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Take it for what it's worth - I searched Twitter for 'LTE columbus' and a few random people were talking about it.

 

iPhone users can post screen shots of a GPS capable map application of their location with the LTE signal for proof.  Android users can lay down some purple.  Proof is in the purple.  Put or shut up is one of my motto's in life.  Otherwise we're just doing the State Farm commercial and I'm a french model.  ;)

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iPhone users can post screen shots of a GPS capable map application of their location with the LTE signal for proof.  Android users can lay down some purple.  Proof is in the purple.  Put or shut up is one of my motto's in life.  Otherwise we're just doing the State Farm commercial and I'm a french model.  ;)

 

BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Love it! Anyone planning on trying to do some mapping today/tonight?

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I'm getting 4G. Thought I'd help relieve some the teeth gnashing on this site. I ran a speed test. Gave you my results. I'm not postiing screen shots. I'm not downloading my PRL to my encrypted work pc. You can believe me or not. I don't care either way

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4.98 Mbps D

2.70 Mbps U

Not bad for the first couple days after launch. I'm sure there will be some fine tuning. Also, not bad considering you're behind concrete walls.

 

Though I don't see why it's hard to post screenshots, I posted mine last night of 3G speeds I got at Easton. Just upload to imgur and copy the link here. Or use the img functionality online.

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I'm getting 4G. Thought I'd help relieve some the teeth gnashing on this site. I ran a speed test. Gave you my results. I'm not postiing screen shots. I'm not downloading my PRL to my encrypted work pc. You can believe me or not. I don't care either way

Hey I believe you. Thanks for the report.

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I'm getting 4G. Thought I'd help relieve some the teeth gnashing on this site. I ran a speed test. Gave you my results. I'm not postiing screen shots. I'm not downloading my PRL to my encrypted work pc. You can believe me or not. I don't care either way

 

Thanks for your updates. Very interesting that going into your phone's settings and posting the version number it shows for your PRL is your line in the sand of contribution  ;)  :rolleyes:

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Thanks for your updates. Very interesting that going into your phone's settings and posting the version number it shows for your PRL is your line in the sand of contribution ;):rolleyes:

If it were that easy on this phone, I would. But its not

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iPhone users can post screen shots of a GPS capable map application of their location with the LTE signal for proof. Android users can lay down some purple. Proof is in the purple. Put or shut up is one of my motto's in life. Otherwise we're just doing the State Farm commercial and I'm a french model. ;)

 

 

BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Love it! Anyone planning on trying to do some mapping today/tonight?

I'll be mapping it around 3p today...

 

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 4 Beta

 

 

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I'll be mapping it around 3p today...

 

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 4 Beta

 

Thank you for stepping up to the plate since some do not know how to take screenshots and post them or are unable to download Sensorly on their Android phones. 

 

Maybe I should add that play on words to my quotes... "Proof is in the purple!" 

 

 

Hey I believe you. Thanks for the report.

 

Don't jump to conclusions.  I never said I didn't believe anyone.  I just take it as a rumor until proven otherwise.  But please by any means possible, put me in my place and kill the rumor.

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I'll be mapping it around 3p today...

 

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 4 Beta

 

Thanks sir. I may try later as well.

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Don't jump to conclusions. I never said I didn't know how to post a screen shot or download sensorly (which I have). I said I wasn't going to.

 

And the rumor would have continued...  but it looks like it has been squashed and is now proven by the map. 

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My speed test outside wasn't much better (if at all) than it was inside. 7.94d 2.5u

 

No doubt they'll be tweaking it.  Not to mention, I imagine it being the only tower with the bandwidth would make it more burdened. Certainly not a bad start.  I am curious to know if any other towers have been flipped on to LTE.  I am hoping there is so momentum building.

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You rock. You recorded our milestone! Once I get my new phone, I will start leaving the app on to keep an eye out for any other 4g towers

When I get out of here today, I'll map all the way to Hilliard and see what I get.

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Fixed it for you. 

 

Speedtests will be highly dependent on the LTE signal.  I highly recommend the SignalCheck app written by mikejeep (S4GRU member).  It shows you the LTE signal in your status bar of your phone, since the signal bars near your clock is just your 1X connection strength for voice/SMS. 

 

http://www.bluelinepc.com/signalcheck/

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First time posting, as I am not a mobile expert but I do have some knowledge on the IT and Computer Engineering side of things. One of the things I've routinely noticed with Spring 3G and now it even looks like Scooter's recent 4G post is the high Ping time. This number is much higher than what I typically find on other networks, i.e. this is more of a "lag time" rather than the actual width of the pipe (Mbps). I was wondering if this could be a result of a poor DNS server on Sprint's end and not necessarily a limitation of the network or backhaul. Does anyone know if this could be the case or if it is possible to change the DNS settings (to Google for example)? I have an iPhone 5 but would be curious if anyone is able to test this by changing to Google DNS (https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/). I am hoping one of the many Android users out there may be able to test, since I will admit you typically have more customization options than I do.

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