Evo Plans: Requires extra for 4G and hotspot? Ugh.

[xorg]

If they charge extra for WiMAX, I'll probably hold off and keep my Pre for a while. WiMAX is in my area but is very spotty and probably will be for a while. Doesn't make sense to pay extra when it's hit or miss.

They made this mistake when first launching 3G/4G data cards, charging $20/month extra. It didn't move well, they then charged same rate as 3G and it started to sell. I hope they don't make the same mistake twice but I wouldn't put it past Sprint as the left hand often doesn't know what right is doing.

 

[hampstenj]

I could see Sprint Charging more for the hotspot, but i'm sorry if they charge extra for 4g then Sprint might as well shut down and sell to Verizon.

 

[frettfreak]

So here is my question... its confirmed now that they are going to be charging an extra $29 a month for 4g hotspot (thats insane BTW)... BUT

Isnt that completely pointless and doesnt mean ANYTHING once the phone is rooted?? I am technically not supposed to be able to tether mine without paying extra.. but i can.. and i do.. both USB and WIFI.

 

[bucc0303]

I really do not need this feature. I will use it maybe 1 or 4 times a year if I go on vacation. Although a nice feature, if you are going to tell people that it is capable out of the box for tethering, as a selling feature. Then you should not be charged. Thats just my opinion.

 

[6tr6tr]

They should simply do it like this:

* If you use X GB of data a month (whatever is the average for heavy smartphone users), it's included in the everything plan (and if you go over without tethering, it's also included)

* If you tether and go over that avg. use, you can purchase a "hotspot" extension for $29.99

That works for everyone. Because really, if Bob doesn't tether and uses 2 GB of data and Sam does tether and uses 1.5GB of data, why should Sam pay more than Bob?