My sprint phones works awsome around hamlin/ rochester shores, out to at least 7 miles. never got and roaming charges even up in thousand islands. If I did Im sure they would credit me back. Ever since they got that new CEO they signed roaming agreements with verizon, and sprint doesnt put a cap on thier date. Their 3 g is faster than Atts 4g and verizons 3g. Sprint plans are way lower then Att and especaily Verizon, Sprints unlimited talk/ text / data plans $69 or $129 for family plan before discounts. I plan on haveing hot spot on my boat this year useing my phone.