Is it worth switching from Sprint to T-Mobile? (2023)

Will Sprint service get better with T-Mobile?

Eventually, T-Mobile customers will benefit from increased network power once Sprint's network is merged into T-Mobile's. They will also see a faster rollout of 5G technology (more on that below).

Sprint's LTE network was retired on June 30, 2022. The good news is most Sprint LTE and 5G devices are compatible with the T-Mobile LTE or 5G network and will continue to operate on T-Mobile's LTE and 5G networks.

Should You Sign Up for T-Mobile in 2021? T-Mobile's plans are an excellent value, especially compared to Verizon and AT&T, and especially for families. T-Mobile offers a great selection of features at an affordable price, and their network improvements make them more competitive than ever before.

For most Americans, T-Mobile's coverage is excellent. A mere 8% difference in nationwide area coverage between the first- and third-place networks is very little in terms of population coverage. As mentioned, T-Mobile provides network service to 99% of Americans, offering fast 4G LTE speeds and broad 5G coverage.

T-Mobile and Sprint 3G/2G/4G LTE network shutdown dates

T-Mobile has listed the dates for shutting down Sprint's 3G and 4G LTE networks, and migrating people to modern broadband speed pastures. These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint's 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.

We'll keep in touch about account updates. All Sprint customers will move to T-Mobile billing accounts and begin using the T-Mobile app. We'll send you a notification when it's time to set up your T-Mobile account.

Eligible Sprint customers can now take advantage of the full T-Mobile network with a simple SIM swap. Your Sprint account remains the same, with the same price, plan and billing experience, but now you'll access the T-Mobile network as your primary network.

The company says that "retiring older network technologies" allow it "to free up resources and spectrum that will help us strengthen our entire network, move all customers to more advanced technologies and bridge the Digital Divide." Part of this process, the post continues, "involves moving Sprint's LTE spectrum to ...

You'll notice some things will stay the same. As we help you get set up with a comparable T-Mobile plan, you'll be able to keep the same phone number, plan price and features. And as a loyal Sprint customer, you'll keep your tenure as well. You'll have access to our nationwide 5G network.

What is the status of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger?

Are Sprint Phones Compatible on T-Mobile? Sprint uses a CDMA network, whereas T-Mobile uses GSM. Historically, that meant Sprint phones don't play well on other wireless carriers, like AT&T and T-Mobile (with several exceptions).