FYI WSJ: More Than Just EVO Shortage Affecting Sprint 4G Plans

The Wall Street Journal speculates that the lack of the Android-based HTC EVO is creating a problem for Sprint’s efforts to push its rebranded Clear WiMax 4G wireless data service.

Shortages of Phone Hindering Sprint 4G

However, I think there are other factors to consider too:

– The mandatory additional $10 per month cost for 4G wireless data service
– Spotty 4G service availability
– Questionable speed gains when comparing 4G to 3G wireless data service
– Possible higher battery drain associated with 4G data use


In my experience, Sprint’s 3G wireless data service is widely available with good downstream data speed.

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