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  1. This being roughly six months later, Dish delivered the goods, but guess what? The results are under wraps because Dish considers the information to be proprietary and could result in “substantial competitive harm” if disclosed. LMAO. What a joke.
  2. https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/08/dish-network-the-trump-era-fix-for-the-sprint-t-mobile-merger-heads-into-its-final-death-spiral/ What a mess.
  3. https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/08/dish-network-the-trump-era-fix-for-the-sprint-t-mobile-merger-heads-into-its-final-death-spiral/ It's not going well.
  4. T-Mobile eyes auction for 800 MHz spectrum that Dish can’t buy https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-eyes-auction-800-mhz-spectrum-dish-cant-buy
  5. Is T-Mobile still actively using it now? If T-Mobile keeps it, could it use it for 5G or would it be relegated to LTE?
  6. https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/dish-says-theres-zero-chance-it-will-buy-t-mobiles-800-mhz-spectrum Dish is throwing in the towel on its agreement to purchase all of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses for $3.59 billion. In an SEC filing, Dish parent company EchoStar revealed that it is unable to get the financing necessary to pay T-Mobile for the 800 MHz spectrum licenses by the April 1 deadline. So much for that....
  7. https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/dish-says-theres-zero-chance-it-will-buy-t-mobiles-800-mhz-spectrum Dish is throwing in the towel on its agreement to purchase all of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum licenses for $3.59 billion. In an SEC filing, Dish parent company EchoStar revealed that it is unable to get the financing necessary to pay T-Mobile for the 800 MHz spectrum licenses by the April 1 deadline. So much for that....
  8. https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/dishs-troubles-continue-more-job-cuts-departure-retail-head It's not going well.
  9. Still no numbers from AT&T and T-Mobile. Bummer. Maybe they don't want to compete with Verizon's announced results? mmWave is hard to beat for these kinds of deployments. Add on the C-Band and Verizon had 160 MHz of 5G devoted to the Stadium. Thoughts on what happened here?
  10. https://stadiumtechreport.com/feature/did-verizon-push-super-bowl-attendees-to-use-5g-instead-of-wi-fi/ Interesting. I still don't see any numbers for T-Mobile and AT&T.
  11. Numbers coming in: Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-customers-allegiant-stadium-super-bowl-lviii NEW YORK – Verizon customers shared the championship game’s biggest moments, consuming a record amount of data on Verizon’s network in and around Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Game Day Facts - On game day, Verizon fans used 52.34 TB of data in and around the stadium, the equivalent of playing HD video continuously for 3.3 years. - The data usage by Verizon customers was up 9.4% over the 47.8 TB used at Super Bowl LVII in 2023. - Verizon customers benefited from super-fast speeds in the stadium1: Peak: Download speed 4,404 Mbps, Upload speed 671 Mbps Median: Download speed 2,704 Mbps, Upload speed 138 Mbps Verizon users experienced 3.8x faster download speeds and 3.1x faster uploads than the competition! - 50.5% of the 61,629 attendees used Verizon’s network. - The biggest spikes of wireless data usage occurred during: Kickoff Halftime show - 70% of customers were using 5G UltraWideband, up from 63% last year. - Verizon’s team of 65 engineers staffed Verizon’s two remote Network Command Centers 24x7 to help ensure a reliable network experience for fans, first responders and public safety teams. An additional 23 Test Force Engineers were working in and around the Stadium. “We know that connection is essential to the fan experience and network usage during Super Bowl LVIII clearly indicates that we are creating a superior network experience for our customers,” said Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology. “I want to thank our Test Force, a team of engineers and technicians, who worked tirelessly to ensure Verizon customers had the best possible game-day experience.” The Verizon Consumer Connections Report shows that consumers are using their phones at NFL games more than ever, with the 2023-2024 season showing total average mobile network usage across all NFL stadiums was 101 MB per person, up 47% from the season prior. This upsurge means NFL stadiums must be more prepared than ever to meet the technological demands of its fans. For this reason, Verizon spent more than two years preparing for Super Bowl LVIII. Throughout Allegiant Stadium, Verizon’s customers were served with a sophisticated, state of the art in-building network, enabling game-changing performance so fans could capture and share every Super Bowl moment. In total, Verizon deployed approximately 250 5G mmWave radios so fans could watch game highlights, keep tabs on players’ stats, and use their phones for concession payments with ease. With C-Band technology, fans were able to use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, nearly tripling the 5G bandwidth from last year’s Super Bowl. Over the last three years, Verizon has invested significantly, nearly tripling network capacity in the Las Vegas metro and readying the city for the 40M+ tourists and business travelers who visit each year. Verizon has doubled down on its 5G network in Las Vegas, laying out more than 547 miles of fiber across the city - enough for a trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and back again - and lighting up C-Band across 52 million square feet in and around casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the equivalent of more than 900 football fields. Las Vegas residents and visitors can now use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, which allows Verizon to provide greater bandwidth and enable higher data speeds for its customers throughout Las Vegas. Verizon has added unmatched large capacity connections (mmWave) at the most congested areas in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street and Allegiant Stadium, as well as additional upgrades in high demand areas such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Harry Reid International Airport. These are permanent upgrades that will remain a fixture of the Las Vegas network. Read more about all of Verizon’s enhancements in Allegiant Stadium and the surrounding Las Vegas area. 1 Measurement results are based on umlaut testing of 260 to 270 samples per network operator during the actual game including half time show.
