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Bad quality phone calls/reception.

Anyone else noticing very poor quality phone calls? Where I am now I have 3 bars and -85 line strength which is quite good. My wife just called from her mobile and I couldn't hear her as it was really poor reception. She said she had full signal on her iPhone. Anyway, she called me back from a land line and it was exactly the same quality so it is clearly my phone. When i think about it, this has happened quite a lot recently since the new volume fix patch.
Coming from a iPhone my self I am surprised at how poor quality this phone is. Had it 2 months or so now so can't sent back but u am very disappointed.
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Sorry, can't confirm that.
Never had better reception with any of my phones then with the Nexus.

I can confirm this. Same issues + random signal loss on 2G and 3G.
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Same, I got 2 signals on my crappy HTC snap and I'm getting 0-1 bars on the nexus
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Matcarroll said:
Anyone else noticing very poor quality phone calls? Where I am now I have 3 bars and -85 line strength which is quite good. My wife just called from her mobile and I couldn't hear her as it was really poor reception. She said she had full signal on her iPhone. Anyway, she called me back from a land line and it was exactly the same quality so it is clearly my phone. When i think about it, this has happened quite a lot recently since the new volume fix patch.
Coming from a iPhone my self I am surprised at how poor quality this phone is. Had it 2 months or so now so can't sent back but u am very disappointed.
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I doubt the provider matters? sometimes my iPhone 4s have 4 bars on ATT but it just keeps dropping calls for no reasons, blame ATT!
subxero123 said:
Same, I got 2 signals on my crappy HTC snap and I'm getting 0-1 bars on the nexus
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It's normal for mobilicity, I am using it in Toronto, 3 bar max... but its cheap, what do you expect?

Tried bith KK1 and KK6 radios - same problem. Signal loss and crappy phone calls. Anyone have a diff radio?
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Same exact switches on radios and problem. Exchanged my phone 3 times NO DIFFERENT.
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dudeimgeorge said:
Same exact switches on radios and problem. Exchanged my phone 3 times NO DIFFERENT.
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I highly suggest using the new bootloader that ends in I believe KL01. This is NOT a radio but has resolved all of my reception issues.

I'm 100% stock and don't want to root or anything so can't do much except wait! Its getting worse to be honest, I think I am going to return it back to o2.
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I can not confirm that. I am running a GSM Galaxy Nexus with stock ROM (still on 4.0.1). No issues, even in weak areas.

2G vs 3G issue?
I noticed some issues on 2G, but no issues on 3G.
Generally my i4S has considerably better in-call voice quality. I did various tests by swapping the same SIM card from i4S to SGN and vice versa, standing at the same place, and calling my voice mail listening to the same recording on both.
Voice quality is better on i4S when both phones are on 2G, but almost the same on 3G, except the i4S is a little bit louder (ear speaker).
Not a deal breaker for me though, it's just worse.

I have just spoken to o2 and its going back tomorrow. I have done a factory reset and it made no difference!
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I noticed some issues on 2G, but no issues on 3G.<br />
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Generally my i4S has considerably better in-call voice quality. I did various tests by swapping the same SIM card from i4S to SGN and vice versa, standing at the same place, and calling my voice mail listening to the same recording on both.<br />
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Voice quality is better on i4S when both phones are on 2G, but almost the same on 3G, except the i4S is a little bit louder (ear speaker).<br />
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Not a deal breaker for me though, it's just worse.
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Kind of hard to compare anything network related with iPhone when iPhone gets preferential treatment on networks.
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@rbiter said:
Kind of hard to compare anything network related with iPhone when iPhone gets preferential treatment on networks.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
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First time I hear this. I doubt it happens anywhere in EU, regulation fines would kill a carrier doing that. Certainly not in my country (Poland), iPhones here (and smartphones in general) are not really popular yet.

fahren said:
First time I hear this. I doubt it happens anywhere in EU, regulation fines would kill a carrier doing that. Certainly not in my country (Poland), iPhones here (and smartphones in general) are not really popular yet.
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Not in the states. I know at&t for sure gives iPhone special treatment.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.

