Just got a call from radio shack

[dragonol2]

Last I checked, custom ROMs don't just enable the Sprint Hotspot. They use this app instead. That app has been around much longer than the Evo has, which is where Sprint Hotspot debuted on Android. It currently doesn't support and Galaxy S models, so we will be waiting a bit for this to work. I doubt Sprint is losing money on it as its funds they never could get from other devices. I would believe they were losing money if people were hacking the Sprint App like they do with the VZW app onto Sprint Pre's, or if the app were available on all Sprint Smartphones like the Moment and Hero. I don't have a problem for them charging for it. Its cheaper than a mifi as you get your phone and hotspot, and the service is cheaper (30 vs 60). But its only available currently on phones they are already charging a higher monthly fee for. I'd say they aren't too worried about it.

Yeah... whether it was intentional on their part or not (in a "making the money back sense) they are getting tons more back anyway by charging extra for something that a huge majority of the country isn't receiving yet. I'm sure they aren't related, but in the end, Sprint giveth and Sprint taketh away

 

[duallydave]

I got to play with the dummy Epic that arrived at my local Radio Shack yesterday with their phones. I've pre-ordered from a Sprint store. Perhaps I should call and make sure they have them!

Lamont?

 

[MissG#AC]

LMAO! Dude just called me from RS: " Um...can we reschedule for the 1st." Umm...NO! I'm going to be out of town the 1st. "Ok so when do you want to come in?" uh...TOMORROW! I understand you want your commission, but EYE want my phone..TOMORROW.

 

[ratm22]

I just came from a RS and got to play with the Epic for a few minutes, well I got to hold it at least. I was told they only received one and I'd have to be there at opening to get it.

 

[drizek]

So there is no tethering right now?

What about with USB?

 

[CapsLockKey]

So there is no tethering right now?

What about with USB?

No tethering built in, but there are Android apps that will do it.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

No tethering built in, but there are Android apps that will do it.

wifi tether doesn't work with root yet, gotta wait for the dev to get around to it.

 

[romeo4u180]

I just checked my email & have a coupon for $15 off a $60 purchase @ Radio Shack. Wonder if I can use it for the phone. I'm sure gonna find out.

u cant use it towards the phone but accessories yes