Help...Sprint vs. ATT for speed

MikeinLA · EVDO Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2006 Posts: 3

Hi all. I'm at a contact renewal point with my Sprint EVDO card since my new laptop requires the USB type and I have the old PCMIA type. So this got me thinking. My phone service is with ATT/Cingular. Does anybody know the speed differences between Sprint and ATT 3G service? My principal use is for dialing into my Slingbox, so the better the service, the better the streaming. My Sprint service will do it, but better is better. I couldn't find a good comparo through Google, so I came to the experts.

Also, are the new cards any faster than my old PCMIA type?

Thanks for your help,

Mike

waynefoutz · EVDO Junkie Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 309

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

You can check evdomaps.com for your area on EVDO results.

And also check here, try entering your zipcode..
Sprint
http://www.dslreports.com/archive/spcsdns.net

ATT
http://www.dslreports.com/archive?cid=316

Kirsten · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

You can contact 3GStore.com with the locations you plan on using this and they will check coverage for both carriers. While HSDPA can be a bit faster, the coverage area is MUCH smaller on AT&T than it is on Sprint. waynefoutz is correct, if you plan on traveling with your data device, Sprint would be the way to go.

Email sales @ 3gstore.com and the EVDO experts will be happy to check your coverage and make a recommendation for you.

jdangjohnny · EVDO Newbie Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 7

Is it true that with AT&T you will also get access to 17,000 WIFI hotspots (including McDonald, StarBuck, etc.. over the states? If that is the case, then AT&T HSPDA is better than Sprint.

Just a thought