How does Sprint compare with Cingular?

I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
about half of Cingular's.

My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.

Any comments or opinions? Thanks.

Frank

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That is true. You will not have service with either Sprint or Verizon if you
are out of the USA. Sprint will provide much higher speed data than
Cingular. You will need to test both Sprint and Cingular in the area that
you live, work, and travel to determine which one is best for you. If you
want international then stay with Cingular. If you want better voice quality
and kick-ass data speed, go with Sprint.


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
> Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
> the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
> about half of Cingular's.
>
> My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
> I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
> example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
> won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.
>
> Any comments or opinions? Thanks.
>
> Frank
>

[email protected] wrote:
>
> I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
> Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
> the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
> about half of Cingular's.
>
> My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
> I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
> example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
> won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.

The number one factor that one should consider in choosing a provider
is coverage, not phone selection.

Notan

Added alt.cellular.Cingular as it is relevant to that group as well


>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
>> Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
>> the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
>> about half of Cingular's.
>>
>> My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
>> I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
>> example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
>> won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.
>>
>> Any comments or opinions? Thanks.
>>
>> Frank
>>
>"Mij Adyaw" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:OizWg.32281$tO5.3120@fed1read10...
> That is true. You will not have service with either Sprint or Verizon if
> you are out of the USA. Sprint will provide much higher speed data than
> Cingular. You will need to test both Sprint and Cingular in the area that
> you live, work, and travel to determine which one is best for you. If you
> want international then stay with Cingular. If you want better voice
> quality and kick-ass data speed, go with Sprint.
>
The OP can use CDMA in Canada, Mexico and a few Asian countries.
So, by saying that the OP won't be able to use CDMA outside of the USA
is in error.

I'd suggest staying with Cingular.

To the OP: As others have or will point out, go for the ability to USE a
phone, NOT the phone itself.

--
Andrew D. Sisson
LG VX8100 VZW AC II SINCE APRIL 1993
SonyEricsson Z525a CINGULAR NATION SINCE MARCH 2006

Sprints speed and costs for data are very much appealing. There are
going to be places outside the USA you will not be able to get
coverage.

http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/ue...ationalRoaming

The link above provides coverage, and pricing info for international
roaming through sprint. They also do offer a rental GSM phone and SIM
for traveling in places that do not have CDMA coverage, you get to keep
your number this way while you are traveling as well.

Also, I did notice however that Cingular will be getting the Treo 750
soon.

Hope all this helps.

A freind on the inside :-)




[email protected] wrote:
> I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
> Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
> the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
> about half of Cingular's.
>
> My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
> I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
> example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
> won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.
>
> Any comments or opinions? Thanks.
>
> Frank

Sprints speed and costs for data are very much appealing. There are
going to be places outside the USA you will not be able to get
coverage.

http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/ue...ationalRoaming

The link above provides coverage, and pricing info for international
roaming through sprint. They also do offer a rental GSM phone and SIM
for traveling in places that do not have CDMA coverage, you get to keep
your number this way while you are traveling as well.

Also, I did notice however that Cingular will be getting the Treo 750
soon.

Hope all this helps.

A freind on the inside :-)




[email protected] wrote:
> I am considering switching from Cingular to Sprint, primarily because
> Sprint offers the Treo 700 and Cingular does not. I'm also attracted by
> the fact that Sprint's rates for unlimited internet access seem to be
> about half of Cingular's.
>
> My concern is that in switching from a GSM network to a CDMA network
> I'll loose coverage, particularly when traveling overseas. I have, for
> example, used my Cingular phone without incident in Europe. I presume I
> won't be able to do the same thing with a Sprint phone.
>
> Any comments or opinions? Thanks.
>
> Frank

It depends upon the area that you are in. Sprint is better than Cingular in
some areas and vice versa. Jack has a hard-on for Sprint because of
something that Sprint allegedly did to him that never really happened. Jack
used to terrorize the alt.cellular.sprintpcs on a regular basis.

"Jackzwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I switch from Sprint to Cingular over 2 years ago, and NEVER regretted
> it for a second.
>
> Better, sturdier phones
>
> Better coverage
>
> GSM gives better voice reception
>
> Mostly on 850 MHz instead of 1900 MHz, means better coverage, better
> indoor coverage.
>
> Far fewer dropped calls
>
> Far fewer dead zones
>
> No long waits on hold to get to a CSR
>
> No upselling by CSRs
>
> No hang ups by CSRs due to their handle time limits.
>
> CSRs willing to escalate a call
>
> Easy upgrade to new phone, just transfer the SIM.
>
> Easy access to minutes used, just text *MIN# (for free)
>
> Rollover minutes !!
>
> ===
>
> Not to mention the corporate turmoil now going on at Sprint with Lauer
> being forced out.

In article <0MNXg.32483$tO5.4890@fed1read10>,
"Mij Adyaw" <[email protected]> wrote:

> It depends upon the area that you are in. Sprint is better than Cingular in
> some areas and vice versa.


Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
coverage?

CulverCity, California is an area where Cingular is far better than
SprintPCS.


..
>
> "Jackzwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I switch from Sprint to Cingular over 2 years ago, and NEVER regretted
> > it for a second.
> >
> > Better, sturdier phones
> >
> > Better coverage
> >
> > GSM gives better voice reception
> >
> > Mostly on 850 MHz instead of 1900 MHz, means better coverage, better
> > indoor coverage.
> >
> > Far fewer dropped calls
> >
> > Far fewer dead zones
> >
> > No long waits on hold to get to a CSR
> >
> > No upselling by CSRs
> >
> > No hang ups by CSRs due to their handle time limits.
> >
> > CSRs willing to escalate a call
> >
> > Easy upgrade to new phone, just transfer the SIM.
> >
> > Easy access to minutes used, just text *MIN# (for free)
> >
> > Rollover minutes !!
> >
> > ===
> >
> > Not to mention the corporate turmoil now going on at Sprint with Lauer
> > being forced out.

On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:47:23 UTC, Jackzwick <[email protected]>
wrote:

> In article <0MNXg.32483$tO5.4890@fed1read10>,
> "Mij Adyaw" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > It depends upon the area that you are in. Sprint is better than Cingular in
> > some areas and vice versa.
>
>
> Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
> coverage?
>

SprintPCS was better for me on I44 southwest of Oklahoma City.
Cingular, even before I went GSM, drops out more often. But at my
home, Cingular was much better.

At 13 Oct 2006 19:47:23 +0000 Jackzwick wrote:

> > It depends upon the area that you are in. Sprint is better than
Cingular in
> > some areas and vice versa.
>
>
> Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
> coverage?

It's a big country, Jacklippe, which makes that a pretty stupid challenge!

Ken Caryl, Colorado, a small section of SW Littleton, in a valley.
Cingular is the only carrier not to have any real coverage here. When I
moved here 3 years ago, I was shocked to discover our cellphones didn't
work anywhere in the valley. Sprint has the best coverage here, followed
by T-Mobile (who I use), Nextel, and Verizon (who added coverage here
only in the last year.) In a field of six carriers (if you count Qwest,
who is a Sprint MVNO) Cingular comes in seventh, behind "smoke signals"
as an effetive means of wireless communication.

Generally, I'm a Cingular fan (I had service with them from 1993, in the
SBMS days, through mid-2003), but I'm frankly disappointed that they've
not improved Denver-area coverage at all since I moved here. (This is a
former AT&T Wireless service area, if it matters.) Between T-Mo's
expanded roaming coverage and Cingular's lack of improvements,both in and
around Denver, I rarely use my Beyond Wireless (Cingular TDMA) prepaid
"backup" phones anymore. (Frankly, the last couple of times I've used
them, they were roaming on Verizon, since Cingular coverage wasn't
available!)


> CulverCity, California is an area where Cingular is far better than
> SprintPCS.

I'm sure it is. However, if one carrier was truly superior to all others
in every way- cost, coverage, technology, etc., we'd all have that carrier.
We GET it, Jacklippe, you hate Sprint. Fine. That doesn't mean they're
wrong for everyone.



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In article <[email protected]>, Jackzwick wrote:

> Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
> coverage?
>
> CulverCity, California is an area where Cingular is far better than
> SprintPCS.

Apple Valley, CA. Right off I-15, halfway between San Diego and Las Vegas.

