Using Sprint network instead of wifi out of spite

Tre Lawrence · Jun 28, 2010

Yes... way to hurt Sprint... Go Sprint Hurters... :rolleyes:

Carl6 · Jun 28, 2010

I don't use wifi because I can't get the EVO to log into my WAP protected system. The WAP password is 37 characters long, and for some reason the EVO just refuses to work with it. I set up another wireless router with a shorter password and it worked fine, but I'm not going to change my access code just for the EVO. It can stay on 3G and 4G.

bossxii · Jun 28, 2010

As soon as carriers figure out to simply charge the 5% of the user base their share of the bandwidth usage people will stop crying over $10 bucks a month. I am still amazed people will buy a $500 phone at roughly $80 per month and then act like $10 more for unlimited data is like Sprint asked for their first born child.

Those who think they are "sticking it to the man.." it's no wonder the U.S. is full of fat slobs, if the buffet Is $10 bucks we better eat till we puke and then go back again.

Ignorance at it's finest, alive and well in America.

PuRock · Jun 28, 2010

If you didn't want to pay the $10 fee, than why the EVO?

I'll be happy with the fee once the Washington, DC 4G expands a bit into the suburbs.

But you're sacrificing speed for a lost cause principle (ego). And if data usage is up on the phone, then future restrictions could be forthcoming.

TheManRSW · Jun 28, 2010

I don't really understand the point. Use 3g/data to stick it to the "man"? Seems like if everyone used the Sprint data...you'd be going slower. I prefer to use whatever is fastest...that's why I bought the phone. I wanted speed...so if wifi is available...that's what gets used. This phone screams on wifi! Why slow it down...just so you can pretend you're sticking it to them? I mean, you can buy a $300 dollar phone, but you can't handle paying $.33 a day?

Roadblock · Jun 28, 2010

I do the same thing but only because the POS EVO 4G will NOT connect to my Belkin N router no matter what I do. I've tried using WPA, WPA2, WEP, no encryption etc. ALL of these methods result in it not even trying to connect.

I've tried to connect to two other wireless encrypted networks, both of which work fine.

I finally said screw it, and I just use Sprint network all the time.

uniquenameEVO · Jun 28, 2010

I'm using my WiFi but won't be soon. The evo has been in my hands since launch day. I used my laptop Sunday for 15 minutes or so for the first time since I got this phone. I am always on the go and just dont need home internet now. Seeing the data some use, I'm pretty light there too.

Its more about need than greed for me.

IOWA · Jun 29, 2010

Yes, that's something I'd really want to do! Use slower speed to take up more precious minutes of my life because $10/mo is worth that you know!

Never!? · Jun 29, 2010

I usually flip flop. I have a poor internet connection due to living out in the boonies. So when im downloading off steam and my connection is slooooooow ill throw the 3g which is comparable/faster than my at home connection.

Also, once 4g hits Minnesota im going to tether the crap out of my house since the speeds will be 3x-4x faster than my connection.

zombdroid · Jun 29, 2010

ramiss said:
I don't use Wifi because it is too much trouble to switch back and forth.

I guess you have not found the settings widgets. One click of the screen, how much trouble could that be?

terekkincaid · Jun 29, 2010

I do the same thing, though not for spite

I get 4 semicircles of 4g coverage in my house, so that's fast enough for me to do everything. Since the only jack in our house that is good enough for the cable modem is way in the back, every computer is on Wi-Fi (easier than stringing CAT5 everywhere). So, to ease up on the bandwidth, I just keep my phone on 4G.

archercc · Jun 29, 2010

I typically use wifi when at home for longer periods because its faster and presumably preserves battery over having the 4g connection open. 3g is for suckers if something faster is available.

I dont use wifi when traveling though, especially not if 4g is available. Unsecure connections are also for suckers.

Rigmaster · Jun 29, 2010

I think I've said it before, I don't do anything out of spite especially if it doesn't do anything special for me. Can't see 3G ever being faster than my wifi at home so no deal there. On the road, I'll use 3G even when wireless is available though because I'm not a fan of open wifi networks on my personal devices.

