Sprint claims that its Network Vision modernization project is already well underway, bringing better voice quality, faster 3G, higher capacity, and even 4G LTE across its entire footprint. But wouldn't it be nice find out exactly what Sprint is doing right now in your neck of the woods?
Well, Sprint recently unveiled a new site (network.sprint.com) that allows users to enter any address in the US to see what kind of improvements are being made nearby. There's also a drop-down menu to see network improvements at the city-level. As you can see above, I found out that Sprint has already made 15 enhancements in the Cincinnati area in the past six months, and it is planning 16 more in the coming six months.
In this new tool, network enhancements are broken down into three categories: voice upgrades, data capacity upgrades, and data speed upgrades. At this point, Sprint isn't talking about where it currently is in its 4G LTE build-out, but at least we know it's hard at work making things better for current 3G customers. So kudos to Sprint for at least trying to be a little more transparent.
“enhancements in last six months…0″
“planned enhancements, next six months…0″
damn sprint, wtf!!
Same here. Zero and zero. 98284.
141 Completed
158 Planned
Impressive Sprint, Impressive
2 planned in 6 months. Sucks to be everyone else.
I actually saw trucks out at one of the towers on my way to work about a week ago, and it shows that tower as having been upgraded for speed and capacity within the last 6 months. I was curious to see how accurate it was and if these were sprint upgrades. The trucks were not labelled as any of the carriers, so I guess they are using sub-contractors to get the work done. I also show 2 towers close to my house that say they have had speed and capacity upgrades, but I have not seen any difference in my 3G speeds at this point at home.
Last six months 33 next six months 32 in 90621-2656 area. I’m sure it’s going to take Sprint time to try this again. Since Sprint went with WiMax instead of LTE they have to make up for thier mistake. So I just hope that this enhancements will soon help the current HTC EVO user gain faster speeds on 3G. Let’s wait to see what happens before we all go crazy. They are at least starting some where. We also still have unlimited not sure for how long but still there. But if you can’t wait then go with an other carrier.
Same for me too. WTF for sure!!!
And I’m STILL being hit for $10 each month for “Enhanced Data Services” NOT!!
The map shows legacy tower locations that I’ve had crummy service from for two years … if they were seriously making improvements in my area (which it claims without clarity). they might consider identifying where the towers seeing improvements are located. They don’t do that because they’re not serious about much of anything beyond major metro areas — where the largest population suggests (or genuinely offers) the most impact and return. I live and work outside a minor population area .. my Evo has NEVER seen 4G and only occasionally gets blessed with an approximation of 3G … mostly, it’s NG … not good.
Cool. My city was listed in the drop down. Voice/Data Capacity/Speed updates are coming and have happened across my city. Of course my voice has been very clear since after the first month of the EVO3D coming out. Right now Sprint is the only carrier in my city without 4G…so step it up.
11 completed 7 planned
not bad i guess but in the last 6 months i have not seen any improvements in 3G speed or capacity. on top of that when sprints gold & silver service was still up i got a newsletter saying 4G was now available in my area but i could never find it and their 4G coverage map indicated it stopped just short of my city
I love how below the map they claim their 4G is blazing fast! Sure it is.. if it works lol!
And… the site is down
For me, anyway…
8 Completed
6 Planned
Not bad for being up in the HD 92394
My zip code got 71 and is getting 78. Being in New York City, if I zoom out once and cover all 5 borough it becomes 332 complete and 327 planned. It’s much needed here because sub 1 Mbps down has been pretty common now for 3G. I actually use 4G more because of it.
I got 71 completed and 78 planned. Being in New York City, if I zoom out once and cover all 5 boroughs it’s 300+ complete and 300+ planned. It’s much needed because sub 1Mbps down speeds is becoming all too common. I end up switching to 4G more because of it.
One enhancement in the last 6 mo., 19 planned, all voice related except for one… Bleh, I hope they implement LTE early here, Puerto Rico was amongst AT&T’s first 15 LTE markets and it’s gonna become awful tempting to switch back if they ever raise their caps like VZW did.
Woops. Sorry for the double post. Didn’t think the first one went through. :-/
7 competed and 5 planned for my house. I’ve noticed a bit of an improvement but nothing to be excited about. If you look at the fine print it is only 3g upgrades but since wimax will never be in my area and i have a 3d I guess some progress is better then none at all. Now the question is the validity of these claims.
44132— 6 in last 6 months and 6 in future.
Last 6 min 54 next 6 mo 24 Nashville
40 complete and 7 planned?
Why are my speeds worse than they were before? Sub 1 mbps.
Per the website, “Map depicts Sprint 3G Network and Nationwide Sprint Network upgrades only”, so its not showing 4G anything.
What is interesting is seeing where the towers are located, and how often they are being worked on. Now you can have real data as to why your connection, does or doesn’t suck.
I LIVE HERE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Last 6 months:
12 voice upgrades
21 data capacity upgrades
4 data speed upgrades
0 new tower
Completed:37
There are no recent upgrades for towers in this area.
Next 6 months:
35 voice upgrades
24 data capacity upgrades
8 data speed upgrades
Planned:
Planned:67