Tri-Band technology?

Sprint has the most spectrum of any US carrier. Its just a matter of repurposing it/putting it to use. The triband tech is just that... Putting it to use. Their branding of the triband technology is "spark", and shows some real promise. How fast you'll see it depends on your location.

Just keep in mind- of course the Verizon rep is going to say sprint sucks and lie, and its only natural sprint is going to try to get you to stay.

In the end, do what makes you happy.

 

Data performance has much more to do with the network than the device. Sprints network is going through a complete rehaul nationwide. On the whole, performance for data is pretty bad. However, in places where network vision (their normal 3g and LTE improvements, not triband) is nearing completion (Chicago for example), people on here are getting upwards of 30 mb/s. Spark could double that with in the next few years. When they get it fully rolled out and aggregated they've claimed 150-180mb/s could be possible.

It all depends on when it comes to your area, and how well its actually implemented

Verizon's network is fast and far reaching now, but you really pay $$$ for it. Look into Verizon's data plans if you haven't already.

 

I had Verizon and I couldn't wait to leave them. It had nothing to do with service, but more to do with their business practices. Personally, I think they represent everything wrong with the mobile industry and couldn't support them with my money. I won't deny that they own the best spectrum available to carriers at the moment, but things could change this upcoming summer because a very prized piece of spectrum is getting auctioned off. I also try to push people away from going with a CDMA network because of situations like this. If you try to carrier hop, your current devices can't come with you. While if you were with a GSM carrier like AT&T or T-Mobile, you can bring your devices with you if they're SIM unlocked. Just more things to consider.

 

I'd tend to agree. If you're going to switch, check out ATT or T-Mobile if they're in your arwa :thumbup:


Edit: I've also moved this thread to the Sprint 4G section

 

I would honestly wait for spark. Although sprints network is outdated now, what the sprint rep told you was true, once spark is released it'll steamroll big red and everyone else just because its faster and can reach you in more places based on your connection type. Softbank might have gave them that massive lump of money and when or if they buy Tmobile, spark is going to start spreading pretty fast because of the profit increase. I would wait but definitely buy a spark device first if your looking for faster data speeds, and wait for the spread of spark.