Qik charging $5 monthly for EVO 4G video chat (updated)

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.

Update: We’re now privy to the official May 26th edition of the Evo 4G launch guide and can confirm the $4.99 fee. While Sprint hasn’t said anything publicly, it’s looking like that fee will stick saving a last minute call from the governor.

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