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In fact it actually moves slower than EDGE most of the time, until H kicks in and fixes it.
It doesn't happen all of the time, but it happens alot.
Any ideas wtf is going on?
I'm on T-Mobile.
mudrock1000 said:
In fact it actually moves slower than EDGE most of the time, until H kicks in and fixes it.
It doesn't happen all of the time, but it happens alot.
Any ideas wtf is going on?
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ive got an idea...... at&t blows hard!! thats why. same on my end.
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ive got an idea...... at&t blows hard!! thats why. same on my end.
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Last test i read, ATT has the fastest 3g. But I'm not on ATT. Forgot to say that XD
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Last test i read, ATT has the fastest 3g. But I'm not on ATT. Forgot to say that XD
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yeah, i dont care what those dumb commercials say, i think verizon is faster, and at&t doesnt even have 3g most places.
leemoss84 said:
yeah, i dont care what those dumb commercials say, i think verizon is faster, and at&t doesnt even have 3g most places.
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Lol naa everyone says they have the fastest 3g. http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.co...roid-fastest-second-runner-says-pc-world.html
Take a look at that. That doesn't make up for the crappy coverage and expensive prices though.
leemoss84 said:
ive got an idea...... at&t blows hard!! thats why. same on my end.
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The N1 isn't even compatible with AT&T 3G, so I don't know how this is relevant.
EDGE is of course pretty slow but I have absolutely no speed problems with 3G on my end - it's quite fast with low latency.
So how slow is crap? I've never seen it move.
mudrock1000 said:
In fact it actually moves slower than EDGE most of the time, until H kicks in and fixes it.
It doesn't happen all of the time, but it happens alot.
Any ideas wtf is going on?
I'm on T-Mobile.
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maybe its where you live.the 3g may suck there.
Maybe...I live in Pueblo Colorado. And according to t-mobile I should be swimming in 3g.
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Maybe...I live in Pueblo Colorado. And according to t-mobile I should be swimming in 3g.
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Have you tried the speedtest.net app? What kind of results do you get?
U might try locking it into 3g... type *#*#4636#*#* with dialer go to phone info, scroll down and check wdma ONLY, save and try again.
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Have you tried the speedtest.net app? What kind of results do you get?
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I'll post as soon as I hit 3g. I really don't get 3g in my small neighborhood alot of times so it could be a while, since all I do is school and my house.
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I'll post as soon as I hit 3g. I really don't get 3g in my small neighborhood alot of times so it could be a while, since all I do is school and my house.
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Doesn't this more or less answer your original question?
I mean if you have that weak of a 3g signal I wouldn't expect it to be very fast.
Honestly in my experience even with just a bar or so, 3G is still quite fast...perhaps there's a lack of backhaul at the tower as well.
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I'll post as soon as I hit 3g. I really don't get 3g in my small neighborhood alot of times so it could be a while, since all I do is school and my house.
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Are you next to the campus? The site there right on campus could be getting loaded down with all the students.
FYI, standard UMTS 3G is only about 100kbps faster than EDGE. Its the HSPA that is fast, so when it takes your phone a second to switch to HSPA, is that when your talking about it being slow? Then its fast once it switchs to HSPA for the data?
Hi,
i dont want to use t-Mobile but not sure if HD2 can be used in ATT 3G. Is this possible?
Thanks.
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No.
EDGE for AT&T.
No.
You'll need to buy one from Australia.
Look at at&t's 3G bands, and T-Mobile US 3G bands. Then you will understand why. . .
It may have both chips inside. We need dig it to find out.
Damn it Tito, you broke the trend!
my father is a businessman and he has a extra line open on his t-mobile family plan account that no one uses... it doesn't even have a phone ... he keeps it open just in case one of his clients need to use a phone number when they are on business ventures together.. either way.. i'm ATT and personally i love it.. i think ATT is one of the best phone service providers as far as reception and network speeds... customer service is another issue lol... but either way... as a student i'm spending way too much money on my phone bill.. $130 every month for ATT (I pay for it) My father actually wants me to go over to t-mobile and take that free line that he has open...
now my sister who lives in my apartment with me.. she has t-mobile and the reception at home totally sucks... its about 1-3 bars and the call quality isn't even that great... but if i decide to take that line.. that means i no longer have to pay for my phone bill.. which totally rocks... but i can't get over the fact that i'm gonna lose the ability of having full bars everywhere i went... the only reason why i actually decided to go through with it... is the HD2... if the HD2 was exclusively for ATT or something.. i would've just stuck with my 130 monthly bill... the fact that its exclusively for t-mobile makes my decision not as horrible...
yea.. pointless story... but i felt like sharing.. sorry for hijacking thread...
cellneuron said:
It may have both chips inside. We need dig it to find out.
