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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Well Wimax is dead. No more roll outs on that. Lte will be here soon, at least to my area. If a certain carrier isn't fulfilling your needs I would advise you to switch. I've never had wimax and 3g has been on a down spiral but its good enough for me to stream google music and spotify in my car.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
Ugh...

Sprint had to use spectrum or risk losing it completely, so they went with wimax. Wherever has wimax currently, that's it, no more wimax deployment. And if Sprint had went with LTE a few years back, they still would be going through network vision upgrades to upgrade to LTE-A.

I don't understand this thread at all. Multiple people have raised valid reasons why the EVOLTE is their next phone, but you insist on trying to smash every reason.

We get it, you don't want the phone, wimax is great for you, sprint sucks and you know everything. Stop with the sprint bashing or change carriers.

END OF STORY.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
OP - Because the EVO LTE makes your EVO 4G (and mine) look like a little baby toy. Simple.

This is why I wish they didn't put the LTE in the name - people think that's the big deal about the phone. I'd rather the phone be called EVO S4 4.7" SLCD2 NFC ImageSense Awesome Kickstand 16GB Internal Memory BT4.0 5500 Quadrant BEAST.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jvs60:
I use wimax 24/7, nonetheless I'm still getting the evo lte as I'm in the second round of updates.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stanglifemike:
Lol at this thread. OP must think that the only feature this phone has is LTE. I'd buy this phone even if it didn't come LTE equipped. My Evo 4G and Evo 3D are both Wimax 4G, but I didn't buy them for that feature as Wimax doesn't even make it to me. I suppose that using the OP's way of thinking I shouldn't have purchased either of those since I can't use the Wimax....absurd! As I said already, LTE isn't a selling point for me, BUT, I live right outside of Atlanta and we are one of the first cities getting the LTE rolled out to us. While Wimax coverage never made it here, I'll be covered and surrounded with LTE!!!!! Like someone else mentioned before, LTE isn't a selling feature, but wail be a nice little added bonus! ;)

Lol, THIS!!!!! ^^^^^
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ejc1214:
This is the best reason I have read so far! LOL

Not trying to "bash" anyone's reasons and I am probably going to stay with Sprint. AAT is out for me and I do not like Verizon. What's my choice but keep the EVO 4G for a little while longer and then maybe LTE will be in my area. I am running SOS on it and it is pretty smooth! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
I plan on getting this phone probably for free by the time lte rolls out in my area. Mpls. Correct me if i'm wrong, but sprints strongest selling point on their entire network is unlimited data. The strongest selling point on the phone is lte. So the target group for sale of this phone is unlimited data on lte. Everything else is a bonus on this phone. Sprint signed off on the sales plan. Its a great phone but other carriers have equal phones. They don't have unlimited lte and that is what sprint is hoping will save the entire company. That is the only reason to come to sprint and therefore the main reason to buy the phone. And that would be why you can hate on apple if you so desire.;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sinfiery:
Upgrading from a TouchPro2 with water damage that has made half the keyboard keys non-functional, with a large watermark in the center of the screen with about an inch diameter, and as of last week, 2 cracks that run horizontally across the screen.

Gee, wonder what else this phone can offer me other than LTE?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
It's already been said, and said well. But for me, the lte is not a selling point . It IS a bonus. But the hardware, to me, is the big deal. And, honestly, I think it's gonna be a good while before there is something out that can best its specs. I know someone mentioned iphoney 5, that could never best just by virtue of being apple/iTunes. This Evo will hold its own for a long time, just like the OG Evo.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
If you aren't used to lte then I would think it wouldn't be a deal breaker. I have Sprint and Verizon tho and lte is awesome. It blows away my wifi so it is an issue with me but not a deal breaker.

