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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crazeebiker:
probably dumb, but my only choice for any coverage in the are im at...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Diekrupt:
I as well left sprint (was only getting 400k down max horrible) and went to tmobile as there is no lte in my area anytime soon (coachella valley) and i hate att. Tmobile hspa+ is a very nice consistent 10 to 12 mb which i think is just fine. Does one really need 45mb lte sucking your data down? I had to bump to a 5gb plan because when they do cap you, its at 2g speeds which is unusable. I wonder if there is a way to limit your speeds by setting max rates locally on lte based models?

Sent from the Darkside
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jgalan14:
Funny thing is that their 2g could compete with sprint 3g sometimes which is sad. I have the 5Gb plan and with the new YouTube app loading the videos on wifi to watch later has definitely help even though of moving to 2gb but I'll stick with 5Gb just in case
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcowboys2184:
I get a 15 dollar credit for six months! .. but u right compared to Verizon 1x speeds Sprint sucks.. i have both to confirm that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cgardnervt:
I left Sprint a few months ago for ATT! I couldn't be happier atm!

5-6 meg down on HSPA+. LTE I hope will be in VT soon!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] halmo20:
Holding out for lte. Unlimited data is keeping me with sprint. With epic touch, I used to use anywhere from 10 to 30gig/month. I just can't imagine being on tiered plan. As long as sprint has unlimited, I'm with them. My city should get lte in couple of weeks. Other than that, yeah, you are dumb.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cwalker29:
Man bro I got the 2gb a month and never went over. I use wifi almost everywhere I go. But 5gb is sounding good right about now. but I'm too cheap to spend the extra 10 lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AttachedSilver:
I'm happy with their $60 unlimited talk, text, & web (2GB at 4G) :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] viode:
I just returned my Sprint SGS3 and ordered a Verizon one. Must wait once again..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antonio8:
I am dumb.

I had the Evo for 2 years. Now Sprint says 4g is not coming to my area after the 2 years. I know they are going to the LTE, but will I ever see it.

I know they switched the term of the $10 a month to smart phone fee but that is not what it started out as.

I can say this is why I don't feel bad for rooting and using the thether (I know how some people feel about this). If you tell me I am getting something for a fee (4G) I expect it. So I gave Sprint an extra $260 while I had my Evo.

Like I said will I ever see the LTE or will something new be out in a couple of years and Sprint abandon this also? We will see I guess.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rueben68:
This exactly what I was saying at the beginning " WHY AM I PAYING FOR PREMIUM SERVICE" by the time they get to my area it will be something else not only that but you will need to buy another phone that will work with that something else.. its the ever loving hook they got on us.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Overstew:
Why is everyone so upset about this $10 fee? Sprint may be the slowest, but they are cheaper and unlimited to make up for it.

Besides, they're doing an entire network revamp and introducing LTE (which is supposed to be faster than Verizons and T-Mobiles network, from what I hear) very soon.

At least you're not paying $30 per line for data plan.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rueben68:
Upgrading their system is part of business if they want to stay competitive. and its not just about $10 because last I checked they sold more than just one phone it about MILLIONS OF $$ but I might be wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Overstew:
Exactly, and since their network isn't up to what it's supposed to be, they were losing money and fast. The stock holders were also jumping off the Sprint boat. Sprint had to do something to come up with a bit more money to keep the stock leveled and the sprint holders happy. So they introduced the $10 smartphone fee. Doesn't have to do with Data at all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rueben68:
That's even worst...we are giving something for nothing!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rosedog:
o_O I think you're fibbing by an extra $20

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Packages/ValuePackages.aspx

Unlimited - Ultra with Smartphone Mobile HotSpot Service

up to 10 gb of high speed data

$104.99

Srsly, they're about one of the cheapest you can get for the speed. Do I wish they were truely unlimited? Yes, but they're not so I go on.

