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[HTC EVO 3D] geartex:
Got mine today by calling the number. The guy was very polite and offered it to me after about 1 minute of conversation. If this works as advertised it will be amazing because I truly have horrible service at my house. Text messages failed, toggle between roaming, and lots of dropped calls.

Thanks OP. Looking forward to actually having a decent signal in my home for the first time EVER.
[HTC EVO 3D] slreno:
this is odd? i have brand new service 4(days now) after got the phones found out service at my house sucks..cant even make or receive calls its so bad.. i called about an airave and the told me since i am new customer and am only elegible for 2 lines of service i cant get one because the airave is actually considered another line on my account!!! how can this be when this is an enhancement for the existing lines on my account? anyone been turned down because of this?

thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Motfiamike:
I called within the first few days of opening an account and was told I needed to be a customer for at least 3 months before I was eligible.
[HTC EVO 3D] slreno:
maybe they will change there mind when the see both of my phones are always roaming when at home because there is no service here.. i have complained and it is noted to my account no service at home and always roaming.. she even told me she seen that..but we DO NOT use any 3g service at all while at home.. we use our wifi 100%, why not it blows the 3g away anyway.
[HTC EVO 3D] ekz13:
that kind of makes sense, they probably figure that you have 30 days to canx if the service isn't good and that you'd have checked the coverage maps as well.
[HTC EVO 3D] peekeesh:
got approved to get a free airave yesterday. what i did is I e-mailed sprint through their site. They e-mailed me back and gave me customer support number to call. I called them and was informed i can get an airave for 140. I asked the rep politely if I can get it for free. Then she transferred me to the airave support.

Airave rep did a little digging and found out that my place falls under what they call gray area. He said i'm in between two towers that were far apart and i'm at the middle of these sprint towers. So it's likely that i get weak signal.

Anyway, he filled up a form so i can get the airave for free and submitted it for review. The following day, which was yesterday, the airave support rep called me and told it was approved and that i have to wait for 4-8 weeks since it's backordered.
[HTC EVO 3D] gingson:
Is anyone having issues with Airave showing you in the wrong location?
[HTC EVO 3D] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Well i finally had it with dropped calls and what not. So i called the number and the lady said she could hear me cutting out. Three days later i get an airave and set it up. All seems to be good now. :)

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[HTC EVO 3D] Vandelay007:
....till suddenly you send out a text and you get one back saying they got your text 20+ times...
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkManX4lf:
Yes this is exactly what happens to my airave.... So I unplugged mine and ivam better off without it. I don't have good voice signal but texts no longer repeat.
[HTC EVO 3D] DZLRULZ:
I've had that issue and also had SMS errors where they won't go out until I reboot the airave. I haven't come across a fix yet.

Swyped using 2 cores and 3 D's
[HTC EVO 3D] DarkManX4lf:
Yeah there isn't one. Sprint is supposedly working on a fix.... This is the response I've been getting for a year now.
[HTC EVO 3D] CrippleB:
Odd I have not had any problems with my airave except for leaving transmit area and dropping call. I just know now to finish my conversation before I jump in the truck and drive away.

I am using airwave plugged into my linksys router on Comcast cable modem.
[HTC EVO 3D] jgreemo:
Thanks OP!

Called the number and an Airave is on the way! Hopefully the multiple text issue won't be a problem, but as it is, my cell coverage sucks at my house.

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] jsmitty90:
hmm. i'll have to give this a shot. my phone always goes between sprint network and roaming. i'll be roaming in my room, but not in my living room. makes me pretty mad since when i'm roaming, the time stamp on text messages comes in wrong
[HTC EVO 3D] Harfainx:
Free Airave on the way to my house!

"Normally the Airave is $129.99, but because you're having so many problems... We're going to get this out to you for free."

