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azcellphonejunkie · 09-08-2004, 9:05 PM

According to Larry:
"Sprint is converting Qwest towers in AZ now so there will be improved coverage from this right away.

FCC registration records have been changed to reflect that Sprint now owns some former Qwest towers in AZ and in every other state where Qwest operates. Of course many sites are not registered with the FCC so there are likely many more that we don't even know about."

My question to you all is, let us know if and when you notice any improvements in Sprint service. I am guessing one of the biggest improvements will come in the form of in-building penetration. I am interested in hearing if anyone notices these!

Andy · 09-08-2004, 11:00 PM

Same goes with Sprint users in Utah; If you could please post improvements. I sometimes test Sprint's signal, and have to say I found a few improvements, but there is still a lot that needs to be done here in Northern Utah, especially indoors(just like azcell said for AZ).

larry · 09-08-2004, 11:37 PM

I was just in AZ (Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale) last weekend. I had no trouble with indoor coverage anywhere I went.

azcellphonejunkie · 09-08-2004, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by larry

I was just in AZ (Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale) last weekend. I had no trouble with indoor coverage anywhere I went.

I had sprint for 4 years in Phoenix, and really never had any major problems either. I just wonder about those trouble dead spots where people might notice a difference. I know there are many residential houses for example in Scottsdale that have very low signal. I'm hoping some of these are taken care of with the Qwest towers coming online.

larry · 09-09-2004, 12:14 AM

I suspect some of the those Qwest towers in Scottsdale might already be on for Sprint as I had like 3-4 bars everywhere I went.

azcellphonejunkie · 09-09-2004, 1:06 AM

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Originally Posted by larry

I suspect some of the those Qwest towers in Scottsdale might already be on for Sprint as I had like 3-4 bars everywhere I went.

Interesting, it very well could be. I have emailed some of my Sprint friends in Phoenix to see if they have had similar results. I will post any information I get from them.

BillRadio · 09-09-2004, 1:44 AM

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Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

My question to you all is, let us know if and when you notice any improvements in Sprint service. I am guessing one of the biggest improvements will come in the form of in-building penetration. I am interested in hearing if anyone notices these!

I have noticed 5 Qwest sites converted to Sprint in Denver. I will admit, one particular site has made a Night & Day difference at work.

At my old house, Qwest had a much better signal than Sprint. I think that site was converted too. My personal service has changed dramatically, and yes, the improvement is most noticeable indoors. I couldn't use Sprint at work, now I can.

Sprint has added only a few new sites here in recent years. Adding all these Qwest sites at once has made a significant change in coverage.

azcellphonejunkie · 09-09-2004, 9:00 PM

According to a friend that I have who is the owner of a Sprint reseller:

"Although the process is lengthy, they started it last year.... but you will start to see new improvements in the old Qwest markets..... we have yet to see a large improvement in the AZ area.... but in Denver it was massive."

larry · 09-09-2004, 9:56 PM

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Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

According to a friend that I have who is the owner of a Sprint reseller:

"Although the process is lengthy, they started it last year.... but you will start to see new improvements in the old Qwest markets..... we have yet to see a large improvement in the AZ area.... but in Denver it was massive."

That's because Denver was the easiest market to convert over. Qwest used the same compatible network equipment as Sprint in Denver but in Phoenix they didn't. So it's taken more time in Phoenix but it's happening now.

AnthroMatt · 09-09-2004, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by larry

That's because Denver was the easiest market to convert over. Qwest used the same compatible network equipment as Sprint in Denver but in Phoenix they didn't. So it's taken more time in Phoenix but it's happening now.

Not to mention I noticed that Qwest and Denver seemed a bit like Coke and Atlanta while I was in Denver for a conference a few years ago. I am guessing, though I have no proof, that Qwest's Denver network was probably their best.

larry · 09-09-2004, 10:22 PM

Yes Matt good guess. Denver was their best effort and I'm sure that Bill Radio would agree.

BillRadio · 09-10-2004, 2:33 AM

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Originally Posted by larry

Denver was their best effort and I'm sure that Bill Radio would agree.

I concur. You'll find good service from every company near the home office. Nobody complains about Sprint coverage in KC, or Verizon in NJ... AT&T in Seattle...

We will miss Qwest Wireless as a competive alternative. Their conversion to Sprint here seems to have been done with few complaints.

BTW, Qwest is offering some innovative plans. They offer an Unlimited plan where Sprint does not.

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azcellphonejunkie The Cell Phone Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 2,828 Phone(s): Treo 750, HTC Diamond, BB Pearl, iPhone Provider(s): ATT\|Prior: SPCS, Alltel, T-Mble, Nextel, Verizon Devices: Acura GPS, iPAQ rx3100, Bluetooth Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts My Auctions	Question for Sprint Users in Arizona According to Larry: "Sprint is converting Qwest towers in AZ now so there will be improved coverage from this right away. FCC registration records have been changed to reflect that Sprint now owns some former Qwest towers in AZ and in every other state where Qwest operates. Of course many sites are not registered with the FCC so there are likely many more that we don't even know about." My question to you all is, let us know if and when you notice any improvements in Sprint service. I am guessing one of the biggest improvements will come in the form of in-building penetration. I am interested in hearing if anyone notices these!

09-08-2004, 11:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,285 Phone(s): HTC 6900 Touch, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 130	Re: Question for Sprint Users in Arizona Same goes with Sprint users in Utah; If you could please post improvements. I sometimes test Sprint's signal, and have to say I found a few improvements, but there is still a lot that needs to be done here in Northern Utah, especially indoors(just like azcell said for AZ).

09-08-2004, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,949 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Re: Question for Sprint Users in Arizona I was just in AZ (Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale) last weekend. I had no trouble with indoor coverage anywhere I went.

09-09-2004, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,949 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Re: Question for Sprint Users in Arizona I suspect some of the those Qwest towers in Scottsdale might already be on for Sprint as I had like 3-4 bars everywhere I went.

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azcellphonejunkie The Cell Phone Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 2,828 Phone(s): Treo 750, HTC Diamond, BB Pearl, iPhone Provider(s): ATT\|Prior: SPCS, Alltel, T-Mble, Nextel, Verizon Devices: Acura GPS, iPAQ rx3100, Bluetooth Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts My Auctions	Re: Question for Sprint Users in Arizona According to a friend that I have who is the owner of a Sprint reseller: "Although the process is lengthy, they started it last year.... but you will start to see new improvements in the old Qwest markets..... we have yet to see a large improvement in the AZ area.... but in Denver it was massive."

09-09-2004, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,949 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Re: Question for Sprint Users in Arizona Yes Matt good guess. Denver was their best effort and I'm sure that Bill Radio would agree.

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