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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Practitioner:
Id have to agree as well, alot of people are complaining bout sprint this and sprint that. like someone said in the begining of the post, everyone whos a sprint user knew and should know that most people in the west side of US dont have LTE so ure stuck using 3G. Big deal, like most phones their network isnt the best but isnt the worse either. Ive been with sprint for 6 coming on 7 years non stop, dealing with issues that werent big but fixable. Not enought to sell me off to another provider that will give me BS service or high service prices that limit my data. I can handle that my phone cant get LTE, yes its a big bummer but hey its cool, ive got unlimited 3g data and can always use my wifi at home and download apps and programs at around 100mb/s whenever im around.

if u think about it, most of u who are complaining knew u wherent gonna get LTE and knew sprint was still new at upgrading their wimax towers to support LTE, why complaint be happy with what u bought, other whise ud of never of gotten this sexy S3 oohh man im drooling all over it. crap hold on need to wipe the screen!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
I couldn't agree more agree here.....I understand about the dropped call rise recently and all, but it's best to research and understand whats going on then make a decision rather than to just whine.

On a good note I see that Biker1 went over to S4GRU, and has even got some others to listen to the things that that site has to offer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BigRitz:
No I am NOT![/SIZE

I mean really if you want to complain about it and not do anything about it your part of the problem, sprint offers better service and plans to customers than any other carrier, Big Red may have more coverage but they bought the company that way, ATT may have faster data but you cant even make an fn phone call, so with Sprint (soon to be better than both BTW) built there own network and solutions and still give you the best price period! Your here for price than you cant complain about mid grade sushi you decided to save money roughly 30% over competitors so you get what you pay for but that in no way is Sprints fault!

Again these are my opinion not those of anybody else!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tkepk181:
I think your analogy here falls short. The issue at hand is that while they're performing their network upgrades it's killing the service that we're paying for (regardless of fee structure). When I switched to Sprint from Verizon, due to their price and promises of unlimited data, I asked the question 'How will the LTE updates affect me and my service?' The representatives that I spoke with (note, more than one) all told me that I shouldn't notice the upgrades occurring at all actually and that what I WOULD notice is the benifits of the LTE and backhauled 3G from the upgrade. No one told me that my service would outright fail........for months at a time.....and it wouldn't get back to being functional until the upgrade is completed. Even if you're settling for mid-grade sushi, if you pay for 3 rolls and you get 2 pieces you're going to be upset. This is where the issue lies. On top of that, go ahead and try to contact customer service.....those baffoons couldn't find their a$$es with both hands. Here is their solution....update Profile, update PRL, it must be your device so go to a store and they will replace the device for you. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the device, it's the network that falls short. And I am really curious to see how they're going to be 'adjusting' our accounts.....in arrears......based on if there is a network outage in the area or not.....etc......

There's my 2 cents on the matter..........good, now I feel better!!!! :D

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GOINGham:
in some places, i get NO RADIO @ ALL, it sucks. luckily i hav full bars at home, but still no LTE for me yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PsycloneTW:
Left Verizon a few years ago to come to Sprint. With the phones, the prices, plus a 22% employee discount, it's hard to complain but giving up WiMax on my GS2 and going back to 3G on my GS3 has been painful but tolerable. When I'm not at work, I get decent speeds, but when I am at work, where I do spend a fair amount of time, it's horrible as evidenced by the attached. The <100kbps tests are from my desk at work, the others are from my living room at home.

