BenChase7

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 1 February 2012

yea, i got the Nexus S 4G for my parents about 8 mos ago. Their first smartphone. They are just now getting the hang of it. I'm curious to see how they react when this thing updates to Android 4.0.4, ICS. lol

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 17 January 2012

Like Legion125 said, It will be easy to jump on the WP bandwagon. Unlike apple, where there is all kinds of hoops to jump through and negotiations to do, WP is probably a lot easier to get. Besides, if Sprint wanted WP, I doubt MS would hesitate, they want/need all the exposure they can get to compete with Android and iOS. I would imagine that if WP takes off, Sprint could have a new WP phone within a couple months.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 23 January 2012

Interesting perspective, Thanks Pyroscott. I know Sprint added 2 COWs at the stadium, 2 at the SuperBowl Village, and 1 at the practice facility.. as well as "substantial" capacity upgrades within the stadium. Likely only 3G, but I wonder if their upgrades within the stadium are permanent.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 25 January 2012

Thanks guys! I'll definitely keep you posted.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 24 January 2012

At times, it seems my 3G speeds have improved. But what really prompted me to ask this question was regarding what happened today. In my house my signal strenth is usually 3 bars (-86ish dB), but this afternoon, I was messing with my phone, and all day it was full service and -65 dB. However, I had absolutely no data connection. This lasted about 2 or 3 hours. Now, I have data and signal is back to -86 dB. If they were doing tests with Network Vision's 1x-A @ 800mhz, that would certainly explain my jump in signal all afternoon. Are they doing Network Vision upgrades here (PHX)? I recall in AndroidForums, a member reported something simmilar in Dallas.. he called Sprint, they sent him an AirAve for free... and said they were doing network upgrades in his area. About 3 days later.. They announced Network Vision deployment is underway in Dallas. So, All made sense. So, Here, In Phoenix, am I experiencing the same thing... or is this wishful thinking? Thanks for you thoughts and opinions.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 11 January 2012

Well, up until recently I was pulling about .25 down, but lately, things have gotten much better, just ran two speed tests via the OpenSignal app. I wonder if this is signs of Network Vision improvements.

This is on 3G:

Test 1: 896kbps Download, 395 uplaod

Test 2: 759 Download, 342 upload

I'm in North Phoenix

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 21 January 2012

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 6 January 2012

Ben. Thanks for the compliments and welcome to the site. The Epic 4G Touch will do voice on 800MHz on Network Vision towers. It will also run 3G on 800MHz, when and if Sprint ever deploys 3G EVDO on 800MHz. However, to run in Sprint's LTE on 800 that will come out in 2013, you will need to upgrade your device.

 

Best Regards,

Robert Herron

Sprint 4G Rollout Updates

 

I hope to see you around the forums.

No Problem! ... Thanks for the Info.. I'll see you around for sure.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 5 January 2012

First and foremost, whoever the s4gru guy is running this site (and the FB one) is doing an awesome job! Thanks for everything.

Thanks again!!