Sprint: 4G to New York November 1, L.A. and San Francisco in early December

By on Oct 18, 2010 at 8:05 AM
General October 18, 2010

CNN and other media outlets are reporting that U.S. wireless carrier Sprint has plans to launch its 4G, WiMax network in New York City on November 1 and in Los Angeles and San Francisco in early December. Sprint has been testing its next generation data network in both New York and L.A. for the last several months. Sprint currently has 54 U.S. cities covered in 4G and has publicly stated that they plan to cover 120 million Americans by the end of 2010. Evo and Epic owners in NYC, LA, and SF… rejoice!

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  • JM

    Late…thanks though Sprint.

    • http://sprint adrian

      It really doesnt make a difference ive had 4g in NYC since day one when the evo first came out.

      • http://embpowerbi.com Ashwin Tangirala

        on the evo, you got 4g on the evo since day 1 of the evo’s launch?

  • TC

    I’m shocked that this hadn’t happened earlier. I assumed NYC was the very first city Sprint covered with 4G

  • Drelewis

    Ho Ho Ho, merry Christmas to new York, but what about 4 g at the north pole…….Santa

  • MacMan

    Sprint = Fail

    • bob

      MAC=FAIL

  • andy

    Love the Verizon building in the pic

    • Andrew Munchbach

      Ha! I didn’t even notice that.

      • PAPINYC

        Sure? With so many scenic panoramic views of Manhattan’s skyline, you choose the Verizon building on the East side? For example: Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with South Street Seaport in view; Woolworth building with uptown view; Central Park South facing north with Central Park and the Upper East Side and Upper West Side in ful view; and, of course, let us not forget the Statue of Liberty? New York City deserves better graphic representation; I beseech thee!

  • 3 Phones Jugglin

    Goes to Show that the world does not revolve around N.Y. Needless to say….im happy for N.Y and L.A which are the largest cities in the country….which kinda makes sense its taking the time that it has. San Fran has been suspect considering people have had “unofficial” coverage for a few weeks now.

    Besides….Black friday is a month away….December will be here b4 you know it. Now about that Miami coverage….

  • fidel castro

    Oh goody, Sprint 10 dollar charge for everybody! Lets rejoice in paying extra for “4G”

    “Celebrate good times, come on” (sings sarcasticly)

    • slammer

      I was not aware that Verizon will be just giving their 4G services away.

      I really don’t see the big deal in paying the extra 10 bucks a month. It’s unlimited. Truly unlimited. And it still is less expensive a month to have the total package than the competitors.

      While I understand the complaints about paying for something that isn’t offered in a given area, nobody is forcing these people to buy these devices. When the service does arrive in your area, it’s a great deal anyway you look at it.

      I have a larger problem paying more to a carrier just because they offer service in areas I would probably never visit. Isn’t this somewhat the same scenerio? The difference is that the carrier doesn’t offer different service. It’s either pay their price or go somewhere else. At least with Sprint you get a total package. You pay for what you use and if you happen to travel into a non-Sprint area, you’re still covered. In the years I’ve had cellphones(23 years to be exact), Sprint truly offers more bang for the buck out of the big four.

      John B.

  • K.Cole

    Where the hell is Miami’s 4G?

  • Roger A

    Sprint said SF would be launched Summer 2010 and then came out with this bullshit theory that city officials held it up by some “earthquake” scare where towers would radiate 100k watts of energy directly into people…. But uhh, SF officials dont tell Oakland, San Jose or any other city how to do things – and THOSE cities arent launched either.

    Wanna know why it didnt launch? Because Sprint had NO intent to launch “Summer 2010″ as they also dont have any intent to launch “Early December” try more like 2011

    • slammer

      It’s more of a money issue than propaganda. If they had unlimited cash like VZW, it would be easier to deliver on dates. I think they are doing a great job for what they have to work with.

      I support the stance they have taken. When you have 43 million subs paying less a month than 91 million on another carrier, the demographical statistics weigh heavily against the smaller for financial support.

      Sprint is doing awesome in progressing with this rollout regardless what negative views many individuals would like to hand out.

      VZW has money, and I would expect to see them have an aggressive rollout. But then again, I would have expected them to be first to offer 4G. Imagine that. The smaller carriers rolling out faster speeds before the larger. Kind of makes you wonder where all your hard earned money goes. Doesn’t it?

      John B.

  • http://toosmartguys.com Pox

    I’m in LA today and I’m getting a 4G connection on my Overdrive! They must be testing it of or something.

    • Deval

      I’m getting 4G in NYC right now…8 down 1 up…works for me!

    • Tony Edwards

      I been getting 4g in the LA area for about the last two months during there testing. Cypress where i work its been on for all the time.. LAX its on a lot of areas by Irivine on.. where i live in Fountain Valley not seen it yet

  • brownsugar1977

    Thats great and I love sprint but what about DC. They have been testing it here as well and still no official love. C’mon man

  • phone_booger

    Sacramento, na0!!!

  • phone capo

    my friends says he gets 4g and hes in ny

  • techboy

    I got a 4g signal in Walnut Creek California along I680. I was surprised because I did not know the 4g was on at the time.

  • Hinano

    Well it’s about time! I’ve been getting some 4G reception in midtown the past month though

  • brian

    I’ve been getting 4g in la since I bought the evo the day it came out. Will be interested to see if I get a stronger signal once everything is turned on.

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