[Discussion] Reception, 3g/4g connectivity & call quality - Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)

How's the data connectivity so far?
Has it been reliable? If so, more reliable than your previous phone?
How is the reception and call quality?
What was your previous phone and how does it compares to the SGS3?
Let's find out how good this phone is on T-Mobile network versus other phones.
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So I assume it is pretty good then?
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Perfectly fine here.
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Fine here.
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Also on WiFi. Normally got around 20 Mbps
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Wow, that's looking pretty good!
Do you stream videos at all? I am interested to know if it can hold a good connection while watching videos on YouTube for example and not buffer every 15 seconds.
That's one of my main concerns and want to be sure before buying two SGS3 as my wife and I both stream lots of videos on YouTube and netflix.
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moshe22 said:
Wow, that's looking pretty good!
Do you stream videos at all? I am interested to know if it can hold a good connection while watching videos on YouTube for example and not buffer every 15 seconds.
That's one of my main concerns and want to be sure before buying two SGS3 as my wife and I both stream lots of videos on YouTube and netflix.
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Video streaming working flawlessly. It runs the Super Video app (you know, the on with the pop up, movable video) silky smooth, too. Nothing to worry about

T-Mobile Network Speeds
This thread is to compile YOUR Network speeds. I have been curious of what everyone is getting and in what area/ market.
With T-Mobile updating Markets, spectrum and eventually LTE.
This isnt Based on Strictly the Galaxy SIII but any T-Mobile Device.
Please provide Download / Upload / Ping / What market or Location and device.
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7324kbps down / 195kpbs up / 388ms ping.
Seattle, Galaxy S3

CitrixLemon said:
7324kbps down / 195kpbs up / 388ms ping.
North Seattle, Galaxy S3
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What was your prior device? Do you notice the S3 as being faster? Or stronger Signal? How about Wifi Connectivity?

Casselberry, Fl sitting inside my apartment.
Ping, download and upload all much faster then my N1 and noticeably faster then many Galaxy Nexus was.
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To respond to your question in the other thread, I had a Galaxy S Vibrant before, so it's notably faster being on the HSPA+ network. That said, the wifi definitely connected faster, not sure if it's noticeably faster or not, I'll have to use it some more.

uoY_redruM said:
Casselberry, Fl sitting inside my apartment.
Ping, download and upload all much faster then my N1 and noticeably faster then many Galaxy Nexus was.
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How about outside? Im very curious what your best speeds are?

Signal reception is stellar! 3 bars where I had 1 on my s2.
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How about outside? Im very curious what your best speeds are?
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I'm all the way on Edgewater Drive now at work. Don't really get great speeds here. I'll check for you when I get off work.
I use to get 7-8 download tops on my Galaxy Nexus. Upload is about the same. Ping is way better.
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uoY_redruM said:
I'm all the way on Edgewater Drive now at work. Don't really get great speeds here. I'll check for you when I get off work.
I use to get 7-8 download tops on my Galaxy Nexus. Upload is about the same. Ping is way better.
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Great. Ive always been curious of other T-mobile users speeds in our area because ive flashed so MANY different roms, radios, rils, firmwares, i feel my sensation isnt pulling its full capability.

http://www.rootmetrics.com/compare-carriers/orlando/orlando-june-2012/
heres a review of orlando this month!

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CitrixLemon said:
To respond to your question in the other thread, I had a Galaxy S Vibrant before, so it's notably faster being on the HSPA+ network. That said, the wifi definitely connected faster, not sure if it's noticeably faster or not, I'll have to use it some more.
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This is what I wanted to hear.
What about WiFi range?
kurplop said:
Signal reception is stellar! 3 bars where I had 1 on my s2.
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Nice!
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SGSIII vs SGS4G
Well, my old phone is actually a Vibrant but I decided to test it against my girlfriends vibrant+ to see the difference in 4g speeds. My phone gets terrible ping for some reason, but the speed is much better than her phone(using the latest kj6 modem). This is north of San Antonio using a San Marcos server. The first speed test is from Wichita, KS

I don't know but I think I hit a freak spot because this area is always crazy fast
this was with the old SII

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4G in Kansas City => 9mb down

