Great news for Port St. Lucie, FL. We now have 4G!
I just drove down US-1 to see if it was true and all be damned. I have an app, Sensorly Map Viewer, that maps out the coverage areas for a couple different signals, such as 4G, CDMA, GSM and WiFi. and I've been keeping an eye on the 4G, anxiously awaiting.
A few days ago I looked and it was showing an area that covers US-1 (from about White City, down to Port St. Lucie) and extends inward stretching down Floresta Dr. (Prima Vista Rd., down to Port St. Lucie Blvd).
So today I had to run out and do some errands over off US-1 and was finally able to find out if it was true or not. I was so excited when I connected and ran a speed test, 6 megs download. That's what I get with being on my home WiFi.
Now the ****ty part for me is that the coverage, according to the map, ends just a handful of blocks north of my house. It's ok though, like I said, my Wifi is the same.
So if there's anyone down here, that I was able to bring a smile to, hit the thanks button.
Also, IF there is anyone around here, hit me up if you would like to share info about our beloved phone. I have so much knowledge but I would love to meet someone that knows how to theme or something.
PEACE TO ALL
Cool story bro.
May want to change the title so the rest of the country doesn't read the thread.
I'm going to try out that app as I'm curious to my local coverage, thanks
spencer88 said:
I'm going to try out that app as I'm curious to my local coverage, thanks
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Yea, I was hoping that at least one person would find it useful. I've been watching the map ever since I downloaded the app. The closest 4G was about 40 minutes south of me for the longest. I was beginning to wonder when they were going to reach us. Glad I could help.
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Any word on when 4g will be coming to south Florida the guy I got my phone from. It should be out this month or next any news on this tried searching
I don't know about next month, but I'm relying on this as the definitive source of information:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/cache_carey/2010/03/sprint-4g-coming-to-south-florida-this-year.html
I've spoken with people from Clear and Sprint. 4G doesn't come to Miami until Nov/Dec
Damn. That sucks I'm really surprised to hear that I was hoping. Sooner then that
Just an FYI
I have picked up a 4G signal while driving on I-95 south toward Downtown Miami. This has happenned twice already.
Since I am driving I could not really test it and I lose the signal quickly.
Any new update on this that's pretty cool u got reception that must mean not that far away
guyver2077 said:
Just an FYI
I have picked up a 4G signal while driving on I-95 south toward Downtown Miami. This has happenned twice already.
Since I am driving I could not really test it and I lose the signal quickly.
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To add to that, I got signal while on Flamingo Road heading North about 2 miles from the 595 bridge.
I couldn't test as I was driving but the phone mentioned a signal but quickly dropped it.
lolz mclollerson said:
To add to that, I got signal while on Flamingo Road heading North about 2 miles from the 595 bridge.
I couldn't test as I was driving but the phone mentioned a signal but quickly dropped it.
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I live by flamingo and 595 LOL No signal at my house I will have to try driving north couple miles and see if I can find it, there is a Radio Shack and a Walmart that way so I guess it's possible one of them has a tower on thier roof.
Me and my brother have both picked up and sustained a faint 4g signal right off i95 and the golden glades interchange at our friend house
my wifes father actually works for a company that has a contract with Clear here in Florida. they are actually working on towers on the east coast and yes miami also. he says that because of bad communications and issues with Clear's wimax setup on the towers here in florida, have lead to them having to redo towers and such adding/removing hardware from the towers and doing the tedious setups over again on most of the towers that were already finished. the company her dad works for is actually pissed about the issues that have come about, because they are Clear's issues and fault. his company is having to redo alot of towers for little or nothing because of the contracts that were put into place at the time of bidding. this is all what he has told me and again hes nly hearing this stuff from hear say within the company he works for. but he also knows that Clear/Sprint are very aware of 4G coverage sucking/spotty/buggy at best. my recent trip to Atlanta i seen issues with the service. i believed it had to do more with me being root and stuff that comes with it then Sprint/Clears fault at the time. after speaking with her dad over the holiday i feel differently now. see he really knows little about what I/we do here and he knows more about what the service acts like for "normal users" and from the discussions with hm ive found out that "normal users" have all the same issues we do. even he notes Wimax/4G is a crappy service as of now and he feels like hes setting things up that arent being thought through very well. idk just thought id share. i live in central florida so 4G is a no go for a while for me :/
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my wifes father actually works for a company that has a contract with Clear here in Florida. they are actually working on towers on the east coast and yes miami also. he says that because of bad communications and issues with Clear's wimax setup on the towers here in florida, have lead to them having to redo towers and such adding/removing hardware from the towers and doing the tedious setups over again on most of the towers that were already finished. the company her dad works for is actually pissed about the issues that have come about, because they are Clear's issues and fault. his company is having to redo alot of towers for little or nothing because of the contracts that were put into place at the time of bidding. this is all what he has told me and again hes nly hearing this stuff from hear say within the company he works for. but he also knows that Clear/Sprint are very aware of 4G coverage sucking/spotty/buggy at best. my recent trip to Atlanta i seen issues with the service. i believed it had to do more with me being root and stuff that comes with it then Sprint/Clears fault at the time. after speaking with her dad over the holiday i feel differently now. see he really knows little about what I/we do here and he knows more about what the service acts like for "normal users" and from the discussions with hm ive found out that "normal users" have all the same issues we do. even he notes Wimax/4G is a crappy service as of now and he feels like hes setting things up that arent being thought through very well. idk just thought id share. i live in central florida so 4G is a no go for a while for me :/
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I'm in West Palm probably not too far from you. I hope they get this right and it doesn't take forever. That speed would be sweet...