Tyzing · Jun 29, 2010

I disconnected my home internet service...activated my old tour on my account (for free b/c they deducted the add on) now use that constantly connected using Tether for home internet and dont feel guilty one bit

IOWA · Jun 29, 2010

I disconnected my home internet service...activated my old tour on my account (for free b/c they deducted the add on) now use that constantly connected using Tether for home internet and dont feel guilty one bit

And its people like this that inspire the carriers to go with data caps. :rolleyes:

Tapatalk. Samsung Moment. Yep.

cesjr02 · Jun 29, 2010

you guys are nuts, haha sock it to em I say.

kserge5534 · Jun 29, 2010

Way to go, hope you still think its funny when they have to double/tripple the fee, or follow ATT and limit all data because of people like you.

ramiss · Jun 29, 2010

kserge5534 said:
Way to go, hope you still think its funny when they have to double/tripple the fee, or follow ATT and limit all data because of people like you.

I'm sorry but what are you talking about? This is not malicious. The phone is supposed to be connected to the Sprint network 100% of the time. That is how it works and there should be no expectation otherwise.

If you are using Wifi part of the time then you are not making full use of a service that you have already payed for!

nRRe · Jun 29, 2010

Sprints network won't be crippled like AT&T's was by the iPhone.

CDMA > GSM in allowing more users on the same amount of wiring.

asaberan · Jun 29, 2010

I said the same thing before I got my Evo, but I've found that I use WiFi 90% of the time because it is much faster. I don't really steam music, but I am considering it when I get really disgusted with my sat radio.

Looked at my bill from last month, and even with work email, I only used 240mb. Much lower than I expected.

septro · Jun 29, 2010

So my internet is down right now at home since Roadrunner is having some issues and I'm using my WiFi Hotspot over 3g and DAMN! my pc is blowin shit up.. the speeds are faster than surfing directly over 3g on the phone.. go figure.

IOWA · Jun 29, 2010

Way to go, hope you still think its funny when they have to double/tripple the fee, or follow ATT and limit all data because of people like you.

Click to expand...

I'm sorry but what are you talking about? This is not malicious. The phone is supposed to be connected to the Sprint network 100% of the time. That is how it works and there should be no expectation otherwise.

If you are using Wifi part of the time then you are not making full use of a service that you have already payed for!

This doesn't include tethering, unless they are paying for the hotspot, which in most cases (on here) I doubt. So no, they are not paying for this service, (if not paying for hotspot) as computers can and will suck up 10x more bandwidth than any phone. Tethering a rooted device is ok here and there I think, as long as your not abusing it, but, using it to replace your home connections without paying the tethering charge is clearly abuse, and this is exactly the reason why carriers and manufacters are making it harder to root, and the dreaded bandwidth caps come into play.

Needless to say, not paying for tethering, and tethering anyway through root, is against tos, and they have the right to kill your contract, and charge you the etf for violation of said ToS.

Tapatalk. Samsung Moment. Yep.

Nabraham · Jun 29, 2010

nRRe said:
Sprints network won't be crippled like AT&T's was by the iPhone.

CDMA > GSM in allowing more users on the same amount of wiring.

Or maybe the fact that Spring has a fraction of the smart phone users AT&T has.....

IOWA · Jun 29, 2010

Sprints network won't be crippled like AT&T's was by the iPhone.

CDMA > GSM in allowing more users on the same amount of wiring.

Click to expand...

Or maybe the fact that Spring has a fraction of the smart phone users AT&T has.....

Actually a recent article concluded sprint & vzw both carried more data than att.

Tapatalk. Samsung Moment. Yep.

BrianJB · Jul 4, 2010

LOL...I do the same thing man. When im at work I download a bunch of podcasts (40mbs+) per each podcast...and sometimes ill even download some movies, I just let my phone sit all day at work on the charger and let it d/l off of sprint network.

And its for the same reason you said...just out of spite...if they wanna charge 10 bucks extra a month, thats fine. Im gonna use the hell outta your 3g.

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