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Old 03-12-2009, 02:24 AM
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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.
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:26 AM
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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.
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:28 AM
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Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?

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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.
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.
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:35 AM
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Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?

have you tried going into the phone settings and have it Roam only?
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:47 AM
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Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?

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have you tried going into the phone settings and have it Roam only?
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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Old 03-12-2009, 02:54 AM
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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

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Old 03-12-2009, 03:01 AM
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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.
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Old 03-12-2009, 03:07 AM
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Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?

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

im glad it worked for ya. good luck and Welcome to the Site.
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Old 03-12-2009, 03:10 AM
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Re: Just Moved - 1 mile out of Sprint coverage - options?

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You could always build/buy an antennae/repeater system like this. But honestly it'd be cheaper to break your contract and switch carriers.
Welcome to the Site, you two should post in the introductions forum if you havent already.
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