[cp6169]

As rumored there will be a new plan released with the new Pearl, see below...

[ikandi]

Thanks for the info, this new plan will match my new 8130 when it comes out

[gkg3059]

I think verizon will do something like it as well. That's what I've heard

[unbreakableblue]

It doesn't say anything about picture messaging, do we know if that's included in the text messaging?

oh yeah, thanks for the information, of course.

[didomenico77]

Wow this is great, I already knew this was coming, but nice to have some confirmation from CP who is a Sprint employee if I am not mistaken. Thanks a bunch!

[bostoneric]

just making my move towards BB Pearl2 that much of a better choice!

[curve247]

thanks for the info CP. so the new plan is for individual liable only? no corporate liable plans will be able to switch over?

[cp6169]

I do know MMS is not included.

[didomenico77]

I do know picture messaging is not included.

Is picture messaging considered MMS?

[cp6169]

Yes.

[didomenico77]

Well I would be surprised to see that this does not include picture messaging, considering it is called a "Power Vision" plan, and all power vision plans so far have pic messaging included. What a joke.

[kane]

i would hop on the new plan but they get you phone as modem not included and its a $15 add on which brings my current plan up $5 it also says sprint tv is gonna be included on 11/4 for all BB i wonder will the new OS be out then

[Kilted Bradley]

Oh yes. I WILL be switching. That phone-as-modem has been used on my my acct MAYBE a half dozen times. Plus, in this $30, you get unlimited text. So, if you're like me, and you have the $40 unlimited plus the "special" $5 unlimited text you save $15. Or, if you're like me and have TWO $40 plans and TWO $5 unlimited text charges, you save $30. YIPPEE!

[jonnyxedge]

cool info

[SprintKomet]

Can someone point me to a clear explanation of the differences btw MMS, SMS, IM, and plain ol' "text messaging?" Thanks.

BTW, I just had the new plans outlined today by a Sprint rep. Very glad to see that I won't be having to drop and extra $50 per month, by the current BB plan offerings.

[Kilted Bradley]

MMS - Media Messaging Service (I think that's the breakdown) anyway it applies to picture and video messaging

SMS - Short Message Service (again, I think this is the breakdown) it applies to the short text messages that all phones are compatible with.

IM - Instant messaging - AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger etc. A data service

Pin Messaging - Unique to the Blackberry world. Another form of messaging that is similar to SMS in the format and feel, but only works between BB devices (no matter the carrier even. )

Blackberry Messenger - An IM service utilizing the BB Pin System. Again, only works between blackberries.

[rce]

Finally confirmation. I was trying to get the Sprint Rep to talk about this the other day. I am no longer under contract and would like to get a 8830 with the new plan. Thanks CP

[bigmatt]

yes this is a good day for sprint customers. me useing a htc mogul with the 15 dollar plan and 5 dollar 300 text plan i can upgrade to a blackberry which i miss plus now have unlimated text. so it comes out to what it would cost to have unlimated text on the mogul but be able to use a blackberry with gps. also i still have a old 6700 to mess with hen i need my windows mobile fix lol. now i just need cp to sell me one of his 8830's.

[cp6169]

Ur crazy matt, I dont see you giving up your mogul. I can picture you with a Touch however.

[bigmatt]

Originally Posted by cp6169 Ur crazy matt, I dont see you giving up your mogul. I can picture you with a Touch however.

yea the touch is nice but the no keyboard is wack. i have the keyboard the touch comes with on my mogul and i cant get used to it.

[didomenico77]

I noticed on the list of new features IM was listed.

What kind of IM is sprint going to provide?

Is it the cruddy JAVA based IM clients?

[cp6169]

They are referring to Google Talk, AIM and Yahoo.

[diaz1023]

any word on the picture mail, or keeping it from SERO plan?

[cp6169]

There is "NO" picture mail added in this plan, and dont even expect this BB to have an mms option. I played with one today and there wasnt an option, i was told to im it or email it. They did say however they "will" integrate this feature hopefully before launch..

[didomenico77]

Wow I cant believe that this plan will not let you picture message, after they give you all of that other stuff, you cant give us something as simple as picture mail?

ALL of the other "Power Vision" plans have picture mail included, and this new "Power Vision" plan won't. Seems dumb to me.

[sprintberry]

This is a very good plan. No other carrier offers streaming video, tv and radio, built in GPS w/ free navigation, unlimited text and data for $30!

[sprintberry]

Oh I forgot to add something cp, these plans are not available in premier/p2k, you must have ensemble/UBP/CSM. I attached a screenshot of the newest update on OCT 31.

[didomenico77]

Where is the attached screen shot? Sorry!

[sprintberry]

Im sorry guys I had to take the image down so a signature could be added. Trying again...

[cp6169]

Thanks sprintb, I truthfully didnt realize this wasnt available in p2k, which kinda stinks cuz I was going to call all my customers that have the BB and have them switch if they wanted.