I do have to say tho that the s4 quad core will be out soon and 2 gigs of app memory will be standard in high end phones in 6 months, so like all devices the hardware will be eclipsed soon
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ejc1214:
That's what I am talking about. They got us salivating on the first LTE phone and a lot of good phones will be out before the end of the year which is before most of the LTS will be up and running. I just don't see the hype to blow my upgrade on this just yet. But everyone is welcome to do as they please.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] UhQ:
It's the phone that I like, and my wifi is 100mbps, i doubt lte can beat it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
I thank all of you that won't be using data other than putrid 3g or their own wifi. I will be using the hell out of it so i will offset your non-usage. Love the nations only truly unlimited network.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] appleban:
+1 Im ready for a faster phone and a stable ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
My lte one zillionmps
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
I got yottabps

That's

1 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 btw
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] trukenx:
Its like driving...

Its like driving an electric hybrid vehicle and knowing the states and cities would be installing free instant charge stations all around the country in the up coming months.

I am an avid wimax user... I think i used 18GB last month but over the years I experienced the same this by choice and also without choice.

we were in the same situation when the OG EVO 4G came out. and i chose to use cyanogen for months before and after 4G wimax support and also have used MIUI for months too knowing there wasn't any 4g available there too.

The fact is technology is ever evolving and at this point its a spec(penis length) game. The evo 4g LTE has the hardware features like HD voice, NFC, SD Card slot, HD media Link support, LTE support, true HD screen(unlike Samsung gs-iii), and an all around powerful hardware spec to last the whole term of the 24 month contract. The reason why apple has been so scared of this device is... its a COMPLETE Smart PHONE really no CONS from the manufacturer just the service Provider.

That's something i have to ask myself... what would i need for the next 2 years? would i hate the OS?, would I be limited be the hardware/OS?... would I feel like I am missing out of something more than capable in real world use not SPEC. The EVO 4G LTE Passes all those marks with Flying Colors. And you cant deny.. hate it or love it... the Design is an Attention Grabber.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vanessaem:
I don't think most people are buying the phone for the LTE capabilities. They just want to upgrade to the newest, and some say, hottest phone coming to Sprint this year. There's nothing wrong with that IMO. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ejc1214:
Yep! LMAO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigmcq77:
since i'll be signing a 2 year contract ill most likely have the phone for 2 years; by then I am confident my city will have lte. Also, my current phone (epic4g) has a cracked screen so im a little more eager to upgrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rodderik:
hardware specs + future proof..done deal
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
Not future proof.....doesn't have lte on 800 & 2.6 support nor have LTE-Advance support....next years EVO "should" have at least 2/3 of those items in it...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sebrina:
Next year's Evo will have some gimmick on it like a 4k display or something, 800mhz LTE will not even be available for 2-3 years and 2.6 isn't used by anything other than WiCrap which the company is trying to move away from as we speak, by that time you'll be off contract so in that sense this phone is perfectly future proof.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
This thing will be a tired old dog in 2 years as will any phone. A person needs to upgrade once a year. Technology waits for no one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] geeksquadryder:
I agree with you, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.. I got a $50 credit on my bill after the 2 year contract was up .. why... cause I got the evo 4g with the idea that wimax would be in my area and after 2 years it wasn't... I believe it will be much better phones by 4th quarter 2012 or 2nd 2013... I'm not quick to jump on the band wagon with the gimmick crowd... I have 2 evo's ... one is a backup of this one breaks.. got it off ebay for $50 bucks.... now what I do need is a top of the line laptop in which I do have... but I will sit on the side lines for these 2012 phones.. I'm off of contract... and not trying to go back...... but I did get a brand new Camaro convertible and trust me .. it definitely turns heads ... just like my Yamaha r1....

I dont care what phone you buy.. it will never turn heads... but it will definitely turn into another 2 year contract....lmao...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
Actually your wrong on many things there....800LTE will be starting to be rolled out 2nd half of next year some time, and Clearwire has already stated that they will have a specific amount of towers with LTE active on them by next June too.

So in that sense no by end of 2013 there will be live lte in 2.6 & 800 and LTE-advance up with this phone missing out...

