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Defending Sprint's decision to use only PCS+iDEN

jrfdsf

Jun 15, 2007, 1:14 PM
Like many of you here, I initially hated the fact that Sprint opted to make the hybrids with no 850 roaming. In fact, I've even posted here on PS saying this.

But since purchasing one, and using it in my area, I've discovered they made a very wise decision in so doing.

First, let me say that, no, you aren't going to have the same coverage you get with a standard cellphone, it's going to be similar to what you have on regular Nextel phones.

But what you will get is a phone with better coverage than what Nextel alone could have built out for themselves. For example, if you live in Texas, your voice coverage will be GREATLY enhanced, and such is the case with many other states (i.e. Kansas, Alabama, Mississippi,).

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paddyoc

Jun 15, 2007, 2:40 PM
WRONG. Power vision devices are CDMA 1900, CDMA 850 and EVDO. They lack analog roaming. The powersource phones have a LOT smaller of a coverage area than Power Vision phones from sprint. Go to their site and look for yourself.
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jrfdsf

Jun 15, 2007, 3:23 PM
If that is the case, then I stand corrected on this point. I was basing my comments on a friend who has a powervision phone, and said it is PCS and powervision only.
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