Poll: Is $99 Still Too Much For The Simply Everything Plan?

seabreezer · Thread Author #1 06-15-2009, 06:06 PM

I was just curious as to how others felt about the $99 price point for The Simply Everything Plan (possibly taking into consideration factors such as the state of our economy, the amount spent on land line use, the quality of service, and the features included). Feel free to discuss any other factors you think are relevant.

If you think $99.00 is too much, what amount would you suggest as reasonable?

As always, best wishes to all!

*Additional note: I didn't know how to construct a graph, or bar type graphic that would indicate the results, or whether that was possible here, but if anyone is able to do so, I think that would be great.

papped · #2 06-15-2009, 06:16 PM

It'd be more ideal if they made other things option like nav and sprint tv and had a cheaper option, but of course they won't.

The whole premise is that you get everything at a good rate whether you use it or not, which isn't the most ideal but it's still fairly cheap.

seabreezer · Thread Author #3 06-15-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by papped

It'd be more ideal if they made other things option like nav and sprint tv and had a cheaper option, but of course they won't.

The whole premise is that you get everything at a good rate whether you use it or not, which isn't the most ideal but it's still fairly cheap.

Good points! I've found that I've almost never used the Sprint TV, except for when first received the phone, just to see how it worked (and was charged even though the portion of the TV feature I used was included). Ultimately, I was credited, but that definitely served as a deterrent from ever pressing that TV button again. LOL For me, having the ability to watch clips of programs I might watch - really only the news, is nice, but in practice, I have yet to use it.

I do however use the Telenav Navigation, but my 8330m model doesn't seem to run Google Maps accurately (which I like to have as a supplement), but my former 8330e did. Also, the 8330m's signal with regard to GPS appears to be less stable than that of my former 8330e.

So what value might you might you assign to the TV feature?

Lennyj17 · #4 06-15-2009, 07:20 PM

Its the best rate of any of the National Carriers...

I think its pretty fair.

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papped · #5 06-15-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by seabreezer

So what value might you might you assign to the TV feature?

Very low for me personally. Some people like it but I don't find it that useful or reliable. A more reliable solution without the monthly fee is a better bet imo (like a Slingbox). Monthly fee is theoretical in this sense since it's included in your plan. But rest assured the final price of the plan in the first place was determined based off the features they put in it.

strevi69 · #6 06-15-2009, 07:39 PM

I love it!!, its the cheapest and best plan out there IMHO from any of the other carriers..I have 2 BB phones with Unlimited Everything (sprint navigation is free with unlimited plan) for 129.99, Oh, I also have corporate discount also..Still I think that is cheap for 2 BB's...

prncssmelissa · #7 06-15-2009, 07:42 PM

I think that the SEP is a great deal at $99.99, as if you paid for everything seperately it would be over $250/month. So even if you don't use everything, it's still a great deal for what you do use.

Basically, if you're concerned you're paying too much, is to look at everything individually and see if you'd save money by going another route. I'd venture to guess you probably wouldn't get everything you do use any cheaper seperately.

Boost Mobile (Nextel's prepaid branch) is doing the $50/monthly unlimited everything, but there are restrictions on handsets and stuff (you'd have to have the 8350i in order to have a BB or one of the older models, as it's iDEN). So yeah, I'd rather have the better price for EVERYTHING, but not the signal it's running on...

Of all the national carriers in the US, Sprint (and Boost Mobile) have cornered the market on price.

In terms of CDMA service, I think Sprint's got a great price plan with the SEP and Boost has a great price plan with the iDEN prepaid network.

Just my thoughts...

CeoStatus0 · #8 06-16-2009, 12:47 AM

$99 for the SEP is a good deal... Best out of all the carriers, so you can't really complain. It would be better if Sprint would implement corporate discounts to the $99 SEP plan though

ERDude · #9 06-16-2009, 12:57 AM

I'm happy with the SEP at $99. I don't have a landline and haven't for the about 5 years. Getting ready to switch my second line to a BB and the SEP 3,000 minute plan at $169.00 with my discount I'll actually be paying less than I am now by about $40.00.

cityguyaz · #10 06-16-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by strevi69

I love it!!, its the cheapest and best plan out there IMHO from any of the other carriers..I have 2 BB phones with Unlimited Everything (sprint navigation is free with unlimited plan) for 129.99, Oh, I also have corporate discount also..Still I think that is cheap for 2 BB's...

What is your corporate discount? That seems like a very good pricing plan for two phones both with unlimited calling. Typically it would cost the average user $189.98. I receive a 16% corporate discount, which would make the cost $159.58. Under your pricing plan, that's like a 32% discount. I believe that I'm being robbed. However, with any other carrier it would be more severe.

klsmalls1 · #11 06-16-2009, 10:16 AM

**** NO!!!!! I have searched many other carriers for a better plan, and I Simply can't " Pun VERY intended!!!"

kcmoberry · #12 06-16-2009, 12:20 PM

I think it's a great deal @ $99.

Personally I dont need unlimited minutes.. so I do the Everything Data plan @ $70/mo

Slingbox · #13 06-16-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmoberry

I think it's a great deal @ $99.

Personally I dont need unlimited minutes.. so I do the Everything Data plan @ $70/mo

Me to
99 bucs is a sweet deal

Slingbox · #14 06-16-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ideashappen

I can steer you all to a company that truly only charges a flat fee of $79.95 for REAL unlimited everything including the services like voicemail,conference calling etc etc as well as al LD- Roaming-Data-Airtime, and Bandwidth for 1 flat fee no extra charges.
Oh and NO contract, NO credit checks.
Pm me for more info

Telanav , evdo REV-A ,TV..like sprint tv And Better coverage then Sprint?

ERDude · #15 06-16-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cityguyaz

What is your corporate discount? That seems like a very good pricing plan for two phones both with unlimited calling. Typically it would cost the average user $189.98. I receive a 16% corporate discount, which would make the cost $159.58. Under your pricing plan, that's like a 32% discount. I believe that I'm being robbed. However, with any other carrier it would be more severe.

According to Sprint the unlimited everything plans aren't eligible for corporate discounts so, how are you guys getting them?