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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
I'm very aware of that. I just prefer being in my 3G when it comes to more easy task because I live in an old brick house that my WiFi struggles lol... no joke. The airave works wonderful though. Anyways, my airwave speeds recent seem to be much better from 400kbps to 1100 kbps. I'm a happy camper.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lking801:
Just got off phone with sprint. Mine is in the mail. The 5 different people I talked to after having to call back from dropped calls finnaly got my airave on its way. She showed we are roaming almost 75% of the time and we live in a great coverage area. Now the test is when it shows up and works. Just hope we can make phone calls again. I do use WiFi for data at home but I should also be able to make a phone call.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] redmau5:
Did this immediately after reading the article it worked! Thanks for the tip.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] riggs170:
So awesome mine is on its way the past few months have been horrible my battery was constantly draining from no signal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nathantaylor:
2G, 3G, or 4G?

Does it include data? I get decent service but a 4G airwave would sure help with speeds.

Is it 2G, 3G, or 4G? LTE or Wimax if 4g....

How big is the airwave?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
It does voice and data so I would assume 2G/3G... no 4G/Wimax/Lte.... there is a wilson for that ;)

how big? hmmmm bigger than your average router... look it up.. you'll find a picture somewhere.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Taz420nj:
They shipped me mine late last week, but I was unable to get it set up. The Mobile light just flashes yellow. The guy I talked to at Airave support said I shouldn't have got it in the first place, because I'm in a SRP (Strategic Roaming Partner) area. Sprint doesn't own the towers around here, they just use someone elses and call it 'home'. It turns out that the function of the GPS is not only to ensure that you don;t take it outside teh US, but it checks to make sure that you are within 20 miles of a Sprint-owned tower. Apparently I am 46 miles to the closest one, so it refuses to operate. The guy told me that if I knew someone in the town that has Sprint towers to plug it in and let it initialize there, and if I could keep power to it, bring it back here and it would work.. But since I don't know anyone in that town, does anyone know a way to fake out the GPS to make it think it has a lock there?

As for the size it's a bit on the large side.. It's about the size of a regular sheet of paper, and about 2" thick.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BiffTirkle:
If you have a ups battery backup and a power inverter for your car. Plug the ups into the inverter the airave into the ups. Initialize the device near the tower then drive home, with the device still plugged into the ups battery backup bring it inside the house and plug the ups up and viola!

Maybe....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Taz420nj:
Yeah but it needs internet in order to initialize. And it doesn't do wifi. Plus I don't want to have to drive 50 miles down the road any time the thing resets.. that's why I asked if anyone figured out a way to trick the GPS..

Sent from my Galaxy SII using some Tappity Talkity thing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] metapy:
You'd have to feed a false gps signal via the antenna port. Would most likely require a software radio and a lot of hacking skills. Really the ups and car option is probably the "easiest and cheapest" option. I found some gps recorders that could play back gps signals but I didn't see the price.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bullet2300:
Just wanted to say that this still works great! Thanks for posting it. Moved to a new home lat week and signal has been spotted.

Much apprecaited!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImEVO:
Hahaha just called I'll be getting my airwave in bout a week thank you!!!!

Sent From My Galaxy Hand
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] korruptedimage:
"Tell them you've been having problems getting a signal where you live and have to walk around outside to use it.

They sent me a free AIRAVE. I mentioned this to my coworker a few days later and they sent him a free one too!"

i did the same thing too and they sent me on too. only thing that sux abouyt it is even though its free with a waived deposit, they still charge you a seprate $4.99 spending limit program charge
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eagercrow:
I got one many months ago. I just called up and said "I get no service I want an airave" It was maybe a 5min phone call and I had one at my door within the week.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Havek923:
I am actually wondering this too. I am going to call tomorrow anyway because I get one bar at best in my house. The 3g/4g speeds are terrible too. Hopefully this works for both...

Also, Merry Christmas everyone!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bad_HABIT:
Also wondering this. Does it support data? 3g/4g
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] donsh00tmesanta:
It takes a line :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
Yea but not 4g.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elliwigy:
Its awesome.. Another trick, the airrave they sent to me was basically another line addedd, and since a device wasnt purchased, is still eligible for a full upgrade :-) got my e4gt this way for 173$ when it first came out all because of the airrave!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tweeker404:
If you have an airrave and move... what happens to the airrave?