Not sure which provider you talking about but I am on verizon.
Today I went to my datacenter and I never ever have been able to make a good quality call on my old fascinate. Usually I am lucky if the call even goes through and when it does it drops pretty fast.
I decided for kicks to pull out the nexus and was able to make a 7 minute call, and quality was great. In fact in datacenters very hard to hear sometimes because of all the fans. This really blew me away. One of my biggest worries about picking up another samsung was horrible reception.
I did not test data, and totally forgot but I guess next time I go I will.

fahren said:
I noticed some issues on 2G, but no issues on 3G.
Generally my i4S has considerably better in-call voice quality. I did various tests by swapping the same SIM card from i4S to SGN and vice versa, standing at the same place, and calling my voice mail listening to the same recording on both.
Voice quality is better on i4S when both phones are on 2G, but almost the same on 3G, except the i4S is a little bit louder (ear speaker).
Not a deal breaker for me though, it's just worse.
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How did you do that, if the SIM cards have different sizes?
I use the GSM GN. Can Verizon iPhones and GNs use the same SIM cards?

Well I have got my brand new phone today. Just spent 2 hours setting it all up again, made a phone call and it's exactly the same! It installed a update as soon as it logged on, just the hot fix that came out ages ago though. o2 will let me swap my phone for something else. What should I get? I can't keep this if I can't make calls, what a joke!
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tigajr said:
How did you do that, if the SIM cards have different sizes?
I use the GSM GN. Can Verizon iPhones and GNs use the same SIM cards?
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A small plastic adapter that "converts" micro-sim card to a full sized sim card. Basically only plastic is missing, the chip has the same size on both micro-sized and normal SIM cards.

If I was to attempt to flash my phone to a newer version, what would be the best to flash it to? I am not very tech, never done it before, just looked on the forums and got very confused, there are loads, how do you know which from does what, its very complicated! I'm pretty pissed off its come to this, this is my first venture into android and probably will be my last! The phone is great as a mini PC but its a phone and it doesn't work as a phone!
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Thinking of switching...

I currently have Sprint as my carrier that now, and long story short, I can get out of this without ETF. How is the overall reception with T-mo and this phone? This phone is becoming more and more attractive phone for me as I keep researching it.
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So much better than sprint! I was with sprint for 10 years and have 2x the coverage now....love Tmobile compared to sprint..
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It depends on where you are. I just came from Verizon and I am very happy with T-mobile and my GS2. The coverage is not as wide spread as what I am used to but it works just as well or better most of the places I go to.

Holy crapolie dude, i recently switched from sprint to tmobi and it was the best thing i have ever done. On sprint i was getting max 600kbps 3g, no wimax ever in my area, on tm avg 12 but have maxed 18fmbs, thats freaking megabits yo.
Galaxy s2 on tm is ok, dumb processor is not as good as exynos but with a good rom and kernel its very good. I get better reception with tm over sprint even. Im in palm springs ca area. I run juggernaut 4.1 rom with faux123 kernel, very happy.
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Good to hear from switchers like me. I live in southeast Michigan near Ohio so coverage from Sprint can be spotty. As long as I can get even or better service without paying more, I'm willing to switch. My only fear is I'm switching my family into a worse carrier...how reliable is the coverage map on their website?
And regarding phone, I'm coming from an HTC and I'm getting tired of Sense. Haha.
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Ya, I switched my family of 5. It's nice not having to use a damn airave in my house just to get a signal. The map seems pretty accurate....do you know anyone in your area with Tmobile?
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u will like it, its better than sprint imo, atleast in my area it is.

