Keep 3G active during calls? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Does anyone know of a mod or rom that has the ability to keep 3G on during a phone call, when outside of lte range? I could do this on my thunderbolt so I'm sure its possible on the nexus. I couldn't bring much up on the search. Thanks
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It works on the Thunderbolt because it has SVDO for simultaneous voice/data over CDMA 3G. The Galaxy Nexus doesn't have this to my knowledge. Its a limitation of CDMA and the chip used.

dnar56 said:
Does anyone know of a mod or rom that has the ability to keep 3G on during a phone call, when outside of lte range? I could do this on my thunderbolt so I'm sure its possible on the nexus. I couldn't bring much up on the search. Thanks
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An SVDO chip set is needed. The galaxy nexus does not have that chip for the CDMA radio

Damn! Thanks though. I guess I have to wait for lte. Hopefully not much longer
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I am in the same boat. Verizon's next major 4G roll out is going to be in March. Hopefully my city is included. I know its been over a year since they've been upgrading towers around town. Shouldn't be too much longer

martonikaj said:
It works on the Thunderbolt because it has SVDO for simultaneous voice/data over CDMA 3G. The Galaxy Nexus doesn't have this to my knowledge. Its a limitation of CDMA and the chip used.
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I believe it's only been on the Thunderbolt and Rezound so far.

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voice and data

anyone know if voice data can work simultaneously ?
Only on atnt. Ugh.
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I thought with the Verizon LTE devices, being that they have two radios, voice and data do work simultaneously. However, this is where the big battery drain comes in as there are two separate radios running constantly.
HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon does on both 3g and 4g. It has multiple radios.
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In the US voice and data work on AT&T, T-MOBILE, and Verizon's LTE network. Voice and data is not possible on CDMA networks.
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Not all Verizon LTE phones can pull this off. HTC uses multiple radios to accomplish this on 3g and 4g networks. So far from what I have read the GNex might be lacking the multiple radios. We'll have to wait and see. Fingers crossed...
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http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/0...imultaneous-voice-and-data-on-verizon-4g-lte/
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qreffie said:
In the US voice and data work on AT&T, T-MOBILE, and Verizon's LTE network. Voice and data is not possible on CDMA networks.
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Correction...
The HTC ThunderBolt supports the SVDO standard that allows for simultaneous voice and data over a CDMA network. This is achieved by having dual antennas in the device. Unless the Galaxy Nexus will use the same standard by having dual antennas, it will only support simultaneous voice and data when connected to Verizon's LTE network.
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i will be happy if it can on 4g or 3g ..
chrisloveskaos said:
i will be happy if it can on 4g or 3g ..
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If you're referring to the Verizon LTE model, then you'll be able to use voice/data at the same time if you're on LTE. There was no mention of it having svdo for 3G voice/data.
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Only on atnt. Ugh.
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If so then it's a step backwards from the Thunderbolt. I use WiFi hotspot and watch TV on my Galaxy Tab through my Thunderbolt while talking on the phone. If the Galaxy Nexus can't do this then I'm not buying it.
TabGuy said:
If so then it's a step backwards from the Thunderbolt. I use WiFi hotspot and watch TV on my Galaxy Tab through my Thunderbolt while talking on the phone. If the Galaxy Nexus can't do this then I'm not buying it.
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Blame VZW for having a CDMA network, not the Nexus for using it lol.
But just like other LTE phones, if you're on LTE, you can talk and use data at the same time. Because it does have LTE, they probably didn't care to use SVDO 3G for simultaneous voice/data on CDMA.
technically, only in GSM(GPRS/EDGE) you can't use both data and voice at the same time. In anything above 3G, you can.

No 4G Service/Signal On Sprints Galaxy Nexus?

