chaddy0122

I would think there will be a big push to get customers to switch over to N Tmobile in September when new 5G (presumably) iPhones come out

3 minutes ago, cyclone said:

For those with iPhones, it looks like you go to LTE-> NAS in the Field Test mode. Look for tai_list and you should see TAC listed

Awesome!  Just looked and I'm on 47359 in Dayton OH, under the Cincinnati market.

Does anyone know how to find TAC on iphone field test screen?

So I guess would be a good day (and last chance) to add a line with advantage plus for my daughter.

Did the field test screen get any updates?

I received the order summary email and it says the estimated shipping is today lmao

This is the return package to ship your old phone back, not your new phone. I got the same email for my wifes phone.

Yes, the network has gotten "that good', but south east Dayton has no band 41 love. It's like everything has just stopped on band 41 expansion around here. And band 26 is a mess. 

These carrier setting changes are so god damn aggravating.  Probably talking to most popular phone model Sprint sells, yet it can't stay connected to LTE.  It's no wonder people give Sprint a bad name..  I shouldn't have to toggle airplane mode when I'm covered in B25 and B26 coverage.

I hope, 24.1 has been a struggle for me.  I will let everyone know how my phone does.

Yes, I've done the ##update and even did the newest beta download of iOS to try and get a new carrier bundle and nothing.  Still on 24.1

My iPhone 6 has been getting on 3G real easy and not reconnecting to LTE at all since this latest iOS/carrier update.  I hate it, I can literally be across the street from a tower and I won't switch over unless I cycle airplane mode.

You guys can add me as well.    Chaddy0122@gmail.com

Not sure if this requires it's own thread so I will just leave it here. I was always curious about using satellites. Does anyone think it will be used in the U.S.? This would be awesome. http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/16/810833/0/en/SoftBank-to-Provide-High-Speed-LTE-Services-Using-Gilat-s-Satellite-Based-Cellular-Backhaul-Technology.html

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Looks like it..

"We also expect to see the application of this technology to the mobile network of our group company Sprint in the US."

These were Clearwire Expedience markets. Expedience was a technology that Clearwire used before WiMax. Most Expedience markets were upgraded to WiMax. Some hadn't been upgraded before Clearwire ran out of money. Like Duluth MN, Dayton OH, St. Cloud MN, Reno NV and Anchorage AK.

Clearwire kept Expedience running in these markets for a long time and some even were prohibited from shutting down in the injunction. Even though WiMax customers would be unaffected by them being shut off.

Expedience was a Motorola technology that ran approximately 3G speeds.

Phoenix was not an Expedience market but it did have a Substantial Service network (Protection Sites). It also should not have been part of the injunction.

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So what are they doing with Expedience markets like Dayton?

So Sprint is pushing me to "early upgrade" into a lease / easy pay. If I did this would my 1 yr contract go away, and how does one go about getting this bill credit? On sero of course. The email does not mention a credit and is unclear about my remaining contract.

 

Yes, your contract will go away. You are essentially tied to your phone with a lease contract now, but it lets you upgrade a year early. As far as the $15 bill credit, see the following link. Every month when my month will renew, I have -$15 bill due until my actual bill gets finalized, then it's 143 something after taxes for 2 Sero lines, 1 leasing (64 gb 6s) and 1 still on subsidy. We actually only pay $4.73 I think extra a month to lease my wife's phone.

Hope this helps.

https://www.sprint.com/webconversionform/Separating_EPP_Plan_SERO_Everything_Plus.pdf

Sero customers get a $15 bill credit if you lease or use easy pay, so its about a wash vs. subsidy.

I'm glad to hear it is running good and that you can set a max for data usage.  We are receiving ours today.  Ordered it as a Christmas present for our oldest son.

To the OP, have you looked into the Sprint WiFi connect?  I know it isn't MU-MIMO, but it is free...

I know we have another thread on it, but how has the Sprint version of the Asus RT-AC66 been performing for people? I've considered contacting Sprint to get one, but I have an Airport Extreme and Express that work flawlessly.  I just don't know if it is worth trying out the Sprint WiFi router or not.

According to the news release about the new $1 deal, a 6s plus with 128gb is $14.53 with your trade in of the 6 plus

Looks like something might still be in the works for existing customers...

Right so does that mean when you return the 6s you pay the lease off or are they saying "oh just trade it in and you're good" then giving you the $1/mo offer. If it is the former then you're better off with the already discounted $15/mo (before legacy credit) and if it is the latter then who wouldn't take that deal?

 

Everyone I spoke to today was clear that you had to own the phone outright rather than be on an existing lease. I guess we still need clarification to work it's way through the system.

No go, just told you have to own the iPhone 6 outright to qualify for the $1 promo

I've been talking with some of the customer care people on twitter and they are kind of conflicting themselves. They say I can't get on the $1 lease because I don't own the 6 outright, but that I can return the 6s and re-do my lease terms.

I talked to 2 different stores (a Radio Shack and corporate store) and they both told me different answers.  So, I'm going to the corporate store after work to see if they can get it to work, since they told me it would be able to be re-done under the new promotion.

We shall see...

My wife's shows delivered, but I don't think she knows it's out there right now.  UPS came real early this morning.  Usually they don't show up until 6-7 at night

Edit:  Just got a pic of it, but not activating until she backs up and we figure out what to do with getting the $1 deal.

I've been getting awesome battery life with beta 9.1.  I'm at 70% battery with 3 hrs usage, 10.5 hrs standby.  Before, with iOS8 and beta 9, I would be at 40%-50%.

Yeah, I just sent sprintcare and marcelo a tweet and got a rep to respond pretty quick.  Pretty much confirmed what the chat specialist said.  I recommended they charge the early lease fee if the device isn't returned within the 30 day mark.  That's crazy to do it before you even have the new device.  I bet new account holders are freaking out