Just switched from sprint this month.. Had the epic 4G. Tmobile
Speeds and service blow sprint out of the water.. I'm so happy I switched
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I had the Evo4g on sprint recently before this phone. Note my location because my experiences are because of that....
voice reception is so much better on t-mobile. I love being able to send texts on the subway underneath center city, something you can't dream on doing with sprint. When it comes to data..... T-mobile disappoints me. I NEED to use wifi in my house. My evo4g I had full 3g/4g signal. In the rest of the city I find so many data holes its ridiculous. When I do have a data signal I much prefer wimax over hspa. Note I don't have hspa+ service here for some god knows why reason.
If I had good coverage and service I'd love t-mobile and some areas have that but honestly if they don't improve in my area I'm going to terminate my contract when the next generation of phones are released.
I want hspa+ or LTE

I switched from Sprint to Tmo back in August. I was with Sprint for over a year, and from the first day I complained about NO service whatsoever in my own house. Sprint pretty much kept calling me a liar and that I had perfect service, even when I resorted to using my house phone just to make calls.
Then, in August last year, Sprint decided they wanted to up the Administrative Fee to $1.50 and, per their terms and conditions, I can NOT agree to it and have my ETFs waived, and so I did. In a last ditch effort, they decided that they could waive the charge for the Air Rave, after I had complained to them from day one about the dropped calls, and even asked for them to send me an Air Rave for free (which many people in the EVO forums had theirs for free), but at that point, the last nail was already in the coffin, and said my final goodbyes.
Originally got my wife and I both LG G2X's for free (last day they were free, online anyway). Then I added my friend on, got an SGS II for his line, and gave him my G2X. With the APN workaround, good coverage, all is smooth sailing over here in Tmo-land. =D

awrnsmn said:
Ya, I switched my family of 5. It's nice not having to use a damn airave in my house just to get a signal. The map seems pretty accurate....do you know anyone in your area with Tmobile?
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Nada, I've yet to hear from anyone who has T-Mobile. Areas where I live (Lambertville) seem to have a big coverage over the town with 4G. I'm going to take that as good news since my 3G speeds are crawling where I live on Sprint.
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u will like it, its better than sprint imo, atleast in my area it is.
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Yeah, definitely seems area dependent, but then again, so is Sprint and other carriers around Michigan.
starskyrob said:
Just switched from sprint this month.. Had the epic 4G. Tmobile
Speeds and service blow sprint out of the water.. I'm so happy I switched
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Mhm, HSPA+ blows anything out from other carriers IMO. I don't much care for LTE until battery life is similar or better than that on a HSPA+ enabled carrier.
jessejames111981 said:
I had the Evo4g on sprint recently before this phone. Note my location because my experiences are because of that....
voice reception is so much better on t-mobile. I love being able to send texts on the subway underneath center city, something you can't dream on doing with sprint. When it comes to data..... T-mobile disappoints me. I NEED to use wifi in my house. My evo4g I had full 3g/4g signal. In the rest of the city I find so many data holes its ridiculous. When I do have a data signal I much prefer wimax over hspa. Note I don't have hspa+ service here for some god knows why reason.
If I had good coverage and service I'd love t-mobile and some areas have that but honestly if they don't improve in my area I'm going to terminate my contract when the next generation of phones are released.
I want hspa+ or LTE
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This I can sort of relate with since I was in Philly for about a week or so. 3G speeds were always above 1.5Mbps and WiMax was even better. I really loved the speeds and if only Sprint had speeds I was getting in Philly around where I live...One can dream right?
Anyways, I think I'm dead set on moving my family to T-Mobile. What is this forum's opinion on the new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G? If that's coming out soon, then I may just skip on this one and go for the slightly newer one...

chlehqls said:
Anyways, I think I'm dead set on moving my family to T-Mobile. What is this forum's opinion on the new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G? If that's coming out soon, then I may just skip on this one and go for the slightly newer one...
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for all we know the blaze could be a downgrade mid-range galaxy hspa+ phone. no setailed specs are released. Or it could be a 720p version of our phone.

jessejames111981 said:
for all we know the blaze could be a downgrade mid-range galaxy hspa+ phone. no setailed specs are released. Or it could be a 720p version of our phone.
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So more or less the same thing that happened when T-MO released the Galaxy S 4G as opposed to upgrading the Vibrant? Eh, it probably isn't going to be worth the (extra) price and I'd rather snag this phone over it, since it already has an established development around it.

