Sprint, like all other major network carriers, is vying for your loyalty, and your money. To that end, it’s working out great for you, as they attempt to entice consumers by undercutting their competitors with the introduction of price-friendly products and discounts. We cut through the noise, and read through all the fine print so that you don’t have to. There are great deals to be had on the web, but we found you additional savings, too.
Check Whether You Qualify For A Corporate Employee Discount
Many companies and corporations offer corporate discounts to their employees, up to 25%. There are several lists floating on other sites, but they may be outdated or inaccurate. To verify whether your company qualifies for a discount, submit your query to Sprint’s community forum. Currently, Sara from the Social Care team has been answering queries about the companies that provide discounts for their employees. For example, if you work for USPS, you are eligible for a 20% discount. Costco employees get a 23% discount. If you confirmed that you have a discount, go to http://sprint.com/verify to enter your Sprint phone number, and you’ll receive confirmation of your eligibility within three days. Military, students, and retirees may also be eligible for discounts.
Check Whether You Qualify For An Upgrade Discount
If you’re already a Sprint customer, you may be eligible for an upgrade discount. Check here to see if you qualify. If you made your last upgrade on or after 10/2/2011, then you are eligible for an upgrade discount after twenty months.
Is The Sprint Unlimited Data Plan Worth It?
Last week, Sprint unveiled their new Sprint Unlimited Guarantee, and new Unlimited, My Way, and My Way All-in plans. It’s obviously meant to compete with T-Mobile’s Simple Choice Plans, which also guarantees unlimited data. We covered the costs and trade-offs of T-Mobile’s plans last week. Let’s compare what you get with T-Mobile, and with Sprint:
For $50, you get unlimited talk and text, 500 MB of high-speed data, plus additional included services such as call waiting, caller ID, call forwarding, etc with Simple Choice for one phone line. For an extra $10, you’ll get 2 GB of high speed data. For $70, you’ll get unlimited 4G high speed data. To add another line, it’s $30 extra for the second line, then $10 for each additional line, up to five lines. If you go over your data limits, you will not be charged extra; however, you’ll find your data slowed down. No annual service contract required. You will be paying full-price for whatever phone you want, though. (You can also bring in an unlocked phone and just pay for the SIM card.)
For $50, you unlimited talk and text for one phone line. For basic phone data, you can choose not to pay for it, or pay $10 a month for unlimited. For smartphone data, you can pay $20 a month per line for 1 GB of data, or $30 for unlimited data per line. Consumers can add up to ten lines per account. The Unlimited My All-In Plan gives consumers unlimited talk, text, and data and 5 GB of mobile hotspot usage for $110. Consumers who choose one of these plans are guaranteed unlimited talk and text for the life of the service. Existing customers can switch plans without extending their service contract. New activations require a two-year service agreement per line.
Verdict:
T-Mobile wins on basic pricing alone (as well as the lack of a contract requirement), but if you need more flexibility, such as the ability to add more than five lines, or want cheaper phones, Sprint is where you should go.
Trade In Your Old Phone For Up To $300 In Credit
If you have an old phone, you could trade it in for up to $300 in credit. You can check here to see whether your device is eligible, and get an estimate of how much credit you can expect to receive for it. You can see the entire list of eligible devices and expected credit here.
Earn Up To $500 Per Year In American Express Gift Cards With Referrals
For every friend who creates a new account, and at least one line activation, you’ll earn $25 in American Express gift cards. Your friend will also get $25. Referrals must be made via http://sprint.com/referral in order to qualify for the reward. You can earn up to $500 per year in referrals. Note that American Express gift cards are time-limited; if you don’t start using the card within seven months, you’ll get charged a $3.00 monthly service fee.
Sign Up For Nascar, NBA, and Sprint Exclusive Offers & Deals
If you’re a Nascar or NBA fan, Sprint offers exclusive deals and discounts via their mailing list. You can also sign up for Sprint-related deals as well. http://insider.sprint.com/index.php?INTNAV=ATG:FT:Inside
Get Cash Back Rewards From Rebate Sites
You can earn cash back on Sprint.com purchases from rebate sites such as Ebates, Big Crumbs, and Mr. Rebates. These sites all give you 1% cash back on your Sprint.com purchase. Ebates provides a $5 new member bonus gift card to the retailer of your choice. Mr. Rebates provides a $7.50 sign up bonus. You can also earn frequent flyer mile rewards from airlines such as Southwest and American Airlines. To see how many points, and how much cash back you can earn, check out EVReward. You can only use one reward program at a time per purchase, so choose your option carefully to maximize your reward.
