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I wonder what Sprint attributes the lower customer support needs of iPhone users to?

One thing I've seen is that Sprint doesn't provide much support itself for the iPhone. Went to the local Sprint store when I had an issue with my broadband card and while I was waiting a couple folks came in with iPhone issues. Sprint reps told them they couldn't help and they'd have to call Apple. That's one way to save time supporting the iPhone.

Looking forward to hear from those that receive the text message tomorrow in the 4 launch markets. I wouldn't be surprised if Sprint was targeting a June 21st and 22nd LTE launch date since that is when the GS3 comes out. Between now and then this would give Sprint another 2 weeks or so to launch as many NV LTE sites in the 4 launch markets.

If I was HTC, though, I'd be pissed that Sprint tied the LTE launch to the launch of the GS3. But, the sooner the better. :-)

Edit:BUT after seeing VZ's actual list it seems they do combine some markets like Raleigh/Durham...http://news.verizonw...TE/Markets.htmlwhats the explanation for the vast different number of markets i guess is the ? here. Sprint really have less than 1/4 the markets VZ does in the US?

I don't know much about Verizon's markets as compared to Sprint's, but from what I've seen in Robert's maps vs Verizon coverage in this area the Sprint Raleigh/Durham market covers a much wider area.

For instance, I live just north of Raleigh and would not be able to get Verizon 4G LTE yet. But if the Sprint Raleigh/Durham market map holds then I would be covered by Sprint.

I don't know what Verizon would call these more rural market areas, or if it would just be an expansion of an existing market.