Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options? - Page 2

**Darkjedi** · #11 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xxxjdoggxxx

Found that thread right before you posted. I did the reg edit and so far the connection is stable. Unfortunately it is kind of slow (700kbps down 100kbps up compared to 1.2mbps down 500kbps up before I moved). But I guess I can't complain if it stays connected for more than 5 minutes.

Can't complain about an EVDO connection period if you're in a supposed area with no coverage. No amount of regedits is going to give you a better signal if you're in the middle of nowhere, hahah.

**elephant007** · #12 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thegreyclone

You could always build/buy an antennae/repeater system like this. But honestly it'd be cheaper to break your contract and switch carriers.

linky no worky

**shaggylive** · #13 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 12:19 PM

you could try lowering you accolc in pst.

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Originally Posted by Baffles

Your Access Overload Class (ACCOLC) determines your phone's priority on the cell tower. The higher the number, the lower the priority. Do note that 0 and 1 are reserved for emergency service uses, so DO NOT use these. You can ACCOLC's of 2-9, default on Sprint should be the last digit of your phone number.

from Touch Pro Essentials

otherwise, I would suggest an exernal antenna, you can pick them up for fairly cheep.
I have to put my phone in the window to get revA.

WanderingMinstrel · #14 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 04:28 PM

Suggest you try this thread:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...nating+account

The Roaming Only tweak works for me here on the outskirts of Tucson but I only turn it on when I need it and I don't tether much. If you over-use it, Sprint enforcers in black trenchcoats show up at you door. The Terminating thread talks about an AirWave/AirRave thing. I don't know what it is but it sounds like the ultimate problem solver and some people have gotten it for free from Sprint. See thread above for details.

swinn · #15 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 04:56 PM

I have the Airave and it is awesome, but it won't help the op since he wants coverage for his internet access. The Airave uses your existing broadband.

**Darkjedi** · #16 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggylive

you could try lowering you accolc in pst.
from Touch Pro Essentials

otherwise, I would suggest an exernal antenna, you can pick them up for fairly cheep.
I have to put my phone in the window to get revA.

From what I read ACCOLC is a GSM protocol, does this still apply to the Sprint networks?

Snoman002 · #17 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 05:47 PM

How about a different radio? The Telus radio maybe as it seems to work for quite a few.

toviaheli · #18 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Seriously,
Ask Sprint about an Airwave.

Tell them your story and see if they can discount it for you.

xxxjdoggxxx · #19 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by toviaheli

Seriously,
Ask Sprint about an Airwave.

Tell them your story and see if they can discount it for you.

That won't work right now because as I understand it that requires a broadband connection which I don't have at the moment (although it may be an option in a few weeks if I can find an inexpensive isp). I tried to make some calls today and they didn't go through even with forced roaming (but tethering works fine on forced roaming although it is slow). I know I am close (within 5 miles) of a tower and sometimes my phone gets a few bars of signal without roaming but my calls just won't connect. Also I tried calling my voicemail today and kept getting a busy signal. I guess I'll call Sprint tomorrow and see what they can do. I would really hate to have to end my contract with Sprint because it is the cheapest service around here (not to mention Alltel wanted a $1000 deposit from me when Sprint only wanted $100). By the way looking at the Sprint coverage map there is coverage completely surrounding the small town I live in but roaming only in town which sucks.

xxxjdoggxxx · #20 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Well I talked to Sprint today about not being able to make calls without roaming and they offered me the airwave for $99 plus $5 a month (which doesn't help because I don't have broadband and the person I talked to said I don't need a internet connection for it

). After convincing them the airwave won't work for me (besides that I refuse to pay $100 more than I already have to use the service I pay good money for, I did try to get a free airwave for when I do get broadband but they refused to give me a free one) they basically told me there is nothing they can do for me.

So I guess what I will have to do is keep making calls on roaming and wait for Sprint to cancel my contract so I can go to a different company (hopefully I can find one that doesn't want an outragous deposit and compairable prices to Sprint). Anyone have any ideas how I can keep my Sprint service or am I out of luck on this?