I went to a Sprint store in Roseville, MN tonight to ask about my N5 LTE issues.
While I was waiting, I noticed that their display models of the Nexus 5 and LG G2 were activated and could not connect to LTE. On the other hand, their display models of the Galaxy S4, Note 3, iPhone 5S all showed LTE connections. Sensorly confirmed LTE coverage at the store location.
I talked to the sales rep and told him about the eCSFB issue. I also showed him the talking points that were posted in this forum. He was able to find those talking points on his store computer and go through them with me. He said MN is definitely a non-incumbent market and that the 3G upgrades were at least 3-6 months away at the towers nearest my house in Minneapolis.
He thanked me for bringing this to his attention and told me that he'd notify the sales and tech reps. He also told me that Sprint has no business selling these phones with this coverage problem.
I'm so glad that I was able to get through to someone without any BS -- hopefully they will be to show customers the lay of the land before they make a decision about what phones to buy.
As for me, I may be SOL. 3-6 months in Sprint time could be pushing a year. I might as well revert to my Optimus G, get my LTE, and wait for the 2014 Nexus.
