New plan changes for EVO 4G???

**BlackDynamite** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmiekain

I for one will not be happy if i have to pay extra for 4g especially since 4g is totally non existent in my area HECK 3g is barely usable. If its less than $5/mo more i will deal with it. More than that, I will just keep using my touch pro 2 and go to t-mobile when they get a comparable android device or go to vzw for the incredible.

Yeah, T-Mobile is a real option here. They have already said they'll have HSPA+ phones this year- with data speeds faster than Sprint's 4G, and a bigger HSPA+ coverage area than Sprint's 4G. Their prices are already the same or lower than Sprint's current prices, and they don't even require a contract.

If Sprint plays games with the plan, I'll just hold out for T-Mobile to get a phone I want.

**brownhornet** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyDawg

Yeah, T-Mobile is a real option here. They have already said they'll have HSPA+ phones this year- with data speeds faster than Sprint's 4G, and a bigger HSPA+ coverage area than Sprint's 4G. Their prices are already the same or lower than Sprint's current prices, and they don't even require a contract.

If Sprint plays games with the plan, I'll just hold out for T-Mobile to get a phone I want.

I wont doubt the hspa thing but I definitely put no stock in their claim to having bigger coverage than sprint. They have coverage here in Atlanta and its still the worst service coverage wise that i've had out of every provider i've been on... and ive had them all. Dropped calls, dead zones... or just plain phone outages for no reason whatsoever. I cancelled my line with them and stayed with Sprint. Yes they are cheap but so is their coverage.

**BlackDynamite** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brownhornet

I wont doubt the hspa thing but I definitely put no stock in their claim to having bigger coverage than sprint. They have coverage here in Atlanta and its still the worst service coverage wise that i've had out of every provider i've been on... and ive had them all. Dropped calls, dead zones... or just plain phone outages for no reason whatsoever. I cancelled my line with them and stayed with Sprint. Yes they are cheap but so is their coverage.

If T-Mobile was like that everywhere, then they wouldn't be able to stay in business. As it is though, they are adding tons of customers every quarter, and their customers always say they are satisfied. In fact, they are always neck and neck with Verizon as having the best customer service and most satisfied customers.

With me it's just the opposite. I can't get a good Sprint signal inside a building. It just fluctuates from 1 or 2 bars to the roaming triangle. I'm hoping it improves with the launch of 4G, because it actually used to be better than this.

**tokuzumi** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyDawg

If T-Mobile was like that everywhere, then they wouldn't be able to stay in business. As it is though, they are adding tons of customers every quarter, and their customers always say they are satisfied. In fact, they are always neck and neck with Verizon as having the best customer service and most satisfied customers.

With me it's just the opposite. I can't get a good Sprint signal inside a building. It just fluctuates from 1 or 2 bars to the roaming triangle. I'm hoping it improves with the launch of 4G, because it actually used to be better than this.

Assuming Sprint only piggy backs the 4G on the existing towers, your voice signal probably won't change, but depending on range, you could get good 4G signal, when available in your area. I don't know the range of 1X vs 4G.

On a side note, it would be nice if the 4G network coverage was the same, or better than the existing 3G network, by the end of next year. I want to use 4G everywhere!

**WarChild** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tokuzumi

Assuming Sprint only piggy backs the 4G on the existing towers, your voice signal probably won't change, but depending on range, you could get good 4G signal, when available in your area. I don't know the range of 1X vs 4G.

On a side note, it would be nice if the 4G network coverage was the same, or better than the existing 3G network, by the end of next year. I want to use 4G everywhere!

I think those are high expectations. Sprint will do the bear min in the bear min time...lol

CW

**tokuzumi** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

I think those are high expectations. Sprint will do the bear min in the bear min time...lol

CW

A man can dream....

**WarChild** · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tokuzumi

A man can dream....

LMAO..I her ya!

CW

**p-slim** · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tokuzumi

Assuming Sprint only piggy backs the 4G on the existing towers, your voice signal probably won't change, but depending on range, you could get good 4G signal, when available in your area. I don't know the range of 1X vs 4G.

On a side note, it would be nice if the 4G network coverage was the same, or better than the existing 3G network, by the end of next year. I want to use 4G everywhere!

4g network will be great for me, I live 2 miles from a Walmart plus there are 2 walmarts in San Jose, not to mention were stated to get 4g soon over here this year. I don't think I can pass this oppurtunity up, I will have to get an evo once its rooted.

**tokuzumi** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by p-slim

4g network will be great for me, I live 2 miles from a Walmart plus there are 2 walmarts in San Jose, not to mention were stated to get 4g soon over here this year. I don't think I can pass this oppurtunity up, I will have to get an evo once its rooted.

Is Sprint really going to use Wally world to add 4G towers? Nothing happened with this rumor after it was mentioned a few months back.

I'm already in a 4G city, and coverage is great near my house and work (according to Clear's coverage map), so I'm ready for the Evo.

**p-slim** · #10 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tokuzumi

Is Sprint really going to use Wally world to add 4G towers? Nothing happened with this rumor after it was mentioned a few months back.

I'm already in a 4G city, and coverage is great near my house and work (according to Clear's coverage map), so I'm ready for the Evo.

I thought they said they had already signed something, I could be wrong.