Why switch to tmobile now unless you have coverage problems tmobile starting to fail
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barmanham said:
Why switch to tmobile now unless you have coverage problems tmobile starting to fail
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T-mobile will be around for a long time but it may be called something else, remember voicestream, cingular?

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Why switch to tmobile now unless you have coverage problems tmobile starting to fail
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Hmm, I don't really see any concrete evidence T-Mobile is failing of some sort. With the recent merger deal falling out, it gives T-mo roaming agreements and extra money to expand coverage.
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I have tmobile, been with them ten years. I drive a truck cross country. I seem to always have some reception and at least 2g and great 4g close to metropolitan areas. I am constantly driving out into the middle of nowhere to load and unload. Just seems to work.
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kteas said:
I have tmobile, been with them ten years. I drive a truck cross country. I seem to always have some reception and at least 2g and great 4g close to metropolitan areas. I am constantly driving out into the middle of nowhere to load and unload. Just seems to work.
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Wow, that's awesome. Sprint more or less had 3G whenever our family took extended trips out into the expressways.
Haha, this is what happens when you're with Sprint for so long and do not understand the meaning of coverage or high speeds.

Tmo is better sprint is so horribaly slow
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Should I switch to Verizon?

I have T-Mobile with galaxy nexus.
I live in Chicago Northwest suburbs and coverage is pretty good and I don't travel like at all.
Let's say id pay the same each month.
What advantages would Verizon give me. Is it just lte and coverage?
But then what would T-Mobile give? Seeing as its worse coverage?
I'm more asking about the carrier rather than device differences. I've read enough threads on that.
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Stay away from Verizon, that's all i can tell you.. i just got rid of them they really expensive just cancel my service with them

Why should I stay away??
Forgetting price . Cause for me will be the same.
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It would be nice to hear from people who had both.
How were your experiences within your phone.
I never really played with a Verizon phone but does it seem things load more instant on them?
I know this deals with internet speed and ping and so on.
I would have lte here so keep that in mind. I have been with T-Mobile for so many years and just feel awkward leaving but for same price and from what I hear much better coverage and speed why not??
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verizon sucks.stay away

Come on guys explain why!!!
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claud_face said:
I have T-Mobile with galaxy nexus.
I live in Chicago Northwest suburbs and coverage is pretty good and I don't travel like at all.
Let's say id pay the same each month.
What advantages would Verizon give me. Is it just lte and coverage?
But then what would T-Mobile give? Seeing as its worse coverage?
I'm more asking about the carrier rather than device differences. I've read enough threads on that.
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I live in Oregon and have worked for (and had) T-Mobile. I now am on Verizon.
T-Mobile was good coverage in the city which worked for me but as soon as I hit the outskirts I had edge or no coverage. The terrain where I live is very rough on a GSM phone. I could have a phone call at the top of the hill and driving to the bottom I would loose signal. CDMA doesn't have that issue because you connect to more than one tower on CDMA and coverage is amazing with Verizon, 3G everywhere even up in the mountains here.
What drew me to Verizon is their coverage, high end devices to choose from (T-Mobile only has a few good.phones every now and then). Verizon is very aggressive in investing money in their network which makes a solid reliable experience. By far, best service I have ever had hands down.

