The sprint network is changing how customers are using their smartphones. Sprint spark s current speed limit as it rolls out in limited markets is more like a highway speed, at 50 to 60 megabits of data per. Dec 10, 20 sprint customers looking for faster download speeds will soon have a new and compelling phone option. On a wireless modem the speed can be reduced, particularly for devices that are further away from the modem. Oct 31, 20 the current sprint lte network averages 6 to 8 mbits on download speeds. Paul, now have access to the power of sprint spark, an enhanced lte service delivering peak wireless speeds of 5060mbps with increasing speed potential over time. Mar 30, 2015 sprint vs tmobile vs verizon speed test kansas city duration. Weve got your data coverage with sprints magic box, a truly magical box that increases upload and download speeds for higher quality streaming videos and faster app experience. Sprint is retiring the sprint spark brand, norton told fiercewireless. Sprint shows off spark, download speeds of 77mbps barrons.
Sprint demonstrates 1 gigabit overtheair speed at silicon valley. Sprint announced today that it will begin delivery of samsung galaxy s4s with spark to its sales channels in the next few weeks, adding to itsexisting lineup of spark devices including the samsung galaxy mega, htc one max and galaxy s4 mini. Sprint spark is only announced or put on coverage maps where band 41 exists. Sprint wants to get back into the network speed discussion badly. Sprint was one of the first to launch a high speed data network in the us with the htc evo 4g in early 2010.
Sprint says carrier aggregation to boost spark past 120mbps. Sprints unveiling the full, faster speeds of sprint spark. The sprint spark tower in that area is located near smith avenue. The reliable sprint network with the fastest download speeds. Oct 29, 2014 the new additions brings the total number of spark markets to 46, which sprint hopes to extend to 100 million people by the end of this year. Sprint unveils new technology to speed up its wireless network. Nov 18, 2015 in the third quarter of 2015, tmobiles average 4g lte download speed was 19. Im not sure how far away your current location is, but both of those towers are spark capable. Sprint introduces spark enhanced lte, promises unprecedented.
Sprint will add a third channel to this planned twochannel configuration by the end of 2015 that it says will boost theoretical download speeds to 180mbps. Sprint lights up spark in 17 new cities droid life. All this means is that thanks to sprint spark network coverage and reliability as well as upload and download speeds are better. By adrienne norton today sprint customers in 17 new cities such as cleveland, columbus, denver, sacramento, seattle and the minneapolisst. Sprint poised to deliver the industrys fastest wireless network speeds. Dec 19, 2014 spark b41 signal is being broadcast, turbo backhaul has been increased so b41 can hit 80meg download speeds assuming all other factors are favorable for those speeds. This speed test is on sprint s spark network tdlte. With sprints network, you can quickly stream the thousands of tv shows and flicks you love without worrying about buffering.
Choose your nearest spark server from the dropdown menu. Another important difference between sprint s spectrum and the other carriers is tddlte spectrum bands which are leading candidates for future 5g formats. Sprint spark is a powerful network capability that delivers peak 4g lte wireless download speeds of 5060mbps and is expected to significantly improve call quality and clarity with the upcoming rollout of hd voice. Sprint spark, an enhanced lte service delivering peak wireless speeds of 5060mbps with. In a matter of seconds know your upload and download speeds to see whether your current internet plan is a good fit for you. Thats like swapping out dsl for a high speed cable modem. Sprint adds sparkenabled galaxy s4 to smartphone lineup. Sprint has faster download speeds and is within 1% of the reliability of verizon. Oct 15, 2015 band 41 which sprint also calls spark has the best speeds, but the shortest range.
Sprint spark makes its debut in 17 new markets sprint. Among other things, sprint spark is aiming for realworld speeds up to 150180mbps with future planned. Sep 19, 2014 iphone 6 plus on sprints unlimited plan, multiple tests show download upload speeds on both 4g lte not sprint spark and 3g networks, indoors and outdoors. Download the audio on soundcloud here and subscribe on all podcast platforms. Oct 30, 20 sprint spark currently delivers 5060 megabit per second peak speeds. Tablet access via mhs reduced to 2g speeds after 10gbmo. Spark, which will start at 50 to 60 mbps and move to 1 gbps, arrives in five. The sprint network is there to help them download, stream, work and play. Its stutterfree video chat onthego and mobile gaming that leaves lag behind. At its fastest it finished downloading the lego movie in about 42 minutes, and at its slowest, it took about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Opensignal found in their state of the mobile network report that sprints 4g lte availability jumped 9% in 2017 and its data speeds rose by 3 mbps. Sprint band 26 is not or else 7080% of the us wouldve been covered by sprint spark.
