Sprint embedded EVDO card

Question

I have enjoyed using my embedded sprint card with my Dell m1330.  If I purchase one of the USB Sprint EVDO modems, can I easily transfer my current account to the new modem so that I can use it with both my Dell and another laptop that I own?  Do I have to go through the Sprint store or can it all be done online?

hotrent1 · Answer

every card has to be activated. i think you have to call.

AndrewMcDonald · Answer

I did mine oneline converting an external card to my internal EVDO card in my M1330.  It was tricky and finding the right spot at Sprint is no fun.   I suggest going to a Sprint Store or calling.

hotrent1 · Answer

I also converted.  I had to call sprint, they deactivated the usb and activated the internal card.  I was told that i would have to activate the usb with another number, that is pay for two subscriptions to use both.  I sold the usb to my sister and she activated the usb on her HP and on her sprint account.  From what i gather you can use the same usb card on different machines as long as the right software is installed for the card on each machine.  I also like the gps receiver function on these cards.  They will work with most map programs.

gman901 · Answer

The user is asking if they can easily transfer their current account from an embedded Sprint card to a USB Sprint EVDO modem. They want to use the modem with both their Dell laptop and another laptop they own. They are unsure if they need to go through the Sprint store or if it can be done online. The answer suggests that the user can switch from an internal card to a USB modem and use it on both laptops. They are advised to contact Sprint or visit a store to confirm if they can activate a USB modem without penalties or changes to their current plan.

hotrent1 · Answer

most of the time, sprint charges for everything. It should not affect your plan, they may charge you for the activation and deactivation.  i think they all have gps functionality.  On my card i had to go into the registry and change a value. Now gps shows up and works with my map program.

wozzlegummich · Answer

what were the changes that you made to the registery?

hotrent1 · Answer

i will look it up and report back. I searched on this forum for gps on sprint internal card. there is a post for explanation. I do know the location is different on x32 and x64 versions.

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=netwkint&message.id=18031&query.id=97377#M18031

see this post.

Message Edited by hotrent1 on 09-23-2008 09:30 PM

nosbigs · Answer

I bought an XPS M1530 with Dell Mobile Broadband I called Sprint asked for a tech 2 explained my issue and it was handled within 10 minutes. They  asked me to open the connection manager set up a few things read the ESN made a change with the ESN from my external card gave me a new activation number and voila all good SPrint Tech 2 level service is almost as great as DELL

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