4G coverage in the Bay Area
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im downloading 2445kb/s and up 225kb/s off the phone connected to the internet.
edit: just updated to firmware 2.2 and speed is now download 3417 kb/s and up is 636 kb/s
edit: just updated to firmware 2.2 and speed is now download 3417 kb/s and up is 636 kb/s
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After a bit of testing today, I've had very little luck with the 4G. I'm barely able to maintain a signal at my house, even though Sprint's coverage map shows me fairly close to the epicenter of their signal. I did manage one speed test which peaked around 4Mbits/s (the best I've seen with 3G, anywhere, was 2Mbits/s).
Unfortunately, I tried to find a stronger signal around town, and after finding a spot with "excellent" signal, I was only able to pull down 0.2Mbits/s. I'm not sure what the problem was - it's possible it's a software thing, or interference.
I'll be in Stockton tomorrow, maybe I can find a better signal.
Unfortunately, I tried to find a stronger signal around town, and after finding a spot with "excellent" signal, I was only able to pull down 0.2Mbits/s. I'm not sure what the problem was - it's possible it's a software thing, or interference.
I'll be in Stockton tomorrow, maybe I can find a better signal.
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Looks like coverage near the Tracy/Stockton/Modesto region (and up/down the 99) has increased a little, according to Sprint's coverage map. I can actually connect inside my house now, but the signal reads poor to fair (tested at 3.3Mbps/0.2Mbps).
I also noticed Stanford picked up a signal, though it isn't listed on the Sprint 4G coverage map. I was able to get "excellent" reception down there (tested at 8Mbps/1Mbps).
I wish the signal was more consistent going in and out of buildings, but some signal is better than none.
I also noticed Stanford picked up a signal, though it isn't listed on the Sprint 4G coverage map. I was able to get "excellent" reception down there (tested at 8Mbps/1Mbps).
I wish the signal was more consistent going in and out of buildings, but some signal is better than none.
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