| Sprint EVDO, do I need a site survey? I'm in one of those areas that, for the longest time, I only had sattelite internet or dial-up available. I was very happy to learn from other posts on this site that Sprint had been expanding their EVDO network, and I checked my address actually seem to be in an area that now gets coverage.
I am now in the process of learning about using EVDO primarily for home use. I have been reading a bit here that people recommend to get a site survey to make sure that I will actually get a decent signal from my specific location. I have done some searching on Sprint's website and didn't see any information about a site survey (infact, the Sprint website was terrible for learning information about using the EVDO service for non-mobile use).
Does anyone know what I should do? Should I call Sprint customer service (if they even offer it?) Is such a survey necessary or should I just sign up and try it out for the 30 days they offer and cancel if I am unsatisifed?
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 Jim_in_VA
join:2004-07-11
Cobbs Creek, VA
kudos:3 | Your best bet is to sign up and try it out and cancel within the 30 days if it does not work out. I've never heard os a site survey for Sprint |
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 superdogI Need A DrinkPremium,MVM
join:2001-07-13
Lebanon, PA | reply to Axulus
said by Axulus :
Does anyone know what I should do? Should I call Sprint customer service (if they even offer it?) Is such a survey necessary or should I just sign up and try it out for the 30 days they offer and cancel if I am unsatisifed?
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Sprint does not do site surveys. You may have read about WISP's doing site surveys, and that is a normal thing. There is a lot of difference between Sprint and a WISP. EVDO is designed for mobile devices and a WISP uses gear that is designed to be fixed in one location and not moved. Since finding a WISP can be hard sometimes, a lot of people such as yourself have been trying to use EVDO for high speed internet as they have no other options. Overall, if you can get a decent signal, your Sprint EVDO may be a lot better than dialup and a great option. Just go to Sprint and return it within 30 days if you have no signal. Good luck. 
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Jim_in_VA
join:2004-07-11
Cobbs Creek, VA
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| Sprint EVDO can be used as a fixed wireless solution in your home if you have a good signal. There are several EVDO routers on the market that can connect all of your home computers either wirelessly or via ethernet. www.3gstores.com will show you the available routers. The advantage of this is you can be mobile or fixed. Take it on the road with a laptop or plug it into your home network. |
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