Other than that, love the phone and have faith that I will be on LTE in the not too distant future.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
wondering if all the towers in town getting upgraded. Ironic i get fast speeds at work and slow speeds at home. Better yet the rich side of town get 4g and the mid class people get slow 3g speeds numbers don't lie .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
News just out the other day:

21% of the people in NYC are living below the Poverty line :(

Thank you King Bloomberg!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
According to S4GRU, only 100 of Sprint's towers across the entire US are not being upgraded to LTE, so unless you happen to be in one of those few unlucky markets, every tower around you will eventually get LTE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] david black:
Probably by the end of 2013 too :-p

Every other provider (even sub-par ones) have had 4G/LTE. I'm a longtime customer of Sprint and this is ridiculous. If I don't have LTE by the end of the year, I'm going to a capped data plan elsewhere.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IAmSixNine:
You do realize Sprint was among the first to get 4G, it was in the form of WiMax. They chose to go with a technology that ultimately did not take off like they had hoped. Since they bet on WiMax and it didnt work like they had hoped now they are playing LTE catch up. I for one dont blame them for it, it was a business decision that was wrong. As a customer i had access to it, and now i have access to LTE..

TMobile doesnt even have 4G.. What they advertise as 4G is really 3.5G enhanced data.. but its all marketing..

Im in Dallas, and im seeing my 4G footprint not only get bigger but also better.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] budde2:
My speeds have been getting better and better every day I hope sprint keeps this up I'm in Tampa FL:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rasstar:
Does it matter what they call it? All that matters is it is fast. On tmobile I get over 20mbps but on sprint I got 0.1mbps with full bars. On tmobile my bill is half the price of sprint for better service. Wiimax was a joke to me. If I walked a few blocks it was gone and I had to turn it on and off while on tmobile 4g is always on. When sprint raised the bill by 10.00 and I realized how much cheaper tmobile was I had to jump ship and not regretting it.

I was in Barbados last week and mobile service on that tiny island is also faster than sprint service. I got 4 Mbps on their network since they use hspa. Another thing I think is better is gsm is world wide so I was able to swap SIM cards which isn't something I would be able to do if I was still with sprint. Also tmobile gives free wifi calling so that came in handy overseas.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I am sorry to say that many of us have been

Sprintlobotimized :(

Hoping for when LTE will soon be upon us, and looking forward to when many of us won't have to put up with molasses like 3G, and Service interruptions, after the few that had Wimax, gave it up so that we can have the next best LTE device, the S3. Even though the other carriers have had LTE or similar data for a couple of years now, and the Wimax hope was all just a dream for many of us, or rather a nightmare for the Majority of Customers.

Yes, Many of us have been Sprintlobotimized, waiting for the illusive LTE, which has been promised to all of us by the end of the year of 2013.

Yes Boys and girls, some will have to wait for LTE till the End of 2013, which means that the other carriers would have had the equivalent for at least 3 years.

By the end of 2013, another technology will most likely be upon us.

So Welcome to the World of Sprintlobotimization.

A Warning to Others who are thinking of switching to, or extending their contracts with Sprint.

Think Before You Act, or you will Become one of Us, the Sprintlobotimized..... Think..... Before it is Too Late......

Or Become one of Us, and Salivate in Anticipation for a Technology that may not come to your Market until the End of the Year 2013, a technology that Everyone else has had for a couple of Years......

Yes, come Join us........

Misery Loves Company :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] abhaxus:
Tower upgrade near my home brought speeds from the atrocious 1kbps (seriously) to 1mbps last week. Tested several times at different times of day and the increase is consistent.

I have been happy with my speeds in all areas of my city except the one where I live. Now that that is apparently fixed I will be more than happy till LTE goes live. I don't mind not having 10 megs down on my phone, although bragging rights are always semi important.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Rob the plumber:
I'd be happy with consistent 800kbps-1meg.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I'd be content with consistent 400kbps.....

OMFG!!!! ......

Listen to me.......

I Truly am Sprintlobotimized :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] air2k57:
My speeds are great on sprint while in WiFi coverage lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SenateDC:
I love to tweet to @sprint and @sprintcare about how terrible the service has gotten. I have debated switching so much.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] arozer:
The last few days, I've been spending hours upon hours trying to find a good plan with Verizon or AT&T. So sick of Sprint's sh*t and their excuses.

Basically got trapped into Sprint about 2.5 yrs ago. Want to get out bad.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Let me know what you come up with. I may just pay the ETF, sell my sprint S3, and go with Verizon.