So yeah upgrade again next year and tech wise you should be able to hold and cover sprints plans for 2yrs given the current schedule at this point...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
This phone is far from a gimmick....

And as for that R1....less ur running akropovic pipes on the thing and have it fully mapped out.....ur only turning the heads of guys that ride the lil 600 cc bikes....LOL jkjk

Loved my R1 too man...long story with that thing but not gonna go here as its extremely off topic...save that for the OT thread... Ride safe bud!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Señor Poo:
EVO LTE is sexy.

The specs are great, I wasn't too impressed with the SG3. I think this phone gets the nod over ot with HTC's build quality/sense.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Saneless One:
I've used 4g about 5 times in the last year. I'm fine with 3g for now
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tmuka:
Great hardware, mostly wifi use, and Verizon costs $50/month more for my 3 line family plan. ($1200 additional over a 2yr contract!) Superb screen and first device with next gen 28nm architecture, and probably the same chip as the disappointing gs3... and coming to sprint soon after global oneX launch! That's a win for me....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mthii:
FYI man, you just defeated your own argument.

If you're not getting LTE until late 2013 or 2014, and you think summer 2012 is too early to get excited for the EVO (based solely on the fact that LTE won't be available), then why does it make sense to you to get excited about the iPhone 5 being a "beast on LTE" coming Fall 2012? You're still going to be over a year away from LTE?

Edit: meant "you" as in not you specifically, just someone/anyone in your particular situation... which is actually most of us (including me)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
IMHO, there hasn't been a phone that truly competes with the OG Evo on Sprint. The 3vo was just a gimmick to me, with too many things taken away, and not enough added back in. The only thing that I wish my Evo had was more space for apps and ICS.

I have a hard time thinking that Sprint is going to have a phone that compares within the next year.

Solid, stable ICS is one of the main selling points for me. When I flash ROMs, I usually stick with sense ROMs, and I can't wait for ICS and sense 4.0
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mthii:
Sometimes I really do miss my OG. Like you said, the app space was what killed that phone with me. The 3vo has done me surprisingly well (3D gimmick aside), and with ZR3D ROMs it's actually giving me reason to seriously consider passing up the new EVO and waiting until this time next year when NorCal hopefully lights LTE. We all know by start of next year you'll see LTEvo's under $300 on craigslist anyway... But I'm a sucker, I want my new toy and I want it now. Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stanglifemike:
Very true about upgrading every year!! Though I don't think that newer phones will be blowing it away in a year from now, and maybe not even in 2 years. Sure there will be better phones, but they won't be making the Evo LTE look like a joke.

I get a new phone right around the 1 year mark, been doing that for 5 years now. Evo 4G at launch, then Evo 3D at launch, and now Evo LTE at launch. Phones and Mustangs are my 2 hobbies, and I think everyone should spend there money on what they enjoy!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rydah:
I've never had Wimax so LTE ain't no biggie

Sent From My Half Dead HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Virgin Mobile?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sebrina:
But but... it comes with the wifis and bigger GeeBees, how can you deny it?!

In all honesty the phone itself is a huge upgrade from any 2 year old phone, if your upgrade date is up or are coming in and love Android this phone kicks just about every competitors butt including itself (the One X, S, V etc...).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sinfiery:
The one thing I know is that in 2 years, I won't feel as if I need a bigger screen size.

Take that technology timeline.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] johamsandwich:
Nice! A NorCal person!

As for me, I DESPERATELY need an upgrade. I skipped out on the EVO launch because I didn't want to pay for the $10 "too cool for 3G" add-on so I went with a Hero.

I'm excited for the LTE, hopefully Stockton gets LTE soon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] QWIKSTRIKE:
You think way to much about nothing.....Why have auto insurance since you never plan on crashing. Why buy a car that can go over 70 mph, Why wear swim wear to the beach if you are only going for a tan. Why build rockets if we are not going to the moon.

