Will Sprint go bankrupt? - Page 2

Chiefmanwillcatch · 03-11-2008, 02:50 PM

I know some of you worked there.

What's their main problems? Bad service?

Their stock has tanked. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=S

Chiefmanwillcatch · 03-11-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tiptap

Buy on the margin 110 share cash it out then when the price goes down buy 110 shares returned and keep the profit.

Never did the options.

Can rephrase it in english? haha.

BWillie · 03-11-2008, 05:53 PM

When I first switched from verizon to sprint I hated them, but I have to say in the last year they have really improved. I have had them for three years, and I have seen better customer service and support already. They messed up my bill one time, and they promptly changed it when I called in. I had difficulties getting service in areas of my home when I first started, but for some reason I now have much better reception in those areas where I used to not be able to get a signal. Additionally, I pay 44 dollars for unlimited texts, unlimited picture msgs, 600 minutes, and high speed internet on my phone. I am a happer camper with sprint now.

Mi_chief_fan · 03-11-2008, 06:10 PM

I used to have Nextel, and never had a dropped call. One of Sprint's fine customer service reps, I think it was either Lucy or Sandy from Bangladesh, talked me in to switching to their state-of-the-art hybrid phones. SHe did a poor job of explaining that what the hybrid phones do is use Sprints PCS network and Nextel's direct connect feature.

Of course, the Sprint coverage, even here in a well populated area, is the absolute worst of all carriers here. I can't even use my phone a home without having a call dropped, and there's a freaking Nextel tower right out of the back of my property.

ANd also, every damned time I do anything to my account, they make me extend my contract for 2 FREAKING YEARS!!

Needless to say, my contract and my time with SPrint will expire in August.

stlchiefs · 03-11-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Ditto this. I was losing calls in my living room, for ****s sake.

Yep, I had to go outside on the front porch to talk on my phone when I had Sprint in KC.

xbarretx · 03-11-2008, 07:05 PM

ya know guys i dont mind the bagging on Sprint b/c they do have issues but for everyone who is hell bent on seeing them go belly up just think what thats going to do to KC.

we appear to have good leadership finally and that’s what is needed to make progress. Rome wasn’t built in a day, if anyone can turn Sprint around Hesse can. if for one reason only he WANTS to do so. before anyone asks no i don’t feel that Forsee gave a rats

about the companies. both Sprint AND Nextel. in the end may they fail? sure that’s a risk of business. but i feel the main issue is that for the past 6 - 10 years everyone’s been classically conditioned to automatically hate sprint. all i ask is that when (if) things turn around then you take notice. again as with being with Sprint over 7 years im use to walking out in public and getting stones tossed at me for A) classic JoCo customer service (meaning crappy) and B) coverage issues. it comes with the territory, as long as i am with Sprint i will however continue to support it to the best of my ability even though my job has no bearing shape or form on customer service and or coverage.

long live Sprint, i hope for the best .... now lets all chug!

p.s. no im not trying to do a WPI-esk pimp up speech, im just givign my honest opinion on the subject

cant hate me for that right? i mean afterall i at LEAST hate CP

stlchiefs · 03-11-2008, 07:13 PM

I don't think anyone wants to see Sprint tank, we are just expressing our opinions on why Sprint is losing millions of customers every year, thus partially causing growing losses.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-11-2008, 07:17 PM

I was on the Sprint network and had too many dropped calls, so I switched to the Nextel network. Much better. Any Nextel users notice intereference with speakers? Their CS needs drastic improvment.

memyselfI · 03-11-2008, 07:51 PM

They are awful and if they do go belly up it's because they found building a prison and an arena more important than building a business with decent products and service.

Spott · 03-11-2008, 08:00 PM

Well, if they go under they can just get bought by Ma Bell.

sedated · 03-11-2008, 08:05 PM

When you lay-off half of America, it's pretty hard to find customers.

teedubya · 03-11-2008, 08:12 PM

Sprint's ad campaign should be,

"Can you hea.... dammit. [redial] Can you he... MOTHER ****ER.... [redial] Sorry about that, I have Sprint PCS, Piece of Crap Service. Can you h... " [call Verizen to switch to America's best network.]

xbarretx · 03-11-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlchiefs

I don't think anyone wants to see Sprint tank, we are just expressing our opinions on why Sprint is losing millions of customers every year, thus partially causing growing losses.

i can live with that thanks man

Deberg_1990 · 03-11-2008, 08:33 PM

I had Sprint PCS for 8 years straight until late last year. Never changed carriers at all.

Finally switched to T-Mobile.

I just got frustrated with poor customer service, poorly made phones, phone calls constantly getting dropped and numerous billing mistakes over the years.

Its just been a gradual decline for them since the early 2000's. Maybe they will bounce back? But for now, they have been lapped by the other carriers.