Miami is on the official list for the Nov/Dec but I have also heard of people finding 4G in Orlando and over near Daytona. Up here you can connect to it but are still unable to use it.
I too live on flamingo and 595 lol...just to day on 595 around nob hill i saw it pop up then go way...the worst is at my work..(ft. laderdale) all day 4g comes in and out in the building im in...i can never actually connect to it it just says its available but when i click on it nothing happens then pops up again a few min later...strange thing is a coworker would put his evo right next to mine and wont pick anything up at all...we know his phone works bc he used 4g in DC a bunch of times...
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I got 4g notifications in Ft.Laderdale and 595 area but cant connect.
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As the last guy mentioned. I work for a radio shop and I was at a tower site where clearwire has been hanging the 2.3/2.5 ghz antennas and samsung base radios on this specific tower in delray. The system there is in test mode as the IP switches on them aren't fibered in yet. When I talk to the tower crew next week I will ask them for more exact ETA's on the tower/building sites they are doing down here.
Lebron to Miami 4g up next lol I'm just playing but I did get 4g reception on 595 to
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Miami is on the official list for the Nov/Dec but I have also heard of people finding 4G in Orlando and over near Daytona. Up here you can connect to it but are still unable to use it.
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I live over in East Orlando and I pick up a lot of 4G signal, but it always stalls out at obtaining an IP address. As I head over towards downtown Orlando and the west side of town, there is less and less 4G around. I'm hoping that 4G is turned on soon. It's a bit of a tease seeing the signal and not being able to use any of it
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As the last guy mentioned. I work for a radio shop and I was at a tower site where clearwire has been hanging the 2.3/2.5 ghz antennas and samsung base radios on this specific tower in delray. The system there is in test mode as the IP switches on them aren't fibered in yet. When I talk to the tower crew next week I will ask them for more exact ETA's on the tower/building sites they are doing down here.
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Any news on this? I'm starting to pick up signals in Davie but can't connect.
Thanks!
Any update on this
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I can confirm 4G is working in Pembroke pines on pines blvd between university and flamingo. was getting 4mb down 1Mb up
FYI:
There is already a "4G in Miami" thread on here. There's a lot to read about if you want to find 4G spots here. There are a few confirmed placed in Miami and Broward where 4G is active.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756209&page=13
So yesterday I went to the Laker parade. While I was there I was trying to use my 3G connection and it was horrible! It pretty much didn't work which doesn't surprise me because of how many people were there. Then I realized that I had read something about 4G being available in downtown LA. I turned on the 4G connection and BAM I got it! Then I tried doing some internet stuff to see how fast it was and it was very fast and smooth! I love how we have the only 4G phone so I had no problem doing online stuff while I'm sure that everyone else there that did not have our phone was screwed! Love this phone! I also did a speed test and got 3.6 down and 1.0 up. And that's the with the unofficial 4G there! Can't wait for official!
Sweeet!! Where were you?
I was about 15-20 ft away from the fence at the beginning of it.
I wasn't there... what streets were you on? Also how strong was the signal?
Actually I started a custom Google Maps to map out the 4G findings in LA...
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=110075631533771302927.0004894132c840860bb69
Feel free to add in your findings there!
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I wasn't there... what streets were you on? Also how strong was the signal?
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I was right next to the Staples Center and honestly don't know what street I was on. The signal seemed to be 1 and sometimes 2 bars. But considering that it's not officially out yet I'm not complaining. I was getting 3.6/1.0 speeds.
Sweeeet, this is all good news
I was in LA last week for E3 (at the Convention Center/Staples Center), and 4G was humming away live and well! I live in Orange County though, so I hope it makes it's way further south sooner than later.
I was out on the 10 freeway today in Los Angeles, the best I was able to get was 3.3up
Hopefully be much faster after final release...
