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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
It's all about Network Vision......I had the same issues and was ready to bail last August. It would have helped if thaty had come clean about what was going on. November isn't too far away to invest in hopefully unlimited data service. This issue didn't happen every where that I traveled so it was't too bad for me, but it was annoying at home to have so many missed calls and messages.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flawedlegacy:
I must add, with my shotty coverage, not once have I dropped a call in almost 2 months. I have had issues sending texts as well as internet, but not a single call issue experienced yet and in my house, I'm LUCKY to have 2 bars, often times am at a big o goose-egg for signal strength. ::knocks on wood::
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
This is what people with patience get.....unlimited data grandfathered in for 79.00 monthly! This thread should read for all of you people looking to pay through the nose for LTE go to Verizon and AT&T, but remember in most markets by late 2012-2013 LTE coverage will be in most places through Sprint. By 2014 Sprint should have Network Vision rolled out in all markets with HD voice capabilities. So, if you buy a smart phone knowing full well that your market won't be up and running please don't post, and whine because you should have known this before buying a smart phone from researching like I did when I started having dropped call issues.

79.00 for unlimited data is the best deal in town, but if you feel you need to have the best speed, and Network Vision disruptions of dropped calls is too much please move on. These kinds of threads can where a person out. I posted the S4GRU site to check on any information to whats going on by people that have technical inside tower knowledge of when things will be rolled out, and how the towers function. Go there and educate yourselves.

Be for warned that post like these will not be tolerated. Over there they understand your frustration with NV roll out, but they try to teach you to be scientific about this. If you have dropped calls all of a sudden NV implementation may be the reason, and if so please stop whining about this.

On a side note AT&T lags Sprint in the area of 1xAdvance LTE advancement, and deployment. AT&T will still have customers on 2g into 2017 where as Sprint will be way ahead of them with most of their customers on LTE 4G. AT&T customers will then want to jump on the Sprint band wagon for sure by then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jnadke:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I needed a good laugh. Do you really think Sprint will sit back and lose money after they've invested all these billions of dollars on a new network?

No, they're going to do like they did before. If you want to upgrade, you need plan X instead of Y, and by the way, plan X is more expensive.

Your loyalty means nothing to them. Being loyal to Sprint costed you from being grandfathered under Verizon's much better unlimited LTE.

In my area, I'll be lucky if I see LTE in 1.5 years.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Then I am sure you will be leaving Sprint, as soon as possible. If not keep it moving so no one will know you are a hypocrite or a whiner!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tft:
sprint service has gone downhill ever since they got the iphone.. i've been with sprint for a really long time and i was getting decent 3G speeds (about 1.2-1.5mbit/s) until iphone users started flooding the network.. now i am constantly losing connection and when i am connected it's slow as crap.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thatisandwas:
Why are people bashing sprint when they're in the middle of a HUGE network update? i mean seriously, what do you expect? We're upgrading to LTE right now, and part of that means taking towers down (which slows speed/drops calls), upgrading them, then putting them back online. Jesus its like...You know they are going to upgrade the netwrok, and its definitely going to cause issues, but you also know it will be worth it when LTE is everywhere, but you still wanna whine and complain? Ridiculous. Grow up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Most customers thought only their data would only be affected.

If you had a Wimax device, and were one of the lucky few to have Wimax connectivity, you knew you were going to give up Wimax with really nice speed if you upgraded to an LTE device, and that you'd have to deal with slow as molasses 3G for a while, until LTE was online.

No where was it mentioned that many would also experience massive dropping of calls.

I had the SE4GT prior to the S3 which I purchased a month ago.

Hardly ever dropped a call, and that was during the LTE build out.

It appears that these LTE devices are experiencing horrendous dropping of calls, and that is a whole 'nutha ballgame.

Dealing with slow 3G is one thing, and acceptable, because most everyone is aware of that's how it's going to be for awhile, But the Dropping of calls on a constant basis is not something many thought would occur, and there was no mention of this anywhere. That is one of the reasons why Sprint is a Huge Fail.

Even a Sprint rep said the work on the Towers has nothing to do with dropped calls, which I think is not correct.

In over 14 years, I've never experienced this Horrendous Dropping of Calls issue.