I really don't respect Verizon, as I switched to them 8 years ago for 3 days, until I saw they lied about the plan I received, just so I would port over.

I ported back to Sprint, and didn't receive my full credit of $230 from Verizon for 6 months.

But Sprint service Blows after 14 years. And I'm also fed up with Sprint's lies, and Poor data service. This is one of the Largest BS Data Sagas ever perpetrated upon a Cellular Company's Customers. Promising LTE by the end of 2013. That's Proposterous! sp?

Although with Verizon, you'll get fast Data, but limited to the wall.

Better than getting played by Sprint.

And Don't for a moment think that Sprint's LTE won't turn into a Nightmare for Many Customers, just like Wimax did.

I posted a link further back regarding the Tower rebuilds using parts from 2 different manufacturers, so that even where LTE is functioning, customers are having issues.

This whole Data thing is Utter BS!!

It's Quite obvious regarding this Whole Data Hoax.

Customers should Revolt in the Masses.

And you think Sprint's going to keep their Unlimited Data plans if LTE ever does get off the ground??

No Way.

They've already cut out many of our perks, and followed the other carriers pricing structures.

And once Sprint can offer usable Data like the other companies, Sprint will Terminate their Unlimited Data.

Edit:

ANYONE who signs up with Sprint during their Time of Transition (for the second time regarding Data) gotta be outta their minds!

They'd be purchasing a New LTE Device, but most likely wouldn't be able to use its LTE data capability until the End of the Year 2013!!

And even then, believe me, the LTE Network most likely will be Buggy as All Hell!

I should know. I'm renewed my contract 2 months ago, purchased a new S3, knowing about the data issues,and that I'd have to use the slow as molasses 3G until LTE comes online, But I can hardly make a call without it Fading into Oblivion.

So I call Sprint and get the Never Ending Sprint Run Around!!

Check the Towers. The Towers are ok. Go to the Sprint store to have your Device checked out.

Oh, your S3 checked out fine.

Check the Towers. The Towers are ok. Go to the Sprint store to have your S3 checked out.

Oh, your S3 is ok.

Check the Towers........

And on and on and on......

Wasting Hours and Hours and Hours..........

A question:

If I tell Sprint I'm terminating service, and want to discuss the ETF, will they just terminate my service, and I'll be unable to Port my number?

Back in the day, I remember being told to Port first, then discuss stuff with Sprint, or they'll terminate service, and you wouldn't be able to port to another carrier.

I thought how can you discuss the issues of reducing or negating the ETF, etc., properly if you Port first than discuss??

I'm fed up, so what is the proper way to Port to ensure I keep my number, and to speak with Sprint about the ETF?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] arozer:
I whole heartedly (sp) with your entire post.

Besides, what's the point of having unlimited "Data" if the data never even works?

I live in a huge major city (Atlanta), where you think Sprint would offer the best possible service (compared to a rural town where you barely have traffic of 50 people per day), and surely enough.. Sprint has issues, many issues.

I was with Verizon for 10+ years, 2.5 yrs ago and I never had internet issues. Their prices were just too damn high.

Now that I'm a little older and use my phone primarily for work, I can't afford to miss calls or have data drop outs everywhere I go.

Even friends tell me they tried calling me, or texting me which I'll get later that night AFTER already have missed meeting them. Lol.

So fed up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Warrior 3000:
Sprint, The Maybe Later Network.

At this point in my life right now I dont care about using upgrades to get discounts or waiting 2 years to cancle my phone contract. I just buy the phones for full price and i dont mind paying the extra money to get out of my contract early.

the ONLY thing that is keeping me at sprint is the unlimited data. Iv been considering going to verzion becasue of its amazing 4g lte service, and getting the 4gb data a month plan.

4gb is a lot of data....I dont think i ever go over 1 gb on my sprint phones now, simply because downloading a 80mb file on sprints 3g takes about 3 hours.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
I have been getting over 400kbs all over the Bronx the last few days! In Pelham bay I got 1.2mbs. NYC is on the verge of lighting up, and one of the tech sites announced that Sprint's 3g in NYC should be vastly faster now according to a Sprint source.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I hear you Loud & Clear.

