Way around Sprint 22 month upgrade?

[vanjangles]

Bought an HTC Hero in August of 2009 and got on the $99.99 everything unlimited plan. When I heard about the $69.99 data plan (which wasn't until a few months ago sadly enough) I called up Sprint and asked to be switched to the lower plan. I asked if it would reset my eligibility for upgrade and they said no. I double checked and they were correct it did'nt mess with the time I already had into my contract. Where I'm going with this is if I could switch down to that plan with no penalty couldn't you in theory go back up to the $99.99 plan which automatically qualifies you for Gold Premier status (1 year upgrade)
then switch back after 1 month? You would be basically paying the $30 extra for 1 month but you would get the full $150 off for a new contract when buying the phone. So instead of getting just $75 dollars off for only being 1 year into your contract you could end up getting $120 off. Am I delusional or would this be possible?

 

[Jackietreehorn]

I believe that your plan has to be over $89.99 for an average of 3 months, so no, couldn't do it for just one month.

Sprint | Premier

 

[vanjangles]

Thanks..didn't know about the 3 months

 

[trooper54]

you can always call customer service and see what they can do for you.

 

[austin.n]

Call customer support and tell them your story and you want them to keep you a happy sprint customer. I called today and it was easy. ask to talk to managers of managers no matter what they tell you, both me and my buddy did it today

 

[zeropcs]

Other option, buy out remainder of contract... Which if you signed in 8/09 should be $50... Cheaper than $30 additional for 3 months...I know others have had success with this...