Thanks for anyone's time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mship:
Probably Keep it. I have read that you only return it when you are no longer with sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TonyTurboII:
It continues to work without any issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mazook98:
It just stalks you on Facebook.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bactine:
Thanks a lot OP, my house is a dead zone and I've been meaning to call Sprint about the Airave but this finally got me to do it. Literally, a 5min phone call and one is being shipped to my house this week! Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] darksideauto:
What do you do if sprint data is faster than the broadband offerings in your area? I just got an e4gt and the data speed is terrible compared to my ns4g. Sadly its still better than our areas best isp. Sol?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] autorok:
Hot find OP, thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flexte:
I am surprised no one is having text message issues. I had mine turned on for one day and noticed it right away. I called sprint and they said it was a know issue. There is no way I can put up with having to turn of the device and interrupt my Internet just to sent a text. It doesn't happen every text but happens more than once a day. The phone a data work great though. Hopefully it will get fixed but I called 2 weeks ago and it was still a known issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Heavy Metal:
Does this Air wave have to be connected to the internet or just plugged in To power it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kanekz:
I believe it does. You use one of the Ports on the router.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
It has to be connected to high speed internet.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flexte:
The instructions say it connects before your router which is the way I hooked it up. That's why when I had to shut it down or it crashed my Internet connection had to be reset. Not good if you're downloading all the time. I may try to connect it to a port on the router to see if that works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drrtydisko:
The airvana works great but be warned of the text messaging problem, meaning multiple texts recieving/sending or message could not be sent or messages never recieved...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tensux:
I tried this a while back and they called back to say it was not eligible for an upgrade. you may have gotten lucky...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Yamuu:
It requires an internet connection; it basically creates a mini cell tower and communicates with Sprint/ etc via the internet instead of the surrounding towers. I have mine plugged into a gigabit switch.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Yamuu:
They told me that if I ever move, I just need to call and notify them.

Also, see page 7 of sprint airave faqs @ nextel.com:

/assets/pdfs/en/services/sprint_airave_faqs.pdf
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Hangarboy:
Great Device (Femtocell) Airave (Airvana)

Sprint provides one Airave per account. Device sets up within 20-25 minutes after acquiring a GPS signal. Nice extension antenna available for Users that can't located the device near a window. Connects directly to your home Router. Cell range is 500 feet or more at times depending on obstructions.

Calls made on the Femtocell are indicated by 3 beep tones initially. Also, 3G Data is available and works faster than on the 'normal' network. (Little need to connect to WiFi)

All voice and data of course are routed over the User's Network as opposed to Sprint's radio frequencies.

A great deal for the Subscriber at home with NO dropped calls plus a great deal for Sprint as it 'unloads' their cellular network for true Mobile Users.

I think the Femtocell technology is the smartest concept since the conventional cell tower concept!

Most of the time the Subscriber can transition to Sprint once leaving the home area. My device supports up to six Users if my memory is correct.

I highly recommend it for anyone having poor service in their home/ office areas that also have broadband access.

I'm surprised Sprint doesn't market it more heavily. Unit has capability for Home Phone Service but Sprint has not yet activated that feature. (Provides separate home phone number and can 'lite up' your home phone handsets (wired) ).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] atomb:
I tried the number and I should be getting mine this week or the beginning of next!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mkuehn10:
As with many of the other posters, I can confirm that they are very nice and willing to help you out by sending you the device for free! I called this morning and they are sending one out.

Thanks to the OP for the information!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jblues1969:
I'm on the phone with them right now and they are trying to charge me $129.99 for it. On hold while they check with a different department. I'm in my initial 30 days so I should have some leverage.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Brolloks:
Same here, the guy gave me a whole load of crap...I am very annoyed and feel like switching networks:mad:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spencer88:
I had this done to my account months ago, but on the 15th I switched to Verizon, had my Sprint ETF waived and I sent back the airave they had sent me. All is well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jblues1969:
Okay, the original lady had transferred me to sales rather than account management. I called back and they straightened it out. Free Airave on the way.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Silent25r:
It isn't a perfect solution but it works. I find that I have to lose all bars of service before the airwave kicks in. And it disconnects my calls when I leave airwave coverage.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kanekz:
I get horrible reception at home and called into Sprint before, but was denied an airwave. I just tried the number posted in the OP and the guy said it has to be approved by a different department and that I will receive a notification when its processed. I guess will have to wait and see.

For the guys who got one, was it instantly given out??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bbedward:
I just did this today. For those who want to go modem-router-airave instead of modem-airave-router (like me) follow this

http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/59464

The airave prioritizes .768 mbits of internet to itself which is why they put it before the router. I wanted it to not function as a router itself.