Something others Can't say about me during my Calls to them or them to me.

Please see my last post regarding the Edit question about Porting.

I've Had it with Sprint.

Time to go, but I'll still be warning others regarding Sprint's Horrendous Service regarding their BS LTE Transitioning Period........

14 Years with Sprint is finally nearing its end of

Service.

Sprint, YOU will Soon be Terminated!!

And the EXODUS Continues.

I can only Hope that others Think Twice before they Start New Service, or Renew their existing Sprint Contracts.

This is the Worst I've Ever Seen Sprint, and this

Sprint Blackout Period will Last a Very, Very Long Time.

As Baretta would say, "And You Can Take That to the Bank."
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BigRitz:
Cant believe you people put so much effort into complaining ! Please just go!! Sprint will miss you LMFAO!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
That's the usual progression of things.

A company doesn't supply services which customers pay for.

Customers complain.

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Just made 3e calls to 3 different numbers, all Business calls.

All 3 Calls Faded in and Out.

I had to move position 1 foot...

Damn Sprint!!

I fd up renewing my contract.

I should have just bought my S3 outright, like I did my SE4GT!

This has been an fn Nightmare the past 2 1/2 months not being able to complete 90% of my calls without issues. I've even curtailed making Calls Because I've had it up to here listening to Everyone telling me "You're Breaking up, I can't hear you!"

I tell Everyone I know about Sprint's Horrible Service, which I've not done in 14 years.

Most of them know anyway, because they hear the Fading for themselves and tell me All About It!!

If not for them telling me, I'd Never know, because I can hear them fine.

WTF!!

BTW, I'd be Fn Gone if not for the $350 ETF,

and the fact that I just purchased a new 32GB Blue S3 for $300+!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Porting to Verizon question

For Anyone interested, I just got off the phone with Verizon:

- Unlimited Calling & Texts

- 2GB Data

Above plan is $100 + taxes & surcharges

Additional data:

2GB/mo. - $10

$35 One time Activation charge

Samsung Galaxy S3 32GB - $249.99

I forgot to inquire about insurance.

I should have researched this previously. But I wasn't having any calling issues before renewing my contract.

Now for All those who would like to see me Port, in addition to anyone who may have an answer, how do I go about speaking with Sprint re waiving my ETF?

I can either call them first, and speak about the ETF.

They may waive it, But 'Accidentally' terminate my service, in which case I wouldn't be able to Port my line.

Or-

I can port to Verizon, then call Sprint, but I don't think I'd have a chance of the ETF being waived if I did it that way.

Suggestions are welcomed.

I'd then worry about selling my S3, which shouldn't be too difficult.

BTW, my call Faded in & out 4x during my conversation with the Verizon Rep. And I explained that's why I'm leaving Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jfree3000:
I live in Georgia but I am in New York this week near Flatbush and the service here is god awful. If I lived up here I would switch to T-Mobile in a second. I usually have WiFi most places in Georgia and don't have to depend on the network much but if this is how it is they can have it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
Lol I just got off the phone with Verizon. They were talking $153 a month with my employee discount with 8gb data for two lines. No deposit requiered. Sounds tempting but I do not want a termination fee lol:banghead:

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I decuded to stay with Sprint. I refuse to share data :thumbdown::mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rasstar:
Why is no one considering tmobile? I had sprint for 10 years then switched to tmobile and could not be happier. My data speed is over 20 mbps and I have never seen it below 8mbps. Their value plans are really cheap , I pay half of what I paid when I had Sprint and they offer unlimited data. The best thing is you can use your phone overseas by switching sims and simultaneous voice and data works without breaking the bank. A family plan with unlimited everything is 99.99 or 1000 minutes to share 79.99. With sprint their lowest family plan with a smartphone is 150.00
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The Root:
My wife's Verizon 4g sucks. She just called the other day to complain about it always being unstable.

