How likely is it Sprint rolls out Tiered Data ahead of the iPhone 5 LTE

Miami4G · 06-14-2012, 06:47 PM

The iPad 3 already has a CDMA LTE Chipset. So the iPhone 5 will no doubt have LTE. And recently with the thread below indicating its changes to international data. Changes are coming. Not only that Apple at WWDC 2012 iOS6 will allow FaceTime over cellular.

That being said I can't see how Sprint does not require plan changes to get the LTE iPhone 5 and requires people to be on new Tiered Data Plans.

Anyone disagree.

If you are a Sprint stock holder like me all I can see is alot of money being left on the table when I look at this breakdown.

https://static.ips.apple.com.edgekey..._US/index.html

Sprint needs to go tiered data.

azman · 06-14-2012, 07:32 PM

Slim to none.

rush · 06-14-2012, 07:52 PM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-574...r-next-iphone/

"I'm not anticipating the unlimited plan would change by that point," he said. "That's our distinctive differentiator."

**goodiemob** · 06-14-2012, 09:08 PM

The odds if that is the same as oj finding the real killer:zero% chance.

austin4435 · 06-14-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miami4G

The iPad 3 already has a CDMA LTE Chipset. So the iPhone 5 will no doubt have LTE. And recently with the thread below indicating its changes to international data. Changes are coming. Not only that Apple at WWDC 2012 iOS6 will allow FaceTime over cellular.

That being said I can't see how Sprint does not require plan changes to get the LTE iPhone 5 and requires people to be on new Tiered Data Plans.

Anyone disagree.

If you are a Sprint stock holder like me all I can see is alot of money being left on the table when I look at this breakdown.

https://static.ips.apple.com.edgekey..._US/index.html

Sprint needs to go tiered data.

No Tierd Here...

**Beer Abuser** · 06-14-2012, 10:53 PM

Bigger question will be how much is Sprint gonna have to pay iPhone 5? =\

Bets anyone? 5 -10 - 15B?

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

**jessep28** · 06-15-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer Abuser

Bigger question will be how much is Sprint gonna have to pay iPhone 5? =\

Bets anyone? 5 -10 - 15B?

_(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_

Troll troll troll your boat.

**jessep28** · 06-15-2012, 12:44 AM

I wouldn't start speculating that Sprint is going to force users onto a tiered LTE data plan that doesn't exist yet.

The Sprint iPhone gamble is looking less and less like a good idea considering that HTC and especially Samsung are releasing viable competitors to the iPhone based on Apple's recent legal moves. But that's my opinion.

Miami4G · 06-15-2012, 07:57 AM

I think Sprint backpedals from the previous statements. Saying "I don't foresee" is alot different than sayings NO its not gonna happen.

At the very least maybe special Iphone only plans.

**heavyd** · 06-15-2012, 09:56 AM

I really think people would tell them to **** off, rather than pay an ''iPhone'' fee

ericdabbs · 06-15-2012, 10:00 AM

Sprint will not even consider tiered data until Network Vision is complete nationwide. Even after Network Vision is complete, the hardware installed will now give Sprint an easier way to analyze the data traffic statistics to determine the average data usage per each tower per month. That will determine if they still need to go to tiered data anytime soon. With Sprint deploying small cells, femtocells, wifi offloading, DO-Advanced to balance tower loads for 3G EVDO, stress load on the macro towers shouldn't be that bad.

With Verizon and AT&T going to shared data plans, this is the perfect time for Sprint to try to swoop in and try to steal customers away from them and unlimited data is the main marketing tool. The only thing right now is that Sprint needs to start launching some LTE markets so that tech blogs and fanbois can do speedtests and begin creating buzz about how Sprint LTE speeds are fast so that people will start taking the leap of faith and switch over in hopes that their city will be that fast when LTE is launched.

**Evan702** · 06-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Let some tell it, wasn't tiered data all but guaranteed after Sprint got the iPhone 4 & 4S...?

austin4435 · 06-15-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericdabbs

sprint will not even consider tiered data until network vision is complete nationwide. Even after network vision is complete, the hardware installed will now give sprint an easier way to analyze the data traffic statistics to determine the average data usage per each tower per month. That will determine if they still need to go to tiered data anytime soon. With sprint deploying small cells, femtocells, wifi offloading, do-advanced to balance tower loads for 3g evdo, stress load on the macro towers shouldn't be that bad.

With verizon and at&t going to shared data plans, this is the perfect time for sprint to try to swoop in and try to steal customers away from them and unlimited data is the main marketing tool. The only thing right now is that sprint needs to start launching some lte markets so that tech blogs and fanbois can do speedtests and begin creating buzz about how sprint lte speeds are fast so that people will start taking the leap of faith and switch over in hopes that their city will be that fast when lte is launched.

agreed!

austin4435 · 06-15-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessep28

Troll troll troll your boat.

What is trolling?

**Matt** · 06-15-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin4435

What is trolling?

Jesse is just teasing but typically trolling is going around the internet looking to stir up trouble on forums and comment threads.