Honestly it wasn't until January I started hitting the 2gb threshold and yes I got throttled but it wasn't life ending. I paid the extra $10 and got bumped to 5gb. Seems to be more than enough now. Personally I can't imagine needing 10gb for my cellphone but that's me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CapsLockKey:
Sprint 3G isn't bad where I live and its a he'll of a lot cheaper than the alternatives other than maybe TMobile which absolutely sucks in my area. I've stuck with Sprint for so long because of their price. My brother in law works for Verizon and I told him I'd gladly switch if he could get me a plan at least in the ballpark of what I'm paying without gimping the plan and he hasn't bugged me since about switching.

I have three lines with unlimited everything other than minutes which we never come close to using due to free mobile to mobile and pay $165 a month after my work discount.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rosedog:
Saying Sprint is introducing LTE and is supposed to be faster than VZW (who has LTE) and TMobile (going LTE next year) doesn't make much sense.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rueben68:
This is from their website and it does have the mobile hot spot but still its only 10gigs. Lol

Unlimited - Ultra with Smartphone Mobile HotSpot Service

Unlimited data on the T-Mobile network for enjoying HD entertainment, games, and music (up to 10 GB of high-speed data included). Limited-time offer! Share your phone’s high-speed Internet connection on the go with up to five Wi-Fi devices, plus get 10 GB of photo and video storage for free (a $19.98 value).

$124.99 per month
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shook187:
Im hating all the sprint bashing going on. The only complaint im hearing is about data speed. My reply to that is, big deal. Sure it isnt faster then the other carriers but for what one needs mobile data for it works fine. Web surfing email checking and radio streaming, Sprint works just fine for me. I dare anyone on AT&T or Verizon, stream TuneIn Radio or Pandora all day at work 5 days a week! Im sure you'll get hit with a nice bill. I on the other hand do it without a care in the world. Sure your YouTube and Nexflix videos look great, but who cares when you could only watch about 3 moives a month. Im all set with high data speeds if I cant really enjoy it, I'm all set with a tease.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MadFlava:
If Sprint's 3G was even 3G speeds, I wouldnt mind paying for it. Sprint should be ashamed of the piss poor speeds their network offers.

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When it takes me 20 minutes to watch a 3 minute video because of all the buffering, I care. Unlimited data is worthless when you couldnt even download 1GB in a month if you ran a download 24/7. "Unlimied" only means unlimited because its so slow, you cant really abuse it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Aridon:
I'd say the vast majority of us have wifi at work.

Many of us also still have unlimited data and high speeds.

You can stream a crap ton of netflix and pandora on a mobile device with 2 or 4 gb depending on the carrier.

International versions of devices can use the cheap media net plan and get unlimited to boot.

Sprint's service is pretty terrible in many areas. Good in some areas. Quality is all over the board. What works for you might not work for others. Speed tests in our area here were below EDGE speed when I had them. That was when I canceled.

So while you are happy with substandard service for almost the same price (my bill with AT&T and verizon is almost exactly the same as what it was with sprint) many of us were / are not.

Sprint is in very big trouble right. Another wrong move or failure to move will result in them going bye bye.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shook187:
I agree videos do suck, put im not paying $30 a month more so I could watch a 3 minute video.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shook187:
Also if you have wifi at home so data speeds shouldn't even be an argument so why pay more?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jblazea50:
It's not bashing. It's just facts that Sprint 3G speed is horrible. I can't even stream Pandora on my commute. Maps don't get downloaded while using Navigation because data is slow. Loading a simple browser takes forever.

Sprint really needs to improve its 3G service.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Vertig0:
The Value Plans are better but you have to pay for the phone...

I'm leaving Sprint as of July 11th, so I called them last night and they gave me a credit for $74.56 pretty happy breakup!:D

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I had the same problems and Sprint tech support told me to go the store for the 15 time... I said no more!

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Its not just videos... is everything music, mms, emails, maps, etc etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cicatrize:
Whoa, what? Why did they give you a credit? I want a credit from Sprint when I drop and pay my ETF. :p

Yeah, exactly what I was thinking when I read those posts. I can't even stream Spotify on Extreme Quality on my Sprint phone, but my VZW work phone has zero problems. When it's something like that, which I do every single day for a 35 minute drive home from work, that's seriously important to me.

