qik video chat on EVO

[TheWart]

UPDATE:

Sprint has indicated that the basic two-way video chat with qik is free, with users having the option of paying a monthly fee for a 'premium' service.


per engadget:

Last we thought, that mandatory $10 "premium data add-on" for Sprint's EVO 4G would additionally include YouTube and Qik video chat, and well, we may have been only half right. The gang at Android Guys have what's alleged to be a scan from Sprint's training materials, and according to one image, Qik's gonna cost you another $4.99 monthly via PayPal (not through the carrier) to use. We've reached out to see if we can confirm, but if true, it's a bit of a bummer to see the premiums continuing to add up. At least Fring's Skype video is still free, and as you can see in the video after the break, it works pretty well.

hmm...the worst part is the having to use paypal lol

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/qik-charging-5-monthly-for-evo-4g-video-chat/

 

[SAWYER]

WOW what a disaster

 

[blackangst1]

ugh

 

[zerocool84]

Weak sauce to the max

 

[TheWart]

If this is true, qik must be stupid because people will just use skype or fring.

I also hope this doesn't give att any ideas regarding iphone video chat...

 

[sjwaste]

Sounds like I won't be using Qik! Good thing the phone is already rooted.

 

[dguy6789]

Pretty crazy stuff about the Evo 4G. $10 per month more than standard smartphone pricing automatically, an additional $30 per month on top of that if you want to use tethering, then $5 a month on top of that if you want to use video chat?(Granted it's not Sprint's call, but the customers are going to see that and just think "geez another bill") If you're paying that much, you might as well just use Verizon.

T-Mobile's HSDPA+ network is faster than Sprint's 4G and they don't charge you anything extra for using it. Current 3G devices can take advantage of that speed increase as well, not just special new phones. T-Mobile also does not charge anything for tethering. Sprint is making their competitors look better and better when they pull stuff like this.

 

[sjwaste]

With an android handset, I'm just not seeing any non-corporate users paying for the tethering plan. Also, Qik might drop to $0 when no one is willing to pay another add-on fee for it. Unlike the $10 upcharge, this one is optional, and I will decline.

I dont know, if t-mobile had anything like the Evo, I'd switch to them. I don't have any particular carrier loyalty. But right now, the Evo is the only one w/ a fast processor, larger screen, front camera and android.

 

[AstroManLuca]

LOL, what a great idea, charge money for something you can easily get for free. And hey, Skype has name recognition while Qik doesn't.

 

[JS80]

With an android handset, I'm just not seeing any non-corporate users paying for the tethering plan. Also, Qik might drop to $0 when no one is willing to pay another add-on fee for it. Unlike the $10 upcharge, this one is optional, and I will decline.

I dont know, if t-mobile had anything like the Evo, I'd switch to them. I don't have any particular carrier loyalty. But right now, the Evo is the only one w/ a fast processor, larger screen, front camera and android.

What city are you in? Have you ever used T-mobile? If not, have you ever had a conversation with someone on T-mobile? It's even worse than AT&T.

 

[sjwaste]

What city are you in? Have you ever used T-mobile? If not, have you ever had a conversation with someone on T-mobile? It's even worse than AT&T.

Northern VA. T-Mobile is the only major carrier I haven't used. Others have told me that coverage is very good around here, though. I'm honestly close enough to DC that coverage is fine with just about anyone.

Probably a telling sign that no company I've worked for has used them for corporate phones, though.

 

[rpanic]

qik anounced on thier the $5 is only for premium service, looks like sprint missed up with thier playbook

 

[jlee]

Pretty crazy stuff about the Evo 4G. $10 per month more than standard smartphone pricing automatically, an additional $30 per month on top of that if you want to use tethering, then $5 a month on top of that if you want to use video chat?(Granted it's not Sprint's call, but the customers are going to see that and just think "geez another bill") If you're paying that much, you might as well just use Verizon.

T-Mobile's HSDPA+ network is faster than Sprint's 4G and they don't charge you anything extra for using it. Current 3G devices can take advantage of that speed increase as well, not just special new phones. T-Mobile also does not charge anything for tethering. Sprint is making their competitors look better and better when they pull stuff like this.

Isn't the $30 fee only to have the phone set up as a wireless router? I know PDANet worked on my Centro without a specific tethering plan, and it's also available for Android.

