I will check today to confirm, but... Sprint now offers 'bundled' Internet
access with many of the plans. This is a big marketing deal, since no other
technology supports it as well.
Sprint's definition of bundled: Sprint is the ISP
Subject to check, you just need the modem adapter cable, not the Sprint
Internet. You can use your own ISP service on the road.
As far as I know, there are no restrictions on who you call, but Sprint is
creating mucho confusion by trying to sell a 'bundled' product of the cable
and their own "Internet service."
This is further confused by the 'mini browser' Internet service on some
phones. I did see this the other day; the CSR training materials just go on
and on about this wonderful new feature. Obviously, bundling the phone,
cable and Internet service produces more revenue from the customer, and
simplifies support, etc. so I can't beat Sprint over the head too hard.
For the enlightened, 'net enabled (and thrifty minded) GMC list member,
however, the Sprint bundled Internet deal isn't as good as the simple
combination of their current ISP and the modem cable. Sprint's deal isn't
total crap, but just not as good as someone with a GMC would expect.
[got to save every penny for the coach, eh?]
I'll see what I can find out today and report back tonight. For the moment,
stick to this party line with the sales rep:
I just need the modem cable, not the Internet service.
Don't even use the word Internet.
I think that will get the job done at the price points you seek. As we
touched on earlier and Mike F. pointed out a long time ago, Sprint makes
money when you don't use your plan minutes. (like that's a big surprise)
Remember, Mike advised us that he doesn't use all his minutes talking,
that's where he gets such a good deal.
I can't say for sure without checking, but Sprint may have created the
'bundle' which is offered whenever someone mentions the word Internet simply
to drive up the revenue per handset.
That would make sense, since the result is that you face a more difficult
challenge getting the adapter cable without the service. You need to break
this 'bundle' open and just get the modem cable.
Mike may add more, and I'll check next door or with KC today and see what's
going on.
mg
|-----Original Message-----
|From: owner-gmcmotorhome
|[mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of gene
|Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 5:54 AM
|To: grady; songtekpub; gmcmotorhome
|Subject: GMC: Sprint
|
|
|Mike , and Mark
|
|It looks like on the west coast that Sprint wants to charge extra for Fax /
|Data / Modem connections. The info that Glen got seems to be the same I
|get from the sellers. The 500 min on the $50 plan cannot be used for Data
|unless you pay an additional fee. Is this the way it is on the Right Coast
|? or are we missing the elevator and just getting the shaft out here on the
|Left coast.
|( I hope I have my port and starboard correct).
|
|It also seems that you have to get the internet service even if you only
|want the data connection.
|
|Has anyone actually used the data connection ?
|
|gene
|Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
|GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
|
mr.erf
|
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