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And that is just an excuse. If you can get a 4G signal you should be able to get 4G speeds. The speeds have nothing to do with how many towers there are since each tower is allocated it's own share of bandwidth.
polywood223
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nuttmeg
Extreme Android User
funny, well you know it all right, than metro phones should work all over the world without any problems since its not the area or the towers right?
You really should do your homework before posting stuff your not 100% sure about...My last phone was the Indulge, the speeds are the same.
funny, well you know it all right, than metro phones should work all over the world without any problems since its not the area or the towers right?
Where did I say anything about using other carriers towers? Perhaps you should pay attention to what is wrote before trying to refute what was said. Obviously if you are getting a 4G signal with a Metro phone you are in their service area.
Post a screen shot of your 20mb download speeds lol
Just look on youtube for all the Verizon LTE speed tests. I always hit 20-25Mbit with the Samsung SCH-LC11 mobile hotspot. You're not going to get that with this phone though, all the speed tests I've seen with the LG Revolution top out around 12Mbit.
Verizon 4G LTE is extremely fast! - YouTube
nuttmeg
Extreme Android User
Originally Posted by redhook
You only get those speeds because that is where the main corporate headquarters is. The CEOs want fast 4G. There should be some kind of law against that, their service should be consistent in every market.
you need to read and do your research enought said, lol
I do and I have, that's why I have a degree in network engineering with honors.
nuttmeg
Extreme Android User
papichulo916
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personally, as long as i dont have to wait more than 5 seconds to load a page i'm happy. I don't watch videos on my phone so that's okay. my 3.2mbps are more than enough 
polywood223
Well-Known Member
personally, as long as i dont have to wait more than 5 seconds to load a page i'm happy. I don't watch videos on my phone so that's okay. my 3.2mbps are more than enough
U can watch video with that fluently
papichulo916
Well-Known Member
i know i can, but i still don't watch videos on my phone so really i don't mind that i don't get 20mbps
ChazzMatt
Android Enthusiast
Plant City, Florida area, i.e. middle of nowhere.
That is what I am getting in Atlanta, plus some 4s in the download category. But my pings are in the 90s.
focused313
Newbie
Unlimited Metro....$45-$55, max.
Unlimited Calls/Text+5gb cap Verizon ....$139 + taxes/fees.
There is nothing on earth for me...that I need 20mb/ps on a phone for.
ChazzMatt
Android Enthusiast
Metro can't "bump" the speeds, they don't have the spectrum like Verizon. Top max speed right now is 8mpbs, and that's under perfect conditions. I don't think anyone has seen that speed.
Metro is having to push LTE signal through narrow bands on less-than-optimal frequencies. But I appreciate the service they are offering.
But months ago I was getting under 100k on my Optimus M and now for the same prices points ($50 and $60 TOTAL), I'm getting 3-4mbps. I am ecstastic.
EXACTLY.
Well, $50 and $60 max actually, unless you have a family plan, where you then get $5 off. I do have that, so I am paying $55, but for one person it's the full rate -- which is still half of what you pay for Verizon's LTE + data plan.
I could pay for Verizon. And through my company I could even get a corporate 25%-30% discount (I've not checked recently so I forget the percentage.)
Sure if YOUR company is paying in full, yeah, no worries. Go with Verizon, if you want. But if it's your wallet, as it is mine, even with corporate discount I see no need to pay $100 - $130 per month. I have other things I can use that money for. I'm even thinking about cutting back to the $50 plan ($45 fore me, with the family discount) as I'm not sure I'm using over 1GB per month data.
sealuva
Member
Metro can't "bump" the speeds, they don't have the spectrum like Verizon. Top max speed right now is 8mpbs, and that's under perfect conditions. I don't think anyone has seen that speed.
Metro is having to push LTE signal through narrow bands on less-than-optimal frequencies. But I appreciate the service they are offering.
But months ago I was getting under 100k on my Optimus M and now for the same prices points ($50 and $60 TOTAL), I'm getting 3-4mbps. I am ecstastic.
EXACTLY.
Well, $50 and $60 max actually, unless you have a family plan, where you then get $5 off. I do have that, so I am paying $55, but for one person it's the full rate -- which is still half of what you pay for Verizon's LTE + data plan.
I could pay for Verizon. And through my company I could even get a corporate 25%-30% discount (I've not checked recently so I forget the percentage.)
Sure if YOUR company is paying in full, yeah, no worries. Go with Verizon, if you want. But if it's your wallet, as it is mine, even with corporate discount I see no need to pay $100 - $130 per month. I have other things I can use that money for. I'm even thinking about cutting back to the $50 plan ($45 fore me, with the family discount) as I'm not sure I'm using over 1GB per month data.
Hence the statement of I'm not paying for it out of pocket. Also this was just regarding speedtest posts, which there is a big difference in speeds, regardless of what it is being used for. Don't get me wrong, I would be right back on Metro if I needed to pay for it on my own again. I don't think any service is worth $120+ per month for a darn phone.
TattooedDroid
Android Enthusiast
3024 prl. West palm beach, fl.
polywood223
Well-Known Member
Metro can't "bump" the speeds, they don't have the spectrum like Verizon. Top max speed right now is 8mpbs, and that's under perfect conditions. I don't think anyone has seen that speed.
Metro is having to push LTE signal through narrow bands on less-than-optimal frequencies. But I appreciate the service they are offering.
But months ago I was getting under 100k on my Optimus M and now for the same prices points ($50 and $60 TOTAL), I'm getting 3-4mbps. I am ecstastic.
EXACTLY.
Well, $50 and $60 max actually, unless you have a family plan, where you then get $5 off. I do have that, so I am paying $55, but for one person it's the full rate -- which is still half of what you pay for Verizon's LTE + data plan.
I could pay for Verizon. And through my company I could even get a corporate 25%-30% discount (I've not checked recently so I forget the percentage.)
Sure if YOUR company is paying in full, yeah, no worries. Go with Verizon, if you want. But if it's your wallet, as it is mine, even with corporate discount I see no need to pay $100 - $130 per month. I have other things I can use that money for. I'm even thinking about cutting back to the $50 plan ($45 fore me, with the family discount) as I'm not sure I'm using over 1GB per month data.
I get seven at my house but that's because there's a cell tower right in front of house when I open the door
Sigh...yea be happy with those speeds.i'm jealous of these speeds.i'm in fort Lauderdale and highest speed i got was 2 mpbs down and that's with updated prl 3025
Prime85
Android Expert
I'm in North Lauderdale close to Coral Springs and this is the highest i got with four bars and in the morning. this speed is fine for watching youtube videos but 3 or 4mpbs would just make the experience so much better.
Is it normal for my best server to be in Tallahassee and not somewhere closer. im on prl 3025
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