RedSpark Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If only we can get the Pope to visit more cities if only for the better cellular investment. He definitely needs to ride the DC Metro! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 He definitely needs to ride the DC Metro! No kidding. Service connected but didn't function in the stations last night or this morning. - Trip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 No kidding. Service connected but didn't function in the stations last night or this morning. - Trip I really hope the four carriers can get their act together on this soon. It's a shame this has dragged on so long. Hopefully the DAS includes Band 41 for Sprint. The Current State The four carriers — Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T — are in charge of the project to install wireless infrastructure inside Metro’s rail system. In response to multiple inquiries by WAMU 88.5, a spokeswoman for Verizon, which speaks on behalf of the carriers, provided only a brief statement. “It’s our understanding that WMATA testified that WMATA and the carriers were in conversation about moving the project forward, which is in fact the case,” said Verizon’s Melanie Ortel. Verizon declined requests to speak to company officials about the progress of the work and whether the Sept. 30 deadline will be met. Metro indicated no work presently is underway. vs. The History (For immediate release: February 27, 2009) Metro riders will be able to call home from any cell phone, access the Internet from any Web-enabled cell phone and eventually have Wi-Fi access in the rail system, under an agreement approved Thursday by Metro’s Board. Four major cell phone companies -- Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, AT&T and T-Mobile -- will build a new wireless infrastructure in the underground rail system during the next four years. The companies will design, build, operate, maintain and own a wireless network. The firms will also build a second wireless network, which Metro will own, operate and maintain for Metro’s own operational and public safety communications. Twenty of the busiest underground rail stations will have expanded cell phone service by the end of this year and the entire rail system will be equipped by 2012. Riders can now receive cell phone service from multiple providers at above ground stations, but the current underground wireless network only supports Verizon customers and Sprint phones that roam onto the Verizon network. In 1993, Metro agreed to allow Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, which later became Verizon Wireless, to build and own the current wireless network. In exchange, Verizon built a public safety radio communications system for Metro. Verizon also has been paying annual fees to Metro. Transit agency officials say the wireless network doesn’t support all carriers and current broadband services, such as streaming video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 In L'enfant and Archives, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all have LTE already. Only Sprint is lacking. But, the bigger issue here is that the service connected to eHRPD yesterday (and this morning) but then no data would pass. - Trip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Second band 41 carrier in Frederick?! https://www.dropbox.com/s/p2e7o22sh6g08a2/2015-09-06%2014.13.25.png?dl=0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-nears-new-deal-for-cell-service-throughout-tunnel-system/2015/09/21/9653d3da-5d41-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html Metro. - Trip 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-nears-new-deal-for-cell-service-throughout-tunnel-system/2015/09/21/9653d3da-5d41-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html Metro. - Trip Completion date of 2020. Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kct1975 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-nears-new-deal-for-cell-service-throughout-tunnel-system/2015/09/21/9653d3da-5d41-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html Metro. - Trip Well that is good news...I just hope that it actually happens this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-nears-new-deal-for-cell-service-throughout-tunnel-system/2015/09/21/9653d3da-5d41-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html Metro. - Trip So we'll have reliable cellular service before reliable Metro service... ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Carrier aggregation in Frederick!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/z32nnc3mx6io5gw/photo%20sep%2027%2C%204%2013%2048%20pm.png?dl=0 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubka Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What is up with the cell tower in Mt Pleasant 20010? I have been on 3G for a few days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapkoski Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What is up with the cell tower in Mt Pleasant 20010? I have been on 3G for a few days now. Not sure - have you filed a ticket or checked in on Twitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubka Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have a Nexus 5 so no Sprint Zone. Called tech support today and it was useless. Hopefully someone will figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have a Nexus 5 so no Sprint Zone. Called tech support today and it was useless. Hopefully someone will figure it out. Grapkoski is right, you should try Twitter sprint care. They tend to get on it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubka Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Left a tweet, didn't get a response. All the LTE in the cell is still down, all bands. 25, 26, and 41. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Left a tweet, didn't get a response. All the LTE in the cell is still down, all bands. 25, 26, and 41. Who did you Tweet? You should start with @sprintcare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Any update on NGN deployment for the DC metro area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Other than Nextel conversions, I haven't seen much new lately. No permits on file with Fairfax County for Sprint, for example. - Trip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Other than Nextel conversions, I haven't seen much new lately. No permits on file with Fairfax County for Sprint, for example. - Trip I haven't seen anything in Frederick or Montgomery County either. Deep sigh lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Maybe because all 3 bands are up in Montgomery and Frederick counties. I know, travel them everyday. Especially when I'm sitting in Walkersville at Lonza. Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapkoski Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nominal changes in the District as noted in the DMV Premiere Sponsor thread. Permits were filed for a couple of full conversions and a tower move to the new Safeway development in Petworth. That should hopefully strengthen LTE coverage in that area and surprisingly parts of the Wardman Apartment complex in 16th Street Heights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 LTE in Frederick is good in some locations (Downtown, Westview Shopping center, FSK mall) but the area still needs work. Not sure how many more cell sites needs upgrades or if they need more macro sites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Today's news about Metro's "safety surges" sound like they'll be good news for the cell service in tunnels project. I don't think it was stated outright, but it seems to be implied that while those segments are closed for rail work, communications work will also be done. Very smart; here's hoping it actually gets done. I also hope they turn it on as they go; that would make Yellow in VA one of the first areas to get the upgrade. - Trip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonbrian Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Making trip from delaware to dc zoo ..lets see how i 95 is allway down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kct1975 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Making trip from delaware to dc zoo ..lets see how i 95 is allway down.Yah...let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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