's the catch, that's why they're making it so cheap....]]>May 6th 2010 11:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
The service will be named Bmobile lol]]>May 6th 2010 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 4:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Usually most CDMA handsets have their unlock code set to 000000, except for Sprint's which are randomized. This is how US Cellular, MetroPCS, etc are able to activate any CDMA handset on their service. I wonder if Virgin can do this too. ]]>May 7th 2010 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/Jun 26th 2010 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/He doesn't seem very "dum." Both of those are great phones.]]>May 6th 2010 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Cannot wait for the HTC EVO 4G to drop!! ]]>May 6th 2010 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Oh and Sprint's Any Mobile, Anywhere kicks the PANTS of VZ, IMO. No more calling circles.]]>May 6th 2010 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 12:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/Yes, i do get tethering via verizon. Its called pdanet. And its free. Sprint's won't be free. Also, take a look at the 4G map. I don't live anywhere near where 4G is so it makes no point. I don't need the HDMI because anywhere that I would need to play movies off the evo i'll probably have my laptop with me, which has HDMI out.
For sprint premier, this phone is so good you're gunna wanna give it up in a year? You guys are all jumping on me after I said sprint had great priced plans but that i could not WAIT for the evo. Jesus. I didn't knock the phone or the company. Verizon , imo, has better coverage and service and their plan works just fine for me, and the incredible is exactly what I wanted. Not to big, not to small. Perfect for ME. If the evo is perfect for you, GREAT. I couldn't wait that long. ]]>May 6th 2010 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
In addition to a better phone and better pricing, Sprint has native coverage second only to Verizon (which does have better coverage in bumfuck boonies) but since Sprint roams for free on Verizon, there is no real advantage.

Add in upgrades every year instead of every two years and I would gladly pay $50-100 more for a specific (better) device and save $30 every month.

Keep on believing what the ads tell you though...it's cool.]]>May 6th 2010 2:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/how about you read my f'ing post. All the crap you listed I don't need. Verizon has worked excellent for me and I'm happy with the amount I pay. YET AGAIN though you failed to read the main reason I didn't get the evo. I COULD NOT WAIT THAT LONG. READ AGAIN: I COULD NOT WAIT UNTIL THE EVO CAME OUT. I had to get a phone now, and the incredible is imo, the best phone available TODAY. I did not bash sprint in any way, so calm the fuck down. It works for me. Glad it works for you. ]]>May 6th 2010 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/]]>May 6th 2010 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 6:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Granted, texting prices have always been a scam, but cellular networks are extremely expensive. Everyone complains about Verizon's prices, but there's a reason that they're so good here in the States.]]>May 6th 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Yeah. Government infrastructure subsidies that allow them to pocket income that they would otherwise have to spend on buildout.

8^)]]>May 6th 2010 1:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
... please. ]]>May 6th 2010 10:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.sprint.com/everythingplus, Email: russ.s.mcguire@sprint.com, Last 3 digits of employee ID: 383)

$59.99 for 500 minutes and unlimited messaging and data
$79.99 for 1000 minutes and unlimited messaging and data AND both have Any Mobile, Anywhere (no more calling circles). Heck of a deal!]]>May 6th 2010 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Question: If I sign up for Sprint under the link and sign in provided, would that still allow me to use an employer discount, or does one discount preclude the other? I am looking to switch from Verizon to Sprint. Thanks.]]>May 10th 2010 11:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/That is why RIM is completely out of business. No one needs a phone for productivity anymore, so as long as they have fart apps everything is great.]]>May 6th 2010 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/Yeah, even the new bb os is a complete joke compared to webos or android \ iphone.]]>May 6th 2010 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
really? everyone i know (work,friends) has one, its turning into the sidekick phenomenon....maybe its just here in nyc?]]>May 6th 2010 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/RIM is out of business??]]>May 6th 2010 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/Didn't you hear? I read it this new blog. Sarcasmo, sarcasta, sarcastic? I don't know what the pronunciation is but it was one of those.]]>May 6th 2010 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
I'm also a BB fan, or Android/webOS/WinMo/etc. I'm a fan of phones and I miss having BBM and BB email. A Curve running on Sprint with a $35/month UNLIMITED (I don't use the phone) plan is a no brainer for me as a second phone. ]]>May 6th 2010 1:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 7:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/May 6th 2010 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
Sprint is not dicking around... they are killing the other guys in terms of service options and pricing. ]]>May 6th 2010 10:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sprint-virgin-mobile-announces-beyond-talk-25-pre-paid-plan/
What, what, wut???]]>May 6th 2010 11:02AM