Sprint Opens iPhone 4 Pre-Orders, iPhone 4S Follows Tomorrow

[amberashby]

Will 4S speed up data speeds on Verizon or just AT&T?

Currently have AT&T but considering Verizon. I get tons of dropped calls and inconsistent 3G. I know Verizon's 3G network is theoretically slower than AT&T but will the 4S boost the speed on Verizon any?

Thanks.

 

[WannaGoMac]

Currently have AT&T but considering Verizon. I get tons of dropped calls and inconsistent 3G. I know Verizon's 3G network is theoretically slower than AT&T but will the 4S boost the speed on Verizon any?

Thanks.

No.

 

[darkslide29]

Currently have AT&T but considering Verizon. I get tons of dropped calls and inconsistent 3G. I know Verizon's 3G network is theoretically slower than AT&T but will the 4S boost the speed on Verizon any?

Thanks.

The No answer you already got is the correct short answer.

Longer answer is that the 14.5 Mbps down speed they showed during the keynote is for HSPA+ speed, a signal only AT&T has. Verizon and Sprint will have the same top speed as the iPhone 4.

I am in the same dilemma as you, considering switching to Verizon because AT&T is pretty bad in San Francisco. But I'll probably be hopeful that it improves with a new phone antenna, but mostly because I have grandfathered unlimited data. Also, only AT&T will let you talk and use the internet at the same time.
I'll reluctantly stick with AT&T this time again.

 

[Eminemdrdre00]

$10 premium charge for the iPhone making their plans on par with AT&T and Verizon. I guess I will stick with AT&T.

They aren't on par. $80 on AT&T doesn't get you unlimited texts, unlimited data, or unlimited mobile-to-mobile. Sprint's $80/month plan is a steal compared to AT&T and Verizon!

 

[Jakes1214]

So I am currently with AT&T (off contract) and want to switch over to sprint because I get no service in my office. Is there a way that I can pre order the phone from from sprint or apple and then have my number ported later or am i stuck waiting in line?

Thanks-

 

[darkslide29]

They aren't on par. $80 on AT&T doesn't get you unlimited texts, unlimited data, or unlimited mobile-to-mobile. Sprint's $80/month plan is a steal compared to AT&T and Verizon!

It's a little closer than you might think. Their unlimited text plan costs $20/mo, but it now includes unlimited mobile to mobile (any mobile, not just ATT).

However, if you don't have unlimited data grandfathered in, then there's that to think about.

 

[darkslide29]

So I am currently with AT&T (off contract) and want to switch over to sprint because I get no service in my office. Is there a way that I can pre order the phone from from sprint or apple and then have my number ported later or am i stuck waiting in line?

Thanks-

I've done this before the other way around. I had Sprint, but wanted to switch to AT&T for the iPhone. So I kept my Sprint account open, ordered a new iPhone with a new number, then went into an AT&T store and had them port over my Sprint number. I didn't want to not have a phone while it was in the mail baiscally.
Wasn't too much of a hassle really.

 

[steviem]

How much will it be off contract though? My wife and I are on a Family Plan and got a Samsung Epic 4G and Samsung Replenish which are basically paperweights after 4 hours and I don;t think I can stand much longer with that...

 

[devilstrider]

$10 premium charge for the iPhone making their plans on par with AT&T and Verizon. I guess I will stick with AT&T.

Not with AT&T. They still charging you suckas to text.

 

[chillywilly]

They aren't on par. $80 on AT&T doesn't get you unlimited texts, unlimited data, or unlimited mobile-to-mobile. Sprint's $80/month plan is a steal compared to AT&T and Verizon!

This is true. A lot of people are only comparing price. Let's see what AT&T is when you add unlimited text and the 2gb data.

 

[Tiger8]

It's a little closer than you might think. Their unlimited text plan costs $20/mo, but it now includes unlimited mobile to mobile (any mobile, not just ATT).

However, if you don't have unlimited data grandfathered in, then there's that to think about.

