WiMAX Watch: More answered questions about contracts and service
We're not the only ones checking out WiMAX. Reader ericb asked us a bunch of questions earlier this week. Sprint's answered them below:
I have a sprint mobile broadband plug-in device all ready -- and i'm locked into a contract. Can I get out of that contract if I make the switch to Xohm?
A: XOHM requires a new device for its WiMAX Network, but without contracts or cancellation penalties. The Sprint 3G device works on a more extensive network. As far as we know, you'll need to abide by the original Sprint contract. Sometime in the not overly distant future there should be a dual mode 3G/4G air card by Sprint which might give you the best of both worlds. Details, pricing and service plan remains to be seen.
Also, the Pick 2 plan, at $50/month, forever, seems very sweet. Can I buy the only two devices currently available and swap one out of the Pick 2 plan in the future if there's a new device I have to have?Yes, if two different devices at all times. Trade out at your convenience as new devices become available.
A: You own each device you buy. There is no contract or cancellation fee, just the service subscription. Just need two different devices versus duplicates. Trade out at your convenience as new devices become available. You can swap out the service on it. (ed note: this post a la Gus -- DD)
Comments
Thanks Gus!
I didn't think I'd be able to break the Sprint contract for the 3g, but I was hoping.
Posted by: ericb | October 3, 2008 9:50 AM