Sprint coverage vs. T-Mobile
It is estimated that Sprint offers about 30% 4G coverage, while T-Mobile with its 4G LTE mobile network offers up to 62% of coverage. Overall, therefore, T-Mobile does offer the best coverage when compared to Sprint whose coverage is considered to be the poorest. But if we move over to 5G, Sprint seems to have outdone T-Mobile, because it is considered to be providing the widest 5G coverage at least when compared to all the major US carriers.
T-Mobile on the other hand, only offers 30% of its 5G coverage, if we are to analyze Sprints coverage, you will realize that it is reliable in the highly populated areas. So what does the above say about sprint in the rural areas, well the coverage is almost unreliable and that is why T-mobile is taking the win.
T-Mobile has made efforts to remain reliable in the rural areas, Sprint on the other hand, is perk intensive and budget-friendly and that is why many people like it but remember its services can only be reliable in the urban centers. Sprint is a budget-friendly option packed with features that you might have to pay for a premium on carriers like T-Mobile.
T-Mobile on the other hand remains reliable in terms of the upload and download speeds, and provides its clients with the fastest voice app experience. Now, when compared to Sprint, T-Mobile prizes might seem high but if you compare them against Verizon and AT and T then you will realize that T-Mobile is quite affordable and offers a solid coverage.
| Sprint | T-Mobile | ||||
| Plan | Price | Features | Plan | Price | Features |
| Sprint unlimited plus | $70/mo | 50GB mobile hotspot allowance, Hulu and Tidal prescriptions, unlimited talk and text, unlimited HD Streaming | Essentials | $60 | Unlimited talk and text, Spam blocking protection |
| Sprint Unlimited basic | $60/mo | Free Hulu, unlimited talk and text, unlimited texting to up to 185 countries | Magenta | $70 | Unlimited talk and text, Unlimited 4G LTE data, Unlimited 3G mobile hotspot data |
| Sprint Unlimited premium | $80/mo | Free Hulu, Tidal, and Amazon Prime subscriptions
Unlimited talk, text and data and 100GB mobile hotspot allowance |
Magenta Plus | $85 | All features available on Magenta, plus 20GB of 4G LTE data and unlimited at 3G. Plus Netflix standard 2 HD screens. |
| Sprint unlimited kick start | $35 | Unlimited talk, text, and data
International text to/from select countries |
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Just like we discussed earlier, Sprint is reliable in some areas and unreliable in others, and the same goes for T-Mobile check below.
Areas where Sprint and T-Mobile are reliable
T-Mobile |
Sprint |
Delaware |
Delaware |
South Carolina |
Mississipi |
New Jersey |
New Jersey |
Connecticut |
Connecticut |
Ohio |
Advantages of settling with Sprint over T-Mobile
Sprint is not exactly the favorite carrier among many users, mainly because it has shunned the remote areas; despite the above, it is quite accommodative in the metropolitan and below are the reason you should not completely shy away from its services.
For one, Sprint offers the cheapest plans, it has high data reprioritization plans, offers the best-unlimited plans, and budget-friendly plans. What’s more is that it comes with jaw-dropping international plans.
Advantages of choosing T-Mobile over Sprint
The main reason why a good number of mobile and smartphone users might decide to settle with T-Mobile is that it offers solid coverage, the telecommunications prices are all-inclusive of the relevant taxes and fees. T-Mobile has some of the best-unlimited plans, and users can enjoy Netflix subscriptions on the multi-line plans and benefit from mouthwatering international perks.
Conclusion
Well, both T-Mobile and Sprint are reliable in their own rights, but we must also acknowledge that both carriers do have some flaws, some that might make the smartphone users look elsewhere for the services offered. So, if you are thinking of settling with T-Mobile, just know that the plans could be quite expensive, and because of that many people prefer to pay for a higher price but with a carrier that will provide the best coverage both in the rural and urban areas.
Sprint, on the other hand, offers the worst coverage, so your location is really important. The companies pricing can be tricky because it is not all inclusive; with Sprint, therefore, it does pay for the user to reside in the city or risk staying in darkness, both in cell phone and data coverage.
FAQ’s
- Did T-Mobile Acquire Sprint?
There was a merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, so now you only have 3 carriers to choose from.
- Is Sprint going to improve performance-wise after the Merger with T-Mobile?
Clients under T-Mobile can expect extra capacity because of the Sprints spectrum, which will then mean faster speeds and better performance.