I was about a mile from a tower, and ran this test. Zipcode 66215
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Closer to the tower I was under 8mb.... In other places in town I have gotten consistent 6mb+
Of course at my house (about 2mi from the tower that gave me 9mb) I get nothing..... but it's not too far away
Damn, wish had 4G here. To bad that won't be until like 2025 considering there isn't 3G at my house.
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i can normally pull a constant 7mbs in kc! and have seen up to 9!!
I've seen spikes during speed tests of up to 10.5 in KC, but it settled back around 9.5. Zip code 66210 I normally have been seeing 5-7 megabits down and 1 up.
I cannot get it at my flippin house, but I can 4 blocks down the street. 66202 zip
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I can't get 4G inside anywhere in KC. Anyone else? Outside no issues at all though.
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oubravs2b said:
I can't get 4G inside anywhere in KC. Anyone else? Outside no issues at all though.
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Have you tried the 4g connection fixes on here? They worked great for me.
KC users on here - pm me and maybe we can collaborate on checking 4g and such
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jerdog said:
Have you tried the 4g connection fixes on here? They worked great for me.
KC users on here - pm me and maybe we can collaborate on checking 4g and such
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id be down for meeting up and testing..especially if we all have different roms!
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id be down for meeting up and testing..especially if we all have different roms!
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I would be willing to test. I consistently only get from 2-3 Mbs downtown and north of the river.
jerdog said:
Have you tried the 4g connection fixes on here? They worked great for me.
KC users on here - pm me and maybe we can collaborate on checking 4g and such
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Tried some with no improvement. Which are you talking about specifically? Would you mind posting the links for me? Willing to try anything about now!
Already used Whitslack's method, etc. Running latest wimax and radio.
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Tried some with no improvement. Which are you talking about specifically? Would you mind posting the links for me? Willing to try anything about now!
Already used Whitslack's method, etc. Running latest wimax and radio.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733773
These worked REALLY well.
i can pull 6mbs up north of the river sometimes even 8-9
Yeah I was over in Independence (KC Area) one day sitting in a parking lot and I was getting 6's and 7's down. But I my house I barely get a regular Sprint signal.
Damn - no luck. Guess I'll just have to wait until the signal is stronger down this far south.
Thanks for the help guys!
Actually, i went about 1/2 mile north this afternoon and got 4g indoors for the first time ever! And full bars to boot! Thanks for the help guys!
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got this standing in a drive way in Olathe
At my work in O.P. - Indoors - just recently we are getting 8-9 - I even hit 10 once...
when i first got the EVO we were only getting 3-4 indoors or anywhere for that matter
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FTR I can only get 4g Indoors in my house on the top floor next to a window..
let me know if there is a KC EVO meet up
Not in KC, but still in Missouri here. In STL I've hit 9.5Mbps max down, with an average around 7.5Mbps.
Too bad I have to drive north 60 miles to pick it up
Oh well, I'll have it eventually, I'm in a (relatively) good sized market to Sprint, and I'm in a bubble of 3G thats ~30 miles wide that theres nothing on either side of but north to STL. I'll get it before some people but not early.
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I can't get 4G inside anywhere in KC. Anyone else? Outside no issues at all though.
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Yes I get 4g inside in several places. Most notably AT&T's data center where I use it all the time.
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mgraham361 said:
Yes I get 4g inside in several places. Most notably AT&T's data center where I use it all the time.
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DRU is that you?
slag02 said:
DRU is that you?
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Nope, guess there is more than one of us enjoying the Sprint 4g inside AT&T.
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In-home 3G Booster test device!!