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Actually I started a custom Google Maps to map out the 4G findings in LA...
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=110075631533771302927.0004894132c840860bb69
Feel free to add in your findings there!
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I tried adding to the map, but I dunno how?
T-Mobile has no planned HSPA+ coverage for the "Triangle" in North Carolina?
WTF?
I went and checked the new HSPA+ Maps and coverage again. MAN! I live in the Capital of North Carolina (agreeable not exactly a HUGE Metropolis, LOL!) but it IS where Research Triangle Park is, Home to a fair amount of the East Coasts Tech Companies Lucent, Ericsson, VMware, Network Appliance Etc. (IBM where I work has 12,000 ppl here)
If Sprint can put their 4G Wimax here in Raleigh, why are we not even on the "coming soon" maps for TMOUS? I mean, they don;t even have PLANS to implement here? Meanwhile, the HAVE coverage in other places in the state, such as:
Charlotte?
Winston-Salem?
Fayetteville ??
Greensboro????
I mean, Fayetteville?
AARRRRGGGHHH!
I have been scouring these board for a long time, I came out of hiding for this one.
I'm in Raleigh too, I saw that map last week, I was thinking the exact same thing.
I can see Charlotte, it is a big city with a lot of people.
I can see Fayetteville, It is home to a bunch of military who deploy frequently.
I can maybe see Winston-Salem, that is the VA's main medical facility, and a lot of govt buildings.
But seriously, Greensboro???? WTF?
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Ya it suks, but I just did a speed test (speakeasy) within RTP and I get 3mbps down and 1.5 up, which really is faster than what i'm getting with roadrunner crap at home. (unfortunately I don't get full HSDPA at home, especially downstairs, or else I would just use the phone instead).
Hopefully they'll roll out HSDPA+ in RTP at the start of 2011.
2011 is too long. I want it now *insert tantrum*
yeah but u gotta think... we were the last ppl in the state i think to get 3G coverage.... look at the coverage map. they seem like they bein cheap wit it. its all jumpy and only right near the city thats messed up. hope they have it in MD where i'm from so i can test it out somewhere atleast... this is bs i want 6 mb dl then i might cancel clearwire lol
Well it wasn't 2011, but it was close enough. HSPA+ FTW!!!!
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Well it wasn't 2011, but it was close enough. HSPA+ FTW!!!!
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I just read the post and the first thing in my head was chicago got it just a week ago. One of the largest cities in the states. They have a LOT of work set out for them. Give it time.
Some users in the EVO forums are reporting 4G in the Lansing, MI area.
I'm currently on MSU's campus (East Lansing) and I'm seeing nothing... but I will be taking a trip downtown to confirm.
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=937464
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Some users in the EVO forums are reporting 4G in the Lansing, MI area.
I'm currently on MSU's campus (East Lansing) and I'm seeing nothing... but I will be taking a trip downtown to confirm.
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=937464
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I'm in Holt (South Lansing) and I'm curious too...let me know what you find out! I'm hoping it's a little more widespread than just downtown Lansing, but not thinking it'll be more either.
I'm an East Lansing guy but this is still great news as I'm sure the bubble will eventually expand into East Lansing. I just checked the clear coverage map though and it looks like they are covering the southern part of MSU's campus which is basically all farmland...
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I'm an East Lansing guy but this is still great news as I'm sure the bubble will eventually expand into East Lansing. I just checked the clear coverage map though and it looks like they are covering the southern part of MSU's campus which is basically all farmland...
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Yeh... They are completely missing the actual part of campus where students are and the area where I live (north of campus).
I'm excited to see that its this close. The coverage areas for Grand Rapids have really grown since the initial rollout and hopefully this means something similar will happen for us. I'd love to put this $50 that I've paid (so far) over 5 months to good use....
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Yeh... They are completely missing the actual part of campus where students are and the area where I live (north of campus).
I'm excited to see that its this close. The coverage areas for Grand Rapids have really grown since the initial rollout and hopefully this means something similar will happen for us. I'd love to put this $50 that I've paid (so far) over 5 months to good use....
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Yeah, I noticed that...I was thinking the whole East Lansing/Okemos area would be getting all at the same time. I know the Sprint store out by the Meridian Mall said we'd have it within the 1st Quarter, but I just thought they were feeding me bull (and they probably thought they were too). I just was hoping that more of south lansing would be covered (Holt) and it isn't yet really. Hopefully soon! There are some weird parts of subdivisions that have 4G though, which is pretty weird...
EDIT: Also, if this is just the testing phase, once they actually "turn on" the 4G, will it expand and be at a higher signal strength? Just assuming that it would, but I have nothing to base that on...