Thanks for the info guys, I've been having a lot of problems out here (outside of Anchorage, AK), and hopefully this will help sort those issues.
[HTC EVO 3D] alexjzim:
just called. took about 3 minutes and they offered me an airave at no additional cost.

first a free evo 3d, now an airave. sprint is just so good
[HTC EVO 3D] bizkitlimped:
What exactly are you guys telling them? Is it really as easy as telling them "hey, I've got ****ty service in my house, it's been like this since I've had my phone...is there anything I can do to solve this?"
[HTC EVO 3D] alexjzim:
pretty much
[HTC EVO 3D] i-l-l:
When I moved a month ago, I went from great service to nothing inside. I got an AirRave free and while it's great for calling, I text alot and I've had the same problems others are having. SMS errors, text messages coming in 20 times over and over, I can see the Cell light blinking like it's in use but I'm not using my phone at all (I locked it down). I get maybe 1 bar in a good spot but most importantly, I can get text messages normally. My backup plan was using Google Voice over wifi for text. It works and it's awesome when I can see incoming text via google tv.
[HTC EVO 3D] jgreemo:
A day early and the results are in....

Got the Airave Airvana after a 5 minute phone call with Sprint retentions and it showed up today, a day early. Plugged it in and it was all green within 10 minutes. 5 bars through out my house, something I have NEVER had at this location. I live near the beach and unless Sprint starts building cell towers in the ocean, it's about as good as I would expect, 1 or 2 bars fluctuating, then roaming and dropped or no connect calls.

With the airvana the phone shows 5 bars, connected on a few test calls very clearly and then.....that dang text problem. Yep, the second text out and it started to show no delivery, while my girlfriend starting receiving them, over and over and over. She tried it back and the same thing.

I use G Voice, so I can text over the computer, but she (also on an Evo) is using the sprint V vmail. I'll call Airvana support, but it blows to have to choose between calling and texting.

I've seen a few threads on Sprint Community about a patch they can push out to the unit and phones, so we'll see how that works. As I'm rooted and on a custom ROM, not something I'm likely to enjoy.

Thanks again to the OP and all the comments. This community rules.
[HTC EVO 3D] almack64:
Yeah, pretty much so. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] youdug:
Im gonna have to call also. I get terrible service at my house. Thanks for the post.
[HTC EVO 3D] chaoticallysweet:
I just called for mine for free with no service fee or surcharge. I was just tired of no signal and dropped calls.

They first quoted $148.xx plus a monthly fee of 4 bucks, but I stated I am not paying anything extra to make my phone work properly. I already pay for the minutes, which I can't use since the phone only knows how to disconnect calls. And I pay that $10Premium Data fee for data when I have to use my own internet service via wifi, since I am always in the triangle.

Not to mention I can only hear people if they are on speaker phone ( 1st gen defective evo3d)-- but it's rooted and I love it, so they are not getting it back. :p
[HTC EVO 3D] FlameBV:
They give out the Airave so easily since they bolster service connection for everyone, not just the complainer. So basically your Internet connection acts as a service tower for all your neighbors and any other nearby Sprint users. It's in their best interest as well as yours for you to have an Airave.
[HTC EVO 3D] Thumper333:
I called Sprint today and they are giving me one at no cost and no contract. From the conversation i had with Sprint they seem very eager to keep us happy rather than have us change providers.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] Xenocide23:
I have one of these in my house and don't think its worth it. Causes our family to drop calls MORE when the airwave is active. In addition we have also had issues with text messages as well.

We are planning on returning it to Sprint as they will charge you for the device if you stop using it.
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
Same boat, I had to unhook mine after my girlfriends brother got... not ****ting you, over 100+ texts of the SAME message bombed to his handset.. he had to pull his battery it was slowing it down so bad. On her side though, it kept saying "SMS Error" all the while, sending it a bazillion times.

What a POS.

I called and asked if there was a fix for it and all I got from their "Airave support" was "this is a known issue with no fix yet."

*smfh*
[HTC EVO 3D] diaharrea:
Sprint should be giving those who use this device some sort of credit. You're pretty much using your own internet rather than sprint network lol no wonder they give these out
[HTC EVO 3D] shafter09:
I have never dropped a call on sprint. DFW

Probably sent from the terlet using an EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Mien651:
Are they still giving these out.
[HTC EVO 3D] CrippleB:
I think it depends on how your setup, and what model. I have comcast internet and have never had bombarded sms. Only problem I have is when I am on call and drive away from house it doesn't switch to cell tower seamlessly.

