Sprint Touch Pro - POOR internet speed? - Page 4

In The Office · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pbg225

OK Well ive been having nearly the same problem, ive been using my touch pro teathered and my current speeds are below. I see speeds in this range 90% of my time online and im in complete ev coverage according to sprints map. I do get up to 2.2mbs if im on between 2am-5am but other than that my speed sucks...and so i went to sprint and asked them about it and i was told that the reason it was slow was because i didnt have the 39.99 power plan for tethering, so i said ok hook me up with that and then they said unless i change my plan ( i have 6 ppl on my plan and unlimited data dont wanna change) then the service wasnt available to me. So according to them IM SOL...however she did ASSURE me that the only reason it was so slow most of the time was that i didnt have the proper connection and had i been able to ad the 40 buck a month thing the speeds woulda gone up to normal imediatly.

SO my question to you and others posting.... do you have the direct phone to laptop plan through sprint or are you just using internet sharing...and everyone who has great speeds are you all authorized and paid up? haha im curious if she was just trying to sell me on the plan or if its true

I pay, and have paid, the 40 bucks a month fee for the PAM plan for some time now, and I can tell you that I think that this suggestion by the Sprint agent is nonsense.

For what it's worth, my speeds have consistently been similar to what you've posted.

Not for nothing, but why is it that day after day after day I read about Sprint customer service representatives offering bad information, and promises which inevitably are broken?

BigDiesel07 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 10:24 PM

The reason why it is slower during the day is because there are more users.. Like traffic on a freeway in a sense.. That pay $40 for faster speed is I don't think true at all.. You are still connecting to the same network.. If it is 3G or rev. A, it should be the same speed..Sprint is faster in certain areas and Verizon (or any competitor for that matter) is faster in others.. The quoted speed in advertisments is theoretical and under optimum conditions.. No way to really acheive it unless you build your own private cell tower and restrict access to only you...Please lets just agree to disagree.. If you include Wi-Max, Sprint is fastest right now... And REMEMBER, YOUR RESULTS MAY VARY! lol

Jbradthomas · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 11:13 PM

Tethering your phone works just like a mobile broadband card. I have used both Sprint and Verizon cards. I travel the USA with my job and get various speeds. Sometimes Rev.A in 1X area's and 1X in Rev.A area's. Jim in VA has a very good blog called evdo-tips.com that helps explain why speed vary and other good info about mobile broadband. I suggest those interested take a look.

www.evdo-tips.com Doesn't work with IE7, Use IE6 or Firefox

williejr185 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bishop0114

I just switched from Verizon to Sprint and when I switched, I was told that Sprint offers almost double the internet speed as Verizon's rev. A in my area.

So far, I have found that not only is the speed slower but it is down right HORRIBLE! On Verizon, I would have speeds averaging 1000k down and 350k up.

I have searched the groups and cant find anyone complaining about speeds like this so does anyone have any suggestions why this would be or an idea of a tweak, etc?

EDIT: I ran this speed WHILE tethered.

Try installing the "Telus V1.04.05V Radio R". I'm not sure if this will help with data speed but it definitely increased the signal strength of my Sprint TP. I'm just guessing that with a stronger signal you'd have a better chance at accessing the Rev A network in your area. I could be wrong though.

**chronster** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by williejr185

Try installing the "Telus V1.04.05V Radio R". I'm not sure if this will help with data speed but it definitely increased the signal strength of my Sprint TP. I'm just guessing that with a stronger signal you'd have a better chance at accessing the Rev A network in your area. I could be wrong though.

Where can I find what you're talking about? Does it have any negative impact? Is it just a cab I can install and uninstall?

williejr185 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chronster

Where can I find what you're talking about? Does it have any negative impact? Is it just a cab I can install and uninstall?

This is an updated radio, it can be found here. I believe your phone would need to be unlocked before running this, but all you have to do is connect to your pc through activesync and run the Rom Update Utility from your pc.

TreyBeno · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 12:27 PM

Ive had the opportunity to use both Sprint and Verizon networks and just in a general common observation Sprint seemed faster. I can definitely say that verizon is not twice as fast as Sprint. And I can also say that Sprint in general has better data speeds mosts of the time. Since our phones and programs are becoming more data intensive, I would say stay with Sprint to the OP. I travel alot as well and Ive never really had a problem with my Sprint signal. I use a sony tt mini vaio that has an embedded Sprint connection and the data speeds r so reliable with Sprint that i carry that thing around like an extra cell phone. Thats why it seems like Sprint carries alot of major businesses bcuz their data connection really is the best in terms of REAL WORLD USE.

orionsbuckle · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 12:47 PM

all i have to say is Sprints EVDO coverage is way better then verizons. OVERALL that is. plus if you ever want to get an air card from verizon...they say its unlimited for like 59.99 if you have voice service with them...read the fine print its really only 5GB a month lol.... but that was a little off subject sorry lol

**WhiteBlazer01** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 12:59 PM

Lol, I'm surprised Exil3d hasn't shown up to give his $2 (not 2 cents), on this Sprint vs. Verizon debate.

P.S. Verizon is better!!

AndyCR512 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by orionsbuckle

they say its unlimited for like 59.99 if you have voice service with them...read the fine print its really only 5GB a month

Sprint has the 5GB limit as well. That's somewhat of a bone of contention with me - Sprint, don't say "unlimited" where "unlimited" is defined as anything other than "if I download 24/7 for the entire month at the maximum speed available in my area, I won't be stopped".

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/0...d-data-at-5gb/