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their service sucks around here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] air2k57:
I was talking to my Buddy who is a rep at sprint. I'm like, how do you even get people to sign new contracts when you guys are just about as expensive, yet way slower data wise? He says that a lot of people who switch, do not understand data speeds, and do not know how sloe sprint is. Unlimited sells, till people can't buffer YouTube.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Sounds about right.

I just called Sprint to let them know I want to Port, and the reasons why.

I explained that I want to talk about the ETF, as I'm not going to pay $350 when I can't complete a call without Fading issues for the past 2 1/2 months. The rep understood, notated the account and said would transfer me to Account Services.

I spoke to what was supposed to be AS, and explained the issues, and that I wanted to talk about the ETF.

The Rep asked me what she can do to have me stay a Sprint customer. I said to be able to make calls without issues.

She said that she needs to speak to a Supervisor to see what they can do for me, and that she'll call me back in a half hour.

Tic Toc, 45m later and counting.

I'm wondering if I was really speaking with AS.

Years ago, AS would have handled the issue on the spot. I spoke with ES (Executive Services) years ago.

I thought they're the same?

Anyway, I'll see what happens.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
I forgot about tmobile. Theyvare pretty good. Unlimited data and they are cheaper than sprint and their data speeds are real real good. In my area at least.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] himerz:
I feel all your pain people. My service was crap but today I just woke up to LTE love in the south side of Chicago! Got up to 5mbps in my house and about a block away up to 24mbps! No lie!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Got off the phone with Account Services.

They apologized for the issues I'm having, but the ETF stands as is,

He said that unless the engineer says we can waive the ETF, we can't, and they haven't told is to waive it as of yet.

Are you Fing Kidding me????!!!!

They were going to refer me to Samsung.

They were going to have me go back to the Sprint store to check out my phone.

They were going to have the Towers checked out.

Done That, Did That THREE TIMES ALREADY!!

One previous AS rep said that if I live by a body of water, that can cause issues, although the rep said they can't explain why.

I asked where I can send a letter of complaint.

He said the BBB.

I said I'll send a letter to the PSC also.

I asked State of residence or Staten of service

complaint?

He said the State of service complaint.

Hey, maybe the cause of the issues has something to do with the Alignment of the planets, or Haley's Comet.

Bunch of sorry asses.

After being nice for 2 months regarding the failure to make or receive a call without issues, I told him like it is.

Whistle for your ETF.

I'm porting to Verizon.

After how I was treated after 14 years of Sprint service, even if they Miraculously fixed the issue, Sprint will not get another penny from me.

.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DroidBabe:
Is lte better than wimax? Does it cut off like wimax?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] budde2:
Im in Tampa /Brandon FL and my speeds are good I hope lte is better it would be nice to load a video in HD lol. But not to much to complain about as of yet hope it gets better for everyone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] himerz:
It just started 9/28/12 but so far its been great. No disconnects and speeds vary on how far or close you are from the tower.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Done with Sprint!

Ported to Verizon yesterday.

Bill is going to be about $15 more per month.

Everything Data $100/mo.

Unlimited Minutes & Texts.

Only 6.99 for Total Equipment Coverage (TEC)

Only $99 Deductible if device is Lost, Stolen or Water damaged. Otherwise no deductible.

2GB data. Each additional 2GB increment is $10/mo.

Sprint Unlimited Data is BS @300kbps for most customers anyway.

Once sprint lte comes on line, or rather, IF (remember Wimax,) Free Unlimited Data will go the way of the Dodo Bird. 100%, imo.

So for those who are struggling with the slow as molasses data crap with the hope of getting lte for free by the end of 2013!, you may just be very disappointed.

Verizon used to have a very high pricing structure, which is one of the reasons I've avoided them.

But I finally did some research, which I haven't done in years, and found that is no longer the case.

And if you work for many of the companies they give a discount for, you can get up to 27% off your monthly bill.

I believe that Verizon only gives that discount off the voice portion of your bill, not data.

Just some Food for Thought ;)