Stop wasting time thinking about why not, because if you sit on your arse waiting for something to happen and not be prepared is ridiculous. Be proactive, Here in NYC Wimax is live and I can buy a Wimax phone or get an LTE phone.....what do you think I am going to do....if you think I will go Wimax because LTE is not live you are out of your tree!

I use my phone more than data, and have been in an account Rep for over 25 years. My clients call me more than any other form of contact.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
How do you agree with him? Everything you say after that first few words is against everything he says. He says this phone will remain relevant for two years, you talk about other phones that will be much better than this one. He says LTE isn't necessarily imperative, you go on about how Sprint fooled you and you won't let that happen again. He says the phone will turn heads, you say NO phones turn heads (hang out with phone nerds, you'll see heads turn all the time with phones).

And seriously, do you need to brag about your vehicles online?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] trukenx:
thanks

thanks man I'm glad someone understood what i was trying to say

And as for the 800 and 26 bands... I think time would tell if this would be a factor. I am guessing sprint is focusing for on the supported LTE bands right now and that could be a positive.

On another note I remember the Evo 4G was said to not support wireless N Officially but was found to support it. Also as I posted in My thread this EVO 4G LTE is said to only support 32GB micro sd cards Officially due mostly to Microsoft and their exFAT patent but it has been proven to support 64 GB and up unofficially. so there is a slight possibility that the band limitations might be software and not hardware
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mthii:
We don't what car you drive... Camaros don't turn heads outside of the high school parking lot... but it will definitely turn into another 4-year lease.... lmao
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
So since I live in San Antonio, does that mean I'll have LTE from (eventual) launch day, or am I misreading?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Concordium:
I'm in Houston. I'll be one of the first to have LTE. Regardless, here are wifi hotspots all over the city. So I don't have to rely on mobile data very much anyway. For me, I am buying the phone because of its processing power and to have a new phone to root and tinker with.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] appleban:
Me too, I'm around wifi 90% of the time. I just need something new to play with :)

The last time I was this excited was when Google was giving away chrome notebooks, my fiancee got one so I was sure they'd be sending me one too,

I wasted soooo much time looking up tracking numbers to see if a box was in delivery to me, this sort of feels the same. I never actually got my own chrome notebook so I hope this ends better for me :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skizzy034:
Isn't sprint lte only going to start rolling out in 2013? That's quite a ways away for a phone just coming out that doesn't support WiMAX. I have a One X but I don't have lte in my area yet. That's ok tho because even on 3g my speeds are usually around 5 mb/s. I couldn't imagine having sprint 3g. The evo 4g lte is an awesome phone but it would be a nightmare. You guys can't tell me that it wouldn't bother you. Or maybe you can? Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] swaze:
R U Serious??? There are enough threads in this forum for you to know that what you stated is not true. There is a thread that clearly states some LTE sites are going live THIS MONTH.

There is another thread that shows sprints fingerprint and which areas will be getting LTE and when.

You can go check those out and then you will actually be informed and not have to post bad information and risk the chance of getting flamed. :D:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skizzy034:
What do you mean I just read an article someone on here posted that said 2013 rollouts begin in Texas Baltimore and Kansas city. Maybe next month are just tests? I have yet to read anything about lte rolling out before that. So if you can post a link for me I'd like to read it. I'm not trying to start anything and will be the first to admit I'm wrong. I'd rather read legit sites about it than user speculation.

