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

I just moved today and one minute my phone has a strong signal the next it either has no bars or goes to roaming. I checked the coverage map on Sprint's website and it looks like I am about 1 mile out of their coverage area. I am not having much trouble making calls but am having trouble holding a EVDO connection. It keeps switching between EV and 1x. I need the EVDO because I am using it to tether and it is my only internet connection until I can get cable or dsl hooked up. I tried the reg edit to force EVDO and I actually get a decent connection for about 5 minutes then it goes to local only and I have to disconnect and reconnect to get back online. Anyone have any ideas? If I call Sprint can they do anything about it (of course I won't mention I am tethering)? btw a friend of mine lives a couple miles away and I get a perfect connection at his house.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

talk to a sprint rep and tell them your situation, you might be able to switch carriers and not pay for it, should you have to get out of your contract.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

Switching carriers is not an option for me.

I don't see what the problem is. One minute I'll have a good connection tethering then it will switch to local only and say "waiting for network" on my phone.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

have you tried going into the phone settings and have it Roam only?

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

How do I do that? The only options I see for roaming are "Sprint Only" or "Automatic".

Come to think of it it could be the phone itself. I am on my second Pro and the first one got better signals at places I used it a lot (too bad it had many defects).

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

i dont know cuz i never really mess around with it but heres a thread for the diamond roaming problem same one your in and it should work for the TP

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=38385

hope this helps, sorry i couldnt help ya personally

Edit: heres the registry editor you will need to use the registry edits provided in the link.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

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

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

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.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

im glad it worked for ya. good luck and Welcome to the Site.

Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?
 

Welcome to the Site, you two should post in the introductions forum if you havent already.