Sprint has better coverage than anyone else in Apple Valley, including in
the northeast corner where *no one* else has coverage -- not even Cingular or
Verizon.

Your mileage may vary. But I guarantee there are plenty of places where
Sprint is better than Cingular, just as there are undoubtedly plenty of
places where Cingular is better than Sprint. (Not that I'll ever know. As I've
said before, the chances of me ever switching to Cingular are exactly zero. I
will go without a cell phone before giving SBC/at&t any money, now that I've
had the good fortune to be able to drop their POTS and DSL services.)



--
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Apple Valley, California PGP:0xE3AE35ED

It's all fun and games until someone starts a bonfire in the living room.

In article <[email protected]>, Todd Allcock wrote:

> I'm sure it is. However, if one carrier was truly superior to all others
> in every way- cost, coverage, technology, etc., we'd all have that carrier.
> We GET it, Jacklippe, you hate Sprint. Fine. That doesn't mean they're
> wrong for everyone.

That's the whole point.


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Apple Valley, California PGP:0xE3AE35ED

It's all fun and games until someone starts a bonfire in the living room.

In article <[email protected]>, Steven J. Sobol wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, Jackzwick wrote:
>
>> Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
>> coverage?
>>
>> CulverCity, California is an area where Cingular is far better than
>> SprintPCS.
>
> Apple Valley, CA. Right off I-15, halfway between San Diego and Las Vegas.

And Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, at least when I lived there.

In both cases, Sprint had a tower in a location where no one else did.

This is definitely still true out in the corner of AV where we're renting
(or were - we just moved into town; bought a house in Victorville!)



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It's all fun and games until someone starts a bonfire in the living room.

Laguna Niguel. Sprint works at my home and Cingular does not. I can also
name other areas where the opposite it true.

"Jackzwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <0MNXg.32483$tO5.4890@fed1read10>,
> "Mij Adyaw" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> It depends upon the area that you are in. Sprint is better than Cingular
>> in
>> some areas and vice versa.
>
>
> Name one area where SprintPCS is better than Cingular in their native
> coverage?
>
> CulverCity, California is an area where Cingular is far better than
> SprintPCS.
>
>
> .
>>
>> "Jackzwick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> >I switch from Sprint to Cingular over 2 years ago, and NEVER regretted
>> > it for a second.
>> >
>> > Better, sturdier phones
>> >
>> > Better coverage
>> >
>> > GSM gives better voice reception
>> >
>> > Mostly on 850 MHz instead of 1900 MHz, means better coverage, better
>> > indoor coverage.
>> >
>> > Far fewer dropped calls
>> >
>> > Far fewer dead zones
>> >
>> > No long waits on hold to get to a CSR
>> >
>> > No upselling by CSRs
>> >
>> > No hang ups by CSRs due to their handle time limits.
>> >
>> > CSRs willing to escalate a call
>> >
>> > Easy upgrade to new phone, just transfer the SIM.
>> >
>> > Easy access to minutes used, just text *MIN# (for free)
>> >
>> > Rollover minutes !!
>> >
>> > ===
>> >
>> > Not to mention the corporate turmoil now going on at Sprint with Lauer
>> > being forced out.

In article <RpDYg.32586$tO5.19925@fed1read10>, Mij Adyaw wrote:
> Laguna Niguel. Sprint works at my home and Cingular does not. I can also
> name other areas where the opposite it true.

Both in M-O-L and Apple Valley, I lived in a corner of an otherwise well-
covered metro area where most carriers didn't have service. In both cases,
Sprint has a tower literally a two-minute walk from the house in question.

In M-O-L, coverage undoubtedly extends out into Lake Erie, where no one lives.
In Apple Valley, Sprint has two towers. One of them is in the neighborhood
from which I just moved; almost no one lives north of there, until you hit
the Barstow area. In both cases, the coverage I had was off the beaten path
and it was impressive that ANYONE had coverage.

I'm sure Cingular has similar spots. Repeat after me: "EVERY CARRIER has
areas of better-than-normal coverage, and areas of crappy or no coverage."




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Victorville, California PGP:0xE3AE35ED

It's all fun and games until someone starts a bonfire in the living room.