KCChiefsMan · 03-11-2008, 09:13 PM

so is anybody gonna buy some sprint stock at $6???? I need to do a little research, but I'm thinking about it.

xbarretx · 03-11-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

so is anybody gonna buy some sprint stock at $6???? I need to do a little research, but I'm thinking about it.

yep bought when it dipped into the 5's

03-11-2008, 02:50 PM
Chiefmanwillcatch Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KC Casino cash: $10004900	Will Sprint go bankrupt? I know some of you worked there. What's their main problems? Bad service? Their stock has tanked. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=S
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03-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#17
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2421241	When I first switched from verizon to sprint I hated them, but I have to say in the last year they have really improved. I have had them for three years, and I have seen better customer service and support already. They messed up my bill one time, and they promptly changed it when I called in. I had difficulties getting service in areas of my home when I first started, but for some reason I now have much better reception in those areas where I used to not be able to get a signal. Additionally, I pay 44 dollars for unlimited texts, unlimited picture msgs, 600 minutes, and high speed internet on my phone. I am a happer camper with sprint now. __________________ Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus.
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03-11-2008, 06:10 PM	#18
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	I used to have Nextel, and never had a dropped call. One of Sprint's fine customer service reps, I think it was either Lucy or Sandy from Bangladesh, talked me in to switching to their state-of-the-art hybrid phones. SHe did a poor job of explaining that what the hybrid phones do is use Sprints PCS network and Nextel's direct connect feature. Of course, the Sprint coverage, even here in a well populated area, is the absolute worst of all carriers here. I can't even use my phone a home without having a call dropped, and there's a freaking Nextel tower right out of the back of my property. ANd also, every damned time I do anything to my account, they make me extend my contract for 2 FREAKING YEARS!! Needless to say, my contract and my time with SPrint will expire in August. __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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03-11-2008, 07:05 PM	#20
xbarretx The Freeze! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prosper, TX (DFW) Casino cash: $9795000	ya know guys i dont mind the bagging on Sprint b/c they do have issues but for everyone who is hell bent on seeing them go belly up just think what thats going to do to KC. we appear to have good leadership finally and that’s what is needed to make progress. Rome wasn’t built in a day, if anyone can turn Sprint around Hesse can. if for one reason only he WANTS to do so. before anyone asks no i don’t feel that Forsee gave a rats about the companies. both Sprint AND Nextel. in the end may they fail? sure that’s a risk of business. but i feel the main issue is that for the past 6 - 10 years everyone’s been classically conditioned to automatically hate sprint. all i ask is that when (if) things turn around then you take notice. again as with being with Sprint over 7 years im use to walking out in public and getting stones tossed at me for A) classic JoCo customer service (meaning crappy) and B) coverage issues. it comes with the territory, as long as i am with Sprint i will however continue to support it to the best of my ability even though my job has no bearing shape or form on customer service and or coverage. long live Sprint, i hope for the best .... now lets all chug! p.s. no im not trying to do a WPI-esk pimp up speech, im just givign my honest opinion on the subject cant hate me for that right? i mean afterall i at LEAST hate CP __________________ p.s. - VonneMarie is ALL woman! Last edited by xbarretx; 03-11-2008 at 07:11 PM..
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03-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#21
stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	I don't think anyone wants to see Sprint tank, we are just expressing our opinions on why Sprint is losing millions of customers every year, thus partially causing growing losses.
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03-11-2008, 07:17 PM	#22
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	I was on the Sprint network and had too many dropped calls, so I switched to the Nextel network. Much better. Any Nextel users notice intereference with speakers? Their CS needs drastic improvment.
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03-11-2008, 07:51 PM	#23
memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	They are awful and if they do go belly up it's because they found building a prison and an arena more important than building a business with decent products and service. __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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03-11-2008, 08:00 PM	#24
Spott Court Jester Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Casino cash: $3072400	Well, if they go under they can just get bought by Ma Bell.
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03-11-2008, 08:12 PM	#26
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	Sprint's ad campaign should be, "Can you hea.... dammit. [redial] Can you he... MOTHER ****ER.... [redial] Sorry about that, I have Sprint PCS, Piece of Crap Service. Can you h... " [call Verizen to switch to America's best network.]
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03-11-2008, 08:33 PM	#28
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	I had Sprint PCS for 8 years straight until late last year. Never changed carriers at all. Finally switched to T-Mobile. I just got frustrated with poor customer service, poorly made phones, phone calls constantly getting dropped and numerous billing mistakes over the years. Its just been a gradual decline for them since the early 2000's. Maybe they will bounce back? But for now, they have been lapped by the other carriers. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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03-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#29
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	so is anybody gonna buy some sprint stock at $6???? I need to do a little research, but I'm thinking about it.
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