The problem I had is the airave didn't work with upnp for some reason. Anyway its much better now I setup a QoS on my router just to be safe as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bbedward:
They transferred me around I called *2 not the number in OP. They got me around checked eligibility then left a note on my account and transferred me to the guys who dish them out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Koltxlvii:
I just called the number, and within 5 minutes the lady said I will receive a free airwave within the next 2-4 days with no extra cost. Sweet :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tweeker404:
Haha. Thanks very much for answering my question, I appreciate it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drumsforjs:
I actually do have por service and I just got one. I :) thanks.!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] scarmon25:
Got mine today. Took it a little bit to activate once it was hooked up. But as soon as it came online I saw my signal shoot all the way up. Before I was at -105dbm. Now I'm at -65dbm. And -70 is damn near perfect. So I'm very happy.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] choyt2011:
I actually got the first version of the Samsung Airave 2 days after I got Sprint service. I was sent to the retention department right away and they sent it out. The first version did 1xrtt data only...so it's pretty useless for anything but phone calls. I heard about the newest version of the Airave...The Airvana which is the one I currently have. This device supports 3G data and seems to work a lot better. Currently my Airvana is not working because when I moved the power and gps cables were lost...so right now I have one being overnighted to me. It would be nice if Instead of Sprint sending these things out and causing us to use our broadband...that they could just put a repeater on our house or in the neighborhood so that the signal is boosted...I pay almost $200 a month for cell service, then add my broadband cost into that to get better reception..it works but I would rather not have to use my internet connection to support Sprints coverage issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] scarmon25:
Couldn't agree more. I don't mind doing it for a little bit while they build up the network but they need to get it up and running alot better. If Verizon can do it then there is no reason they cant.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] frigidazzi:
So the people with the sms problems. Does the phone still get push data correctly? IE if I just used Google voice app with push would I still get the texts right away or is it more of a thing where no data / calls work on the phone when you get the sms problem? I currently just use roam control @ home because I get 0-1 bar of service depending on where I stand in the house with sprint. With roam control on verizon I get 4-5 bars.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kanekz:
Could you elaborate a little on what roam control is? Sounds interesting and would like to use it. So are you using your epic touch on verizon's signal when at home?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] N0J:
I called tonight and the rep said I qualified for it and I should get a confirmation email soon. She said there were no monthly fees or anything.

Thanks OP!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] frigidazzi:
Yes. Roam control is an app that uses root. Think they removed it from market recently (I got it there), but can google the web for the main site. Anyways it forces your phone to roam, and here is happens to be Verizon (I think that's the case most places). When I try to dial a code like *99 when roaming it says welcome to verizon blah blah blah. When not roaming it is sprint message.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Brolloks:
Got my Air Rave yesterday...huge improvement.:D

Top three with new signal
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spencer88:
Of course it's getting a better 3G internet speed....it's plugged into your home internet connection. You'd be better off using your wireless home network and wouldn't be limited by 3G internet speeds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Brolloks:
well i cannot make calls via WiFi now can I :confused: this way I don't have to have both the radio and wifi enabled
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Drumrocker:
You would probably see much better battery life and data speed if you did have both enabled. Calls would still be routed over the cellular signal but data would go over the WiFi connection, which is much more efficient than the 3G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chuhsi:
has anyone been able to get an airwave for home AND work? I have horrible reception at home and work (really) and have one for home. I'd love to get a second for work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] avengere:
These devices for free are given out usually as a save offer by our Account Services dept(aka retention). Basically all youve given is a direct 800 number to the dept. Where usually you have to be connected via customer care or tech after threatening to cancel. ATM they do offer them for free, until they start to run out of them. Occasionally they go on back order and they are forced to only sell them not give them away. Also for an additional $20/mo you can add a plan that gives you unlimited calling while using the device.

Only thing I would caution you guys about is that the device is still owned by sprint. If you cancel the line its on, or leave sprint your are expected to return the device or be billed $140. All you have to do is call up and Account services can send out a return kit. It also technically counts as a line of service on your account and has its own PTN. But it can be applied even if your credit limit has been reached with an exception from our credit dept.

Other then that its a great device. Ive got one at my house that literally gets no service from any carrier and it works perfectly. It works well plugged into a router just find rather then before the router directly into your modem.

