Sprint PCS Notice - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

urbandev · 02-25-2004, 01:14 AM

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Dear *name here*:

In a recent review of your Sprint PCS Account, it was noted that your account shows an unusually large amount of data usage with your sprint pcs phone. Data use of this magnitude is typically the result of using the phone as a modem, which is not permitted by the rules relating to our Unlimited PCS Vison service plans. Our Sprint PCS service plans guide and Sprint PCS terms and conditions provide:

Sprint PCS vision. "...Sprint PCS Vision packs are...(b) not available with connection cards, aircards, or any other devices used in connection with a computer or PDA - Including phones, smartphones, or other devices used with connection kit or similar phone-to-computer/PDA accessories. Sprint PCS Vision packs are also not available with Bluetooth vision capable sprint PCS phones used as a modem in connection with other devices. Sprint reserves rge right to deny or to terminate service without notice for any misuse..."

Failure to comply with this request may result in subsequent action that may include cancellation of the unlimited sprint PCS Vision option and/or termination of your sprint PCS account and all PCS-related services. We apologize for any confusion.

Thank you,
Sprint

Yes, sprint does monitor their network usage...just a note for anyone who uses their cell as a modem

Their logs consist of:
When you connect
How long youre connected for
how many Bytes were sent and recieved

They refused to comment on whether they log where the data was being sent.

monkeysugar · 02-26-2004, 12:17 PM

That's funny, when I signed up for my PCS account about a year ago, they were trying to pressure me into buying a cable and software so I could *use my phone as a modem* I'm glad I didn't fork out the $$ for it. I can't wait until my 1 year agreement is over, I'm sick of Sprint's shit. I've heard of ways to get around being monitored, but I'm not sure how legal they are.

Cynthetiq · 02-26-2004, 02:33 PM

just another reason to read the fine print and vote with your wallet.

MSD · 02-27-2004, 09:04 AM

Fuck Sprint.

THat's all I can really say on teh subject.

shakran · 02-27-2004, 09:38 AM

Wait a minute. They give you a phone that can be used as a modem, then tell you not to use it as a modem? WTF!

gmoot · 02-27-2004, 10:38 AM

I would cancel my sprint plan if I hadn't renued it back in November. I have a wireless enabled PDA, and virtually every other carrier has some phone/plan combo that would enable me to use the PDA to access the internet, except for sprint, who even when they have a capable phone, say that you can't pass the data stream to another device.

As it is, I'm still using a dinky little greyscale phone and a $30/month plan which they don't even offer anymore. I couldn't get new phone for my plan if I wanted to anyway...good luck finding a decent phone for sprint that isn't grey, flip, vision-enabled, and with a camera. I think there's all of...oh...two, last I checked.

MontanaXVI · 02-27-2004, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrSelfDestruct
Fuck Sprint.

THat's all I can really say on teh subject.

agreed.

urbandev · 02-28-2004, 01:09 AM

i actully asked the sprint huy why this option is enabled if we're not allowed to use it and he said because it use to be allowed...which is a pretty fucking retarded answer

i think it translates to: "because we make money from not telling people this valuable information"

02-26-2004, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	That's funny, when I signed up for my PCS account about a year ago, they were trying to pressure me into buying a cable and software so I could use my phone as a modem I'm glad I didn't fork out the $$ for it. I can't wait until my 1 year agreement is over, I'm sick of Sprint's shit. I've heard of ways to get around being monitored, but I'm not sure how legal they are. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

02-26-2004, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	just another reason to read the fine print and vote with your wallet. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

02-28-2004, 01:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
urbandev Insane Location: Dayton, NV	i actully asked the sprint huy why this option is enabled if we're not allowed to use it and he said because it use to be allowed...which is a pretty fucking retarded answer i think it translates to: "because we make money from not telling people this valuable information" __________________ Raoul Duke: "I wouldn't dare go to sleep with you wandering around with a head full of acid, wanting to slice me up with that goddamn knife." Dr. Gonzo: "Who said anything about slicing you up, man. I just wanted to cut a little Z in your forehead."

02-27-2004, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Fuck Sprint. THat's all I can really say on teh subject.

02-27-2004, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	Wait a minute. They give you a phone that can be used as a modem, then tell you not to use it as a modem? WTF!

02-27-2004, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
gmoot Upright Location: Ohio	I would cancel my sprint plan if I hadn't renued it back in November. I have a wireless enabled PDA, and virtually every other carrier has some phone/plan combo that would enable me to use the PDA to access the internet, except for sprint, who even when they have a capable phone, say that you can't pass the data stream to another device. As it is, I'm still using a dinky little greyscale phone and a $30/month plan which they don't even offer anymore. I couldn't get new phone for my plan if I wanted to anyway...good luck finding a decent phone for sprint that isn't grey, flip, vision-enabled, and with a camera. I think there's all of...oh...two, last I checked.