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03-06-2013, 06:43 PM | Topic Starter |
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Considering Sprint for new phone
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In the next few weeks I'll be getting new phone service. I'm considering Sprint, as it's $30+ cheaper than Verizon's monthly service for what I want. And unlimited data. I'm pretty much set on the Galaxy SIII. But I'm worried about coverage. I spend a lot of time in KS. Central KS and North Central KS near NE. Any Sprint users that could comment about coverage in those areas? Are you overall happy with your coverage? Roaming issues? Any comment on Sprint is welcome. Thanks! |
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03-06-2013, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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I heard its better in KC, but Sprint's internet in most of the country is unbearably slow. They brag about having the only truly unlimited data plan, but the reason its unlimited is because its so slow you couldn't use a lot if you tried. I hacked my Note 2 to force it to run on Verizon's network...that's how bad it is.
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03-07-2013, 06:32 PM | #4 | |
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EDIT: Here you go. http://www.pcworld.com/article/25488...d_verizon.html lol @ TM's average 3G faster than Sprint's average 4G Last edited by candyman; 03-07-2013 at 06:52 PM.. |
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03-08-2013, 01:37 AM | #6 |
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I am in a fairly small town area in Illinois right now. All the services have the same problems here. I used my old Optimus to hotspot internet here. Sometimes it was brilliant, would run torrent clients at a nice speed, could watch entire concert videos without a glitch. I suppose I was an abusive user in all honesty. Unlimited isn't unlimited anymore. I honestly find that phones don't even run that great on good wifi, but that is just my opinion I guess. Sprint isn't any worse than the other companies here, they all suck. Haha
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03-08-2013, 11:27 AM | #7 |
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I have dropped calls in Houston all the time. Corporate (which is here in Houston) went with Sprint so I had to switch. It's been about a year. There's heavy talk of switching back to Verizon within the year.
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03-06-2013, 06:55 PM | #8 |
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Just FYI if you didn't know, the s4 is being announced in around a week. So you might want to wait for that launch or make sure you get a nice discount on the s3
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Very good point. AND the s4 is rumored to have some pretty incredible new features.. possibly unbreakable screen, and EYE TRACKING that will auto scroll as you read and pause videos when you look away.
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03-06-2013, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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S3 is currently $99 going through Sprint. Another factor that makes me lean toward Sprint.
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03-07-2013, 09:44 AM | #11 |
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Sprint is very good in Topeka.
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03-07-2013, 06:41 PM | #12 |
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I am using a LG Venice on boost . My bill goes down $5 a month next month. They have a nice unlimited plan. But it's on Sprint in the end, and the data speeds do vary greatly.
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03-07-2013, 06:56 PM | #13 |
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RUN FAR AWAY from Sprint
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03-08-2013, 01:33 AM | #14 |
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I like Sprint but they're too damned expensive. With 90% of my time spent in range of a Wireless Access Point, I should definitely get something that's pay-as-you-go. I wish I could compare the speed with you but I've only ever had them since I've had a smartphone. I'm not in the habit of having download races with friends.
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