Yeh, it looked like areas near MLK were covered which I was a little confused about... Doesn't seem like the market for 4g. Most of the stuff west of 127 seems like a waste to me right now unless they are targeting the areas to possibly replace dsl
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Just ran across an app for mapping network coverage... Sensorly
I'll be running this as I drive around today, hopefully that will pick up a few areas and we 8am start to get a real feel for the coverage
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Confirmed... But with a poor coverage area.
I'll post some pics when I get home. Overall though it was between 3 and 6mbit/sec
I'm very very happy about this finally coming here... Sadly I never once thought I'd get 4g before froyo
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I live downtown a couple blocks from lcc and haven't picked up a 4G signal yet, I work at the meijer warehouse on creyts and also no 4G yet. It'll be nice when all of lansing is covered tho, my friends in GR are loving the speeds.
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Not bad for a start... I really hope they can get this to the East Lansing / MSU Campus
So, upon visiting a local Sprint store to attempt to preorder a Nexus S 4G, I was waiting for a Sprint rep to not be busy. This gave me time to look at the EVO on display (mainly because I wanted to compare my awesome Gingerbread to stock Froyo ).
I looked at the statusbar, and I noticed a 4G icon with some service...I instantly enabled 4G on my phone and was stoked because I highly doubted Gainesville would ever get 4G, so this made me think that only the Sprint store was broadcasting a small 4G signal to demonstrate the speeds to customers (pretty unlikely, I know), but upon leaving, I drove a few miles away, and still, I had full 4G service. As long as I am not in an area with an excessive amount of trees, I have decent service...soo happy
I guess I am one of the few using this service, because I have some pretty decent speeds for WiMax (about 2x what I have gotten in Tampa).
www.clear.com/coverage and zoom in random towers are popping up all over the county. Its "Clear on the go" coverage...
awesome i never thought they would have it there i live in tampa so i know how gainesville is crongrats!
you just made my day, been at UF all this time with my EVO and no 4G
LMAO i cant believe you guys didn't even try it i usually test everything where ever i go to see what i can connect to lol.
After months and months of nothing, you sort of give up on it. At least that's how I have been. But that Clear coverage link jefbal99 posted says there might be some a few miles away (Peoria, IL area). I'll have to drive to that area and see what I can get. But, even with zooming in, no antenna icons ever show up on the map, just light green. Maybe it's not as hopeless as I had figured.
Which Sprint store were you at when you connected?
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After months and months of nothing, you sort of give up on it. At least that's how I have been. But that Clear coverage link jefbal99 posted says there might be some a few miles away (Peoria, IL area). I'll have to drive to that area and see what I can get. But, even with zooming in, no antenna icons ever show up on the map, just light green. Maybe it's not as hopeless as I had figured.
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The light green areas don't list the towers, just coverage. I can verify that every place I've been with light green gets 4G connection.
If you are on a Sense ROM, here is a good thread with info on making 4G connect with a weaker signal and stay connected longer. I used is successfully before my switch to CM7
Are you reporting 4G on the uf campus?
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I'm glad we finally got coverage in UF... what sucks is that they're using such a high frequency for the WiMax service. The signal just bounces off the walls and doesn't penetrate well into the buildings, especially the concrete UF buildings.
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The one in Butler Plaza.
The best signal is south of campus, with strongest being on most of Archer. Haven't tried out towards Newberry yet..
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Campus is spotty with it...because of the buildings and the mini-forests we have, but slightly south of the Reitz, towards Hume, I was getting service.
Thanks for the info. Just checked the map and I have 4G in Palm Bay,Fl. Went outside my house and I connected to 4G. WOOHOO. Bout Damn time.
Nothing up on NW 13th street yet.
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The best signal is south of campus, with strongest being on most of Archer.
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This has also been my experience with 3G in Gainesville.
Edit: Just looked at Clear's coverage map. It looks like they're covering some of Gainesville, as well as Newberry and Ocala.
Saw Ocala on the map too. Haven't been able to get a lock yet.
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Nothing up on NW 13th street yet.
This has also been my experience with 3G in Gainesville.
Edit: Just looked at Clear's coverage map. It looks like they're covering some of Gainesville, as well as Newberry and Ocala.
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dude u made me have faith, i mean i live in ocala, fl but if gainsville gets it im hoping ocala goes next in line lol
I've got spotty 4G in Ocala, FL. 1.1M down 250K up
Gainesville 4G confirmed as well!
BOUT DAMN TIME, SPRINT! Great to see my $10/month going to use!
If you don't mind me asking -- whereabouts in Ocala are you seeing 4G?
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I've got spotty 4G in Ocala, FL. 1.1M down 250K up
Gainesville 4G confirmed as well!
BOUT DAMN TIME, SPRINT! Great to see my $10/month going to use!
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