As far as getting a 2nd airave, Ive only seen multiple devices on Corporate accounts. Never on an Individual account. But in the system it should be possible.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brentspink:
Made the call, took less than 90 seconds to get an approval. Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fearbeta:
someone should create a device like this so that everyone can create an open source cell phone network with no fees except broadband costs and electricity.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
If you call in again after receiving the airave, you can tell them that the airave is not able to cover your whole house and they will boost the transmitting power remotely!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
I have that airave 129 character SMS bug.....yay
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flight01:
called the 30th and i got my airvana yesterday and now its all set up. The initial call and the actual process of setting it up was very painless. Also to restrict access all u have to do is go to sprint.com account summary, preference manage my airwave, users, click restrict access then just enter the #'s u want to have access click save and bam u are done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Silent25r:
I've never restricted mines. Might do that later. My biggest concern is the call disconnect when leaving the airwave area while on a phone call. Does anyone else have that problem?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colorado_al:
I have never understood why the Airwave/femtocell is so great. So you're telling me that Sprint sends you a device that allows your phone to connect via your own internet service. You use your already paid for internet and they still charge you against your minutes, texts, etc? Your phone already has a WiFi card in it. Why not use that for everything while you're at home?

Setup Google voice, use something like GrooveIP or gVoice to route your GV calls via WiFi and be done with it. Or use Skype or one of the other VOIP systems.

It makes no sense to me why you would want an Airwave that uses your internet bandwidth and Sprint still charges you airtime.

Could someone please explain why this is so great?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flight01:
If u set it up right then the bandwidth usage is the same as if u were using your wifi anyways So thats not a very sound argument. The simple and better solution is if sprints network actually had good coverage and we would not need this device or to route calls thru gvoice/wifi. But its free so what does it matter anyways i could see being mad or thinking its stupid if u actually had to pay for it

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I have not had that problem yet. i have started a few calls while on the airwave and left the house to go to store and stuff and no disconnect
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colorado_al:
The device is free, but you are still making calls etc that count against your Sprint allotment, even though you are using your own bandwidth instead of Sprint's. I just don't understand why that is a good thing? (And they are still charging you $10/month for "Premium Service" though you are using your own bandwidth???)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flight01:
Yes this is very true and I'm with you on this.but all sprint has to say is "if you leave your home and are in a good coverage zone then you are using premium services" kind of how the $10 at first was for 4g and you had to pay it even if your city/state did not have it cuz if you ever traveled you might be able to get 4g
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] quazimodem:
FYI....

I called the number on the OP. Told them I had poor reception at home and sometimes had to leave the house to get a clear reception so I don't get a dropped call, etc.

I was redirected to call another number, 866-338-0077 and tell them I need an Airave. I thought I was supposed to get the Airrave from the original number in the OP... hmmm
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lunchboxVA:
lllaaammmeeeeeee

i called and the guy told me it would cost 130 bucks and tried to sell me on it by telling me how great it was and how he got one for his parents
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
That's funny lmao
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sean-El:
Such bull****, I called and after 10 minutes they were going to charge me $4.99 a month, i hung up and was pissed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dreddge:
No fees, but it KILLS ur bandwidth.

Sent from the bowels of my mind....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] milominderbinder:
I have had an Airave for a long time now. Just explain that you get no bars at home but the map shows you get coverage. Specifically ask to have the Airave and the monthly fee waved.

If you are nice, you should get it first time. If you threaten or are mean, no soup for you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mick3444:
Hi guys, just wanted everyone to know that I followed the op's directions on how to get the airave and it worked. They're sending it to me free with all fees waived!!!!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
Not gonna lie, I've been using an airwave for a few weeks now and I'm very tempted to send it back. I got it for no reason but at home all it does is make texting extremely inconsistent/difficult. Data speeds are pretty good though, but definitely not worth the inconvenience of texts randomly not going through or taking days to send.

TL : DR Airwaves suck if you don't need them.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] milominderbinder:
We have never had a problem with texts
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ioos:
Just called and got mine. It took five minutes. Thanks OP!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graffix31:
Airave = awesome. So happy I got one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] btate0121:
Just hung up and my airwave is en route. Hazaaaaaaa
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] milominderbinder:
I have had my Airave for two years and it works great. Did what the OP did and it was free nd the monthly fee is credited.

Sprint just upgraded us to the new Airvana model for free. Texting works great on my Epic 4G Touch with it as it has for all of our phones.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] c0011j:
Technically, if you read your service agreement it isn't Sprint's problem. Service inside your home or any building is not guaranteed. Although they will try their best it isn't always feasible.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jimbobtexas:
Mine's on the way, too. Pretty excited, because my coverage at home stinks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stargaterules:
Airave= terrible bandwidth and duplicate or no texts. Such a piece of crap-returned.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mynaga:
Kills your bandwidth if your still on dialup... takes up hardly any...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graffix31:
The reason i got my airave is because i was getting duplicate or no texts. since i got it i have not had one of either. works amazing. Bandwidth isnt an issue as i have a wireless router. have not noticed any reduction of internet speed. couldnt be happier with it.