  12. https://www.lightreading.com/5g/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-super-bowl-network https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/cox-gears-up-for-super-bowl-lviii Great overview here! Also: https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/matsing-boosts-coverage-big-3-during-super-bowl Cellular data and video traffic are showing dramatic increases in usage every year. At last year’s Super Bowl, data usage by Verizon customers spiked 57% compared to the Super Bowl in 2022 – from 30.4 TB in 2022 to 47.8 TB in 2023. The busiest times were during the halftime show and at kickoff. For AT&T, fans at the game last year broke data records, with 5G data usage of 21 TB increasing by 81% compared to the previous year’s game. Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the numbers from the game.
  13. VERIZON: Here's info from Verizon for comparison: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizons-commitment-las-vegas-community Las Vegas Network Upgrades Over the last three years, Verizon has invested significantly nearly tripling Las Vegas’ network capacity and readying it for the 40M+ tourists and business travelers who come to the city each year. Verizon has doubled down on its 5G network in Las Vegas, laying out more than 547 miles of fiber across the city - enough for a trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and back again - and lighting up C-band across 52 million square feet in and around casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the equivalent of more than 900 football fields. Las Vegas residents and visitors can now use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, which allows Verizon to provide greater bandwidth and enable higher data speeds for its customers throughout Las Vegas. Verizon has added unmatched large capacity connections (mmWave) at the most congested areas in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street and Allegiant Stadium, as well as additional upgrades in high demand areas such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Harry Reid International Airport. These are permanent upgrades that will remain a fixture of the Las Vegas network. At Allegiant Stadium, Verizon is delivering an exceptional network experience so fans can capture and share every Super Bowl LVIII moment. By Super Bowl, Verizon will have deployed approximately 250 5G mmWave radios covering the stadium’s seating areas, back of house, suites, lounges, press box, concourse areas and entry ways, allowing fans to watch game highlights, keep tabs on players’ stats, and use their phones for concession payments with ease. “At Verizon, we are obsessed with delivering game-changing connectivity and ensuring our customers have a superior network experience,” said Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology. “These upgrades will provide a reliable, high performing and secure experience for the Super Bowl, offering the best for Las Vegas residents and visitors for years to come.” ICYMI: Connecting the gridiron: Verizon's 5G network at Allegiant Stadium https://www.lightreading.com/5g/connecting-the-gridiron-verizon-s-5g-network-at-allegiant-stadium- Behind the scenes with Verizon 5G at Super Bowl LVIII stadium https://www.lightreading.com/5g/behind-the-scenes-with-verizon-5g-at-super-bowl-lviii-stadium#close-modal AT&T: I have not' seen any press releases on AT&T yet, but found this on YouTube: Also on Reddit: Thoughts?
  14. Here we go: LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jan. 30, 2024 — No matter who they are rooting for, the Un-carrier has fans in Allegiant Stadium and beyond covered with permanent ultra-fast 5G upgrades across Las Vegas. Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced 5G coverage and capacity enhancements inside the second most iconic Las Vegas sports venue, amping peak download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, 10x faster than before, and peak upload speeds to a staggering 200 Mbps. “Everyone knows Las Vegas is a hub for the biggest sports and entertainment events in the world, especially with the return of the Las Vegas Grand Prix late last year,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology, T-Mobile. “That’s why we set the bar high and invested early in extensive permanent upgrades across the region, so T-Mobile customers can stay connected better than ever before, not just during one event, but year-round.” With an estimated 450,000 visitors expected to flood Sin City, T-Mobile customers can once again rely on the permanent upgrades T-Mobile made in part for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, helping locals and visitors on the Un-carrier’s network stay better connected than ever before. Recent New Year’s celebrations were another great testing ground for T-Mobile. With more than 400,000 people attending celebrations along the Strip, the Un-carrier saw a 22% increase in 5G traffic compared to 2023 with a 42% increase in download throughput. It’s the perfect example of how T-Mobile’s network is built to handle Vegas crowds. Here's how T-Mobile is supporting the Big Game with its permanent upgrades inside Allegiant Stadium: 62 iDAS sectors inside the stadium with 3 sectors covering the field, covering the entire stadium with Ultra Capacity 5G. 7 oDAS sectors servicing areas just outside the stadium for better coverage at celebrations happening around the stadium. mmWave