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Interesting. Have anyone tried this?
sundar_amn said:
Interesting. Have anyone tried this?
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It doesn't. Supported frequencies on the US HD2 are 1700/2100, Euro & Asia spec one is 900/2100, the Telstra one is 850/2100 so that supports ATT 3G, and your only option.
You gotta pay to play.
I currently have an HD2, but came a cross a guy that want's to trade his new Dell streak for my phone plus some cash. I'm tempted, but I live in the states and have t-mobile, so 3G is a no go.
Would you consider this trade?
Slash8915 said:
I currently have an HD2, but came a cross a guy that want's to trade his new Dell streak for my phone plus some cash. I'm tempted, but I live in the states and have t-mobile, so 3G is a no go.
Would you consider this trade?
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Hi
I would definitely take him up on his generous offer seems a great deal to me,the streak wins hands down in my opinion,as you say in the states its a no brainer,go for the streak
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I would definitely take him up on his generous offer seems a great deal to me,the streak wins hands down in my opinion,as you say in the states its a no brainer,go for the streak
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You would recommend it eventhough I won't get 3G?
It depends on how much you value t-mobile 3g. Do you use it a lot? If so, i would keep the hd2. If not, streak all the way.
I personally would not be that bothered about 3g but i do not know how it is in the USA.
About 1.0-1.5mb download for 3g. About 4.0-5.0mb download if you are in a tmobile 3.5g (hsdpa+) area. Big difference.
Well I definitely use the internet on my phone alot, but about half the time, I have wifi. As long as my MMS and such still worked, I guess I could live without it.
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About 1.0-1.5mb download for 3g. About 4.0-5.0mb download if you are in a tmobile 3.5g (hsdpa+) area. Big difference.
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I don't think we have 3.5g in the states through t-mobile yet.
No offence, but yes we do. Only in certain markets right now though. T-mobile is suppose to finish the rollout by the end of the year.
http://www.tmonews.com/2010/06/t-mobile-expanding-hspa-markets-today/
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No offence, but yes we do. Only in certain markets right now though. T-mobile is suppose to finish the rollout by the end of the year.
http://www.tmonews.com/2010/06/t-mobile-expanding-hspa-markets-today/
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Lol, why would I take offense to that? Well it's definitely not in my area. So going from standard 3G to EDGE, the speed difference kill me?
Probably not kill you, lol. Browsing the web would be tolerable. But downloading large files like music and programs would be a pain though.
I just want to make sure before I buy this phone that it will work on Simple Mobile at 3G speeds at the very least... HSPA+ maybe in the future?
I dont want to get it if it wont work since I dont want to be on slow EDGE for ATT and dont want to pay a premium if I am going to use TMOBILE service anyways.
Thanks.
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I just want to make sure before I buy this phone that it will work on Simple Mobile at 3G speeds at the very least... HSPA+ maybe in the future?
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Simple Mobile is intriguingly priced.
The Nexus One will never work on the HSPA+ network any faster than the regular HSPA network; the hardware isn't HSPA+ compatible.
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I just want to make sure before I buy this phone that it will work on Simple Mobile at 3G speeds at the very least... HSPA+ maybe in the future?
I dont want to get it if it wont work since I dont want to be on slow EDGE for ATT and dont want to pay a premium if I am going to use TMOBILE service anyways.
Thanks.
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if your phone providers works on 900/1700/2100 then it will work for you, else no
Simple Mobile is a T-Mobile reseller so yes it will work.
Since it is a Tmobile phone it seems like 3G should be good.. how about HSPA+???
I know the Mytouch4G is good and the G2 but nowhere does it say on the NExus S it is HSPA+.... anyone know if that will work at the SUPER FASTER SPEEDS?
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Since it is a Tmobile phone it seems like 3G should be good.. how about HSPA+???
I know the Mytouch4G is good and the G2 but nowhere does it say on the NExus S it is HSPA+.... anyone know if that will work at the SUPER FASTER SPEEDS?