Not to mention the coverage. Yes, Sprint is CDMA as well as VZW, but for some reason, VZW is still better on coverage, even when Sprint is borrowing towers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rosedog:
What does that even mean?

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LOL? I guess it is funny if you are doing wacky comparisions. Next time you might want to throw in a link or two. You're are looking at their classic plan vs. the value plan which is the same plan but cheaper by $20.

Value:

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Packages/ValuePackages.aspx

Classic:

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/individual-plans.aspx

Personally though I don't know of anybody who uses 10gb of data but that's me though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SoFLO.:
I've dealt with this for two years on my EVO 4G which is why on Friday I'll be getting the Galaxy S III on AT&T. It's not just the slow data but also the limited coverage in comparison to AT&T or VZW. I qualify for the premier discount on AT&T so the price difference is moot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] selders59:
Ok with all the Sprint hating going on I do have to speak my part. Been with Sprint for 12 years. Left to try Verizon but after 2 months on the "Big Red", I came back to Sprint. Two of the Razr Maxs I had took a crap and they kept trying to give me a "refurbished" phone as a replacement. Then all of a sudden my bill for 5 lines went from $320 a month to over $400. Went back to sprint got all my 5 lines on 3000 shared minutes, unlimited data, text, free local and long distance, etc, etc for $290 a month. Now we have no LTE in my areas yet but our data speeds are pretty good. Yes this is on wifi.

From the Planet 4LTE Chaos
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] punzada:
Why would you show a speed test on Wi-Fi in a conversation about Sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DirtyShroomz:
I love how everyone says the speeds are so slow they must use wifi lol. Why were you not using it in the first place? Most people are so brainwashed into thinking they need these outrageous speeds on their phones, I just don't get it.

Cue the .2 kb responses now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wizky911:
I have LTE in my area July 15th!

I don't care
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SoFLO.:
There's no wifi when you're streaming music in your car...I use wifi whenever I can but it's not everywhere.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Uchennadi:
Yeah, I think if you were to take the average speeds of sprint's 3g nationwide, it would literally look like tmobile's edge at this point. It's definitely not fast enough for streaming videos.

It's definitely made me scratch my head at why we keep paying the $10 premium data fee. Seems to me they need to restructure their plans to where data is separate from phone, and it's not one size fits all. Cuz at the end of the day unlimited or not, with edge speeds on 3g all day everyday, I feel cheated. Maybe dumb too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KING SKILLZ:
i just did speed test and got 1.40Mbps down on 3G, i was using 4G on previous devices especially at work to tether my tab(no xda at work) and when i moved in to new place without setting up internet, and i got consistent 6-7Mbps which was enough to tether TV, computer, & tabs. so i guess it comes down to where you using it at, and i only pay $69.99+ tax, no smartphone fee, so it got to get a lot worse before i jump ship!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] familyguy26:
Umm who cares about your wifi speeds when we are talking about Sprint's network?

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The data fee is really the only way Sprint can afford to build out its network at this point. I'm not defending it though. I'm leaving to go to AT&T or Verizon. I looked at Tmobile but the price of the phone on a two year is ridiculous. It's nice that you get unlimited data, but what about the call quality and coverage? Does anyone use a phone to talk anymore?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] quick99si:
I don't like it either, but I really feel that it's important to realize that Sprint put an offer out on the table, and we as users individually agreed to them (in their entirety). You may not agree in principle, I know I sure don't, but we all have the choice to change carriers at any given time.

Just consider how angry some users are who bought in with the original Evo, were effectively tricked into paying the $10 "4G tax," only to never receive 4G during their contract terms. Those users were paying for a national rollout of something they themselves never saw.

If SERO wasn't $30/mo, I would've been on Verizon a long, long time ago :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CJCiBe:
If the coverage in your area sucks and you are not happy with Sprint, you have the option of leaving.

