Where does it say that? Sprint would be changing its plans to $50 unlimited voice also if Helio were able to. There would be very little distinguishing the Helio plans from Sprint plans. Is there a Sprint rumor also?
Originally Posted by yoshiki2
but Helio plans will change 2, and they offer roaming...
I looked at this guys thread history and a lot of them are bringing breaking news and all of them look legit from what i see... hopefully he's telling the truth and boy does that texters delight plan look nice.
Like I said there would be very little distinguishing between the 2 if Helio were to drop rates also. This will mean Sprint is also dropping rates. The price war is on.
Originally Posted by yoshiki2
Helio only offers 5 handsets.. no tv, no navigation, no radio, and it's gonna be 50 only voice. make it 75 with data and texts.
The difference is that Helio is contract (thus offering the kick *** phones at a cheaper price and their so-called extras) versus Virgin Mobile being prepaid (offering good phones, but no discounts and etc). If Virgin Mobile would offer Unlimited Web in this newly formed package, that would be pretty sick nasty.
While this would be a step in the right direction for VM, I still think that Boost (iDEN and CDMA) offers a better deal. With Boost, everything is included for $50 (or less in some cases) without tax for the iDEN service. VM is still charging for text and data, and IIRC, the tax for VM is more expensive than that of Boost.
If this rumour does deem to be true, I will have to decide between Boost (CDMA) for $50 vs VM for between $60 and $65 before tax...for the same coverage.
When I said there would be little distinguishing the two I referred to Sprint postpaid and Helio postpaid since both roam on Verizon.
Originally Posted by getupkid86
The difference is that Helio is contract (thus offering the kick *** phones at a cheaper price and their so-called extras) versus Virgin Mobile being prepaid (offering good phones, but no discounts and etc). If Virgin Mobile would offer Unlimited Web in this newly formed package, that would be pretty sick nasty.
Boost CDMA is $50 plus tax. Where are you getting a phone from for that?
Originally Posted by Kolt Seavers
If this rumour does deem to be true, I will have to decide between Boost (CDMA) for $50 vs VM for between $60 and $65 before tax...for the same coverage.
While this would be a step in the right direction for VM, I still think that Boost (iDEN and CDMA) offers a better deal. With Boost, everything is included for $50 (or less in some cases) without tax for the iDEN service. VM is still charging for text and data, and IIRC, the tax for VM is more expensive than that of Boost.
If this rumour does deem to be true, I will have to decide between Boost (CDMA) for $50 vs VM for between $60 and $65 before tax...for the same coverage.
Technically, you're getting slightly better coverage with Boost.
"The Nextel Network reaches over 274 million people. The Nationwide Sprint Network reaches over 262 million people. The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 249 million people. All features not available on all phones. Coverage not available everywhere. For more information see sprint.com or other in-store materials for details."
Technically, you're getting slightly better coverage with Boost.
"The Nextel Network reaches over 274 million people. The Nationwide Sprint Network reaches over 262 million people. The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 249 million people. All features not available on all phones. Coverage not available everywhere. For more information see sprint.com or other in-store materials for details."
My bad, didn't see the "CDMA" you put in parentheticals up there. Still, how would you get nationwide Boost on CDMA for $50 a month?
If you have a Boost branded CDMA phone, or if you can get your hands on one, you can contact Boost customer service to get the same $50 unlimited rate (plus tax) it offers to its iDEN customers.
If you have a Boost branded CDMA phone, or if you can get your hands on one, you can contact Boost customer service to get the same $50 unlimited rate (plus tax) it offers to its iDEN customers.
That's not a bad deal. If only it offered 3G and roaming, then it would strike my interest.
Originally Posted by yoshiki2
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