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the NS is NOT a HSPA+ device..but really guys do you need faster than 7.2?
and *pats self on back for 1,000th post*
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the NS is NOT a HSPA+ device..but really guys do you need faster than 7.2?
and *pats self on back for 1,000th post*
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Man u should have waited for your 1000th post for something better.... thanks anyways and congrats...
I wasn't even aware that the standard 3G can go that fast... thats plenty fast... I thought the 7.2 is HSPA+ speed....
Now Im really excited if I can even get 4+...
thanks.
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Man u should have waited for your 1000th post for something better.... thanks anyways and congrats...
I wasn't even aware that the standard 3G can go that fast... thats plenty fast... I thought the 7.2 is HSPA+ speed....
Now Im really excited if I can even get 4+...
thanks.
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HSPA maxes out at 7.2mbs, HSPA+ at ~22mbs but the MT4G/G2 max at ~14.4mbs if i recall correctly.
On average, I see around 2.5mbs to 3.8mbs on my Nexus which was about the same as I was seeing on my MT4G oddly enough. The G2 was getting 4-8mbs
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HSPA maxes out at 7.2mbs, HSPA+ at ~22mbs but the MT4G/G2 max at ~14.4mbs if i recall correctly.
On average, I see around 2.5mbs to 3.8mbs on my Nexus which was about the same as I was seeing on my MT4G oddly enough. The G2 was getting 4-8mbs
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I seem to get faster speeds on my NS than i did on my N1
Your going to have a ballin' phone and run bootleg service? Makes no sense to me. If price is a issue why by a 529$ phone?
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I seem to get faster speeds on my NS than i did on my N1
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Yep, same here. My Nexus One barely pulled >1mbs. Everyone hails that phone as the greatest thing since sliced bread, and don't get me wrong it was pretty damn great, but it had several flaws too such as the poor 3G reception I'm citing here.
Simple mobile gets t-mobile speed. I am proof that this work. Everything works except 4g since nexus s doesn't have that but I get amazing 3g speed.
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the NS is NOT a HSPA+ device..but really guys do you need faster than 7.2?
and *pats self on back for 1,000th post*
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I would be happy with a consistent 3.0mb. within a span of 3 miles I can go from 5mb to less than 1mb and lots of areas still are edge
last time i did a speed test maxed out at 2.8 Mbps down on Wind Mobile
and it was even less on Rogers / Fido, so i'm very happy
So finally pulled the trigger... TRUE 3g speed on this phone. I couldn't be any happier.
Only problem is T-Mobile network isn't the largest so I have a lot of edge network areas. When 3g is running its pretty darn quick though.
All for 60 unlimited....
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So finally pulled the trigger... TRUE 3g speed on this phone. I couldn't be any happier.
Only problem is T-Mobile network isn't the largest so I have a lot of edge network areas. When 3g is running its pretty darn quick though.
All for 60 unlimited....
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Thats awesome. I have been contemplating getting SIMple Mobile for use on my MT4G or G2, but, I have been thinking about getting a NS to use on SM.
Do any of the Visual Voicemail apps work on this (or any T-Mo phone) using SIMple Mobile? It is my understanding that any FlexPay or Pre-Paid providers cannot offer any type of Visual Voicemail services. I know, Google Voice would work ok, but I'm not happy with their UI, and other aspects of GV.
If any Visual Voicemail apps would work with SIMple Mobile, flawlessly, then I'm sold on both SM & NS.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Just figured I would give you guys thinking of moving to Simple a heads up. Their "unlimited" data is capped at 1GB. There have been reports of them shutting down your service once you reach this and charging you for prepaid data to continue use. Do your research before you jump especially if you like to tether or do a lot of streaming.
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Just figured I would give you guys thinking of moving to Simple a heads up. Their "unlimited" data is capped at 1GB. There have been reports of them shutting down your service once you reach this and charging you for prepaid data to continue use. Do your research before you jump especially if you like to tether or do a lot of streaming.
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I've read the same thing on HowardForums. Since it's prepaid, you can pay for the service but they can disconnect the data anytime they want during that month.
I'm paying $55.99 a month on a non-contract basis right now, gives me 500 minutes and unlimited data. For SMS I simply use Google Voice which is free. I use it as my primary number instead of the T-Mobile one. I don't know my T-Mobile number even.
