Alltel EVDO Rev A Coverage Sightings

chuckd · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

I have been getting Rev-A here for the past few weeks in Northern lower west Mi (Newaygo 49337).

Now for some reason, back on EVDO. Using a Yagi directional antenna, so I know I am not picking up a different tower.

pioneer_56 · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

I used the latest Verizon prl and changed from mobile ip off to preferred and now have this:

F34R · EVDO Junkie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 196

Well, I don't know if this is something that is staying here or not, but I just started seeing some REV A speeds !!!!

I'm near Olar, SC.

What's weird is we're part of Alltel that is being divested, and not turned into Verizon.

The speeds are all over the place right now, hopefully they'll settle down. Uploads have been 175kb/s to 350kb/s. The download speeds have been mediocre at best, but I am still very excited!!!

mbird44 · Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject: southern illinois

I started out the weekend the same way, I am in southern illinois and we got upgraded to rev A speeds, my pings are even great at around 112.
Our area here is being divested, and not turning into Verizon also.

Hollywood · EVDO User Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 40

I have noticed I am switching from DO to 1X to RA it was doing it allot Monday night and now it is back to DO wonder if the switch to RA is in the works in my area? 25560

F34R · EVDO Junkie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 196

This is about as stable as it comes right now for me. It's a very consistent speed for both up and down:

:::.. testmy.net test results ..:::
Download Connection is:: 1358 Kbps about 1.36 Mbps (tested with 1536 kB)
Download Speed is:: 166 kB/s
Upload Connection is:: 356 Kbps about 0.4 Mbps (tested with 748 kB)
Upload Speed is:: 43 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (Main)
Test Time:: 2009/03/11 - 2:36pm
D-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-O45CRTBX7
U-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-AE7JIKFX2
User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.0.7) Gecko/2009021910 Firefox/3.0.7 [!]

Timothy_B · EVDO Newbie Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 9

I was able to get a Rev-A connection in both Fife Lake and Manton Michigan. The testing was done on 04/07/2009 at 9:00 p.m.

lvlorpheus

I just checked my speed a few days ago and I did not have Rev A then. I checked tonight and was surprised at my ping right away. my speeds were.

I guess only time will tell if it stays this way.

I am located about at the intersection of the White River and HWY 62 in the valley right on the river. I have a omni directional antenna connected to a KR2 with a KPC 680 card. I have not done any PRL changes since before VZ took over or firmware upgrades to the router in that time either.

Bert65 · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:56 am Post subject:

Alltel UM150 in a MBR1000.

Not sure if the signal is coming from an Alltel or Sprint tower, can't check the P/N b/c modem is in router.
The towers are both about 2 miles from my home, LOS thru trees, they are about a mile apart, maybe less.

Best speed to date for me.

South of Youngstown, Ohio, in 44455 zip code.

F34R · EVDO Junkie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 196

Ever since going to Rev A, my downloads are about 300Kb/s slower than what I used to average. I used to consistently get 1600-1900, but haven't seen over 1300 since getting Rev. A. Now my upload is a lot better, ranging from 200-400 Kb/s.

Bert65 · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:26 am Post subject:

lvlorpheus · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:40 am Post subject: me 2

Same here, and it just seems to be getting better.

That seems to be pretty good speeds for a Saturday afternoon at 12:30.

F34R · EVDO Junkie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 196

This is the first time my speeds have been above 1300 download!!

:::.. testmy.net test results ..:::
Download Connection is:: 1561 Kbps about 1.56 Mbps (tested with 1536 kB)
Download Speed is:: 191 kB/s
Upload Connection is:: 346 Kbps about 0.3 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)
Upload Speed is:: 42 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (Main)
Test Time:: 2009/04/27 - 4:31am
D-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-ZP0YQSVGO
U-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-YAECSBIPT
User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.9) Gecko/2009040821 Firefox/3.0.9 [!]

eking64 · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:36 am Post subject:

Alltel Tower located on Puckett Rd, Stovall, NC.

n8pu · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

I just started getting rA (revision A) here today, so far I'm NOT impressed. I don't see any difference yet, I'm hoping that will change; it's no faster than EV.
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