Basic plan from AT&T: 450 minutes: $40
Unlimted data from AT&T: $30
Unlimited Text from AT&T: $20

TOTAL: $90

And btw, Sprint gives you 450 minutes, BUT:
- Unlimited ANY MOBILE ANY NETWORK minutes (not just AT&T)
- Nights and weekends start at 7: Free on Sprint a $10 add on from AT&T

And I won't go about throttling and what not. Sprint is definitely a better value at $80, PERIOD!

 

[chillywilly]

As a Sprint customer for over 8.5 yrs now, this is a no brainer for me to get the iPhone 4S.

I have the 1500 Everything plan with 5 phones for just under $180 a month including taxes (20% corp discount applied). It will be an extra $10 a month for me to switch phones (which is one thing I think is stupid with Sprint. This fee applies regardless how you get the phone, from Sprint, eBay, a friend, an older phone you have lying around). So even still, with my upgrade to an iPhone 4S, it will be under $190 a month for 5 phones (mine will be the only iPhone on the plan for a while).

Hoping Sprint keeps unlimited data for a while and if they do go the way AT&T and Verizon did, hoping those of us that have it will be grandfathered in.

 

[Shaych]

So I am currently with AT&T (off contract) and want to switch over to sprint because I get no service in my office. Is there a way that I can pre order the phone from from sprint or apple and then have my number ported later or am i stuck waiting in line?

Thanks-

When I moved from Sprint to AT&T... they sent me the phone and I logged in and then went online to have it ported over. It took about an hour or so... I wasn't without phone while it was going on... it just started ringing on my iPhone. Never went in to a store or anything like that.

 

[diamond.g]

Basic plan from AT&T: 450 minutes: $40
Unlimted data from AT&T: $30
Unlimited Text from AT&T: $20

TOTAL: $90

And btw, Sprint gives you 450 minutes, BUT:
- Unlimited ANY MOBILE ANY NETWORK minutes (not just AT&T)
- Nights and weekends start at 7: Free on Sprint a $10 add on from AT&T

And I won't go about throttling and what not. Sprint is definitely a better value at $80, PERIOD!

Just in case you didn't know, AT&T gives unlimited mobile to mobile minutes if you get the unlimited texting plan.

 

[Norkusa]

Hey All,

I've had Sprint for the last 7 years. Ask any questions you may have if you are curious about the network.


Also, if you want a specially priced plan (for new customers) you can go here:
http://mcguireslaw.com/

Check the top right hand area under Special Sprint Offer.


^Wow i sound like a marketer haha.

This sounds really good. I'm going to try pre-ordering a 32GB 4S with Sprint tomorrow. I'm a new cell phone user though, so I'm a little confused about these plans.

Was originally going to get the 450 minutes/$79.99mo unlimited plan. Is this 500 minutes/$59.99mo special offer plan basically the same as the $79.99mo plan but with an extra 50 minutes tacked on?

 

[Tiger8]

Just in case you didn't know, AT&T gives unlimited mobile to mobile minutes if you get the unlimited texting plan.

Still Sprint is a better value

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I was simply answering someone's question on if Sprint or Verizon does this. I will be moving from AT&T to Sprint. My bill will be cheaper, I will get more bang for my buck, I get unlimited data, and I get the new iPhone for practically nothing because I'll sell my current 32g iPhone 4.

Sorry, I was just expression my frustration with AT&T. I'm in the same boat as you!

You are smart BTW to break your contract and sell your phone. Contrary to popular belief, Carriers make the most money out of you in the last 6 months of your contract, since you would have already broken even and paid off for your phone. Only in America lol!

 

[MacOG728893]

I decided I am camping out at my local mall here in Brea, CA. My brother and I are posting up outside at 10pm, the mall opens one door to get in line at 6:30am and the Apple Store opens at 8am. I am pretty sure I will be the first one to get the 4S!

Question though? When I go into the apple store to buy one, will they just ask which carrier, check my eligibility and then I buy it? Or is there a different process?