The receiver
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The booster
Dear T-Mobile Customer
We have reviewed your recent coverage concern, and you may qualify to be part of a free in-home device trial! The device is designed to boost 3G signal inside your home. We look forward to speaking with you regarding your eligibility...
..contact info, etc..etc...
So I qualified.. The requirements included one bar 3g signal. 3g device, data plan blah... Moderate service, a land line for 911 calls, and single family home.. No apts or highrises I guess..
So I'm in this test group of 1000 lucky tmo customers that get one of these little in home 3g boosters,
Awesome
I'll keep yous guys informed..
Junkdruggler
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Does that means they want to turn your home into a mini cell tower?
I assume other people around you can also receive signal from the device.
You are lucky... make sure you let us know how it goes!
How did you get into this "limited program"
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So yes my house would be a small cell tower... It is a 2 piece design... One half goes where you get the best signal..the other your worst..
I filed a service request with a person on the team from New Mexico that is piloting this "new device"... They enrolled me about 2 weeks ago..
When my package arrives I'm going to post a video and a review.. I'm so stoked, I'm hoping this thing works like she said it would...
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So I got the CEL-FI booster today.. It is the beesknees.. It works better than I could have imagined... Its kinda big but looks prett nice.. I have an unboxing vid but it is hd so I need wifi to upload it to youtube.. Ill post some pics in the op..
Got one in our store a few days ago. It sucks in the store because it can only handle 4 devices at a time... And we have 10+ demo phones... So the slots are always taken. The hand off from booster to network is pretty awful also
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Nice.. You should send it to me
lol jk
connnn said:
Got one in our store a few days ago. It sucks in the store because it can only handle 4 devices at a time... And we have 10+ demo phones... So the slots are always taken. The hand off from booster to network is pretty awful also
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Well coming off a 3g network will kill any connection on tmo... Haven't tested on more than 3 devices but it works well in my house..
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Is there a model number or something? Or whats is device actually called. The signal is terrible in my new area too. Phone only works in certain spots upstairs, and even drops calls outdoors. Definitely going to request one of these...
Did they give you any idea as to the pricing? I've been told by tmo reps that something like this would be released this year at a reasonable cost.
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Is there a model number or something? Or whats is device actually called. The signal is terrible in my new area too. Phone only works in certain spots upstairs, and even drops calls outdoors. Definitely going to request one of these...
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It is a Nextivity CEL-FI RS1-4 INDOOR COVERAGE KIT.. Atleast that is what's on the box..
I'm not sure about what pricing will be.. I know that some boosters like this go for about $200+ on the internet..
Here is a brochure..
http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...=4cPGTJjNN8aItgePkcnAAg&gl=us&hl=en&q=http://www.celfihelp.com/Cel-Fi%20Resident...kQFjAD&usg=AFQjCNGIFUHHD89gwV3KHuZnwJpnryqwWQ
And here is the official product page
http://www.nextivityinc.com/product-overview.php
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Subscribed....
junkdruggler said:
It is a Nextivity CEL-FI RS1-4 INDOOR COVERAGE KIT
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Is this like the ATT Femtocell/Microcell? Does it use your home broadband to increase signal.
techboydino said:
Is this like the ATT Femtocell/Microcell? Does it use your home broadband to increase signal.
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It would be compared to a femtocell... I'm not sure how well they work or the signal strength.. This cel-fi receiver works really well.. The signal drops when I go outside.. So it doesn't put out a whole lot of extra signal.. But it is very reliable/consistent..
This uses an existing 3g signal.. It keeps a very constant connection too.. The base fluctuates between 1 and 2 bars and the output box has a 9 for signal output. It dropped down to 4 and 5 last night but I was still getting full service 3g..
I've been able to upload and download files like never before.. This has seriously changed my perspective of tmo... I'm not even in a "true" 3g area.. I get flow over from 2 bigger cities 45 mins north and south of me..
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techboydino said:
Is this like the ATT Femtocell/Microcell? Does it use your home broadband to increase signal.
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although I think you said that this simply repeats an existing 3g signal, can you confirm that this does NOT use your home broadband connection?
Is the repeater in any way connected to your home network?
The repeater is not connected to anything, or plug into anything beside a power cord.. Just uses the existing 3g network
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The repeater is not connected to anything, or plug into anything beside a power cord.. Just uses the existing 3g network
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Awesome - that makes this about 100x better than the ATT and VZW microcells.
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The repeater is not connected to anything, or plug into anything beside a power cord.. Just uses the existing 3g network
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It's nothing like a Femtocell, a repeater is a totally different animal.
Anyway what zip do you live in? No 3G is reflected on the coverage map?
Zip code 31525
I am in a "moderate" service area. 2 bars of edge is what they say I should have.. I'm more concerned with the reliability tho... I haven't seen edge inside my house at all..
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What are you 4G speeds screenshots