Oct 30, 20 sprint unveils spark, its ultrafast 1gb wireless service. Sprint initial ltea speed testing in miami fl duration. Spark new zealand auckland, spark new zealand wellington, spark new zealand christchurch. Spark, which will start at 50 to 60 mbps and move to 1 gbps, arrives in five markets to select sprint phones, including lg g2 and htc one. Named sprint spark, the superhighspeed capability demonstrates 5060 megabits per second mbps peak speeds today with increasing. Sprint spark expands to salt lake city and jacksonville. Sprint is rebranding part of its lte network, and said that it has now. Nov 19, 20 for a close look at how spark works, you can read this piece by my colleague kevin fitchard. But basically spark taps into sprints new soupedup 4g network in the 2. But the company says in the near future sprint spark will only be available on. The iphone 6s doubles the width of the available band 41 channels for faster. Based on nielsens crowdsourced data, sprints application download speeds for.
All this means is that thanks to sprint spark network reliability as well as upload and download speeds are better. After 60 minutes of idle time, hotspot may automatically turn off. Weve got your data coverage with sprint s magic box, a truly magical box that increases upload and download speeds for higher quality streaming videos and faster app experience. Sprint spark is sprints band 41 tdd lte spectrum which provided speeds of up to 50 mbps. In english, sprint fully integrated band 41 aka 2500mhz or 2. Mar 20, 2014 that challenge also explains sprint s efforts to catch up with other mobile networks and bring its 4g lte service and the enhanced speeds of sprint spark to the phoenix market in time for the 2015. Note that cat5e should be able to carry mbps, but the cat6 is more. With sprint s network, you can quickly stream the thousands of tv shows and flicks you love without worrying about buffering.
According to cnet, sprint has improved its network speeds and reliability thanks to the further deploy of sprint spark, its name for the use of three different bands of radio airwaves for better coverage. Information on sprint 4g plan and addon requirements and 4g capabilities. Let us know a little bit about you so we can give you the best information possible. Oct 30, 20 dubbed sprint spark, the ultrafast lte service is currently capable of delivering peak speeds of up to 60mbp. Sparks speed will increase as the technology matures, and will eventually reach staggering 1gbps download speeds. Have you taken the device in to be tested, or check the device settings. The ethernet cables should be of good quality for fast internet connections. The average speed and latency of our 5g network is suitable for video and audio streaming, web browsing and other general internet usage consistent with sprints terms and conditions. According to sprint, spark supports peak speeds of 50mbps to 60mbps down. Internet speed solve broadband speed issues spark nz. Among other things, sprint spark is aiming for realworld speeds up to 150 180mbps with future planned. Sprint spark and hd voice now available in salt lake city and.
Test your speed with these applications on your computer or device. Expect to experience download speeds of 115255mbps and upload speeds of 15mbps with an average device to network edge roundtrip latency of 3056ms. Sprint poised to deliver the industrys fastest wireless network speeds to approximately 100 of americas largest cities. Sprint launches faster spark service in kansas city the. Introducing the sprint lte plus network faster, stronger, more. Sprint spark uses triband lte to help improve access to, and. Sprint unveils spark, its ultrafast 1gb wireless service cnet. If youre using your computer you should ideally connect using an ethernet cable. Sprint today announced that its juicedup 4g network, called sprint spark, is now available in salt lake city and jacksonville, fla. Sprint unveils new technology that promises faster speeds. Walt puts four carriers lte services to a downloadspeed test. Sprint rebranded its trimode lte sevrice as sprint spark, and said it will. Sprint sparks up vendors for faster 4g lte light reading.
Sprint spark, available in 46 markets across the country, is expected to cover 100. Sprint redefines the wireless family with the new sprint. Repeat the test a couple of times to get an average speed. Sprints average download speeds are up nationally and. Just look at the coverage map, its obvious turbo isnt indicating just backhaul, as each site has a variable turbo coverage area within spark coverage. It has also been expanding coverage with 800 mhz and improving speeds. Sprint spark currently delivers 5060 megabit per second peak speeds. Speeds this device requires a service plan that includes data service. Sd video streams up to 480p, music up to 500 kbps, gaming up to 2 mbps. The htc one max boasts a big and beautiful display, impressive battery life and fast sprint spark speeds, but it doesnt do enough to justify its girth. Sprint lte plus spark in oklahoma by bobbyh5280 on.
Check it out, and also read up on light readings sprint spark coverage here. Sprint spark is built for data and designed to deliver peak wireless speeds of 60mbps today on capable devices, with the potential for speeds three times as fast by late next year. Sprint has said the spark lte tdd update currently peaks at 50 to 60 mbits. Oct 31, 20 sprint unveils new technology that promises faster speeds. Sprint unveils lte plus network brand to highlight carrier. Sprint spark makes its debut in 17 new markets sprint newsroom.