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Ruh roh! Robert via Samsung Galaxy S-III 32GB using Forum Runner

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My argument has always been offload on WiFi at home or any WiFi that you feel is secure, IF IT MEETS YOUR NEEDS. Not use which one is best. If you have a 30Mbps WiFi at home, but you are getting 37Mbps from Sprint, you would still use the Sprint LTE because it is better? Robert

When you have a poor speed, you have a poor signal. http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/2040-bars-lie-for-lte-signal-strength-how-to-determine-your-actual-lte-signal-strength/ Robert

You realize he didn't make your point, but actually mine, right? He said you should try your WiFi and use it if it meets your needs. He is making a case for WiFi offloading and only adding caveats for when it would be acceptable to not offload. Your argument is you should use the mobile network, because you paid for it. Regardless of any interest, otherwise. Robert

I stay with Sprint for these reasons, in order: I am trying to do my part in keeping a viable and competitive carrier against a duopoly, which would limit choice and drive up prices for everyone Unlimited data. I really dislike keeping track of my data to the Nth degree, even though I usually only use 3-4GB per month. But I really enjoy not having to manage my wife/kids data usage, especially. Price. I can afford more by changing some of my priorities, but I enjoy the price I pay. It allows me to buy a phone cash mid cycle, if I so choose. Roaming. Sprint has great roaming coverage, better than any other carrier I'm aware of. There are lots of times I am the only person with service at remote work locations, and people are asking to use my phone. Customer service. I have Verizon for my work phone and my personal LTE hotspot. I had AT&T before moving to Sprint. In my experiences, Sprint has the best customer service. Network Vision and their LTE plans. Network Vision is bad ass and will create a state of the art network. Also, Sprint is taking their LTE nationwide on every tower. Sprint will have the densest LTE network. Sprint also has more LTE spectrum available for the future than any carrier when you consider Clearwire. Verizon is aiming to take LTE over it's entire footprint, but not every site. AT&T has said repeatedly it is focusing only on urban LTE and even said they will allow rural coverage to wither and die if they didn't get the Tmo merger passed. Sprint should surpass AT&T LTE coverage mid next year. I am rooting for the underdog, which I have a tendency to do. Yes, there are large swaths of Sprint 3G that suck right now. However, this is a small window in time. In some markets, this won't matter any more in a couple of months. And this time next year, it will be a distant memory for 2/3 of their customers. and by Christmas 2013, Sprint will be competitive with Verizon and ahead of AT&T. If this narrow window of Sprint 3G annoyance is too much for you to bear over the next few months, then you should find another carrier. Really. We won't hold it against you. But for the long run, Sprint is the best choice for tens of millions of people. As my number one priority outlines, it is critical that we prevent a duopoly from taking over our wireless market in this country. Fortunately, Sprint's plans for the future will give them a revived opportunity to bring back at least a viable third choice (not counting Tmo). Robert

I do have access to the info, but unfortunately, it is not in an easy to peruse resource. I would have to open up 97 different documents and scroll to a certain section to identify the legacy OEM. It would be an interesting thing to put together. But I don't have them time in the near future. Robert

Also...I just want to remind everyone. I am all for spirited and factual debates about iPhone, Android, WP and all. However, let's keep things calm and focus on points. I've heard some really good conversations the past few days that were very rational in discussing real points and limitations of both OS'es and their hardware. And I've seen and partaken in some great debates about it. However, most of us are above average intelligence wireless enthusiasts. We can deliver well thought out arguments and well explained counter points. Let's keep above the fray. iPhone users are welcome at S4GRU. We are not an Android forum. We can discuss both, in the context of our mission. I would appreciate if both sides could help me strike the balance at S4GRU. I thank you all in advance. Robert

Wow. I don't know if I would brag about that. I have an intellectual argument against iOS products, not a physical one. Robert

These are valid points. I just appreciate the customization and faster adoption rate of new technologies of Android over the points you outline. I am glad I still have a choice in products that allows me to be able to decide which product is best for me. I hope it always stays that way. Even if Android does not always meet my needs, I would like to be able to choose who my next OS/OEM is. Not be limited to one, or even just two choices. Robert

Just noticed LTE appear on Sensorly, just SW of Martinsburg, WV. Another Shentel LTE sighting. http://sensorly.com/fullscreen/map/4G/US/USA/Sprint/lte_310sprint Robert

I wouldn't mind understanding more about this myself. And this is likely to repeat in other Moto/Samsung markets beyond Chicago. After Chicago is cured, I fear this may not be the last we hear of this. Robert

I think this is going to work out for you, if that's your expectation. Robert

If you get a chance to run the Sensorly app the next time you are connected, that would be great. Thanks! Robert

It's quite possible. However, I only know about coordination with Sprint. But this does not seem out of line. However, if one of you Clearwire folks (and you know who you are) have any information about this and wanted to PM me, I'd be happy to know. Robert

Go to this link: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/517-nv-sites-complete/ Go to the Samsung map, zoom in around Deerfield. Use the legend at the bottom to see which sites have 4G and scroll the map around to locate them. Robert

I'm no Apple fan. But I don't believe this infringement was a conscious decision by the company to copy. However, since they did infringe, even if unintentional, they just need to pay the copyright holder and move on. Robert via CM9 Kindle Fire using Forum Runner