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"Bob Smith" <usirsclt_No_Spam_@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "bg_jr." <replyingroup@invalid.com> wrote in message
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>> It has already6 been leaked:
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http://www.red-jeep.net/iden/i_cs_playbook_dealers.pdf
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> Lots of interesting stuff in this 99 pg. report. On page 33 of 99, there
> is
> discussion on a new "Free Incoming" plan, where all incoming calls are
> free
> and not counted against the AT minutes. Includes Unlimited free incoming
> calls, LD, N & W & Unlimited Ready Link.
>
> On page 51 of 99, the $36 activation fee will apply to the account, and
> not
> to each line. So, if a new 2 phone customer signs on, they will only be
> charged $36 instead of $72 for activation fees.
>
> On page 52 of 99, Nextel customers can upgrade to SPCS's system or SPCS
> customers can upgrade to Nextel's system with no activation fees charged
> for
> cross network upgrades. Lots of details listed (which I'm not going to
> re-type here) regarding handset upgrade policy.
>
> Pg 56 of 99 discusses Spending Limit programs, to where SPCS will send a
> TM
> to the customer when they've reached 80% on the ASL.
>
> On page 74 of 99, SPCS introduces a new plan option "Handset Maintenance
> Program". ESRP - Equipment Service & Repair Program. Pre-Merger existing
> customers have up to 12-31-05 to sign up for it. There was no price listed
> here. I called SPCS CS, and they said this will be available starting on
> 9-1-05, and they had no listing on what the monthly expense would be.
>
> On pg 86 of 99, it starts discussing SPCS Business customer business,
> which
> I did not read.
>
> Anyhoo, some good reading for those that have the time to do so.
>
> Bob
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One thing that I found disturbing, is that Sprint will no longer take care
of warranty work when in the mfgr's warranty period.
I did see that existing customers (with already purchased phones) will be
taken care of, but if you buy a new one, you're out of luck.
They will mandate the (two?) protection plans for repair, and you will have
to purchase those plans within a brief time after purchase.
Sounds like a money grabbing scam to me.