Thank you.
These kind of examples are exactly what I want to hear.
I have heard similar experiences to yours.
I'd like to hear why people do not like Verizon besides high prices .
I've heard customer service isn't the best as one but anything else??
I always felt T-Mobile had pretty good selection of phones so if Verizon's is even better that's great.
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I live in Oregon and have worked for (and had) T-Mobile. I now am on Verizon.
T-Mobile was good coverage in the city which worked for me but as soon as I hit the outskirts I had edge or no coverage. The terrain where I live is very rough on a GSM phone. I could have a phone call at the top of the hill and driving to the bottom I would loose signal. CDMA doesn't have that issue because you connect to more than one tower on CDMA and coverage is amazing with Verizon, 3G everywhere even up in the mountains here.
What drew me to Verizon is their coverage, high end devices to choose from (T-Mobile only has a few good.phones every now and then). Verizon is very aggressive in investing money in their network which makes a solid reliable experience. By far, best service I have ever had hands down.
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Verizon has good customer service I've been using them since 2001.
Their coverage is great. Cost is yes high, but for the most part, since I'm in a family plan of 3, it will cost the same (roughly).
If you want a GNex (I'm assuming it's why you posted here), buy the GSM 3G version and activate it on T-Mobile to keep the great low prices.

I currently have T-Mobile with GSM but have an oppurtunity to join gf's family plan and pay 40 a month to have more minutes than I'd ever use and unlimited texting and 4gb data.
So basically price not being a factor I'm leaning towards going with Verizon
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Verizon has good customer service I've been using them since 2001.
Their coverage is great. Cost is yes high, but for the most part, since I'm in a family plan of 3, it will cost the same (roughly).
If you want a GNex (I'm assuming it's why you posted here), buy the GSM 3G version and activate it on T-Mobile to keep the great low prices.
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I've been on all major carriers in NYC. Of the 4 Verizon has the best call quality, data speeds and customer service . It's also the most expensive. I don't mind paying a little more for good service. T-Mobile is good but in my experience it doesn't have comparable data consistency and coverage where I work and live.
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I kind of feel that my situation is similar to yours. Plus with the fact that prices would be same I think I'll go for Verizon.
I have been with T-Mobile like 7 years and just feel weird going to different provider. Maybe that's the only issue here, me missing T-Mobile lol but I bet I'll be even happier.
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I've been on all major carriers in NYC. Of the 4 Verizon has the best call quality, data speeds and customer service . It's also the most expensive. I don't mind paying a little more for good service. T-Mobile is good but in my experience it doesn't have comparable data consistency and coverage where I work and live.
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Also the lte version gets significantly worse battery life over the gsm version.

The one and only thing that bothers me but I am not getting a Droid razr maxx lol.
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Also the lte version gets significantly worse battery life over the gsm version.
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lrs421 said:
I've been on all major carriers in NYC. Of the 4 Verizon has the best call quality, data speeds and customer service . It's also the most expensive. I don't mind paying a little more for good service. T-Mobile is good but in my experience it doesn't have comparable data consistency and coverage where I work and live.
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Yeah, I agree. I've been on ATT, T-Mo, and Verizon in So Cal. As long as you stay away from ATT, you're good, lol.

claud_face said:
Thank you.
These kind of examples are exactly what I want to hear.
I have heard similar experiences to yours.
I'd like to hear why people do not like Verizon besides high prices .
I've heard customer service isn't the best as one but anything else??
I always felt T-Mobile had pretty good selection of phones so if Verizon's is even better that's great.
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Verizon has really good customer service. They've beaten T-Mobile 2-3x in a row now for customer service.
With Verizon you do need to get used to things being locked down (proprietary CDMA stuff) but if you plan on getting the gnex then I wouldn't worry. I've had 3 android phones and 1 iPhone on Verizon. The gnex is my favorite device by far, hands down

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Also the lte version gets significantly worse battery life over the gsm version.
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I rather carry 3 batteries than not have LTE, just sayin'. I'm spoiled.
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Here in where I live in Bama Verizon is the ONLY carrier with reception everywhere, not only that but the LTE is amazing! The price is more expensive but actually having service outweighs it. I love my Verizon and will never go back to AT&T. That's my two cents.

