BD786 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I find it interesting that Sprint was not listed as a carrier during the keynote. SprintCare also tweeted me that the iphone6 will not be SPARK enabled. Hmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstates916 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://store.apple.com/us/buy-iphone/iphone6 Seems like there is three different models. If sprint doesn't get model A1586 it doesn't look like we'll be getting a spark Iphone 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://store.apple.com/us/buy-iphone/iphone6 Seems like there is three different models. If sprint doesn't get model A1586 it doesn't look like we'll be getting a spark Iphone 6. http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ Sprint is getting the A1586. The Sprint variant of the iPhone 6/6+ supports B41 Spark. Welcome to Triband! Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlee Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ Sprint is getting the A1586. The Sprint variant of the iPhone 6/6+ supports B41 Spark. Welcome to Triband! Robert That's nuts the number of bands that A1586 supports. I wish android manufacturers would do that too. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That's nuts the number of bands that A1586 supports. I wish android manufacturers would do that too. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk The Nexus 5 did. The new Motorola X-1 does. But in general, Android devices have been very specific to carriers. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kytopgun Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Looks like LTE Band 12 got left out..for CCA/RRAP. The two models for Sprint A1586 iPhone 6 is Tri-Band and A1524 iPhone 6 Plus is Tri-Band. Woo-Hoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlawde Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I punched my address into the coverage map, says I have LTE and I don't. Grrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Looks like LTE Band 12 got left out..for CCA/RRAP. The two models for Sprint A1586 iPhone 6 is Tri-Band and A1524 iPhone 6 Plus is Tri-Band. Woo-Hoo!! Yeah, it is a minor omission, all things considered. All RRPP members will be deploying Sprint bands too, and most of the CCA members have more than just Band 12 LTE. It's good that it supports all the other CCA LTE bands, though. But the new Moto X+1 supports them all. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I punched my address into the coverage map, says I have LTE and I don't. Grrrr! Zoom in to where it shows the two LTE color gradients for BEST and FAIR. Ignore the Fair coverage areas. Best is pretty accurate, though in most places. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlawde Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 LTE is live at Sunset and Hazel, we run off the tower at Madison and Hazel which isn't LTE yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstates916 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The Nexus 5 did. The new Motorola X-1 does. But in general, Android devices have been very specific to carriers. Robert will we see VoLTE on sprint? Or is that not going to be for awhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 will we see VoLTE on sprint? Or is that not going to be for awhile? http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-368-sprint-is-proceeding-with-a-volte-network-that-focuses-on-interoperability-with-domestic-and-international-volte-carriers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendary Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 No. I would not, could not get a Note 2 or 3 in Davis...in Yolo County...in Northern California. If data performance is critical to you, you must get a Triband phone. Band 26 and Band 41 are a necessity in California. Hmm okay, but how would I see coverage I would get with a note 4 or iPhone 6? Is there a proper coverage map for either one? I'm only asking this cause my contract ends in November and want to know if I would get constant LTE here in Davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hmm okay, but how would I see coverage I would get with a note 4 or iPhone 6? Is there a proper coverage map for either one? I'm only asking this cause my contract ends in November and want to know if I would get constant LTE here in Davis. There is not any expected difference in coverage between the Note 4 and iPhone 6, as the iPhone 6 is Triband and the Note 4 is expected to be. As for the difference in coverage between a Note 2/3 and the Note 4, there will be some coverage differences inside the City of Sacramento. But the big difference will be with performance inside coverage areas. Band 41 tends to run 10x-70x faster than Band 25 only. There will be many areas where the Note 2/3 would run at 1-3Mbps on Sprint Band 25 LTE, but the Note 4/iPhone 6 could run at 40-70Mbps on Sprint Band 41 LTE in the same spot. Not to mention that the Note 4/iPhone 6 will have Band 26, which when enabled around Sacto Metro will allow better in building penetration and further coverage from towers. It is far too late in Triband deployment to consider a Uniband device anymore, unless you have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD786 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Not to mention that the Note 4/iPhone 6 will have Band 26, which when enabled around Sacto Metro will allow better in building penetration and further coverage from towers. It is far too late in Triband deployment to consider a Uniband device anymore, unless you have no choice. When should b26 get enabled around SacMetro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 When should b26 get enabled around SacMetro? Any sites that are broadcasting PCS 1900 LTE should (will) have LTE 800 live by the end of this year if the spectrum is unencumbered and free to deploy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 When should b26 get enabled around SacMetro? Unless there is some incumbent public safety agency in the area still getting extensions from the FCC, I think it could start happening soon. Like in the next 30 days. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD786 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Unless there is some incumbent public safety agency in the area still getting extensions from the FCC, I think it could start happening soon. Like in the next 30 days. Robert ????????. Looks like all the waiting and LTE Envy will soon be over for Sprint, and iphone, customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD786 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Any sites that are broadcasting PCS 1900 LTE should (will) have LTE 800 live by the end of this year if the spectrum is unencumbered and free to deploy. Can't wait for fast speeds, low latency, and building penetration. ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendary Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There is not any expected difference in coverage between the Note 4 and iPhone 6, as the iPhone 6 is Triband and the Note 4 is expected to be. As for the difference in coverage between a Note 2/3 and the Note 4, there will be some coverage differences inside the City of Sacramento. But the big difference will be with performance inside coverage areas. Band 41 tends to run 10x-70x faster than Band 25 only. There will be many areas where the Note 2/3 would run at 1-3Mbps on Sprint Band 25 LTE, but the Note 4/iPhone 6 could run at 40-70Mbps on Sprint Band 41 LTE in the same spot. Not to mention that the Note 4/iPhone 6 will have Band 26, which when enabled around Sacto Metro will allow better in building penetration and further coverage from towers. It is far too late in Triband deployment to consider a Uniband device anymore, unless you have no choice. Got it. Thanks a bunch. Now, will I be seeing these changes right this instant or are they still setting it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Got it. Thanks a bunch. Now, will I be seeing these changes right this instant or are they still setting it up? When you move to a Triband device, you will notice some things instantly. Especially around Sacramento. And it will get even better as more Band 41 is deployed and Band 26 starts getting fired up. So it will be noticeable now, and getting more and more noticeable as the weeks and months go on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Got LTE for the first time ever in East Sac last night at 56th and H! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD786 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Got LTE for the first time ever in East Sac last night at 56th and H! Me too. Went to Corti Bros and had solid LTE inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Got LTE for the first time ever in East Sac last night at 56th and H! Me too. Went to Corti Bros and had solid LTE inside and out. Yep. There was a Sprint site nearby that was fired up and accepted a few days ago. Sponsors got a heads up on it from me a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techiegirl Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Nice to finally see these updates. It's great that we are finally getting what we were waiting for over the past few years. The last year has been grueling with the "I see trucks!" to "Wait, they're gone...and nothing else is happening." I'm definitely glad I stuck it out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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