- My contract with Verizon is coming to an end in about 2 weeks. I currently use an 8330 on their network and like almost everything about it. The only thing I dislike is the fact that Verizon locks out the internal GPS for thrid party apps (like Google Maps).
I am now very interested in moving to Sprint (since they don't lock the internal GPS) and getting an 8330. I remember about a year ago there were some key differences in the services offered between Verizon and Sprint - I think Sprint did not have MMS, or something like that.
Are there any key differences or limitations that a Curve on the Sprint network has vs. Verizon's network?
I know that many customers complain about Spint's coverage vs. Verizon's.04-24-09 11:48 AMLike 0 -
- Yea the 8330 is a great phone but to basically switch carriers with the same device is pretty silly. Get urself another sprint phone, they have a few good ones out like the instinct s30 or the palm pre (not sure about this) or the palm treo pro.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-24-09 12:08 PMLike 0 -
- I dont understand this. My 8330 on Verizon works fine with Google Maps. If Im outside the GPS gets my location within 10 meters.04-24-09 12:10 PMLike 0
- That is a better reason to leave than being sick of not having gps. i probably have used gps on my phone once since i have had it. that was only to see if it was accurate. But at the end of the day, its his money and he can spend it anyway he chooses.04-24-09 12:12 PMLike 0
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Yeah, I personally think that unlocked GPS is slightly overrated (unless you use it a lot). It's cool and all, but BB maps works just fine with locked GPS.04-24-09 12:27 PMLike 0 -
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- I am currently a vzw customer and am also planning to switch in the very near future. I know a lot of people with both sprint and verizon blackberries. About the biggest difference I have found from talking with them is the price. Sprint is considerably better priced than vzw.
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04-24-09 12:48 PMLike 0 - After using pretty much all carriers for a minimum of 1 year, I have to say that Verizon's coverage is above par in most areas. I am currently using an 8330 Curve (Verizon), and my GPS works just fine with Google maps. Have you spoken with anyone in tech support about the gps issues? Is there a way to unlock it?04-24-09 01:10 PMLike 0
- After using pretty much all carriers for a minimum of 1 year, I have to say that Verizon's coverage is above par in most areas. I am currently using an 8330 Curve (Verizon), and my GPS works just fine with Google maps. Have you spoken with anyone in tech support about the gps issues? Is there a way to unlock it?04-24-09 01:24 PMLike 0
- I just switched from VZ to sprint three days ago. I used a curve on VZ and I'm stilling using a curve for sprint. So far I have no complaints, but I live in the central jersey area. My reason for change was price plans. But u should wait to see if sprint gets any new phones during the summer.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-24-09 02:29 PMLike 0 - I choose sprint for three reasons. First cheap plans, second does not limit what you do with the phone, and three had horrible experiences with verizon before.04-24-09 06:49 PMLike 0
- i tried using a friends phone from verizon and a sprint phone in the store and i have t say that i found the sprint phone to be full of alot more than the verizon one! I just cant leave nextel Or i would have been waiting for a newer blackberry from Sprint!04-24-09 08:08 PMLike 0
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Read the help-> about
it states
At times, and if you do not have GPS on your phone, you may see the dot surrounded by a light blue circle to indicate uncertainty about your location.
Why the uncertainty? The My Location service takes information broadcast from mobile towers near you to approximate your current location on the map--its not gps, but it comes pretty close.Last edited by numus; 04-24-09 at 08:44 PM.
04-24-09 08:36 PMLike 0 -
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- Do you pay the 10 dollars for the verizon navigator software? I have been reading that paying the 10 dollars for the software might unlocked your gps for other applications...
****.. i got an easier way to find out if your gps is working.. download GPSed onto your curve and see if that works.. if it works then you def. have your gps working.. if not you just got a ton of towers in your area and it can guess exactly your ..
If you decide to test this out (would be beneficial for us to find out if some verizon curves have gps unlocked or not) in gpsed it will say in green GPS Ok in the top left cornor and the satellite picture above this will have a number. that is how many satellites you are tracking.. Software and everythign can be found here Map your tracks and photos, share your position from your mobile | free Mobile GPS Tracking Service
p.s. i am not doubting what you are saying.. but trying to figure out if it really does work and if it does then figure out how and why so other people might be able to use theirs unlocked... gpsed is the surefire answer to does my gps work or not..Last edited by numus; 04-24-09 at 09:00 PM.
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