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Sprint to Simplify Rate Plans June 15

Brad Molen — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +0000

In a world that grows increasingly complex and more complicated, leave it to Sprint to look into its crisis monitor and come to the rescue! Sources close to Sprint have confirmed to PhoneArena that on June 15, our favorite CDMA/iDEN mess (read:only CDMA/iDEN mess) will be merging Sprint and Nextel rate plans and simplifying them.

Going away are the Power Pack and Free Incoming plans, but new to the family will be mix-and-match plans in which iDEN, CDMA, QChat, and hybrid phones can all be under the same plan. Believe me, this is a long time coming; we can start to feel like Sprint and Nextel have officially merged finally!

Individual plans will stay pretty much the same:

Talk plans – $39.99 for 450 mins; $59.99 for 900 mins.

Talk/Message/Connect (unlimited messaging and Direct Connect) – $49.99 for 450 mins; $69.99 for 900 mins; $89.99 gets you unlimited mins.

Everything (unlimited messaging, direct connect, internet, email, TV, and navigation) – $69.99 for 450 mins; $89.99 for 900 mins; $99.99 for unlimited mins.

Shared plans will be slightly different:

Talk for 2 lines – $69.99 for 700 mins; $9.99 for add’l lines (up to 5 total lines in the plan).

Talk/Message for 2 lines – $99.99 for 1500 mins; $149.99 for 3000 mins. Both plans include unlimited messaging. Add’l lines $9.99.

Talk/Message/Data – $129.99 for 1500 mins; $169.99 for 3000 mins. Both plans include unlimited messaging, internet, TV, and navigation. Add’l lines $19.99.

Direct Connect available on all shared plans for $10.

PhoneArena also says the $5 incremental discount for additional Simply Everything plans are still available as well for users who need an unlimited option.

This comes right in time for the release of the much-anticipated Instinct. Instinct owners must be on either an Everything plan or Talk/Message/Data Share. The $70 starting point, as discussed earlier on UV, will be competitive with the 3G iPhone, which plans will start at $70 but won’t include the navigation, messaging, or TV.

via PhoneArena

Motorola Blend ic402 – another Nextel iDen/Sprint CDMA cellphone

Staska — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:20:28 +0000

Motorola Blend ic402 flip phone is another handset launched together with the introduction of Sprint PowerSource services that combine the functionality of Sprint Nextel (iDEN) and Sprint PCS (CDMA) networks.

Like Motorola Buzz ic502 , for walkie talkie services Blend ic402 will use Nextel National Network, giving users ability to connect to 20 million Nextel Walkie-Talkie customers nationwide. Actually you can even connect internationally to walkie-talkie networks in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Canada. Also these handsets include the support for Direct talk that allows you to connect directly (off-network and without network charges) to other compatible phones within 6 miles range.

And in addition to Nextel, Motorola Blend ic402 will support all CDMA voice and data services that can be delivered through Sprint Nationwide Network. That includes Internet browsing, e-mail, SMS texting, ringtone and games download, GPS navigation and other.

Motorola Blend ic402 comes with 65K color display, built-in speakerphone, support for JAVA apps, built-in productivity tools, Spanish and English language menus. With dimensions of 3.68″ x 2.13″ x 0.95″ and 4.44 oz weight it is easy to carry around in your pocket. And with Li-ion battery providing 3.3 hours talking and more then 100 hrs standby time it can last for quite a while there, without any need to recharge.

The retail price for Motorola Blend ic402 is set to $229 and with 2 year voice&data Sprint service plan you can get this phone for $29.99.

Motorola Buzz ic502 phone for combined Sprint CDMA/Nextel services

Staska — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:44:53 +0000

Sprint has launched it’s PowerSource offering that combine Nextel Network’s Walkie-Talkie services with data capabilities of Sprint Nationwide CDMA Network. Using PowerSource enabled cellphones Sprint Nextel customers will be able to make voice calls, use all of Nextel’s Walkie Talkie services, send and receive SMS and use GPS Navigation through Sprint network from a single phone.

The PowerSource launch is accompanied with the introduction of new Motorola phones that support all advanced combined network features. One of these phones is Motorola Buzz ic502.

Motorola Buzz ic502 is a rugged, professional grade clamshell, certified for military specifications for dust, shock and vibration. Other features of Buzz ic502 include:

Color display (65K colors)
Support for all Walkie-Talkie services like (group, one-touch, speaker and privacy modes)
Support for Sprint Vision
Support for location based services through integrated GPS chip
Direct Talk (off network, to other compatible phones with 6 miles)
Web and e-mail capable
JAVA app support
Productivity tools (calendar, task list, world clock, calculator, memo pad, countdown timer and alarm clock)
Dimensions: 3.66″ x 2.05″ x 0.87″
Weight: 4.06 oz
Battery: Li-Ion Up to 2.8 hours talk time

Motorola Buzz ic502 with Sprint PowerSource will cost you $249 retail and if you sign up for 2 year plan with Sprint, the price will drop to $59.99