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  1. #1
    Computadora Girl
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    I recently upgraded from a Samsung N400 to a Samsung a620/VGA1000.

    My plan includes vision (vision premium pack) for $15/mo for
    UNLIMITED vision.

    I now have a camera with the built-in camera and am able to upload
    pics to the pictures.sprintpcs.com site. I have since uploaded a
    few pics with my new phone. I have not changed or modified my plan
    (I do want to keep what I have).

    My question is: I have the premium pack, not the pictures pack.
    Because my phone is able to upload pics, but because I have an
    unlimited vision plan (premium), are there extra charges involved
    with this (uploading to the sprint pictures site)?

    It's pretty confusing to understand what is or what is not included
    with my vision. I am hoping someone can help me.

    I know when you download from areas where there is a charge involved,
    you usually get some kind of a notice that you are bing charged.
    However, do you get a notice if you are being charged for uploads?

    Thanks in advance!! I am a longtime Sprint customer, and usually have
    no problems understanding the concepts. However, the vision plan
    descriptions are pretty confusing to me now!



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  2. #2
    Jeff
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    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION


    "Computadora Girl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > I recently upgraded from a Samsung N400 to a Samsung a620/VGA1000.
    >
    > My plan includes vision (vision premium pack) for $15/mo for
    > UNLIMITED vision.
    >
    > I now have a camera with the built-in camera and am able to upload
    > pics to the pictures.sprintpcs.com site. I have since uploaded a
    > few pics with my new phone. I have not changed or modified my plan
    > (I do want to keep what I have).
    >
    > My question is: I have the premium pack, not the pictures pack.
    > Because my phone is able to upload pics, but because I have an
    > unlimited vision plan (premium), are there extra charges involved
    > with this (uploading to the sprint pictures site)?
    >
    > It's pretty confusing to understand what is or what is not included
    > with my vision. I am hoping someone can help me.
    >
    > I know when you download from areas where there is a charge involved,
    > you usually get some kind of a notice that you are bing charged.
    > However, do you get a notice if you are being charged for uploads?
    >
    > Thanks in advance!! I am a longtime Sprint customer, and usually have
    > no problems understanding the concepts. However, the vision plan
    > descriptions are pretty confusing to me now!


    When I changed to a camera phone the rep changed me to the picture pack,
    said it was necessary to avoid fees.

    I see no difference in vision but have sent many pictures and no charges.





  3. #3
    Steven J Sobol
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    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:

    > When I changed to a camera phone the rep changed me to the picture pack,
    > said it was necessary to avoid fees.


    Does it cost more?

    Why doesn't 'unlimited' vision include the usage of bandwidth to send
    pictures?

    And I'm planning on getting a video phone. Will they have separate packages
    for videos?

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  4. #4
    Røbert M.
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    In article <9fbvc.29086$pt3.24381@attbi_s03>,
    "Jeff" <[email protected]> wrote:

    >
    > "Computadora Girl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > I recently upgraded from a Samsung N400 to a Samsung a620/VGA1000.
    > >
    > > My plan includes vision (vision premium pack) for $15/mo for
    > > UNLIMITED vision.
    > >
    > > I now have a camera with the built-in camera and am able to upload
    > > pics to the pictures.sprintpcs.com site. I have since uploaded a
    > > few pics with my new phone. I have not changed or modified my plan
    > > (I do want to keep what I have).
    > >
    > > My question is: I have the premium pack, not the pictures pack.
    > > Because my phone is able to upload pics, but because I have an
    > > unlimited vision plan (premium), are there extra charges involved
    > > with this (uploading to the sprint pictures site)?
    > >
    > > It's pretty confusing to understand what is or what is not included
    > > with my vision. I am hoping someone can help me.
    > >
    > > I know when you download from areas where there is a charge involved,
    > > you usually get some kind of a notice that you are bing charged.
    > > However, do you get a notice if you are being charged for uploads?
    > >
    > > Thanks in advance!! I am a longtime Sprint customer, and usually have
    > > no problems understanding the concepts. However, the vision plan
    > > descriptions are pretty confusing to me now!

    >
    > When I changed to a camera phone the rep changed me to the picture pack,
    > said it was necessary to avoid fees.
    >
    > I see no difference in vision but have sent many pictures and no charges.