I am sitting at home with full bars and without airave I have 1-0
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
..No..

I have Comcast as well, 2 different modems, 3 different routers and all did the same thing. Like I said in my post. Their "Tech support" said this is a known issue and when it happens that is kindof "it" I asked if I could try another and he essentially said no in so many words.
[HTC EVO 3D] Thumper333:
I got my Airave (free and no monthly) last night and now I have 5 bars throughout the house where before I was lucky to get a signal without going out on the patio. No issues so far but will post if they arise.
[HTC EVO 3D] neilcifer:
Bottom line....sprint sucks. I have an airave, I still roam 20 ft away from the stupid thing. I don't know about others, but sprint service has fallen to the worst ever in Chicago. I actually filed a bbb complaint due to lack of service and data. Hope that gets me out of my contract. If not, prl 0002 all the way until they drop me.
[HTC EVO 3D] CrippleB:
Well my"setup" is working great. In the last 5 years I have had 1 modem, 1 router, 1 airave 0 problems.
[HTC EVO 3D] eovnu87435ds:
has anybody tried this twice to get a second airave?

I am on a family plan, but do not live with my family, and we both happen to be in places with poor reception. Something tells me it won't work, but who knows?
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
I doubt it. With a family plan, they expect you to live together as far as I know. If you try, you might tip them off.
[HTC EVO 3D] xninjax420:
I love my airave lol ant from 0 bars at home to full bars.
[HTC EVO 3D] linh.n:
I tried to get one at work since I'm in a basement, but they wouldn't give me a 2nd one. I didn't really push for it though as I figured it was pointless (and not really fair)
[HTC EVO 3D] crazybauy:
Would this work on virgin? Has anyone tried calling?
[HTC EVO 3D] chaoticallysweet:
This was my problem, but worst. 2 ft from the device no bars. They extended the airwave range. You need to call sprint back and they will extend the range.
[HTC EVO 3D] Triumph:
Has anyone had issues with these? I got one about a month ago, and I can't get the thing to setup properly.

I have to put it behind my router, since that does the VPN on one of my ethernet ports back to the office, but I have done all of the port forwarding, and stuff and can't get it to work.

I statically assigned the IP address, plugged in the wan port to the port going to my router, used the extension cable on that antenna thingy from the airave, and still nothing.

Any Idea's on what I should do? or should I call and get a replacement one?
[HTC EVO 3D] TrayLunch:
I don't know if this has been mentioned or not. This is an old thread, but the number in the OP is no longer in service. The new number is 1 866-866-7509. I'll have mine in 3-5 business days with no charge because I live in an area that is known to have crap signal.

Bugging up my phone, so you don't have to!

Need help? XDA.Tray@gmail.com on GTalk or by Email
[HTC EVO 3D] ports394:
I just ordered an air rave, no monthly fee, charge for unit, or contract terms on it.

I live in crap 3G coverage and usually hover around 2 bars. Internet speed tests are 0.2-0.5 mbps down, upload fails often in the Speedtest.net app.

Will the air rave help with my internet speeds at home? Or do I just keep reminding myself to turn on the wifi... I know the air rave uses my home internet anyway. Just nice to not have to remember to cycle the wifi when I come home or leave.
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
It uses minutes like normal. At night is free and all that.
[HTC EVO 3D] eman3316@optonline.net:
The new Airave with 3G data does not have a monthly fee. The older ones that did not include data did have a monthly fee that most of us got waived.

For the new ones, they sell them for a little of $100 and no monthly fee. What they have done for most of us is waive the purchase cost but you do not own the Airave. You must return it if you were to leave Sprint or you will get charged at that time. Definetley a good deal.

