Sprint announces plans to upgrade data capacity and speed.

Got an e-mail from Sprint today with a link into my account... A screen came up to search for network enhancements, so I put in my zip code and there's apparently 3 voice upgrades, 3 data capacity upgrades, and 3 data speed upgrades scheduled for the next 6 months.

Here's the link: https://network.sprint.com/search/07110/

According to Sprint's legend on the network map:

Voice Upgrades impact call clarity and dropped calls.
Data capacity allows faster connections despite more users.
Data speed obviously allows a faster and more CONSISTENT connection speed.

I think this all speaks about 3G. I don't think they're really mentioning the WiMax 4G that they're using since they seem like they're dropping a lot of that in favor of LTE.

Anyway, some optimism for a change. Have seen a lot of posts with bad Sprint speeds, maybe this'll help a bit.

It should be worth nothing that it's probably in your best interests to go to your local AT&T or Sprint store, if it's close enough, and try and play around on their demo iPhone and compare data speeds if you're truly considering switching carriers.

scaredpoet said:

The problem with "test driving" phones at the carrier's store is that in most cases, the optimal network setup is in place at that those stores using well-sourced backhaul, picocells and repeaters. They want to show that they have a fast network and full bars, and so you can bet that at least inside of the store, they will use all the tools at their disposal to keep the experience optimal within those four walls.

If you evaluating a carrier, the best thing to do is find a friend who has that service and ask them their experiences. If they'll let you, run some speed tests on their phone.

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True. And don't forget if you get home and the service isn't what you expected it to be, most carriers have a return policy. Sprint's used to be 30 days, now down to 14. I'd start the return process no later than day 7 just to be on the safe side. I think I read that AT&T is still 30 days.

Remember kids, LTE technology is right around the corner!