Sprint offers Actual EVDO Coverage Maps (not future ones)

Michael · Last edited by Michael on Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:09 am; edited 1 time in total

The original maps that were released by Sprint, were the proposed Future EVDO coverage areas, NOT actual coverage. Some, not available until Q1 2006. Sprint, has released a new web page that allows you to type in your zip code and SEE what the coverage is currently like. Since, they are rapidly deploying EVDO, we are not sure how current these maps are. I would bet, that they are current:

http://www.sprint.com/business/products/products/evdoEnterZip.jsp
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xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

I posted this earlier. It's hard to say what is official or not. It only shows a few parts of KC, STL and Minneapolis but EVDO is available in nearly the entire metro. Minneapolis is 'officially' out this month, and does work metrowide, but the map only shows a portion of the metro.

Apparently not real-time info.

phxphun1 · EVDO User Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 70

The one for AZ isn't current... still shows only a small spot near downtown Phoenix. I don't know if the whole light yellow "future coverage" area is EV-DO yet, but I do know alot more than the tiny downtown spot has EV-DO.

xchpstang · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:16 pm Post subject:

These maps are way outdated. Case in point: most of LA and Orange counties have EVDO while the maps show only the airports have it.

Michael · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject:

I have confirmed that Verizon updates the maps every 3 months.

It would really be to Sprint's advantage (since they are currently behind Verizon in coverage), to QUICKLY release updated maps. It would really benefit everyone.
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cryogenic · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:11 am Post subject:

Michael · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:58 am Post subject:

It seems that both Sprint and Verizon have the same issues, see this topic:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/Verizon_BroadbandAccess_Coverage_Maps_-_Not_Always_Up_To_Date_20050825533/

I found out a few days ago, that the coverage maps at Verizon are updated every 3 months.

Since Sprint is trailing Verizon from a coverage point of view, I would think, they would try harder to keep the maps updated and let people know. Seems like this has been a problem for all carriers for sometime.
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robertksmith · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:03 am Post subject: Raleigh

Ocotber 14, 2005: Bandwidthplace 1X-EV test: 2.4 MBS with Merlin card and Sprint EVDO on Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh. I understand from Sprint store that coverage is due to be turned on by October 17.
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rtfm · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject: Trial plans?

What if anything is Sprint offering in EVDO trials? I know they claim coverage in zip 20616, but so does Verizontal.....and Mr. Dweeb is nowhere to be found in the area..

wankel7 · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:36 pm Post subject:

Both verizon and sprint offer 14 day trail period....

James

pippobird · EVDO Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 2

Please note that Sprint apparently has two databases of maps. If you access through EVDO and even through Sprint regular coverage links, it does not recognize zipcodes for some areas it actually serves. For example there is supposedly no service in Vermont (test zip 05454).

However if you go through Sprint's wireless offerings it will show service in Vermont and will accept a zipcode.

I would suggest that EVDO make its link to coverage maps through this other portal

2piece · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 22

I'm a field tech with you know who. The info I can provide can help you make an informative decision in regards to EV-DO coverage, to include EV-DO enabled tower location and average 60 minute bandwidth throughput. As a consumer, I would love to have this info before dropping a dime on the contract and hardware purchase and to find out you have no coverage.

PM me with you location and or post up your zip code and I will let you know the address of the tower.

2piece · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 22

2piece · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 22

Here is a updated map.

deimos_anomaly · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:48 am Post subject:

I live in RTP near the end of the 147. I just bought an a940 and so far am not seeing ev-do here. I am maxing out at like 140kb/s. the icon on my phone should be different when connected to ev-do and it is not. I have not had a chance to test it anywhere else though.