Why isn't there 4G service/signal with sprints galaxy nexus but there is with Verizon's galaxy nexus?I noticed that I had my galaxy nexus on cdma but I switched it to lte/cdma,would that make a difference?
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Xx_iDon_xX said:
Why isn't there 4G service/signal with sprints galaxy nexus but there is with Verizon's galaxy nexus?I noticed that I had my galaxy nexus on cdma but I switched it to lte/cdma,would that make a difference?
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There is no 4G on sprint yet,there using lte for the nexus no wimax like the evo and older phones so until sprint turns lte on your stock in 3G
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Well that sucks
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Xx_iDon_xX said:
Why isn't there 4G service/signal with sprints galaxy nexus but there is with Verizon's galaxy nexus?I noticed that I had my galaxy nexus on cdma but I switched it to lte/cdma,would that make a difference?
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Its because Sprint hasn't launched their LTE network, and when they do it'll be in very limited markets. Don't get your hopes up expecting consistent LTE any time soon.
This is why I find it hilarious that Sprint is selling LTE phones, when honestly a large portion of their customers will not see LTE in the next year...
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Its because Sprint hasn't launched their LTE network, and when they do it'll be in very limited markets. Don't get your hopes up expecting consistent LTE any time soon.
This is why I find it hilarious that Sprint is selling LTE phones, when honestly a large portion of their customers will not see LTE in the next year...
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I agree I had a sprint gnex but speeds was a big problem (really no be able to read websites on an amazing phone without wifi is a pain. Moved to T-Mobile can't be happier the phone works great on their network
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jgalan14 said:
I agree I had a sprint gnex but speeds was a big problem (really no be able to read websites on an amazing phone without wifi is a pain. Moved to T-Mobile can't be happier the phone works great on their network
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Absolutely. I'm on T-Mobile and the speeds are great. Better than my WiMax I had on Sprint. Even EDGE on T-Mobile is faster than Sprint 3G.
Another +1 for T-Mobile!
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Nothing to complain about here (Sprint 3G).
Ryjabo said:
Nothing to complain about here (Sprint 3G).
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No bad that's what I used to get two years ago after evo and iPhone it went downhill I would get those speeds only early morning and night time which usually I'm home and using Pandora at the gym wasn't gonna happen so yeah
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Ryjabo said:
Nothing to complain about here (Sprint 3G).
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I think you're in the minority among Sprint users, most are experiencing abysmal speeds. And even at those relatively high Sprint speeds, T-Mobile pushes about 4x that.
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I think you're in the minority among Sprint users, most are experiencing abysmal speeds. And even at those relatively high Sprint speeds, T-Mobile pushes about 4x that.
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Sprint is great where I live. T-Mobile sucks here. Verizon is probably the best but I didn't get signed up with them when I had the chance to get unlimited :-(
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Nothing to complain about here (Sprint 3G).
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Are your speeds that good during the day? I get awesome speedtests in the middle of the night too. But speeds are like 200-300 kpbs during the day.
canteenboy said:
Are your speeds that good during the day? I get awesome speedtests in the middle of the night too. But speeds are like 200-300 kpbs during the day.
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Yes.
Are T-Mobile speeds good like that everywhere? Also, how is the coverage, particularly California. I have checked the coverage map and feel like they lie about it. If there map is correct, it says they have better coverage than Verizon in my are, which I no is not correct...
mick3444 said:
Are T-Mobile speeds good like that everywhere? Also, how is the coverage, particularly California. I have checked the coverage map and feel like they lie about it.
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T-Mobile speeds are generally pretty solid everywhere in the country (as in, when you have service the speeds are great). Their network has a solid backend and honestly not that many customers (about 1/3 the customers of AT&T or Verizon). The speeds are good. Even at bad times they clobber Sprint. A solid EDGE connection on T-Mobile beats Sprint's 3G based on the #'s I see.
If there map is correct, it says they have better coverage than Verizon in my are, which I no is not correct...
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You actually think Verizon has better coverage than T-Mobile everywhere in the country? Believe it or not, Verizon does not have the best coverage the entire country over. No one company is perfect lol.

[Q] LTE in the near future. Bad?

