So, you want the new PRE; but, what is monthly service going to cost? Sprint has provided us with their pricing chart (click on it below to see it full-sized), and their selection of plan provide you everything you need...and more, whether you want that much or not. When looking at the pricing chart, please note that the Unlimited Messaging plans are not applicable for the PRE...only the the Unlimited Messaging/Data plans, or the 'Simply Everything' plans.
Aside from the service plans, Sprint is offering the PRE for $199.99 to the following groups:
- New Sprint customers, who take a 2-year 'Everything Data' or 'Simply Everything' plan (mail-in rebate, except at Best Buy, where its taken off the price at purchase)
- Existing Sprint customers, who qualify for an upgrade discount
- Sprint Premier customers *
Sprint provides a bundle of their (previously optional) services with the 'Everything' plans for the PRE. Here are a descriptions of a few from Sprint's media guide for reviewers:
Sprint Navigation:
Palm Pre includes turn-by-turn voice-guided and on-screen driving
directions from Sprint. Sprint Navigation also features 3-D moving
maps, similar to an in-car navigation system or personal navigation
device, as well as local search, intelligent traffic alerts and
one-click rerouting.
NOTE: GPS services is provided by TeleNav; and, you can read my review here
Sprint NASCAR:
Sprint NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Live means fans no longer need to be at the race track to enjoy the
excitement. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile gives fans extensive racing
information compiled on a wireless platform in an easy-to-use interface
that is available at no additional charge to Sprint customers with a
data pack. This application allows fans to experience this aspect of
racing through their Sprint phone with options that provide the in-car
communications between all 43 drivers and teams plus live race
broadcasts from MRN or PRN. Open the application on a non-race day and
automatically see the expandable menu options for the official points
standings, drivers' statistics, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series news and the
upcoming broadcast schedules. During race day or qualifying, the home
screen will offer options for live leader boards, audio, video, a
personalized "My Driver" section and real-time statistics. You can also
personalize it to track your favorite driver all season long.
Sprint TV:
Palm Pre lets you watch live TV or
video-on-demand or catch the latest news, sports, weather,
entertainment and movie trailers on the go. With Sprint TV, don’t miss
a show, news report, movie or your favorite teams’ latest games. Get
24/7 instant access to top tier entertainment on your phone. Watch live
broadcasts, special mobile programming and exclusive full-length,
on-demand episodes. Access your favorite channels and networks –
everything from news, weather and sports to children’s programs,
comedy, cartoons and lifestyle shows.
Click on the chart below to see it full-size
* Eligibility
requirements for Sprint Premier:
- For three consecutive
months, consumer customers must be on an individual wireless plan of at
least $69.99 per month or spend at least $99.99 per month on a plan
that shares minutes, or
- They must have been a Sprint wireless
customer for at least 10 years. For complete rules about Sprint
Premier, visit
www.sprint.com/premiercustomer