Galaxy Tab on Sprint

[allhailcale]

Just got an email from Sprint offering premier customers the tab for $400 before everyone else can get it. 29.99/data plan. I'm wondering if that's in addition to the data plan I already have for my Epic 4g or if it's a separate charge. Anyone know?

 

[theiphonewannabe]

Addition.

 

[allhailcale]

So, if you drop the additional data plan, can you still use the tab as a wifi-only device?

 

[theiphonewannabe]

I don't know if they are selling it wifi only. I will have to defer to someone else on that. I know that you won't get it for the 399 price though.

 

[allhailcale]

I guess I'm wondering this: if I go with the no-contract version for $600, does that mean I don't pay the per month data charge but still get the 3G connectivity?

 

[theiphonewannabe]

I think all it does is drop the contract.

 

[allhailcale]

You are correct. In other news, just got off the phone with the Sprint peeps. Went ahead and ordered one. Couldn't resist. Can't wait!

 

[rogeratm]

Hmm, the $400 is a bit on the high side but I would buy it at that price. However, the data plans are outrageous. I already have a data plan on my Epic! I would rather get a WiFi only model and use my Epic as a hotspot. However, a $600 price tag is too high. I would opt for the iPad, if I was going to pay that much. I guess I'll continue using my Epic and Tethering it to my NetBook. I'm sure prices will come down and maybe someone will even come out with something better. I still like the idea of the HP tablet with a dual boot capability any way. I'll just wait and see what else comes along.

 

[dougvan]

I had an existing data plan through Sprint on my usb 3g modem. Walked into Sprint yesterday, bought the Galaxy Tab for $599 and xfer'd my data plan to it. So I now have the GT with a 5gb monthly limit and unlimited sms/mms.

Loving it so far.

 

[9th Ward]

Are you sure that you have unlimited sms for free? I tried sending and receiving text messages on my data plan and was charged for each one...

 

[Dukins]

Are you sure that you have unlimited sms for free? I tried sending and receiving text messages on my data plan and was charged for each one...

Check your bill, its unlimited for both text and picture mail.

 

[9th Ward]

I'm sorry... I was referring to Dougvan's post regarding placing the Galaxy Tab on a plan other than the new tablet plan and having unlimited messaging. I know the new plans (like yours) have it included, but I didn't think a pre-existing plan (like Dougvan's) would...

 

[dougvan]

Sprint converted my existing data plan to a GT plan when I purchased it. Zero hassle and no fee.

 

[9th Ward]

Sprint converted my existing data plan to a GT plan when I purchased it. Zero hassle and no fee.

I misunderstood what you were saying... I thought that you were able to use a regular data plan instead of the new Tablet plan on the device. Thanks for clearing this up!