Sprint Coverage in Washington State (Vs. Other Carriers)

[Gman91]

I did it when I told the Best Buy sales rep that I have to send off my Sprint phone for warranty, he said just use it and return it if I didn't want to keep it. I was seriously considering keeping either the Virgin mobile Optimus V or Boost Mobile Samsung Galaxy Prevail as a back up.

So many options... BAH! I know verizon is king around here. A friend in college has verizon and he gets coverage in all buildings now me on the other hand, i get absolutely nothing. I just wish verizon was more affordable, page plus doesn't have enough data for me either.

[503ducati]

So many options... BAH! I know verizon is king around here. A friend in college has verizon and he gets coverage in all buildings now me on the other hand, i get absolutely nothing. I just wish verizon was more affordable, page plus doesn't have enough data for me either.

The coverage looks solid on Sprint around there, I was in Yakima/Selah last summer and had great coverage. I connected to "4G" in those towns on the way up there from Portland. It may be worth trying out for a month based on what you saw on your gf's phone, at most it would cost you $35-$55.

[NGeorge]

You shouldn't be disappointed... I've had Sprint for over 10 years now in Western Washington and travel all over the state. Over the years they have absorbed the old Qwest Wireless CDMA network, and have changed all the Nextel sites to synergy (CDMA/IDEN hybrids) in all the places it makes sense.

Because of this, I can put Sprint's coverage up against Verizon in many areas--and since there are two roaming partners in many parts of the state (Verizon and US Cellular), the roaming options are second to none.

Washington and Oregon are some of the better areas in Sprint's network. I guess I've been spoiled--I also travel to Iowa often, which is in an area that has gotten little to no Sprint love over the years (it was mostly affiliate territory that was never upgraded to 1x and tower spacing that is meant for 800), and I can understand why people bash them. The network there is HORRIBLE--it's a night and day difference. They have the same roaming options (Verizon and USCC) so that and the force roam app makes it bearable. Go across the border to Minnesota however, and you're immediately back in corporate territory with lots of Nextel synergy, and the absorbed Qwest network, just like in Washington--and it's really good again.

All in all, you should be good in Washington--if you happen to be in a dead area, that's what the trial time if for

Let us know!

[Gman91]

You shouldn't be disappointed... I've had Sprint for over 10 years now in Western Washington and travel all over the state. Over the years they have absorbed the old Qwest Wireless CDMA network, and have changed all the Nextel sites to synergy (CDMA/IDEN hybrids) in all the places it makes sense.

Because of this, I can put Sprint's coverage up against Verizon in many areas--and since there are two roaming partners in many parts of the state (Verizon and US Cellular), the roaming options are second to none.

Washington and Oregon are some of the better areas in Sprint's network. I guess I've been spoiled--I also travel to Iowa often, which is in an area that has gotten little to no Sprint love over the years (it was mostly affiliate territory that was never upgraded to 1x and tower spacing that is meant for 800), and I can understand why people bash them. The network there is HORRIBLE--it's a night and day difference. They have the same roaming options (Verizon and USCC) so that and the force roam app makes it bearable. Go across the border to Minnesota however, and you're immediately back in corporate territory with lots of Nextel synergy, and the absorbed Qwest network, just like in Washington--and it's really good again.

All in all, you should be good in Washington--if you happen to be in a dead area, that's what the trial time if for

Let us know!

I will try picking up a Android boost device soon and run some tests, I'll check back. Sorry if this was said, boost roams on Verizon correct?

[503ducati]

I will try picking up a Android boost device soon and run some tests, I'll check back. Sorry if this was said, boost roams on Verizon correct?

No, although Virgin Mobile stated on their Facebook page they will be offering roaming soon. The other thing you could look at is the possibility of a Sprint reoccurring monthly discount. http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...scounts-Thread

Unless if you could qualify for a 25% discount, EPRP is $69.99/mo. + taxes/fees vs Boost or Virgin Mobile. I think the Taxes/Fees for the State of WA. would be roughly 23% or $16.00.

[NGeorge]

Unfortunately, Boost and Virgin do not roam--you have to make due with native Sprint coverage. I was speaking along the lines of contract (since that is what I have).

On the plus side, you will pick up the benefits they have made to their native coverage.