Sprint Beats T-Mobile on Network Reliability in Miami
Sprint’s Network Investment Strategy is Key to Continued Progress in
Market-by-Market Wireless Performance
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprint’s (NYSE: S) analysis of network performance data from Nielsen,
the world’s foremost authority on independent measurement, now
shows that the Sprint network in Miami, Fla., is more reliable than
T-Mobile for both voice and data service.
The analysis is based on Nielsen’s testing of wireless performance for
voice and data while driving more than 2,250 miles around Miami between
September and November 2015. Nielsen’s reliability tests measure both
accessibility and retainability of voice calls and data sessions. For
example, it measures the ability of a voice call or download to
initially connect to the network as well as maintain that network
connection from start to finish.
In addition to offering strong reliability, Sprint is deploying some of
the most advanced technologies in wireless such as carrier aggregation
on the 2.5GHz spectrum band. This feature of Sprint’s super-fast LTE
Plus Network creates a wider lane that allows more network traffic to
travel at higher rates, enabling Sprint to provide Miami customers with
even faster data speeds. In addition, Sprint has relentlessly focused on
expanding and fine-tuning the network in Miami. In the past year, the
company increased its capacity, and systematically optimized each cell
site to maximize performance. Sprint also improved service and upgraded
the wireless systems in key areas and venues such as Marlins Park, Sun
Life Stadium, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Aventura
Mall and American Airlines Arena.
““Network coverage and reliable service are among the top reasons
wireless consumers stay with or switch carriers. Sprint is proud that
the network investments we’re making are paying off for consumers
throughout South Florida. They’re getting better voice and data
reliability than T-Mobile and every day we getting closer to closing the
wireless performance gap with the other wireless carriers too. Our
superior network performance over T-Mobile in Miami combined with
compelling offers like 50% off the competition, makes it a great time to
give Sprint a try.”
Jaime Jones, Sprint President, South Area
Switch to Sprint and Save 50%
Consumers switching to Sprint can take advantage of the biggest
wireless offer in U.S. history – 50 percent off the price of most
T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T rate plans.2 Customers who
switch get 50 percent off most current rate plan prices from their
current carrier. This offer is for a limited time only and with savings
through March 31, 2018. And, Sprint will pay switching fees up to $650
per line via an American Express® Reward Card after online
registration and phone turn-in.3
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more
and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about
most. Sprint served more than 58.4 million connections as of December
31, 2015 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and
deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G
service from a national carrier in the United States; leading
no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and
Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk
capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the
past five years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint.
1Based on Sprint’s analysis of drive test data supplied by
Nielsen in Miami between September and November 2015. Your results may
vary.
2Discount applies to base monthly service plan and access
charges only. Discount does not apply to certain charges such as taxes,
surcharges, roaming, premium content, add-ons, and apps. New plan
features may not be an exact match. Discount offer limited to regular
rates on consumer plans as of 3/31/16 for: Verizon’s shared data rate
plans as of 3/31/16 for 1GB, 3GB, 6GB, 12GB, 18GB, 20GB, 25GB, 30GB,
40GB and 50GB; T-Mobile’s Simple Choice rate plan prices as of 3/31/16
for 2GB, 6GB and 10GB; and AT&T’s shared data rate plans as of 3/31/16
for 300MB, 2GB, 5GB, 15GB, 20GB, 25GB, 30GB, 40GB and 50GB. Discount
does not include competitor promotional or sale prices. Plans exclude
unlimited music and video streaming, data carryover, and cloud options
that other carrier plans may offer. Offer/coverage not available
everywhere or for discounted phones. Subject up to $30 new-line,
activation fee, credit, valid port-in. Customer must choose from same
porting carrier rate card. Savings through March 31, 2018.
3Requires valid port-in, submission of previous bill, current
phone turn in and online registration. Via American Express Reward Card.
Contacts
Sprint
Roni Singleton, 404-649-8354
Eronia.singleton@sprint.com