I could deal with the Crap customer service of yesteryear, bs from reps, told one thing and another is done, etc. But Dropping of Calls is really Unacceptable, and Sprint should at least put their cards on the table, and Enlighten everyone, except for those who are already fortunate enough to be so Enlightened.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tft:
some areas might not get upgraded until a couple years down the road. i'm in CT and no LTE in sight so i doubt that's the reason for the network degrading, slow 3G and constant disconnects.

besides, isn't Verizon in the same transition? i don't see tons of people complaining about their service..

we have every right to "whine and complain" this isn't a free service they are providing us with..

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it's true they don't care about loyal customers. i've been with sprint for about 10 years now.. i have 3 lines. one line i have is $49/mo includes data, sms, etc. yet they want me to upgrade my plan to $70/mo+ which includes less minutes just so i can get a new android phone. i wouldn't have mind paying maybe $10/mo more.. i just ended up porting 2 lines out. the funny thing is i got an email from Mr. Dan Hesse (automated i assume) about why i ported out..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MadFlava:
I want to compliment you on your shill skills. I hope Sprint is paying you well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
This could be Network vision, why don't you read the whole thread check to see if network vision upgrades are the cause,

S4GRU.com go there get educated then come again......incredible how many people just make statements that lack knowledge without really investigating what the underlying issues could be.

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Uneducated fools like you are why I am doing this. I am just trying to educate you to the possible reasons for dropped calls and data slow downs all over the US. Now if I am educating you and you fail to check out whether or not I am just pumping Sprint, or just trying to help shame on you. Better yet go troll else where. Why not offer something constructive, or informative instead of trying to shoot the messenger because I called you a whiner. You are being childish, and dare I say whining like a sissy again.....sissy boy.

Man up and say something worthy of us all reading. Why not say something to "endear" yourself to me....that sounds gay doesn't it!;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Except with a couple of exceptions, many Sprint customers are getting really fed up with the reduction in services as of late, aka Dropped Calls, etc., as this thread attests to.

Hopefully, others who are thinking to switching over to Sprint will think Twice before doing so, to avoid what may be the most horrendous service they've experienced in a long time, if at all. And they will wait until Sprint irons these new issues out.

Slow Data is one thing until LTE is online, and catches up with everyone else who already has LTE.

But the constantly Dropping of Calls is something that hardly anyone will be able to stand.

If I knew about the issue of Dropped Calls with the new LTE devices, I would have delayed my purchase of the S3, and would Not have renewed my contract until Sprint gets their LTE Build out under control, and the Dropped calls issue subsides.

As I said prior, this is the Worse I've experienced in 14 years with Sprint.

I always Used to say one thing about Sprint, which was that with All their issues, I've always had Great Service regarding Always having my calls connecting without interruption or dropping.

Now I say the opposite, and forewarn Everyone I speak with, or at least try to speak with, Before my Calls Fade, and eventually Drop out and Disconnect.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bluephi1914:
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Been there done that... left sprint about 2 months ago for Verizon and the 4g is much better, faster and in more areas. I got tired of paying for 4g.. oops i'm sorry a "convenience charge" for something that i never really got. crazy part is, Verizon was cheaper for my wife and I.

Unlimited data is cool, but with sprint it was more like an Unlimited Headache !!! shucks, i couldn't even use my data so unlimited meant nothing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
My sentiments exactly
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
I feel your pain i been with Sprint for two months and it's been really bad. When my contact up Verizon seem like a good alternative, i could never keep this service and from what i heard about wimax not coming to my area ever, i have little reason to believe lte will be here by the end of my contact. More power to the people that can use data on there phone but in Illinois it's a no go period.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtuansdiamm:
I'm actually content with sprints *service I have pretty damn good 3g here and almost always full bars.

They have exceeded my expectations. I expected 3g speeds maxing at 100kbps and no 4g before I get the s4

I get 3g speeds 10-20 tines faster depending on wether I'm indoors or out

And lte before I get the s4, I couldn't believe it

*notice I left out the word crappy

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Emperor using psycommu
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] salincer:
At work, my phone get 27kb download. Verizon 4G gets 31000 download. I'm switching to Verizon soon, whenever franchise Radio Shacks get Verizon and I can get me an employee plan :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cybersteve:
I agree with this comment. I noticed that my 3G service was intermittent, at least in my area. At first I thought that it was my phone, so I upgraded my Evo to the Epic Touch and I still had that problem. I took my phone back to Sprint and they reset my phone. I still had the issue. THen I was told by the service tech that it was a network issue.