 

[darkslide29]

I decided I am camping out at my local mall here in Brea, CA. My brother and I are posting up outside at 10pm, the mall opens one door to get in line at 6:30am and the Apple Store opens at 8am. I am pretty sure I will be the first one to get the 4S!

Question though? When I go into the apple store to buy one, will they just ask which carrier, check my eligibility and then I buy it? Or is there a different process?

Brea, CA you say? I will see your 10pm and raise you 8pm!! :-D

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I was simply answering someone's question on if Sprint or Verizon does this. I will be moving from AT&T to Sprint. My bill will be cheaper, I will get more bang for my buck, I get unlimited data, and I get the new iPhone for practically nothing because I'll sell my current 32g iPhone 4.

Switching from ATT to Sprint even though only AT&T can do the HSPA 14.5 Mbps down speed? Theoretical sure, but maybe an improvement over 3G? That's the only thing making me want to stick to AT&T. Reluctantly.

 

[Loudwater]

I'm sure there will be a lot of people buying this phone just 4 S(teve)... something special

 

[andyx3x]

I thought the $10 fee was for "4g smartphones"

I love how phone companies claim to have "4g" when its not.

No, it's also for 3g phones. People ranting about how cheap Sprint is are incorrect. Unless you have one of their retention deals, switching to Sprint over Verizon is NOT that much cheaper.

Well this is sort of slimy. Isn't every phone that has to get the $69 plan a smartphone? Why then say a $10 add-on for smartphones. Why not just say $79.

I did have the Evo 4G for 6 months last year and the $10 add-on was for 4G phones. When did this change?

I just wanted to edit this after reading some more comments saying that Sprint never advertised this add-on as a 4G fee. Yes they did. That's why people who didn't have 4G coverage were so upset because they were charged the $10 anyway.

 

[DougB541]

Well this is sort of slimy. Isn't every phone that has to get the $69 plan a smartphone? Why then say a $10 add-on for smartphones. Why not just say $79.

I did have the Evo 4G for 6 months last year and the $10 add-on was for 4G phones. When did this change?

They probably should...i mean its up front once you select the phone "this phone requires a premium data charge" but as others have pointed out...for what you pay and what you get on Sprint, its unmatched by AT&T or Verizon...even with the $10 fee.

Of course this is not counting any special deals you may have....i personally pay after taxes $74 a month for Sprint that includes unlimited data, unlimited text, mobile to mobile (any carrier), free nights and weekends at 7pm, free navigation (though android has google maps so its a moot point now) and lol if i ever get a nextel phone, free direct connect.

 

[steviem]

Premium smartphones.

My wife's Samsung Replenish (android that is kinda blackberry style) doesn't require the $10/month fee, my Epic 4G does. *Which is barely on 4G due to disgusting battery life*

 

[KrisKT]

comparison Sprint-AT&T-Verizon

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394224,00.asp#fbid=S3sTmh6q7Or

I am switching to Sprint from AT&T because it will save me $75 per month compared to Verizon (5 iPhones on the family everything data plan plus 1 individual 450 min plan with a 23% corporate discount). I am unhappy with the number of dropped calls, delayed text messages, calls going automatically to voice mail, etc. with AT&T.

 

[amberashby]

The No answer you already got is the correct short answer.

Longer answer is that the 14.5 Mbps down speed they showed during the keynote is for HSPA+ speed, a signal only AT&T has. Verizon and Sprint will have the same top speed as the iPhone 4.

I am in the same dilemma as you, considering switching to Verizon because AT&T is pretty bad in San Francisco. But I'll probably be hopeful that it improves with a new phone antenna, but mostly because I have grandfathered unlimited data. Also, only AT&T will let you talk and use the internet at the same time.
I'll reluctantly stick with AT&T this time again.

Do you know if the HSPA+ works independently of the regular AT&T 3G network? Would congestion on the 3G network still effect the HSPA+ network?

 

[rjohnstone]

Do you know if the HSPA+ works independently of the regular AT&T 3G network? Would congestion on the 3G network still effect the HSPA+ network?

It's the same network.
You hit a different radio on the tower, but all the radios use the same data pipe on the tower.