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Lucky, I barely get 1.5 download
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i wish i didnt have a cap of 2gb so i could brag about how fast mine is
I get 5mbps here
Canada wins
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The scan with higher speeds was taken 24 hours ago and the low speeds one was taken in the afternoon.
zizo79 said:
The scan with higher speeds was taken 24 hours ago and the low speeds one was taken in the afternoon.
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That's horrible!!. And Canada Guy I wanna c to believe
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Wow. I'm lucky to see 2mb download here in Asheville.
2.7mbps in Australia, would love to see higher uploads than 400 but this is AT&T branded so the capped uploads applies to me too.
AT&T 4G at my house:
Or, wireless at my house:
I think I'll stick with wireless.
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That's horrible!!. And Canada Guy I wanna c to believe
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Here is a video about Bell & Rogers SpeedTest result
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-8dED092ZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqaUBP3Wfyc
both shows AT&T Fails
even in the video, its the iPad1, which is non-hsupa and non-4G device, but since we are just comparing the network i guess it should be fine to compare~
btw, i can get 400kb/s uploading on my iPhone4, the network is amazing but the MOTOROLA SUCKS
In Canada.
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Here is a video about Bell & Rogers SpeedTest result
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-8dED092ZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqaUBP3Wfyc
both shows AT&T Fails
even in the video, its the iPad1, which is non-hsupa and non-4G device, but since we are just comparing the network i guess it should be fine to compare~
btw, i can get 400kb/s uploading on my iPhone4, the network is amazing but the MOTOROLA SUCKS
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You can tell which is standard wifi. But the 3g/4g/h+ is standard for me in Portland Oregon for my speedy tests. I would show you sperdtest app but it connects me to whichitaw or another state very far away and is idly never even close to being consistent.
My best is 2490 download and 399 upload but im a small town that just got basic 3G around november of last year
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Had to bring life to this. I want more results
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Eh speeds wonder if we'll ever hit the 14.4 down or even close as the phone specs state
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I dont get it!
Guys, I dont get how this works.
According to speakasy.net, and I live in los angeles
On wifi:4.40mbps/0.71mbps
On data:2.85mbps/0.31mbps
But when I download a movie from mediamp4.com I get download speeds of 125kbps to 165kbps. So why is my fone saying that its fast when its not?
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Guys, I dont get how this works.
According to speakasy.net, and I live in los angeles
On wifi:4.40mbps/0.71mbps
On data:2.85mbps/0.31mbps
But when I download a movie from mediamp4.com I get download speeds of 125kbps to 165kbps. So why is my fone saying that its fast when its not?
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Well a speed test won't always be too accurate. Speed is dependent on traffic and the server being used so the speed seen on a speed test is ideal conditions
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3g slow on nexus s!

Hi,
I'be been using airtel 3g on my nexus s 3g for 2months now. I hv observed that it works pretty slow as compared to other phones
. Can anybody tell me what can be the issue?
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Just subscribe to 3G data plsn. It wl b ok. I think u r using 2G data plans...
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heartblasts said:
Just subscribe to 3G data plsn. It wl b ok. I think u r using 2G data plans...
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no 3g sucks on the nexus...its horrible...
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no 3g sucks on the nexus...its horrible...
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i beg to differ.. its probably the 3G data that sucks in your area. as you can see, 3G is really fast on my nexus s.
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def my area cause your speeds are 99% faster than mine haha
Sad... That's what sprint considers 4g
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i beg to differ.. its probably the 3G data that sucks in your area. as you can see, 3G is really fast on my nexus s.
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Its just not about 3g in an area.I hv been traveling and it gets miserable when I am on roaming.
Even I've noticed even wifi is also slower on Nexus as compared to other phones, I compared it with optimus one
Is there a driver update for nexus which can make it better?
Thanks in anticipation!
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Any of you guys from Northern California?
I wanna know Tmobile and Sprints 3g speeds average at?
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Any of you guys from Northern California?
I wanna know Tmobile and Sprints 3g speeds average at?
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What part of NorCal? If you are anywhere near san Fran you will have 4G weeeeeeee
Usually it it's the network and not the phone! That's my experience in holland
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i beg to differ.. its probably the 3G data that sucks in your area. as you can see, 3G is really fast on my nexus s.
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What carrier are you on?
There are definitely issues with Nexus S 3G.
Not that serious, but they are present.
For example, I have visual contact with a 3G tower when I'm at home. I get signal readings into the high 50s, low 60s dBm while in the house. Even then, there are times when the phone switches to 2G.
Why on earth a baseband processor would decide that is beyond my understanding.
All other phones in the house never leave 3G...
nixhead said:
Hi,
I'be been using airtel 3g on my nexus s 3g for 2months now. I hv observed that it works pretty slow as compared to other phones
. Can anybody tell me what can be the issue?
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the highest i've got is 5 Mbps down and 400 Kbps up
but that's because of the areas i've been to
i'm pretty sure if i find better spots it can go higher than that
I have the same problem: 3G is slow for my Nexus S. I also have an iPhone and a HTC Desire HD and they are faster...
This is what I get using my Nexus S on the Rogers network. If you want faster uncapped speeds on the fido/rogers network just flash KB3 radio.
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tmobile nyc
I am using airtel 3G on my nexus s, nd i am not facing any speed related issues...
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Sounds like you have the wrong nexus s for your carrier to me. You sound like you got a model that only works on the 2g bands.
I only get a little under 3mbit down and just over 2mbit up. I don't really consider it slow though. I never have problems with mine switching to 2g or anything like that either. Again, just because you are standing right next to a tower, doesn't mean it's the phone. There are many more factors to consider than distance/sight of a signal tower.
Changed my kernel to Matrix and now my speeds are even quicker using KB3 radio on the Rogers network

