I purchased the iphone 4S 16gb in white the day that it was available in stores. Data speeds were TERRIBLE. I called Verizon 2-3x reported the speed problems. Trouble ticket after trouble ticket. Resetting the phone, the whole nine yards. However, I did get a few things to work, of course after they had already sent out a replacement unit in the mail.
After the iOS 5.0.1 update rolled out, the representative said I should reset network settings under general, reset, then click reset network settings. Following this I did a *228 update and did a soft reset on the device. Data speeds and battery life had improved. I'm not sure how and I certainly don't know why but they had. It was quite shocking. We all know Apple or Verizon would never admit there is a problem but I think there was something in the software, I could be wrong.
I switched to the replacement device they had sent yesterday. This device is a certified like-new replacement shipped directly from Verizon. The difference is that this device went through a 120 point inspection before being sent to me. Hate to admit it but the new iphones are not tested directly (individually) by Verizon before selling them. Again, I have no idea if this is even relevant but my data issues appear to be resolved. Testing yesterday evening (off-peak times) I was getting above 2 mbps. Today I received ~2.4 mbps on multiple tries during peak data traffic times. I will attach the one screen shot. No I didn't accidentally use wifi or something as other people have done (my home connection is 10.0 mbps). I am quite impressed.
I backed up the old phone and then transferred it to the new replacement. The speedtest.net app saved my previous tests and I have never gotten above 1.5 mbps download on the cellular network. That test was conducted at 2:36 am, obviously when the network was free. I hope my experience helps anyone with the same issues. It is a pain in the butt!
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I wish I new this 3 years ago lol. I waited so long for the iPhone to come to Verizon, thinking Verizon is the best. Jokes on me! That's what I get for listing to all the commercials. It just shows what marketing can do! All the dissing on AT&T from Verizon. The only thing I'm missing from Verizon is my 30 dollar unlimited data plan!
O well maybe one day they will bring it back.
