Sprint service changing to 1x a lot more frequently then usual

violent31601 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011, 03:57 PM

Could this mean my PRL is outdated or should I try a different radio to fix this?

EyeB · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011, 05:20 PM

not sure, i get this a lot too, but whenever i open an app that needs data, it switches back to 3g... maybe a battery saver feature?

**gTen** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011, 06:34 PM

IF you look at sprint coverage map it has changed dramatically..their contract for 3g tower lease ran out and they renegotiated the deal as 3g roaming as its cheaper.

violent31601 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2011, 05:30 PM

the weird thing is, i'm in an area that is "drowning" in 3g coverage, so i don't get why it keeps changing back and forth. Very annoying when i'm trying to tether and it locks in 1x mode

**MrObvious** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2011, 12:47 PM

Is it because you are tethering?

violent31601 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-16-2011, 04:21 PM

why would that matter?

**austin420** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 09:11 AM

maybe he was implying you were getting throttled for heavy useage?
i dont think thats the case though.

violent31601 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin420

maybe he was implying you were getting throttled for heavy useage?
i dont think thats the case though.

I have often thought that, is that something they can/could do?

S/\NDM/\N · #9 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 10:10 AM

I have the same problem.

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**austin420** · #10 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by violent31601

I have often thought that, is that something they can/could do?

its been said. i know they can, but i dont think they ever do. other networks do though. t mobile gives true unlimited, but they throttle you down to double digit kbps after 5 gigs.