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).

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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.

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

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.

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

linky no worky

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Seriously,
Ask Sprint about an Airwave.

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

Again, try and set you ACCOLC, and try a different (software) radio as others are posting good results with a radio swap.