Re: Anyone Here Used Sprint's Data Plan w/USB Modem?

Pegleg wrote:
> Reason for asking is recently we had a contractor at our house who was
> using a laptop with a USB connector and Sprint who was able to achieve a
> solid connection in the house despite our metal roof. We have Verizon
> and can't even make calls from in the house.
>
> I thought Verizon and Sprint actually shared towers in this area. Could
> it be that the USB device has a better antenna?
>
> TIA

There could be any number of explanations:
a. Verizon and Sprint may not share all of their towers,
b. the contractor's phone may have a more sensitive receiver and/or a
more powerful transmitter,
c. a better antenna,
d. ????