I did notice that once I upgraded from an Evo 4g to the GSIII my data speeds did improve, also on Wifi too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
I've been with sprint 9 years and I won't get LTE till maybe (bay area) March next year. I go out a lot and my gfs internet is really slow so I relied on wimax so we cab watch Netflix at her house. But with just 3g its unbearable. I would switch to tmo but comparable plan for me would be the 2gb tiered and I'm just not sure that's enough. I may try straight talk for $45 a month with 4gb plan for a while maybe till I get LTE in my area. Obsolete have to buy my own phone though
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrischoi:
Really guys? Since you're asking, the answer is you are dumb for bringing this up. Sprint is working on their LTE. They can't just shoot it up over night.

Look at the older phones that are 3G only... they are all paying Premium Data since they are a Data Phone. It's any and all Data Phones since back in 2009. You just realized this? Sprint costs less monthly hands down without overage.

Do you really need 4G? No. It's a phone. Get over it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] antonio8:
I do believe quick stated what I said.

Sprint changed the "term" of the $10 monthly fee to "smart phone fee". 2 years ago when they started the $10 it was for the ugrade of their system to 4G. Where I live it is not coming now EVEN though I was paying for it with THEIR policy. They changed it not me.

I have been with Sprint fpr over 15 years and have no desire to leave them. Like I said earlier. I am still getting me $10 a month value and more from them in return NOW.

And no I do not NEED 4G, but they told me I was being billed for it at the begining of the original Evo 4G then yes I do need it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fallguy1:
at this point i'm just waiting 2-3 months for the LTE service. being in round 1 is pretty nice...

s4gru.com keeps a running list in their forums. they also have the june and may schedule updates available as maps. and you can search on your city, which is cool. i don't mind a short wait if they can get their act together and roll out a decent LTE service.

i've had both LTE with verizon, and wimax with Sprint. to be honest the phones spent most of the time with 4g off anyway, lol. now for tethering...that's another story...comeon sprint...let there be 3 in the market....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
I just left T-Mobile for Sprint and i miss the fast speeds Sprint suck. I'm hoping lte come soon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jblazea50:
I don't need speeds of 15+mb/s. If Sprint can somehow improve their 3G to consistently get 2-4mb/s then I will be satisfied.

I was trying to send an MMS about an hour ago. It kept timing out. Took me about 30 min to finally send a 300kb file. That is completely unacceptable and frustrating.

I will be calling them tomorrow about this issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Vertig0:
They are going to tell you that you have yo take your phone to the store... I told them that (at work) we were experience the same problem and they asked me to take all 12 phones (work phones) to the store... lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aburgthing:
Wow we should call this the Sprint Refugee forum. All of these responses sound exactly the way I reasoned my decision to leave. If my city was on the LTE upgrade map I may have stayed, but we are not even third round in Pittsburgh. I think all the NBA cities are getting upgraded first since Sprint is a NBA sponsor. With little hope of a network improvement for at least a year, using a premium phone on a gimped network makes no sense at all. Really after 15 years I hate leaving and I hope when my new Verizon contract ends Sprint will have it's act together here and I can go home. But for now I'm waiting on my Galaxy to get me through the next two years on Verizon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ascertion:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405675,00.asp

This shows Sprint's DL speeds on average on the markets that are active, exceed Verizon's and T-Mobile's speeds. So it does make sense.

It's a smartphone fee. Do you have a smartphone on a Sprint data plan? Then you would be spending an additional $10 on a smartphone data plan.

As stated before, it's better than the mandatory $30 data fee required by the competitors. Trust me, Sprint is 100x better price wise than Verizon/AT&T. They charge you for EVERYTHING (including GPS).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Master Ramy:
So I called sprint and asked them about this, they explained premium data is for smartphones not for 4g, its for keeping unlimited data available, so it's because of the rise of smartphone adoption to be able to keep unlimited they have premium data.