So for $60 a month, seems like Simple Mobile is more expensive and its very likely that Simple Mobile's contract for data is rather expensive hence why they cap at 1gb of data. I wouldn't expect you to ever be allowed to go past that given that MVNO's make much less profit overall.
I considered it, but quickly abandoned the plan. If it was actually cheaper (for me) I'd be willing to try it.
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So for $60 a month, seems like Simple Mobile is more expensive and its very likely that Simple Mobile's contract for data is rather expensive hence why they cap at 1gb of data. I wouldn't expect you to ever be allowed to go past that given that MVNO's make much less profit overall.
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Woah 1GB data cap? Seems like a plan that would be good for parents, grandparents, or busy businesspeople who don't have the time/desire to do anything but light data use.
Glad you mentioned this, I was actually thinking of trying out the service.
I had my evo since last november. Great phone. Joined XDA in January and never looked back. Just wanted to thank everyone on these evo forums for all the help and wonderful roms, etc.
I have decided to opt out of my contract with that recent sprint change and moved to tmobile. Nothing to do with the evo. its sprint in phoenix. Just couldnt take the slow 3g anymore.
Like the title says, evo will always have a place in my pocket
I will be over at the g2x forums but Ill always come back here to see whats new with (what I consider) one of the best Android phones ever made.
Would like to add, i like sprint as a whole. Theyve been very good and work with me so this is not a blast against them either. Just need faster internet for my day to day activities.
Wait what sprint change haha
Swyped from mah synergy evo!
alainater said:
Wait what sprint change haha
Swyped from mah synergy evo!
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224285
50 cents a month more? Or am I missing something haha
Swyped from mah synergy evo!
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50 cents a month more? Or am I missing something haha
Swyped from mah synergy evo!
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And its not even in effect yet.
(Its just an excuse to get out of contract)
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And its not even in effect yet.
(Its just an excuse to get out of contract)
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That's exactly what I used it as. It was either I do it now or stay and hope we get 4g in Phoenix soon
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I'm leaving too! Going to T-Mobile as well, but for the Dell Venue Pro. The build quality is simply amazing, it feels very high end. We'll see how I like Windows Phone. should be here Thursday!
My evo is for sale if someone should happen to PM me.
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Ohhhhhhh okok haha i get it
I'm moving to Tmobile just for the money part.
Prepaid $50 a month, unlimited everything, $7 sim card and then gonna grab an unlocked Milestone and overclock it and what not and I'll be good.
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unlimited everything
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Pretty positive that on the plan you're talking about you get 200mb a month and then you're throttled to EDGE speeds.
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Pretty positive that on the plan you're talking about you get 200mb a month and then you're throttled to EDGE speeds.
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That is correct, sir. If you don't go over 200MB, you are golden. If you tether, it will suck large equine gonads!
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Pretty positive that on the plan you're talking about you get 200mb a month and then you're throttled to EDGE speeds.
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The prepaid plan lists the first 100mb as 4g speeds, so since looking at it I still assume the other data will be at 3g speeds, and even at edge speeds I don't mind. I hardly use my phone on the 3g modem enough as it is, only for facebook and small things like that.
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The prepaid plan lists the first 100mb as 4g speeds, so since looking at it I still assume the other data will be at 3g speeds, and even at edge speeds I don't mind. I hardly use my phone on the 3g modem enough as it is, only for facebook and small things like that.
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That's fine. I just thought you should be aware of all the details.
If you are and are fine with that, good luck to you sir.
pottyvick said:
I had my evo since last november. Great phone. Joined XDA in January and never looked back. Just wanted to thank everyone on these evo forums for all the help and wonderful roms, etc.
I have decided to opt out of my contract with that recent sprint change and moved to tmobile. Nothing to do with the evo. its sprint in phoenix. Just couldnt take the slow 3g anymore.
Like the title says, evo will always have a place in my pocket
I will be over at the g2x forums but Ill always come back here to see whats new with (what I consider) one of the best Android phones ever made.
Would like to add, i like sprint as a whole. Theyve been very good and work with me so this is not a blast against them either. Just need faster internet for my day to day activities.
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I'm getting great speeds with 3G, however I do use wifi when I can!
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I'm getting great speeds with 3G, however I do use wifi when I can!
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I use wifi about 60 percent of the time. but Id like to be able to search or do some 3g things without waiting for the pages to load.
What part of phoenix are you in mostly?
Tell me about it its part of my heart too