Verizon v Sprint

Discussion in 'Cellular - Voice - Data' started by Balakov100, May 1, 2013.

  1. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    Did the same thing. I miss Verizon's coverage and speed. T-Mobile has better voice service (so far) than Sprint. But if your not in a 3g or better area, you might as well not have data.

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    with a SGN2 :D
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Wanted to Update this, the reason I left VZW was kept having issues with my Bionic ....(yeah I know).
    They offered me a Galaxy S3, as replacement, and they went back on it.

    One week was about all I could take of the 'No(w) Network'.
    Told my Wife If they (Verizon) let me reinstate my Contract as it was previously I would Dump Sprint and go back.
    They gave me back my Unlimited so I went back.
    Also it was even notated in the Account that they would send me a GS3.
    So.....next time I go Home I will have a Galaxy S3.

    I'm pretty picky on Phones there is an App I use that must be compatible with my Phone.
    Besides after reading Cowboys other thread, was pretty sure they were going to cancel my Svc for too much Roaming eventually anyway.
    Since I cancelled Sprint before 2 weeks was up there are also no penalties on that end.
    Sprints fault one of the reps told me that on the phone one of the times I called complaining about Data Speeds.
     
  4. scythe08

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    Wow, Weird that Verizon gave you back your unlimited when they are cancelling the unlimited for alot of customers they have now. They flat out lied to me about mine. I kept my first smart phone as it worked great and never renewed my contract. They bothered me about it every month. I finally say ok I'll get a new phone, but can I keep my data, "Yes No problem". I get the new phone and a new payment plan where I am paying $20 more a month for 2 gigs of Data. I go back the very next day and complain and get called a liar by that guy who sold me the Phone to begin with. I tossed the phone on his desk and left. Verizon tried for 4 months to get me to pay and early termination fee and some other junk for the tune of $500. Pretty easy to disputed since there was not one phone call, text or anything as I never even turned the darn thing on.
     
  5. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    How and why did they force you out?

    Nm just saw your update.

    Love my s3.we paid full price for our phones to keep unlimited
     
  6. Rilcoo

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    Went from Verizon to Sprint/Ting to save 56 to 80 mo. Big mistake. Much roaming, unconnected calls, poor data etc. Back to VZ but still needing to save money. I picked up a $14.88 Samsung Gusto at Walmart. For $50.00 a month prepaid. I get unlimited phone, and text. My smart phone still does everything on WiFi except make calls.
     
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  7. different00

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    Currently I have sprint and Verizon. I'm counting down the days (10) left with sprint. I just got so fed up with sprints service I had have to find an alternative. I've had Verizon for a year now and it's something I should've got years ago. I'm always comparing the 2 networks working across 48 states and 99% of the time Verizon wins. It's a shame how many times sprint would have no coverage/poor coverage or be roaming compared to Verizon. Yes, I do get areas where my Verizon my have bad coverage but what company doesn't especially in mountains and deserts in the middle of nowhere, heck I don't blame them when its barely any homes or businesses for 40 miles or so. A year later, I'm still surprised at the data speeds I have in those small towns you wouldn't expect. With Verizon, I can download things in the blink of an eye compared to sprint. The only advantage of sprint is a cheaper bill but for me it's worth extra money. Like the the saying goes you get what you pay for quality over quantity. when you check out the voice/data coverage for Verizon compared to all the other companies it's actually true that Verizon has the largest network than all other networks combined. I thought that with sprint being the 1st to get 4g, they would have the fastest and largest network for data but was I wrong. Unless your home everyday in a good area I wouldn't recommend Sprint. If you don't believe me try it yourself.
     
  8. snowwy

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    sprint dropped the ball and screwed up with there 4g plans. what in gods name possesed them to contract out with wimax is beyond me. and then cancell there 2 year contract 9 months in. so now they are playing catch up with lte.
     
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  9. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    Sprint is now owned by Soft Bank, a Japanese company.
     
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  10. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Since someone else resurrected(sp?) this thread.

    --
    Due to continued issues with my Bionic...(you were right on that one snowwy)
    I did get them to send me a 'replacement' (refurbished), Galaxy S3. Still got to keep my unlimited.
    ....and FoxFi still works.
    Also sitting here typing this at Home...70ml south of KC...got 4gLTE here.

    Not setting Speed Records here at home..
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. daddyhusky

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    I drove team for a bit with a driver who said he never had trouble with Sprint. Based on what I see here (and my wife) I will definitely hang on to Verizon.
     
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