IPhone5 - Can't Check Mail w/o Wifi...

Hi, I'm a Sprint user and recently switched from an Evo 4G to the iPhone 5. The iPhone works great on my home wifi, but when I go out, I can't access my mail. I have several accounts (yahoo, gmail, etc), and all of them say "Cannot get mail" claiming there is no internet connection.
Other notes:
-I regularly used internet on my Evo 4G (using 3G network) without any problems at all.
-I have cellular data turned ON in my phone settings. Roaming is off, but I'm nowhere near an international border.
-LTE is also marked on, but I don't think I have that in my area.
-Other features seem to work ok-- like maps, and browsing on the web (though its very slow.) Siri works sometimes, but is very slow when not on Wifi.
-My connection indicator shows 3-4 bars, and consistently says 3G active.
So why wouldn't mail work at all? It consistently fails. Any clues or advice?
Thanks...

Try deleteing and readding the account.

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