Will the switch to LTE in 2013 (I'm assuming to facilitate the MetroPCS merge) impact us Galaxy SIII users negatively? Does our device support an LTE functionality?
Also, if there is to be a switch in networks, would I be able to "switch off" LTE --to the lesser 3G-- to preserve date usage?
It won't impact us negatively. Heck it could even help us as it would lessen traffic on the hspa + bands as more people switch to LTE. And no our devices cannot use LTE.
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elesbb said:
It won't impact us negatively. Heck it could even help us as it would lessen traffic on the hspa + bands as more people switch to LTE. And no our devices cannot use LTE.
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I guess in a sense of it clearing the roads,it would be okay. It's too bad we wouldn't be able to handle LTE. Are you sure it isn't able to be activated via an update?
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Kelevro said:
I guess in a sense of it clearing the roads,it would be okay. It's too bad we wouldn't be able to handle LTE. Are you sure it isn't able to be activated via an update?
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From what I've read about in all the hardware specs our device doesn't have the hardware for i.
I wouldn't mind being wrong! LTE would be sweet!
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elesbb said:
From what I've read about in all the hardware specs our device doesn't have the hardware for i.
I wouldn't mind being wrong! LTE would be sweet!
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I'm probably going to have to agree with you, unfortunately. However, T-Mobile recently sent a pamphlet to me with a provided "FAQ" section, claiming that all of their devices will be able to support the LTE. I just didn't believe it, hence the thread's conception. It wouldn't surprise me if I had missed the fine-print-three-font saying "*this excludes the Galaxy SIII". It's still a glimmer of hope, though.
I'll continue researching the matter.
All of their future devices maybe. As of now, the only phone T-Mo has that is LTE capable is the Note 2.
As stated, T-Mo will still support HSPA+ as well as they do now. Gives T-Mo the edge over AT&T from how I see it.
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Don_Perrignon said:
All of their future devices maybe. As of now, the only phone T-Mo has that is LTE capable is the Note 2.
As stated, T-Mo will still support HSPA+ as well as they do now. Gives T-Mo the edge over AT&T from how I see it.
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It will give a boost for them. But I just did a speed test next to a Verizon LTE device and I blew it away. Best it by123 kilobytes
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Our devices may be able to support lte depending on the frequency T-Mobile uses for it.
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Here's a pic to kind of show what the network will look like after refarming and LTE deployment is complete. Our S3s or any other phone that can use the 1900 band shouldn't take any performance hit. In fact, as newer devices are released with LTE support (and after deployment) it will reduce the number of hspa+ devices, leaving even more bandwidth available for hspa use.
It has been confirmed and questioned a number of times, but the T999 radio is not capable of using LTE. Besides, LTE is still far enough off that most of us probably won't see it in our areas till after we've upgraded to a newer phone.
But in the meantime if your areas been upgraded to hspa+42, you may already see speeds that rival current LTE offerings by competitors.
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strker45 said:
Our devices may be able to support lte depending on the frequency T-Mobile uses for it.
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Not an LTE chip in this phone. T999 is not capable in any way of LTE.
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LTE Nexus Blows? Atlanta Area? Or Is It Sprint?

I bought the Nexus before Sprint came out with LTE but I made sure it was the LTE / GSM Version. Had LTE for a little while but it seams like it has completely gone away. Is it the phone , network, or is Sprint throttling my speed and kicking me off 4G LTE because I download to much?
Anyone else having this problem or experienced anything else like this?
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I'm sure its sprint since their network is the worst ever.
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needspractice said:
I bought the Nexus before Sprint came out with LTE but I made sure it was the LTE / GSM Version. Had LTE for a little while but it seams like it has completely gone away. Is it the phone , network, or is Sprint throttling my speed and kicking me off 4G LTE because I download to much?
Anyone else having this problem or experienced anything else like this?
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there is no LTE/GSM version of the galaxy nexus. you have the CDMA variant.
needspractice said:
I bought the Nexus before Sprint came out with LTE but I made sure it was the LTE / GSM Version. Had LTE for a little while but it seams like it has completely gone away. Is it the phone , network, or is Sprint throttling my speed and kicking me off 4G LTE because I download to much?
Anyone else having this problem or experienced anything else like this?
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Ya it isn't your phone, its definitely sprint. They're currently in the process of upgrading their network so coverage is a little spotty. Check out s4gru.com they have all the coverage of sprint and have a detailed list of cities currently undergoing network vision upgrades.
I checked sprint site and it says I am covered and I have had the coverage and now its gone so weird.
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[Q] Can I use another 4G LTE provider?