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Yeah, I agree. I've been on ATT, T-Mo, and Verizon in So Cal. As long as you stay away from ATT, you're good, lol.
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Sigh, I don't miss AT&T one bit. I paid an ETF to leave them last year, I wanted to switch to VZW while they still had unlimited data. Best money I've ever spent. NYC was notorious for bad service on AT&T. Here's my rank, from MY experience. I realize there are a ton of GSM fans out there, but here's my list.
1. Verizon
2. T-Mobile
3. Sprint
4. AT&T
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I see there's a thread about getting unlimited data back on by adding tethering first then cancelling it. Apparently its been pretty successful.
If I have 4gb then afyerbthat I get throttled right?
I heard something about Verizon not throttling the lte yet just the 3g
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Reception

How is the reception on 3G/4G compared to other AT&T Phones? People on the Verizon forum are complaining about poor reception.

I believe my sgs2 skyrocket had better reception... Need to test a bit more though.
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I get as good of a signal, if not better then my galaxy note. Only HSDPA+ though as at&t is the only NON lte or equivalent carrier here in Hell Paso Tx
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My signal is ok but it always shows as yellow in battery screen. Very rarely ts green as One X was.

Reception has been great for me so far. I don't notice it being any different than my Atrix, which had fantastic reception.
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Reception has been great for me so far. I don't notice it being any different than my Atrix, which had fantastic reception.
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Good to hear that the reception seems to be as good as the Atrix. IMO, Motorolas have the best Antennae. Must be some something specific to the radios for the Verizon network that causes the S3 to be seemingly having reception problem. Galaxy Nexus on Verizon was definitely subpar when it came to radio reception whereas the International GSM Nexus version seemed fine.
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It could be down to the phone, but I say its AT&T. I live in London, but when I was in Los Angeles a few weeks back, the house I was staying in Culvery City would get no coverage or it would come and go and would be on one bar of voice and not data before or sometimes edge, my aunt who lives in LA who I was staying with has an iPhone and she had the same problem. It wasn't until you went up the street I would get 2 - 3 bars of HSPA+ coverage. I think AT&T coverage nationwide is spotty, here in the UK its different we have 98% coverage, I have 4-5 bars of HSPA+ whereever I go. We don't have the big LTE 4G coverage here in the UK though on any of the networks. Couldnt of used T-Mobile as the frequencies they use for 3G aren't supported my International aka UK Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, would only get voice and no data/edge data. Having AT&T go phone HSPA+ coverage was great and made my Holiday a lot easier and more enjoyable, however I have to say in Vegas the coverage was a lot better.

Sprint Galaxy Nexus .vs. Sprint Galaxy S III

I've recently moved from a sprint NS4G to a Sprint Gnex (toroplus).
The stock 4.1.1 is awesome, and the performance is great. Battery life and heat are a bit of a issue, but not a deal killer at all.
LTE Coverage ??
My main issue is LTE coverage, or the lack thereof. I have had Sprint be very responsive to my concerns in opening a network ticket, and walking through a network reset [ i.e. SCRTN ( Enter *#*#72786#*#* + MSL ). ] and other steps.
In looking at other threads, posts and dedicated Sprint 4g forums, I'm getting the sense that the toroplus has a less than steller network performance record.
My daughter's unlocked GSM is on a T-Mobile $30/ plan, and it kills mine in all areas around town, so I'm really focusing this thought on the Sprint toroplus.
So, give me feedback on this thought -> Should I switch it for a Sprint Galaxy S 3?
I can not bear to think of not having a stock JB to work off of, but without a steady and strong data connection, so much of the superior software experience is lost to me anyway. I have network issues impacting the performance of so much of the software, from Google talk app to google now.
I hate the GSIII's skin and home button, but if it would give me a significantly better network/data experience, I'm tempted to make the switch.
What do you think?
p.s. Although I am obviously asking a question, I intentionally posted this is 'general' as the overall nature is more of a discussion/opinion. If this is incorrect, PM me and I'll move it or delete it.