Also, if anyone still has the old none data ones, call Sprint and they will send you the newer one with 3G.
[HTC EVO 3D] Anon9mouz:
So what if ur calling during the day but ur calling a mobile on ne mobile ne time will it use minutes then bc the only time I use minutes on my plan is either calling landlines or roaming ne thing else is unlimited
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
well this worked out great I called the number told them I have poor signal and 3G speeds (which I do) and they are sending me one out free of charge. I know exactly were I can put it too.
[HTC EVO 3D] exhilaration:
It doesn't work that way, the Airrave has pretty limited range. I have it on the top floor of my house and now have awesome reception inside, but my phone can't connect to it from my driveway.
[HTC EVO 3D] eduardmc:
Thanx. First call and got it. i made believe that i didn't know anything about airwave and that i was impress of all the feature it has and how it will give me full bar in my apt. He gave me free shipping, no equipment charge, no monthly charge, no activation charge.

send from my evo 3d
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Hell I just told them I read on XDA forums that they were handing out free Airaves and all I had to do was call the number.
[HTC EVO 3D] slimm609:
If you live in an apartment complex you do not want to filter the phones that can connect. You will piss off your neighbors. If you filter for just your phone then it will tell them to leave the area to make a call
[HTC EVO 3D] beyond882001:
Lol no way!!
[HTC EVO 3D] CheesyNutz:
dont need it im on wifi at home
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
It's not just for data, but for voice call coverage and quality as well.
[HTC EVO 3D] CheesyNutz:
i understand that and my call coverage is fine at my home to

my data just sucks when im on the go
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
What you guys use Skype for phone calls? Last I checked phone calls weren't made over WiFi. Ya if you get a 5 bars then who needs it I guess.

It should help my battery too since it wont have to send the signal to and from the tower.
[HTC EVO 3D] CheesyNutz:
shocking i have 3 - 4 bars at my house and my calls and pretty good and move people txt me or email me /shrug no big deal if it helps people GREAT
[HTC EVO 3D] rdcrds:
Does this airwave really work? i got 1 free a week ago then i read the setup and it looked like a bunch of work so it is still sitting in the box LOL doing nothing.

I am only in a 3g area but will this really help? and it will not mess up my speeds right?
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
It works perfectly. You just have to call Sprint and make sure it's activated (you give them the MAC address of the airrave) After that, you just plug it in, wait for everything to connect (mine took between 30-60 minutes) and that's it.
[HTC EVO 3D] str8upx:
Airwave requires WiFi to work. You have to be in WiFi range to use it so 4g wouldn't be needed anyways.

Edit: It does NOT require WiFi but it does need a broadband router (you can use it as a router but it sucks)

If you have broadband internet why wouldn't you have a wireless router? The thought that people don't is beyond comprehension to me.

Especially if you don't get 4g coverage.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Sorry how does it require WiFi to work? looks to me like it would plug into my switch. Don't think it needs WiFi. It needs a broadband connection.
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
You are correct, it plugs into a router/switch/modem.
[HTC EVO 3D] str8upx:
I just called them and they gave me one. No fees what so ever. She said I should have it within 7 days. Thanks to the OP for the #and info. I live in south Florida and get very good voice, 3g, and 4g everywhere I go. The one exception is in my bedroom. I miss half my calls and the other half get dropped. Everywhere else in my house I have full bars. I think my computers or something are causing interference. I have no problem with 4g though. Its weird cause I never had a problem with my evo 4g, only the 3D. I hope this solves the problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] str8upx:
Yes you are right. I forget there are people out there that only have LAN. Why wouldn't you just get a wifi router? then 4G wouldn't matter if your at home.
[HTC EVO 3D] Anon9mouz:
What's a switch tho that's new too me and idk why
[HTC EVO 3D] sandiegopaneraiguy:
Received my Airave last week. Works perfectly well and increased my signal from 1-2 bars to a full 6 bars at all times. Definitely helped with 3G speeds also!

Sprint waived the connection fee and monthly charge (only $2.50 in government taxes).
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
The Airave is not just for 3G its also handles voice calls just like a cell tower. It will increase my signal strength so I wont have dropped calls. Also by having this mini tower in the next room I should save a little battery since the phone only needs to transmit to the next room vs a 1/2 of mile. So in short its not just for data. I'm looking to increase my voice signal not data.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
A switch is like a router it has a number of network jacks on it. The difference is a switch doesn't hand out IP addresses like a router does. A switch is used because a router with 20 ports on it would be expensive were a 20 port switch is relatively cheap. Some would say why not just use WiFi well last I checked WiFi won't do 1,000MBps. Even if it did it would be fairly expensive. So you connect a router to a switch and bingo you have 19 ports and a router to hand out IP addresses.