06-14-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
Miami4G Cordless Phone User Join Date: May 14, '10 Posts: 710 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts SU$: 7,880	How likely is it Sprint rolls out Tiered Data ahead of the iPhone 5 LTE The iPad 3 already has a CDMA LTE Chipset. So the iPhone 5 will no doubt have LTE. And recently with the thread below indicating its changes to international data. Changes are coming. Not only that Apple at WWDC 2012 iOS6 will allow FaceTime over cellular. That being said I can't see how Sprint does not require plan changes to get the LTE iPhone 5 and requires people to be on new Tiered Data Plans. Anyone disagree. If you are a Sprint stock holder like me all I can see is alot of money being left on the table when I look at this breakdown. https://static.ips.apple.com.edgekey..._US/index.html Sprint needs to go tiered data. Last edited by Miami4G; 06-14-2012 at 06:49 PM.

06-14-2012, 10:53 PM	#6
Beer Abuser Buck extra the worth always is beer good Mood: Join Date: Aug 6, '08 Location: Bay Area... Posts: 7,236 Phone: HTC PC36100 Thanks: 143 Thanked 512 Times in 399 Posts SU$: 62,452	Bigger question will be how much is Sprint gonna have to pay iPhone 5? =\ Bets anyone? 5 -10 - 15B? _(¯`·._( My Ice Cream Is Better Than Yours )_.·´¯)_ __________________ Never argue with an idiot - they'll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.

06-15-2012, 12:44 AM	#8
jessep28 Don't Mess With DJRider Mood: Join Date: Apr 23, '07 Location: Undisclosed Posts: 8,288 Phone: HTC EVO LTE Thanks: 46 Thanked 215 Times in 204 Posts SU$: 66,078	I wouldn't start speculating that Sprint is going to force users onto a tiered LTE data plan that doesn't exist yet. The Sprint iPhone gamble is looking less and less like a good idea considering that HTC and especially Samsung are releasing viable competitors to the iPhone based on Apple's recent legal moves. But that's my opinion. __________________ It's easier to hate than to root. Help Us Spread Congenial Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
My letter and complaint to Sprint	smartiefootball	General Discussion	1	09-21-2011 06:18 PM

06-14-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
azman Telephone User Join Date: Jun 14, '06 Posts: 270 Thanks: 27 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts SU$: 1,139	Slim to none.

06-14-2012, 07:52 PM	#3
rush Telephone User Join Date: May 31, '09 Posts: 223 Phone: EVO 4g Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts SU$: 2,168	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-574...r-next-iphone/ "I'm not anticipating the unlimited plan would change by that point," he said. "That's our distinctive differentiator."

06-14-2012, 09:08 PM	#4
goodiemob 9330 curve 3G Join Date: Nov 24, '04 Location: bumpass,va Posts: 1,549 Phone: curve 3G Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts SU$: 3,214	The odds if that is the same as oj finding the real killer:zero% chance.

06-15-2012, 07:57 AM	#9
Miami4G Cordless Phone User Join Date: May 14, '10 Posts: 710 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts SU$: 7,880	I think Sprint backpedals from the previous statements. Saying "I don't foresee" is alot different than sayings NO its not gonna happen. At the very least maybe special Iphone only plans.

06-15-2012, 09:56 AM	#10
heavyd Like A Boss! Mood: Join Date: Feb 11, '05 Location: West-By-God Posts: 19,494 Phone: Sammy SG3 Trades: 20 Thanks: 61 Thanked 447 Times in 387 Posts SU$: 36,654	I really think people would tell them to **** off, rather than pay an ''iPhone'' fee

06-15-2012, 10:00 AM	#11
ericdabbs Cordless Phone User Mood: Join Date: Feb 15, '09 Location: LA, CA Posts: 681 Phone: MoPho 4G Thanks: 44 Thanked 54 Times in 49 Posts SU$: 11,498	Sprint will not even consider tiered data until Network Vision is complete nationwide. Even after Network Vision is complete, the hardware installed will now give Sprint an easier way to analyze the data traffic statistics to determine the average data usage per each tower per month. That will determine if they still need to go to tiered data anytime soon. With Sprint deploying small cells, femtocells, wifi offloading, DO-Advanced to balance tower loads for 3G EVDO, stress load on the macro towers shouldn't be that bad. With Verizon and AT&T going to shared data plans, this is the perfect time for Sprint to try to swoop in and try to steal customers away from them and unlimited data is the main marketing tool. The only thing right now is that Sprint needs to start launching some LTE markets so that tech blogs and fanbois can do speedtests and begin creating buzz about how Sprint LTE speeds are fast so that people will start taking the leap of faith and switch over in hopes that their city will be that fast when LTE is launched.

06-15-2012, 11:12 AM	#12
Evan702 Resident Gambler Mood: Join Date: Oct 12, '05 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 852 Phone: V950 mogul 8830 Thanks: 22 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts SU$: 12,945	Let some tell it, wasn't tiered data all but guaranteed after Sprint got the iPhone 4 & 4S...?