    It's all explained on the web site:

    * Cost Per Month
    Sprint PCS Vision Pictures Pack
    Perfect for people who have a PCS VisionSM Picture Phone.Take, upload
    and send an unlimited number of pictures with Sprint PCS Picture MailSM.
    Includes 100 SMS Text Messages and Web access. $15

    Sprint PCS Vision Premium Pack
    Perfect for people who want to download Ringers, Games, Screen Savers
    and other Sprint PCS Vision Services. Includes 100 SMS Messages and Web
    access. $15

    Sprint PCS Vision Professional Pack
    Read and send personal or company email with Sprint PCS*Business
    ConnectionSM Personal Edition. Includes Messaging, Web access and Sprint
    PCS Picture Mail. ( Additional $15/month for Sprint PCS Vision Smart
    Devices that use the Microsoft Pocket PC Operating System.) $15

    Sprint PCS Picture MailSM
    Take, upload and send an unlimited number of pictures with Sprint PCS
    Picture MailSM. (Requires a Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone.)
    $5

    Sprint PCS Video Mail
    Capture the moment! Take, view, store and send 15-second video clips
    with your Sprint PCS VisionSM Video Phone anywhere on the enhanced
    Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. (Requires a Sprint PCS Vision Video Phone
    and the Sprint PCS Picture Mail.)
    $5

    ==================

    I notice that download credits are no longer mentioned.



  5. #5
    Bob Smith
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION


    "Computadora Girl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > I recently upgraded from a Samsung N400 to a Samsung a620/VGA1000.
    >
    > My plan includes vision (vision premium pack) for $15/mo for
    > UNLIMITED vision.
    >
    > I now have a camera with the built-in camera and am able to upload
    > pics to the pictures.sprintpcs.com site. I have since uploaded a
    > few pics with my new phone. I have not changed or modified my plan
    > (I do want to keep what I have).
    >
    > My question is: I have the premium pack, not the pictures pack.
    > Because my phone is able to upload pics, but because I have an
    > unlimited vision plan (premium), are there extra charges involved
    > with this (uploading to the sprint pictures site)?


    No extra charges with the premium pack for uploading pictures to your vault.
    As for the reduced cost between these two options, first off I'm not sure
    whether the Picture Vault comes with the Pictures Pack. In addition, with
    the premium pack, it offers access to Vision to cruise the web on your
    phone, messaging, and also a $5 credit every month for downloading ringers,
    games etc, from SPCS's site.
    >






  6. #6
    Computadora Girl
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    it's getting confusing again!

    i thought with the pictures pack, you have unlimited uploads with
    your camera phone, and with the premium pack, you would be charged
    with uploads (not sure though, that's why i asked). i just changed my
    vision pack to be sure (from premium to pictures pack).

    it's basically the same thing, right? only with the pictures pack,
    you get less download credits(??)

    help! is there anyone who works with sprint who can make this clearer?
    yes, the website describes what you get with each pack, however,
    there is nothing stated about what happens if you try to upload
    pictures with a premium pack (like if there's a charge, etc)



  7. #7
    John
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    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    Unlimited Vision does allow you to send unlimited pictures! I have
    unlimited vision and went to the website and added the picture mail for 5
    bucks a month, but since I had unlimited vision it just got bundled in.
    There isn't really a 5 dollar a month charge. That's only for folks that do
    not have the vision packs we have.

    "Steven J Sobol" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > > When I changed to a camera phone the rep changed me to the picture pack,
    > > said it was necessary to avoid fees.

    >
    > Does it cost more?
    >
    > Why doesn't 'unlimited' vision include the usage of bandwidth to send
    > pictures?
    >
    > And I'm planning on getting a video phone. Will they have separate

    packages
    > for videos?
    >
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    0xE3AE35ED
    > Steven J. Sobol, Geek In Charge / 888.480.4NET (4638) /

    [email protected]
    > Domain Names, $9.95/yr, 24x7 service: http://DomainNames.JustThe.net/
    > "someone once called me a sofa, but i didn't feel compelled to rush out

    and buy
    > slip covers." -adam brower * Hiroshima '45, Chernobyl '86, Windows

    98/2000/2003





  8. #8
    Steven J Sobol
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    John <[email protected]> wrote:
    > Unlimited Vision does allow you to send unlimited pictures! I have
    > unlimited vision and went to the website and added the picture mail for 5
    > bucks a month, but since I had unlimited vision it just got bundled in.
    > There isn't really a 5 dollar a month charge. That's only for folks that do
    > not have the vision packs we have.