Is Wimax actually getting better in your area?

Is it my imagination or are speeds improving as more power users abandon the Evo for non-Wimax devices?
I'm now getting 8 megs in a place where I was barely able to connect a year ago.
(Network Vision rollout probably has something to do with this, I know, but I still believe it has to do with fewer users overall..)
And my best reception area has improved from 8 to over 10.
sub-80ms ping times don't hurt either..
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I'm still getting about 3mbps. I live around Dallas. Yesterday my 3G jumped from ".1mbps to about 1.5 though. It's back to going slow today
I don't need no stinking signature
Actually, you're right to mention the flip side of improved 4G: rapidly deteriorating 3G. Maybe a lot of Evo LTE power users are saturating their local 3G networks waiting for Sprint to light up LTE in their areas. Cause around here at least it's just getting ridiculous. See screen shot - can you guess which speeds are 4G and which ones are 3G?
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Actually, you're right to mention the flip side of improved 4G: rapidly deteriorating 3G. Maybe a lot of Evo LTE power users are saturating their local 3G networks waiting for Sprint to light up LTE in their areas. Cause around here at least it's just getting ridiculous. See screen shot - can you guess which speeds are 4G and which ones are 3G?
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Man I wish I got that I rarely get 4g but they said in february the towers will be here!
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Around Austin I can get 6-9 mps on the average. Speeds are awesome for me its just the fact that connection cuts in and out randomly.
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At work 2 miles north if home I have full 4G coverage and have gotten ridiculous 20mbps speeds before. At home though it is fair to poor reception with an average of 4-5mbps, when I can connect. 3g has been horrible the past 4 months here all around. Good reception at work, no reception at home (thank god for my airave), bad speeds everywhere. Vision is supposed to be live shortly, we'll see if that makes any difference.
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It has increase alot I'm getting wimax in places i haven't before
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NxNW said:
Is it my imagination or are speeds improving as more power users abandon the Evo for non-Wimax devices?
I'm now getting 8 megs in a place where I was barely able to connect a year ago.
(Network Vision rollout probably has something to do with this, I know, but I still believe it has to do with fewer users overall..)
And my best reception area has improved from 8 to over 10.
sub-80ms ping times don't hurt either..
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I guess so...it just isn't consistent with those speeds. One test rendered 10mbps and the very next was 5. 5 has always been the average here in Nashville, Tennessee.
I live in the heart of my city and its suppose to have 4g, I don't get it at home. If I travel 11 miles to work in the burbs I get 4g.
I haven't noticed wimax speeds increase but I have seen 3g get a boost. Hopefully that means wimax is next as lte is getting setup.
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I get for 4G everywhere in the Twin Cities metro area but the speed seems to vary a lot
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murkstylez said:
I get for 4G everywhere in the Twin Cities metro area but the speed seems to vary a lot
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Where in the cities bro? I live on the north side of town and can't get reception till up in the burbs.
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