I have a cable modem it connects to the router the router connects to the switch. Then all of my WiFi access points and PCs/Server connect to the switch thus creating my network. I have 3 WiFi access points scattered around my house so I have a good signal inside and out.

Oh I forgot my Slingbox, Directv receivers and game consoles also connect to the switch as well. I'm actually considering getting another access point for the garage.

I like these a lot because they can be used with any wireless router

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122376
[HTC EVO 3D] CrippleB:
Agreed, I have no need for data at home because I have wifi. But I do pull 1.6mb down on 3g where I used to get 40-50k. I originally got it because I always drop calls in my house and have to go outside to guarantee my call will not drop. Now inside my house I get full bars. Great for free and not a prob it uses my comcast net cause I have 16mb down and never really use all that bandwidth.

Also I did find out that the Airave is assigned a number but DOES NOT take up a device on your account. When I bought my wifes view tab the sales guy said I am at my 5 device limit. But When I called *2 they said because I have an airrave I can still get one more phone on my account and it will not be over the limit.
[HTC EVO 3D] molitar:
But from what I am reading it using your minutes for the Air Rave? If so that sucks I have 1500 minutes and since I only use minutes when calling land lines so I never go over but if I had this and using phone at home I could see it going over. So am I understanding this correctly it does use your minutes? I have 1500 shared minutes with unlimited DATA plan.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
It uses your minutes but its not any different that making a call with out it. You would still have you mobile to mobile minutes. Its not like since its connected to your internet that all of your calls become mobile to landline. It doesn't even use you landline it uses your internet like VOIP. It works just like a mini cell tower. I can't see any downside to having one of these.

I guess if you saying it sucks because I don't get free minutes when connected to the Airave then you are correct. It does not grant you unlimited voice calls.
[HTC EVO 3D] kcb2627:
Why can't i change the settings on my airave?
[HTC EVO 3D] n2ishun:
You guys do know that if you have a data limit cap on your broadband connection the airave will make you hit the cap quicker.

I have one, it's a chicken shat way for sprint to get better signal without having to put up cell towers.

They need to just fix the phone reception issues (the radios) and put up towers.

It's a bandaid and geritol fix for a deep chest laceration.
[HTC EVO 3D] ninjoe8:
if what you are saying is correct, then everyone with Sprint within distance of the Airave will be using my internet connection to make calls. this will definitely make reaching my broadband cap a lot easier.

i used to have the at&t microcell and this wasn't the case. the only phone numbers that could connect to it were ones i registered on their website.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
At 40kbs doesn't seem like much, but ya if you have a cap on your internet @ home then you might want to reconsider. I don't have a cap.

Attached FAQ from Sprint
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
My question is did anyone who has one have issues with ports? My ISP blocks everything from about I don't know 500 down. Port blocking is getting a little old I might actually have to switch back to DSL. Not because of this but for other reasons.
[HTC EVO 3D] jackzepplin:
Awesome!

It may be old news, but I never heard of it. I called, got all fees waved and they are sending one overnight. Thanks!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] heathmcabee:
I can't go 75 feet to my driveway without my Airave dropping my calls. I had to unplug mine. Does anyone have a solution to my problem, cause calling Sprint tech support about an Airave problem is like shooting yourself in the foot.

Note: You must have good coverage outside of the AIRAVE coverage area for the

call to transfer. Weak, spotty, or no coverage will not be sufficient enough for a call

to transfer from the AIRAVE to Sprint’s Nationwide Network

DOH
[HTC EVO 3D] mangohorse:
Just talked to Sprint, and they're sending me an Airave in 3 to 5 days.
[HTC EVO 3D] zone23:
Talked to Airave support they said no special open ports are required. I shall see when it arrives.
[HTC EVO 3D] A.Priori:
its backordered becaause of freeloaders