Can I use another 4G LTE provider on the Galaxy Note II from Sprint?
I have Boost Mobile and I had a Galaxy S2 with Clear.com 4G WiMax. I now can only get 3G, and as you ALL know the 3G speed has lowered quite a bit. (200~400k vs 700~900k 3 years ago)
Another alternative I guess would be to get a Hotspot, but who wants to carry around a phone AND a hotspot when you can have them both on the phone?
I believe you can use this device on any network that is actually using Sprint towers, like MetroPCS (?) or Boost?
There are threads somewhere for instructions on flashing this.
(i'm also talking out my ass, because I have only noticed these threads in passing, never actually researched this. But I bet if you Searched a bit, you'd find the info.)
Um LOL. Like the thread right under this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060085
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kingdazy said:
I believe you can use this device on any network that is actually using Sprint towers, like MetroPCS (?) or Boost?
There are threads somewhere for instructions on flashing this.
(i'm also talking out my ass, because I have only noticed these threads in passing, never actually researched this. But I bet if you Searched a bit, you'd find the info.)
Um LOL. Like the thread right under this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060085
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Thanks for the info but that's not what I meant. I mean the 4G service, not the voice, talk, text and 3G. I have that already. (that's what the thread under this one does, help you program the Note 2 on Boost, I already did that part. I meant the 4G LTE, i.e. connecting it on Verizon's LTE or T-Mobile's (MetroPCS is now part of T-Mobile I believe?) Heck, even a Sprint LTE account if they allowed it by itself with no talk/text service would be nice.
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Thanks for the info but that's not what I meant. I mean the 4G service, not the voice, talk, text and 3G. I have that already. (that's what the thread under this one does, help you program the Note 2 on Boost, I already did that part. I meant the 4G LTE, i.e. connecting it on Verizon's LTE or T-Mobile's (MetroPCS is now part of T-Mobile I believe?) Heck, even a Sprint LTE account if they allowed it by itself with no talk/text service would be nice.
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Impossible to do first off you need to understand how technology and radios work Tmobile is GSM. Sprint and verizon are CDMA and you can only "roam" on 3g verizon with a prl that can get you kicked off, if you abuse it.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
Impossible to do first off you need to understand how technology and radios work Tmobile is GSM. Sprint and verizon are CDMA and you can only "roam" on 3g verizon with a prl that can get you kicked off, if you abuse it.
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Ok, so maybe I do need to do some research. LTE is *not* like WiMax? It doesn't have separate "device" from the actual voice/text/3G radio?
LTE uses the same radio as the cellphone and 3G?
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Ok, so maybe I do need to do some research. LTE is *not* like WiMax? It doesn't have separate "device" from the actual voice/text/3G radio?
LTE uses the same radio as the cellphone and 3G?
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WiMaXX was like a WiFi connection sorta. But yeah the radios arent all compatible. Just google some of it and search around here. I cant pin point thw links oe topics but there are here and there.
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WiMaXX was like a WiFi connection sorta. But yeah the radios arent all compatible. Just google some of it and search around here. I cant pin point thw links oe topics but there are here and there.
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Nice, thanks for the info!
You can't use Verizons LTE because the frequency is different. The sprint note 2 doesn't have versions LTE frequency to pick it up.
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You can't use Verizons LTE because the frequency is different. The sprint note 2 doesn't have versions LTE frequency to pick it up.
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Ok thanks for the info. Any other carrier with the same frequencies as Sprint? (What frequencies does MetroPCS use?)
m4f1050 said:
Ok, so maybe I do need to do some research. LTE is *not* like WiMax? It doesn't have separate "device" from the actual voice/text/3G radio?
LTE uses the same radio as the cellphone and 3G?
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Ok, my fault. I assumed you knew these things.
m4f1050 said:
Ok thanks for the info. Any other carrier with the same frequencies as Sprint? (What frequencies does MetroPCS use?)
