Epic 4G & 4G Connection

[lldsandsll]

I was hoping that the release date for this phone would prompt Sprint to open up 4G to more markets....And they did. I didn't check at home this morning (downtown Ft Lauderdale) since I was in a rush to get to work, but I'm definitely connected up in Delray Beach. Is this just a random occurrence? Test related? Or is this FINALLY the day?!

 

[appollod]

4G coverage coming faster than expected

Not random. I live in DC which is also not supposed to have coverage. The guy from a local Sprint store told me they have a 4G tower nearby for testing that would probably get me a signal. He said each tower covers 80 miles (seems like a lot but I have no reason to not believe him). He also said all "6 DC towers" were likely to be turned on by September. So if you're getting a 4G signal from a test tower, it's likely your area could receive official 4G coverage soon.

BTW, he also told me the $10/month fee was to pay Clearwire for their 4G towers since Sprint doesn't own them outright. I had not heard this specific reason for the extra fee before, but it makes sense.

 

[lldsandsll]

the coverage is really spotty. no bars pretty much. perhaps it will be stronger in fort lauderdale (hopefully!!!!).

 

[caliskimmer]

LA's got good coverage. I'm surprised that they opened it up that quickly though.

 

[lldsandsll]

hey, at least you're not gloating lol

 

[yankees2323]

I live near Reading, PA and I get a great 4G signal about 1 mile from home. I just need them to increase that range a little bit so I can get it at home. The 4G is fast as hell but kills my EVO's battery fast.