 

[randomlinh]

Northern VA. T-Mobile is the only major carrier I haven't used. Others have told me that coverage is very good around here, though. I'm honestly close enough to DC that coverage is fine with just about anyone.

Probably a telling sign that no company I've worked for has used them for corporate phones, though.

eh, it might be more the fact they don't have any phones corporate wants, or more importantly, tmobile doesn't have the resources to strike a deal like att/verizon and to an extent sprint.

Isn't the $30 fee only to have the phone set up as a wireless router? I know PDANet worked on my Centro without a specific tethering plan, and it's also available for Android.

Yes. Which is why including that in the price is a ridiculous comparison. So far, only the Palm Pre Plus on Verizon and the Nexus On+2.2 on tmobile seem to give you free mobile hotspot. Tmobile I don't know if they even were ready to do anything about the nexus one. Only when we see future phones will we know if tmobile let the nexus one slide or not. Verizon just f'ed up the Pre launch and needs to get rid of the phone, so free mobile hotspot is just a promo on that.

 

[sjwaste]

eh, it might be more the fact they don't have any phones corporate wants, or more importantly, tmobile doesn't have the resources to strike a deal like att/verizon and to an extent sprint.

Nah dude, what corporate wants is Windows Mobile in 90% of organizations. T-Mobile has always had WM phones as far as I know. It has to be something else.

At least when I was a consultant, most of the firm traveled a lot. Coverage was probably the most important factor, then Exchange support.

That or the other carriers simply offered sweeter deals. I think I was paying $30/mo for data and per minute for calls. I know they made out pretty well on that. By "me" I mean that I'd be direct-billed and would expense that amt. Helped keep our costs under control by actually showing us what things cost.

 

[Raduque]

lol video chat

 

[zerocool84]

qik anounced on thier the $5 is only for premium service, looks like sprint missed up with thier playbook

Yep the basic features are free which is good news.

Qik has lived up to its name in clarifying some leaks indicating that future EVO 4G owners on Sprint will be charged $5 a month to make use of its video chat services. As it turns out, that subscription fee will be for a new range of "advanced premium features," which will be elucidated on June 4 alongside the EVO's retail launch. The core two-way video calling will come absolutely free, we're promised, and only those yearning for extra features will have to pay up. It seems clear from the wording of that statement that multi-party conversations will figure prominently in the premium set, though we're left guessing at what other ways Qik has for seducing us to part with our cash. Either way, good news if you wanted to keep things simple... and cheap.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/qik-two-way-video-calling-on-the-sprint-evo-4g-is-free-premium/

 

[Jeff7181]

lol video chat

Sexting x 100000000000000000000

 

[gsaldivar]

Sexting x 100000000000000000000

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[wirednuts]

sprint was doing well with plan pricing and network upgrades... all they had to do to absolutely smoke the competition was to integrate video calls right into their existing plans for no charge. sure, make it use data minutes, but if a user has unlimited data then video calls should be free.

and they should be seamless with normal calls. no 3rd party apps. just hear the phone ring, see whos calling and answer. if you wish to video chat with them then, just hit one button. anything else is going to be cumbersome and nobody is going to do it.

 

[sjwaste]

sprint was doing well with plan pricing and network upgrades... all they had to do to absolutely smoke the competition was to integrate video calls right into their existing plans for no charge. sure, make it use data minutes, but if a user has unlimited data then video calls should be free.

and they should be seamless with normal calls. no 3rd party apps. just hear the phone ring, see whos calling and answer. if you wish to video chat with them then, just hit one button. anything else is going to be cumbersome and nobody is going to do it.

Read the update. $5 is for the premium service. Basic 2-way video chat will be included in the plan.

 

[Fox5]

eh, it might be more the fact they don't have any phones corporate wants, or more importantly, tmobile doesn't have the resources to strike a deal like att/verizon and to an extent sprint.




Yes. Which is why including that in the price is a ridiculous comparison. So far, only the Palm Pre Plus on Verizon and the Nexus On+2.2 on tmobile seem to give you free mobile hotspot. Tmobile I don't know if they even were ready to do anything about the nexus one. Only when we see future phones will we know if tmobile let the nexus one slide or not. Verizon just f'ed up the Pre launch and needs to get rid of the phone, so free mobile hotspot is just a promo on that.

I believe Tmobile has a corporate contract with Google, so they've got at least one company.