I'm assuming your daughter has the GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus? Your question is more about Cell Providers than about phones since you're basing your issues on network performance.

Depends
Gs3 is newer blah blah and has 2gb ram. Nexus is a nexus you will get the latest android sooner than anyone else
Other than that gs3 wins
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donsh00tmesanta said:
Depends
Gs3 is newer blah blah and has 2gb ram. Nexus is a nexus you will get the latest android sooner than anyone else
Other than that gs3 wins
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Agreed but he's basing his theory on the fact that his daughter's phone is faster (network wise) but it's a different network all together. I don't see how a different phone would help if it's a network issue.

Better phone won't make data faster
Get gs3 for T-Mobile in that case
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Why compare when you can buy both..common sense when in doubt buy those two. That would solve ur curiosity:sly:
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Yeah, just buy both, duh. Lol. If only.
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It seems as though, due to both phones being made by Samsung, that the radios in each would at least be comparable, resulting in similar network connectivity and quality. The good thing is that Sprint has the 2 week return period so you can always get the S3 and try it and take it back if the network quality is the same as what you are experiencing with the gnex but you might have to eat the $36 restocking fee... Or complain enough they waive it, haha.
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The S3 is a Samsung so it has its reputable crappy radio signal. I dont think getting the S3 will change things period. Sprint's network is well.. Sprint's network. It has highs and lows you just happen to be in a Low. I mean at my house i get 2 bars of 3G and its like .50 - .75 mbps but going up the street it'll hit full bars with 1.2 - 1.7 mbps its really iffy and all depends on location. Your best bet would be to drop Sprint sell the Gnex and get a GSM gnex and put that sucker on Prepaid T-Mobile or any other GSM carrier.

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The S3 is a Samsung so it has its reputable crappy radio signal. I dont think getting the S3 will change things period. Sprint's network is well.. Sprint's network. It has highs and lows you just happen to be in a Low. I mean at my house i get 2 bars of 3G and its like .50 - .75 mbps but going up the street it'll hit full bars with 1.2 - 1.7 mbps its really iffy and all depends on location. Your best bet would be to drop Sprint sell the Gnex and get a GSM gnex and put that sucker on Prepaid T-Mobile or any other GSM carrier.
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I think you are right, my issue is a get 'the job' to pay for Sprint, so ..... I guess I'm getting what I pay for!
I'm wondering if anyone out there has used on Sprint both a Gnex and G3 at similar locations to prove/disprove if the radios are the same. Seems likely they'd be similar, I had read some reports that at least on Sprint the G3's radio was performing better on LTE.
Thanks.

schreibman said:
I think you are right, my issue is a get 'the job' to pay for Sprint, so ..... I guess I'm getting what I pay for!
I'm wondering if anyone out there has used on Sprint both a Gnex and G3 at similar locations to prove/disprove if the radios are the same. Seems likely they'd be similar, I had read some reports that at least on Sprint the G3's radio was performing better on LTE.
Thanks.
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I'm not even in the US but my LTE experiences prove otherwise. Had a GS2 Skyrocket and while LTE speeds are blazing it has a very weak signal compared to 3g/4g. In full 3g/4g areas it would always have 2 bars less. Indoors it was even worse sometimes gone.(would swap back to 4g) Now not all networks are the same but thought I'd share. As previously mentioned it seems Sprint in your area is the problem not your phone

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I'm not even in the US but my LTE experiences prove otherwise. Had a GS2 Skyrocket and while LTE speeds are blazing it has a very weak signal compared to 3g/4g. In full 3g/4g areas it would always have 2 bars less. Indoors it was even worse sometimes gone.(would swap back to 4g) Now not all networks are the same but thought I'd share. As previously mentioned it seems Sprint in your area is the problem not your phone
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There may be small differences but I would be shocked to learn that the gs3 has some kind of radical advantage over the gnex. The problem is sprint. Luckily they are rolling out lte pretty quickly. By Christmas we should see a decent footprint.
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