Network Vision/LTE - Idaho Market (including Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls)

[bigredjeep]

i was over by Roaring springs and I got 4g for about 5 minutes before it turned off. I tried to do a speed test but it was gone by the time I realized I was on 4g and tried to run the speed test.

 

EDIT: I just checked on Sensorly and my phone did report it today. http://sensorly.com/map/4G/US/USA/Sprint/lte_310sprint

 

If you zoom in to where Roaring springs is at you will see it.

Edited August 17, 2013 by bigredjeep

[lP0D]

It's happening! As I was driving home from downtown yesterday I saw Benchmark Electric working on a tower just off Emerald, next to the 184. I recognized the name of the company from the building permits linked earlier in this thread so I knew they were most likely working on one of the Sprint LTE contracts. Unfortunately my phone didn't connect to it though since it was most likely off while they worked on it.

I wrote a Tasker script a while back to alert me when LTE connects and to map it, (successfully tested in Utah last week). Still waiting for it to inform me of the good news here though.

[bigredjeep]

It's happening! As I was driving home from downtown yesterday I saw Benchmark Electric working on a tower just off Emerald, next to the 184. I recognized the name of the company from the building permits linked earlier in this thread so I knew they were most likely working on one of the Sprint LTE contracts. Unfortunately my phone didn't connect to it though since it was most likely off while they worked on it.

I wrote a Tasker script a while back to alert me when LTE connects and to map it, (successfully tested in Utah last week). Still waiting for it to inform me of the good news here though.

 

Would you be willing to share your script? Does it require root?

[lP0D]

Would you be willing to share your script? Does it require root?

While not a true "script" it gets the job done and is relatively simple. Root is not required, you just need to install Tasker (a paid app with a 7 day trial).

 

To set it up create a new profile called 4G Alert, then setup the trigger by selecting State > Net > Mobile Network > check 4G.

 

It will then ask you to select a task to perform. Create a New Task, give it a name, add an action. You have freedom to do what you want here. Since I wanted to be able to know where on the map it connected, I had it send me a text message with a link to google maps.

 

To do this click the + sign > Phone > Send SMS. Enter your phone number, and put this link in the message line: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%LOC

When this runs it will attempt to grab your location from the gps and insert it where %LOC shows up so naturally you'll need to leave your GPS enabled (or you could write another action to turn it on for you).

 

That's the basic profile. You can add more complicated things like notifications with audio. That depends more on your comfort with Tasker.

Edited August 19, 2013 by kdex

[Dkoellerwx]

It's happening! As I was driving home from downtown yesterday I saw Benchmark Electric working on a tower just off Emerald, next to the 184. I recognized the name of the company from the building permits linked earlier in this thread so I knew they were most likely working on one of the Sprint LTE contracts. Unfortunately my phone didn't connect to it though since it was most likely off while they worked on it.

I wrote a Tasker script a while back to alert me when LTE connects and to map it, (successfully tested in Utah last week). Still waiting for it to inform me of the good news here though.

 

 

Would you be willing to share your script? Does it require root?

 

Or.... you can install SignalCheck Pro which not only alerts you to LTE, but also monitors your signal status and alerts you to 800 1x as well!

[lP0D]

Or.... you can install SignalCheck Pro which not only alerts you to LTE, but also monitors your signal status and alerts you to 800 1x as well!

 

This sounds like the perfect app for this topic. I wouldn't suggest that anyone get Tasker solely for the purpose of knowing LTE has arrived. Since I use Tasker for a host of other things it is the natural choice for the task.

 

On another note, it would appear that the tower I saw being upgraded is not yet LTE ready since I didn't connect on my way into work this morning. My drive on I-84 at Eagle Rd all the way to downtown via I-184 was on 3G the entire way. I now watch Sensorly daily to see the progress of LTE coverage.

 

Thanks everyone for the progress updates.

Edited August 19, 2013 by kdex

[Dkoellerwx]

This sounds like the perfect app for this topic. I wouldn't suggest that anyone get Tasker solely for the purpose of knowing LTE has arrived. Since I use Tasker for a host of other things it is the natural choice for the task.

 

Tasker is a great app, I've used it before for a whole host of things, haven't lately though. Definitively a cool app if you're going to use it! But for simple LTE/1x800 tracking, SignalCheck is a no brainer

[bigredjeep]

I got some more 4g data recorded today on sensorly. I got 4g right as i crossed the intersection of meridian and overland road. I am not sure how long it will take for it to show up but I hope I got a good maping. Seems like they have turned it up just south of the freeway there.

[jeff94]

Benchmark Electric was working on the Sprint tower by Allumbaugh and Fairmont yesterday afternoon:

 

[bigredjeep]

My friends have told me that they got 4g at Glenwood and Chinden last night. Anyone else confirm this?

[rival]

I was at the fair yesterday working and I was getting 4g all day. I also worked there last Friday and there was no 4g insight. Great progress.

 

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[lP0D]

Benchmark Electric was working on the Sprint tower by Allumbaugh and Fairmont yesterday afternoon:

 

This is the same tower I have mentioned in previous posts. Either they have a ton of work to do on that tower with multiple enhancements or they are just taking their time. In any case it's still not broadcasting 4G yet. I'm using the Sensorly app now to watch progress so hopefully my phone will catch it when that tower finally goes live.

[jeff94]

Just had 1 bar of LTE at 15th and Main downtown - Mapped 2 4G points on sensorly before it crapped out but they aren't showing on the map yet.  

[bigredjeep]

I am starting to see a lot more purple on the sensorly map. I am starting to get really excited.

[Shanner068]

Is Benchmark Electric a local company in Boise?

[bigredjeep]

Yes they are a local company. It looks like they are based in Nampa though .

[jeff94]

Yeah they're out of New Plymouth: http://www.benchmarkelectricllc.com

[Sweeetbi86]

I'm on overland and Curtis when will they be working on my area ????

[S4GRU]

I'm on overland and Curtis when will they be working on my area ????

They are working all over the Idaho market. Over in the Sponsor section we show maps of sites that have had equipment upgraded and which sites are live. For more info about how to become a Sponsor, check out this link: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/1195-information-about-s4gru-sponsorship-levels-and-how-to-become-a-sponsor/

 

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[hkystar35]

My friends have told me that they got 4g at Glenwood and Chinden last night. Anyone else confirm this?

I've been tracking LTE with Sensorly on my commute from Star to BoDo, via Chinden. It was pretty consistent 4G for about a week, but not much this week. I take I-184/I-84 to Ten Mile and get 4G between Ten Mile and Robinson/Star, and Star heading north to about McMillan. I've also had spots in Nampa at CWI and near Edwards on Karcher.

 

I'm not sure how to post my Sensorly data, so any help would be great.

[jeff94]

In sensorly go to Menu, Details, and look at "messages to send", it should be near zero as it uploads in the background automatically. There's an upload button on the top if you need to force an upload attempt.

[jeff94]

I haven't seen much progress recently, no new LTE on Sensorly or detected on my phone when driving around. 

 

Any new news in the sponsors section/acceptance reports?

[rival]

I haven't seen anything new in the Caldwell/Nampa/Meridian side either unfortunately. They added LTE to areas that aren't very populated. Hate to get discouraged but it seems like it's been weeks since any new spots have popped up.

 

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[dmonroe221]

Patience my young padawans. At least we got something it can only get better from here on out.

[smurfturf]

I am sure that we will see more progress in the coming months. I am surprised at how quickly the existing coverage went up.

 

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