Why are people complaining when Sprint is in the middle of a network update?? How about that people paying for a service that is not working half the time? Is that a good enough reason to complain? Do you like giving away your money? I am due for an upgrade but I am going to finish my contract and switch to Verizon. I've been with Sprint for over 10 years and I've never had an issue with them until this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
Honestly, whether or not that is a good idea depends on where you live. If your market isn't scheduled for the NV upgrade for another 6 months to a year or longer, then yeah, you should totally switch carriers, at least until NV is rolled out in your area. If, like the OP, you are in a first- or early-second-round market like Chicago, NYC, or LA, you may be better off waiting it out since the upgrade should be done in the next couple months, and afterwards, service should meet or even exceed your expectations. I recommend checking out s4gru.com to find out when your market is scheduled for an upgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Call Sprint and get an airave .. They will ship it to you. Plug in to your wireless and you will at least get good signal at home.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jettubby:
I'll get on this bandwagon because in the area of Charlotte that I live there is a data outage confirmed by Sprint. I have the service number after going to the high ups at Sprint, taking about 4 hours on and off on the phone. Apparently one of the main towers is awaiting a part from the manufacturer and it's been 3 months that it's been out! No data over the network in my area. This is confirmed also with the manager of my local sprint store. Sprint will not issue me a refund for service until it's fixed. How long will this be I ask? They don't know. I'm working on a letter to the FCC about paying for service that I am not receiving for three months now. It's INSANE!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flawedlegacy:
WOW! How did I not hear of this sooner?! THANKS!!!!!!! I chatted with an agent and they told me to call Tech Support to get this ordered. FYI their number is 888-211-4727

She did not know of any charges and said I would need to ask Tech about that. Do you guys know if there is any charge?

MAN I hope this is offered to those with bad signal in their house! Wife and I often have to move around the house to send a text, if we could fix that alone I'd be happy!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
This should help you out:

http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/2780
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Don't you dare pay....Way back when I got mine they asked me to pay and I told them why should I pay extra money when I am already paying you for service. Why pay for service then pay them for not having towers within reach. Don't pay stand your ground and they will send one for free!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] davidstech11:
Slow data speeds are something I can't take. Not when I am paying every month. Moving all over the country I have had to leave different carriers for that reason. An ETF is cheaper than paying every month for subpar service.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flawedlegacy:
yeah, I will not pay for it but wondered if the Average Joe is paying, or supposed to pay, perhaps I should say.

I do miss ATT's coverage, DAMN that was GREAT and FAST! but the 2GB cap killed me! I'm averaging 14GB/month so far, lol. But I do remember when ATT's coverage was like this, so give it some time and then we will reap the rewards of unlimited net.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
People complaining because it's bull**** the internet should be working we paying for a service that don't work. That's like us telling Sprint we between switching jobs and we can't pay but still want our phone on. It's fair if we had a date even if it's a next year date or a discount but to leave people in limbo is not classy. On top of that Customer service can just give us b.s dates and when it don't happen we suppose to be ok with that hell no. I haven't had Sprint long enough to be pissed but if service always been this bad they need there ass kicked 3g my ass.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flawedlegacy:
Called... Tech Support said they cannot order Airaves and "doesn't know why they send us to them". He transferred me to Customer Service who got one ordered for me. I'll get it in 3-5 days they said. Cannot wait!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Speeds are slow fro me here in NYC as a whole but some areas I visit get1.9mbs down and 1 mbs upload. That tells me that it's only a matter of time before I get these speeds. I am waiting to see if LTE breaks my Wimax 17mbs here in the Bronx!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Eric1985:
Actually I'm really happy with speeds. Here in central Iowa I couldn't get more than .17 mbps but after the last week or so all in my area I'm getting almost 2 megs. I probably wouldn't even known I never turn my 3g cuz its so bad, but we have had problems with our home internet and it was out do I was forced to use 3g. It seemed blazing fast I turned on speed test and wow a 1.78 avg have hit 2 a few times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dito33:
They should give us HALF off till they finished with the new network upgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
Couldn't agree with you more.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] boogief1:
I called last week to ***** about my service and they gave me a 35 dollar credit for 4 months i have 3 lines with them currently and each lines has about 13%of drop calls a month according to sprint rep i feel like its more but hope this helps someone to get a credit

Im on my SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formuk:
I like to gamble.