enhancements both inside and outside the stadium, so fans on T-Mobile’s network can quickly update their social feeds, friends and family on the latest plays with our fastest possible 5G speeds. The Un-carrier is also supporting key celebration locations with temporary enhancements in a few additional locations: Fountains of Bellagio to support users looking to catch a glimpse of the broadcast stage. Mandalay Bay Parking Garage to better support tailgaters at Allegiant Stadium. Pass the hot dogs! Wynn Parking Garage for enhanced coverage supporting activities around the Sphere. Brooklyn Bowl enhancements to up the network experience at the NFL House hospitality zone. Since the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November, T-Mobile has made additional permanent upgrades at additional iconic Las Vegas locations to better support locals and those visiting for the Big Game, bringing the total number of permanently upgraded locations in the last year up to 25. These include: Cosmopolitan and Fontainebleau upgrades enhance the network experience for T-Mobile customers inside both locations. Harry Reid International Airport mmWave upgrades ensure travelers on T-Mobile’s network have access to our fastest 5G speeds while making their way through the airport. 17 more small cell sites added across the city. T-Mobile is the fastest mobile network in Nevada (and 46 other states, plus the District of Columbia) with the best mobile video experience ­– according to Ookla and Opensignal ­– so fans across the nation who can’t make it to the Big Game can still catch every play from their smartphone with the power of T-Mobile 5G.
  15. Investor Factbook (PDF): https://s29.q4cdn.com/310188824/files/doc_financials/2023/q4/Q4-2023-TMUS-Investor-Factbook.pdf
  16. Amazing what free cash flow and CapEx can do.... Will be even better in another year.
  17. ICYMI, from a few days back: Through a merger with Sprint in 2020, T-Mobile has made a massive commitment to improve Internet connectivity and mobile service for rural and small-town America. In 2021, T-Mobile doubled down on its commitment to West Virginia when it finalized its acquisition of Shentel Wireless, one of the primary mobile service providers in West Virginia. Since then, the Un-carrier has invested an additional $200 million to upgrade 5G service via 377 new towers and upgrades to 121 existing towers. The result: 100 percent of interstate highways in West Virginia are serviced with T-Mobile 5G; 90 percent of West Virginians now have T-Mobile 5G access, up 30 percent, or 500,000 people, in just two years; 70 percent of West Virginians now have access to Ultra Capacity 5G which delivers median download speeds of 99.98 Mbps statewide, 41 percent faster than in 2021; Greatly expanded backup power sources to ensure redundancy in case of severe weather or other emergencies that may impact mobile service; T-Mobile is the fastest provider in the state of West Virginia, according to third-party experts at Ookla. Impressive!
  18. https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/t-mobile-plays-5g-sa-lead-samsung-s24-series T-Mobile has said that more than 70% of the smartphones on its network are 5G smartphones and more than 70% of its total network traffic is 5G. Over the next couple years, T-Mobile will move even more traffic onto 5G spectrum, although it will continue to maintain LTE capability for long-tail devices, according to Castle. The S24 works on all of T-Mobile’s bands, including n41/2.5 GHz. It also supports the 600 MHz low band and n25/1900 MHz mid-band. During tests, T-Mobile engineers clocked a top uplink speed of 275 Mbps – the fastest ever recorded using sub-6 GHz spectrum, according to T-Mobile. Incredible.
  19. IIRC, I was told that because I was Legacy Sprint that I was actually above my new permissible T-Mobile Credit Limit as “a post-merger courtesy” but could not finance any new devices as a result, subject to the new credit limit of $1,500. What an absolute joke. Go unlocked directly through the manufacturer and don’t go back.
  20. My favorite version of DB Cooper: We can thank him for the Cooper Vane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_vane
  21. You have the option to do a trade-in with Samsung with your paid-off device. You’re asked “yes/no” for Trade-In and it walks you through it either way. If someone else is offering a better trade-in value you can go with that instead.
  22. Yup. That's exactly what happened with me. It felt like I was talking with a computer instead of a person. I guess it's an improvement that it's a "constant thing" vs every 6 months. Maybe that's from me complaining about it. I haven't bothered to check what the current Credit Limit on my account is, but now that I've offloaded three devices to Apple I've got more headroom than I had.
  23. Agreed! Samsung does: "Unlocked by Samsung" https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/unlocked-by-samsung/ They also offer trade-in credit.
  24. I ran into this exact credit limit issue myself and escalated it to the Office of the CEO. I have 800+ Credit and was suddenly being treated as a deadbeat with no/poor credit history, limited to $1,500 total. See my post from October 19th: I ultimately upgraded my three iPhone lines directly through Apple and haven't bothered to check on whether my Credit Limit has updated. Let me know if your letter goes anywhere.
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