So knowing that, I definitely dont mind paying it :-)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] exitboon:
Im out here in minnesota where its looking like we may get the upgrade sometime later in the 2nd round. I got my sgs3 in anticpation for the launch here in the next 6 months hopefully. 2 year contract 3/4th the duration with lte. I can live with that. plus im on a family plan its only 30$ for my line that I have to pay. Cant beat that. Love my SGS3. I dont mess with the 3g on it at all. I just connect it to wifi at home and all is right in the world.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] accordex:
I'm in Seattle...that is the one thing that stopped me from going to Sprint....I got 5 megs constantly with my old ass 3g phone while friends with 4g evos were getting .5- 1.0 tops ....even today my nephew has a hotspot box for his iPad that thing gets 2 megs top on a good day..... what's the point of having truly unlimited data when you can't even stream a sd YouTube video?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ascertion:
I'm surprised at how ungrateful people are.

With Sprint, it's cheaper, unlimited, and customer service is the best of all the carriers.

Now compare that with Verizon. Nickle and Dime everything, $30 REQUIRED Smartphone fee, LIMITs on Data Usage, decent Customer Service (doesn't match Sprints), and they charge $299-349.99 per phone ON CONTRACT. With Verizon, you pay $19.99 + $30.00 per additional Smartphone line, whereas sprint is $20 + $10.

If you're not happy about Sprint's $10 smartphone fee, then go for it. Sprint IS using your money for investment and if you stay with them, it'll speed up their progress. If people continue with the "I'm leaving Sprint until they get a network equal to or better than its competitors, then I'll consider coming back" approach, it'll only delay Sprint more. If you're having trouble, Sprint's Customer Service WILL try to keep you happy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] accordex:
"Sprint IS using your money for investment and if you stay with them, it'll speed up their progress." <-- Problem here is they are 3 years behind, closing down nextel, and very slow in their progress....I agree verizon/att rates are ridiculous. But if you buy a 4G phone today, you get 4G today...not 2013...Tmo has HSPA 42mbps, to be 96 by end of year / beginning of next...and now sharing LTE spectrum with verizon as well.

Not trying to bash sprint, but put yourself in the average person's shoes and walk into a sprint store, pay $200 for a 4G phone, sign a 2 year contract, walk out and get 100kps speed...wouldn't you be pissed?

BTW: do you think 2 years from now when Sprint is as fast as everyone else, they will be happily be giving out $79 unlimited plans?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtuansdiamm:
Grandfather in

They can't do anything about that

I hope
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ascertion:
Every carrier sold 4G capable phones prior to launch. To people know they'll eventually get 4G and the carrier lets customers know which areas are active PRIOR to subscribing to their service.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Iphony89:
I still can't see the need for this thread, if you have Sprint and are not pleased with the service then switch carriers, only thing happening in this thread is ppl stating the obvious and boasting about speeds...really? Use your blazing fast data to do something other than trolling
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1SiK1500:
In a world bent on the lastest and greatest technology, Network speed and coverage is a must. While my area and provider have great coverage, Sprint may not for you. But as previsouly stated, if you paying for premium data, why not get it? I was a sprint customer for 7 years after 2-1/2 years with T-mobile i couldnt be happier.

Another thing is, even though sprint is rolling out LTE, It wont be fast. With the amount of money they spent for the Iphone, that set them back well.

The only benefit of T-Mobile doing LTE next year, is they didnt pay for it. All the 4 Billion dollars from the failed T-Mobile and At&T Merger is paying for it. I see sprint as the last (large) provider to receive LTE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
yes we are all dumb

even sprint's 3g is more like ATT's edge ....they should be paying us $10 to keep this ****ty a$$ service
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BigRitz:
Im only saying this because it seems nobody understands the truth about the T-mo network , deustche telekom as already said they are going to begin selling off there spectrum to eventually kill the company since the gov wont allow any of the other major 3 to buy them.

And to everyone else "Premium Data" is for UNLIMITED data not 4g so of you want to pay more to use less then go ahead but dont sit here and try to justify it, truth is all of us are dumb from time to time and welike to talk trash to make us look better!!

Again these are my opinions no one else so take it for what its worth