Just got back from my BB Mobile store. They were willing to give me the 20%, but couldn't get my SERO account to transfer over. Is there a trick to this? How are people getting this done? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

rbraden said:LightWallet said:Not sure you guys are getting the point. It doesn't matter where you buy the phone. In order to activate it, you will be required to switch to one of 5 all-inclusive type plans: the Everything plan or one of the talk/msg/data shared plans. There's no way around it. They are trying to ween everyone over to the new plans.

Yes, even if you currently have unlimited data as part of your plan or add-on, it will not work. Believe me, I have tried. There are two levels of data service: basic unlimited data, with which most of us are familiar, and then there's data premier. Data premier includes/covers GPS nav, some Sprint tv premium channels, and an enhanced VM system, all of which are not available and/or would cost extra by themselves even with "unlimited data".

With the introduction of the iPhone w/ATT, the Instinct thru Sprint, and now the Touch Pro, the carriers are requiring upgraded service plans in order to 1) recoup their costs & 2) allow you to use all the features the phones are capable of w/o you hustling them later for a refund for "accidental usage". Anyway, as Sprint CEO Hesse pointed out, "it's hard to believe it's still called a phone when it can do so much more."

Because the iPhone & Instinct have proven to be successful despite the higher cost data plan requirements, they are going to continue this business model for certain phones. Sadly, the Touch Pro is one of them.

(If you don't need the add'l features in the Pro, you can get the Diamond, which is a very capable smartphone in and of itself and does not have the data plan requirement. I typed this whole message using it.)

This did not happen for me. I went in and gave them my number, coupon, etc...he went through the process and mentioned midway through that I would have to add a $25 data plan...I said that my current plan already has unlimited data and that I was in no way interested in changing it. Another guy came over and eventually he says "see if it will through without it", and it did. So in short, I think it tells them that they have to add the data charges, but the system doesn't have a hard block to in fact enforce it. Got mine after being in the store for about 45 minutes total with little trouble for under $260 with tax. Lovin it.

After reading the previous comment...let me add that I have a copy of the contract right in front of me that says $30 a month and lists the plan details. My plan is unchanged.Consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I think if anyone is interested in getting one, your best chances are to get it before Nov 2 (the earlier the better), when it will be officially available through Sprint stores and sprintdotcom. There may be some glitches in the provisioning process that allows it to go through at the national retail chain if you're lucky.

BINGO. Got 2 of them (myself and my wife). $299 - 20% discount and no problems at all keeping my $30 SERO plan. I was only 1 year into my SERO.

Amazingly the BB mobile lady was awesome, and knew exactly what she was doing. Whole process took just 30 minutes. The only minor issue was getting the 20%, they had to charge me full price ($665 with tax for both phones), then handed me $130 in Cash Back.

NO crap about the data plan, NO forcing me onto the new everything SERO and no issues with only being 1 year into the contract.

I am on SERO 500, went into BB in Battle Creek, MI. First, after they typed my number in the system, it would not allow them to do anything more. He called the Sprint number and he was told I can only get a phone through employee telesales because of the plan I was on. I left the store, spent an hour on the phone with Sprint Customer care and finally talked to a really nice lady who noted my account to tell Best Buy to sell me the phone as an upgrade. I walked back in the store, told the same sales guy I spoke to earlier to call and get it ok'ed. He did and I walked out with my new Touch Pro. No questions regarding data and my phone accesses the internet just fine. Good luck everyone and thanks OP.

Just called all Best Buy stores near Philadelphia and all but one said they didn't carry Sprint phones. Only the Best Buy Mobile store inside Moorestown Mall (400 Route 38; Moorestown, NJ 08057) carries Sprint but they are already sold out. Someone on ppcgeeks said he got his there and they just had a handful.

in Boston... got two from best bue (myself and wife)... couldn't get 20% coupon to work... but showed them online on my rewards.... so what they did was charge me $300... then did a "pricematch" to refund me $60 plus the tax. the phone is awesome. i would recommend doing this sooner than later... GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.... =)

madigan82 said:nomorenow said:Dammm , none in Bay Area BB's.....
I just saved $239 bucks~!!!

I'm actually moving to San Francisco mid November and had to get a phone before my last day at work on Wednesday (worked paid for my cell phone). How is Sprint coverage there?

I live SF , coverage is very good......

My Best Buy (in Hartsdale, NY) said they can't sell them until Monday

Ignore that link, BestBuy didn't care that I was only one year into my SERO, and I still got their full upgrade price. I'm sure that the price on Sprint.com will be much higher when it appears next week.

Very nice phone indeed. Does anyone find that the battery is a little hot when charging?