Btw I didn't post bad information. I didn't post information at all. Read my first sentence. It's a question. The rest is my opinion. You're telling me I should be flamed for that? Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/909-sprint-lte-may-2012-schedule-maps/

Merry Christmas
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
I am a sprint customer and have been for years. This has the potential to be a great phone,but at it's current price point it is not. While many people say they don't need mobile data service you are paying for it and not getting it. That is the problem i have. People ***** about apple people being sheep and many of us are doing the same here. I believe the phone should be free or about 50 bucks until lte is live in your market. In the majority of markets there is no other carrier that has a "flagship" phone as handicapped as this one.I know "well don't buy it then" I am trying to show my brothers and sisters that impulse buying of this phone may not be a great thing, think about it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Wakawaka024:
Free or $50 really? You do realize lte is rolling out now, and the phone has 3g. Go take a look at the $50 phones out there.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
lte rolling out right now is no different than a promise made by a politician,until it's actually live in a market and works from point a to point b its vaporware, and one third of our bill or more is paid to support that network. Look at all the other carriers, data usage is what is monitored the most and thats what you get charged the most for. Hell i'd be willing to pay an extra $10 a month for unlimited lte once it works but until then i'd be giving them $30 a month for nothing, hence the free phone thought. (amazon wireless shows s2 touch for one cent on sprint i guess the new evo is worth 50 bucks more)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blkswanpres:
If I were to buy a 3G smartphone from Sprint I would pay the same cost for data, I want the phone for it's hardware which is amazing. I am in an office 9 hrs a day then at home, or when I am around town almost all the places I go have wifi, so I only have to worry about 3G when I am on the road, which if I am driving is definitely a non issue.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skizzy034:
I agree 100%
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skizzy034:
I too have WiFi everywhere but it really sucks when there isn't WiFi and data speeds are so bad. You think it won't be an issue but it's very noticeable. Hardware is only half of what makes a phone great. What happens when you are somewhere with no WiFi and you wanna show someone your cool phone and it takes forever to connect to anything?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jeeplj8:
By the time LTE exists in your market, maybe this device will be $50. Of course you can go get a free device or $50 at your local Sprint store right now that will fulfill all your needs. This device is a flagship device, and that means it is not intended for every Sprint customer. For those that want/need the hardware capacity, form factor, latest generation OS and eventual LTE support, then it is for them.

Impulse buying of any phone, or anything really is certainly not a great thing, but you may be missing the forest by yelling at the trees. Remember that when the Evo came out very few people could use 4g. It was still agreat device, with a loyal following and actually competes well with handsets today.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blkswanpres:
I understand you point of view, but the cost of going to another carrier isn't worth it for the data connection I hardly use. I pay $50 a month per phone, no other carrier can touch that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sebrina:
Not true at all by the time I get LTE oh wait we're getting LTE within the next 60 days nevermind, even if I wasn't coming from a 2 year old smartphone this is one hell of an upgrade. While you can surely go to AT&T or Big Red and get blazing fast internet speeds in 2 weeks you'll be crying foul as they start to gouge you blind with overage charges because they give you a Telsa rocket car with a 1/2 a gallon of fuel.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] woody296:
As has been said many times before you can't really compare the wimax 4g rollout with lte. With wimax sprint still had pretty good 3g as a backup now in most markets the 3g is a joke so there is no backup. The only way to blow up this thread would be if sprint would do lte on schedule or sooner and i hope that happens as we all win. But you know how promises go.....;) I just wish people wouldn't say "were getting lte on....." For all we know all the money got handed to apple and we've got $50 bucks leftover for lte.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
ive given this some thought and at first i was going to wait on this phone. i have the rezound and the evo 3d and it will cost me 140 just to be able to purchase the phone on contract.

funny thing is i get amazing reception from sprint in my office were as verizon totally fails in there. im at work and home mostly being older and if need be i can tether from my rezound which when 4g is rocking the speed is amazing.

i think the one x line is a winner ( evo4glte being part of that line) and i really want to own one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
How is the Flagship crApple iPhone 4s not handicapped. It doesn't have 4g, even though almost every carrier has had LTE for about a year and a half now. And that extra $10 a month is still a hell of a lot cheaper than any other carrier, not to mention the unlimited data.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] slayer69:
You should be careful using your phone while next to the deep fryer......that could be devastating to the french fries.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
Sound advise. I'll tell your mom she just promoted to fry cook from dishes

grown in bad light to be a bad seed