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right there, see. Metro actually uses Sprint towers (ie, Sprint services) ... So... Same frequency.
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Ok, my fault. I assumed you knew these things.
right there, see. Metro actually uses Sprint towers (ie, Sprint services) ... So... Same frequency.
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Thanks for the info.
Thats why this galaxy note 2 is my LAST Cdma phone. For SURE getting GsM next theres plenty of carriers with 4G for it. Cdma sucks because I cant get no 4G. Before this phone had the oneX and yea 4G I miss.
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chuko303 said:
Thats why this galaxy note 2 is my LAST Cdma phone. For SURE getting GsM next theres plenty of carriers with 4G for it. Cdma sucks because I cant get no 4G. Before this phone had the oneX and yea 4G I miss.
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are you high? all game providers in the us suck. only tower owners are att and T-Mobile and T-Mobile doesn't have any real 4g neither Winmax nor lte and att has as much lte as sprint (and sprint is going to overtake att with network vision )
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reinaldistic said:
are you high? all game providers in the us suck. only tower owners are att and T-Mobile and T-Mobile doesn't have any real 4g neither Winmax nor lte and att has as much lte as sprint (and sprint is going to overtake att with network vision )
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Are u a retard? Hmm my guess im right on spot with that one. Sprint can suck it. GSM is better and if you don't agree? Take a ticket and take a seat next to the idiots that are waiting for me to give a Fuk.
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Someones a crabby pants.
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Are u a retard? Hmm my guess im right on spot with that one. Sprint can suck it. GSM is better and if you don't agree? Take a ticket and take a seat next to the idiots that are waiting for me to give a Fuk.
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I give facts and argument you insult sprint... well of course you are right. who has ever heard of the "can suck it" argument ever loosing. that's how we explained to Hitler and the Japanese emperor that he had to surrender in WW2 "Mr Hitler can suck it" -pres trueman, "since I can suck it I have ordered my forces to surrender and suggested to the Japanese to do the same"-hitler (translated to English)
if you can't give facts to support your claim you can go head and get an iPhone on a gsm network since you are using the same arguments apple uses to ensnare its sheep -i mean- customers
either that or you are an at&t rep or fanboy trying to weakarm customers away from sprint. why you aren't targeting your biggest competitor Verizon is beyond me but take that stuff to T-Mobile customers they'll eat that up like they eat their "unlimited" throttled data
one bad experience in one city with one small period of data speed downturn does not a bad carrier make
oh and mods don't blame chuko (or me) for starting arguments. arguments are healthy and help shape perception
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In all fairness, Sprint in Denver does suck... 3g speeds right now. 200 kbps and no lte. There are a few lte towers popping up. but not in the metro area. Person in the cube next to me has AT&T and hspa+ is 15mbps and lte 40mbps. Faster than the cable provider here!
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In all fairness, Sprint in Denver does suck... 3g speeds right now. 200 kbps and no lte. There are a few lte towers popping up. but not in the metro area. Person in the cube next to me has AT&T and hspa+ is 15mbps and lte 40mbps. Faster than the cable provider here!
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Thaat my friend is what I mean. Sorry for not being more specific. Colorado
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are you high? all game providers in the us suck. only tower owners are att and T-Mobile and T-Mobile doesn't have any real 4g neither Winmax nor lte and att has as much lte as sprint (and sprint is going to overtake att with network vision )
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Tmobile has 4G LTE in almost all of New York with some decent coverage in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia and they're just starting.. So they actually do have real 4G lol
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Tmobile has 4G LTE in almost all of New York with some decent coverage in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia and they're just starting.. So they actually do have real 4G lol
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is it actually LTE? Or 3.5G like they have now where its up 42MBs
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