I signed up for a new 2 year contract in May '12 and got a Gnex KNOWING that it won't be able to utilize it's LTE powers. I was livid with the date speeds everywhere I went here in DFW. Patheticly slow. I would get 80kbps down and 20kbps up at home. Even less at certain areas where I usually spent most of my times at. Felt incredibly dumb that I chose Sprint and not Verizon (as I really wanted an LTE powered Gnex). I distracted myself from this nonsense by staying on wifi at all times and rom hopping. Switched to the GS3. Immediately noticed a bit of a difference in data speeds, not by much tho, still overall ****ty. Started following the progress of LTE rollouts on S4GRU. My market was was one of the first ones to go live but I didn't see any 4g activity on my phone on launch day. None. Not at home, not at work, not at regular spots around town which were supposedly reported to go live. Felt livid. BUT I'm happy to report now that I've been noticing more and more 4G signal all around town. At home, at work etc etc. Most of the time it's about 6mb down 4mb up. Highest I've seen it hit was 25mbps down in Grand Prairie, TX.

So all in all, I'm glad that Sprint is making this roll out relatively quick. I'm sure many of you are still probably stuck where I was 3 months ago and to you all - good luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] air2k57:
Please delete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Upstreammiami:
Amen brotha slow Internet like this should be free!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Success100:
totally agreed!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Upstreammiami:
Like seriously let's all go on a strike lol

My speed is embarrassing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Eric1985:
Oh that's nothing. I've had speeds of 0.04 on average. But like I mentioned a few days ago here in central Iowa it's great. I wouldn't have thought in my area would be this good already. Now I doubt that LTE is never gonna come close to Iowa.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I made 5 calls and received 2 calls, and Every call was Dropped within a minute.

I went to the roof, and was able to complete 2 calls.

I called Sprint to let them know about the Horrendous issue of constantly Dropping 90% of calls made.

The Rep was very nice.

He is sending out a Booster Signal OTA, which will enable my S3 to connect to the Towers much better.

Oh Boy, am I looking forward to this.

Finally a Fix.

An OTA Booster Signal!!

Thank you Sprint.

Everyone should call and request an OTA Booster Signal if you're experiencing Dropped Calls.

I am being SARCASTIC regarding this BS Booster Signal Crap.

What a farce.

The Rep tells me there are no problems with the Towers in my area. It's happening all over NYC except in some areas I go to.

What Lunacy.

Incessantly Dropping Calls,

My 3G data is acceptable, but Not being able to complete a friggn call is NOT!!

Others Beware.

Sprint is a Hot Potato right now with Calling Issues across the board.

I've never has dropped call issues until I purchased my S3, which is an LTE device.

I should have purchased my S3 privately, paid full price, and not sign a new contract, as I did with my SE4GT.

I made a mistake.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] air2k57:
How's sprint slow? You mean to tell me that Facebook supposed to refresh over mobile data? That's not what my sales rep told me! I thought 3g was only for MMS?! Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formuk:
here are my speeds from a month ago and today. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
For me personally, 3G data speeds are not a concern. It's the frequency of Fading and Dropped Calls, which is A HUGE issue, to put it nicely. It's actually HORRENDOUS! In NYC, it's really an Fn Joke not to have consistent connections of Calls.

God Forbid, I need to use my S3 in an Emergency situation. Sprint, at least let your Customers know what is going on?!

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That's why it's Unlimited.

Wait till LTE is finally up and running, in 2 years, what a joke.

Then we'll all see another Surcharge, just like the Surcharge levied for Wimax, which most never received, but had to pay the $10 Surcharge, nevertheless.

Oh yeah, that wasn't a Surcharge lol!

The description was changed back then.

Someone has to pay for Hesse's Millions, and for the Diesel to power his Yacht!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
i had uploads speed average 0.00 im to fed up
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flawedlegacy:
damn, i'm in the same boat for data, but I guess I should consider myself VERY lucky as I have not had a single dropped call since switching to Sprint about 2 months ago. Heck, I used my dad's ATT phone and call dropped twice on me, lol. However, speeds for internet are a joke and I often must move around my house to send a text. I should be getting the Airave thing shortly and will keep you guys posted on how that does. When I'm out, speeds are "acceptable" and texts go through, it just seems my house is next to the Bermuda Triangle of Sprint coverage.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] marquis.hagetaka:
i get one bar standing outside my home, 0 inside, sprint says I am in the good range and that is acceptable, they can't do anything about inside my house, i'll deal with it now I am stuck in contract:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bonebeatz1234:
What a joke everyone stop paying there bill lol .