    Ok, so I can do video too? I just want to make sure unlimited means unlimited.

    Sprint PCS has pulled the "unlimited means unlimited only in certain
    situations" stunt before, as have many other companies.

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    slip covers." -adam brower * Hiroshima '45, Chernobyl '86, Windows 98/2000/2003



  9. #9
    Røbert M.
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    In article <[email protected]>,
    "John" <[email protected]> wrote:

    > Unlimited Vision does allow you to send unlimited pictures! I have
    > unlimited vision and went to the website and added the picture mail for 5
    > bucks a month, but since I had unlimited vision it just got bundled in.
    > There isn't really a 5 dollar a month charge. That's only for folks that do
    > not have the vision packs we have.


    The Vision you must have is "Vision Pictures Pack";
    and not the Vision Premium Pack or Vision Professional Pack



  10. #10
    John
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    I just checked my plan online. It is the Sprint PCS Vision Premium Pack.
    I've sent tons of pics and videos. There are no extra charges if you have
    this pack.


    "Røbert M." <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > In article <[email protected]>,
    > "John" <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > > Unlimited Vision does allow you to send unlimited pictures! I have
    > > unlimited vision and went to the website and added the picture mail for

    5
    > > bucks a month, but since I had unlimited vision it just got bundled in.
    > > There isn't really a 5 dollar a month charge. That's only for folks

    that do
    > > not have the vision packs we have.

    >
    > The Vision you must have is "Vision Pictures Pack";
    > and not the Vision Premium Pack or Vision Professional Pack






  11. #11
    O/Siris
    Guest

    Re: VISION PLAN QUESTION

    You've had some pretty decent responses. Just thought I'd toss in my=20
    $0.02 worth.

    In article <[email protected]>,=20
    [email protected] says...
    > I recently upgraded from a Samsung N400 to a Samsung a620/VGA1000.
    >=20
    > My plan includes vision (vision premium pack) for $15/mo for
    > UNLIMITED vision.
    >=20
    > I now have a camera with the built-in camera and am able to upload
    > pics to the pictures.sprintpcs.com site. I have since uploaded a
    > few pics with my new phone. I have not changed or modified my plan=20
    > (I do want to keep what I have).
    >=20
    > My question is: I have the premium pack, not the pictures pack.
    > Because my phone is able to upload pics, but because I have an
    > unlimited vision plan (premium), are there extra charges involved
    > with this (uploading to the sprint pictures site)?


    Not with the uploading itself, per se. However, Picturemail, when=20
    you've got the Premium Pack, is $5/month. There's one exception,=20
    though. Even though the N400 isn't a camera phone, we *did* sell an=20
    attachable one for it, and the N400 can use Picturemail with that=20
    camera. So... if you've ever accessed the pictures function of the=20
    phone, and entered a password, then you may have done that from=20
    before the day we started charging for Picturemail. If you did that,=20
    then you might be grandfathered in, and thus pay nothing for it.

    >=20
    > It's pretty confusing to understand what is or what is not included
    > with my vision. I am hoping someone can help me.


    Your Premium Pack is actually pretty simple: Browse online all you=20
    want, and get up to $10 credit back on any of the downloads you=20
    purchase that we offer. Specialty services, like Picturemail,=20
    VideoMail, Business Connection, those are extra.

    >=20
    > I know when you download from areas where there is a charge involved,=20
    > you usually get some kind of a notice that you are bing charged.
    > However, do you get a notice if you are being charged for uploads?


    It's a flat fee per month for unlimited usage. $5 in the case of=20
    PictureMail. And yeah, you should get a couple of text messages over=20
    the first 14 days warning you about that monthly fee. Unless a=20
    PictureMail account already exists for you.

    >=20
    > Thanks in advance!! I am a longtime Sprint customer, and usually have
    > no problems understanding the concepts. However, the vision plan
    > descriptions are pretty confusing to me now!
    >=20


    Yeah, they can be. I mean, it's the Internet, for all practical=20
    purposes. That not and easy thing to define. Not, anyway, in a=20
    usable sense.


    --=20
    R=D8=DF
    O/Siris
    I work for Sprint PCS
    I *don't* speak for them



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