digiblur Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'd go with bright green for the map. Green blends in with some terrain. Kinda like the yellow does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Orange should work and not blend in like yellow and green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadBroChillz Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I noticed that NY/LA are now round two networks, it that on accident? I thought I remember them being considered round 1 markets. I know sprint said 10 markets by mid year, but I assumed that they were keeping expectations low, so they could wow when they released more markets than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I noticed that NY/LA are now round two networks, it that on accident? I thought I remember them being considered round 1 markets. I know sprint said 10 markets by mid year, but I assumed that they were keeping expectations low, so they could wow when they released more markets than expected. I never recall ever seeing that New York and LA were going to be in the first round deployments...from Sprint or S4GRU.com. And even if they were, they are so large, they wouldn't be ready by mid year anyway. - Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadBroChillz Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I never recall ever seeing that New York and LA were going to be in the first round deployments...from Sprint or S4GRU.com. And even if they were, they are so large, they wouldn't be ready by mid year anyway. - Robert Thanks for clearing it up. I must have had a brain fart and just assumed with them being larger markets that they were 1st round markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks for clearing it up. I must have had a brain fart and just assumed with them being larger markets that they were 1st round markets. No problem. It would make sense for them to be. In an interview I had with an A/L subcontractor recently, I have confirmed that some FIT testing is occurring in both LA and NYC by Alcatel/Lucent. I am working on an article about that interview right now. Stay tuned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJames25 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This is easily the best place for finding any information related to the Sprint 4G rollout. I bet Hesse is even checking in daily. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion125 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm sure he sneaks into work early before his staff gets in and uses info from the site to ask follow up questions during NV meetings. Robert should get an off-site contractors fee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinRP37 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was just thinking the rollout tonight. I am not trying to be pessimistic, but it is mid-March. If Sprint is trying to bring NV to all their towers by then end of 2013, then they really have to start rolling it out. They have given no updates, which for a project of this magnitude is not very reassuring, especially for investors. They should be releasing some information on how the Texas projects are coming along. They have 97 markets to complete before the end of 2013, which is 22 months away. That means each month, in order to hit this target, they need to complete 4.4 markets. I really do not see this happening in any of the markets. While contractors will be working simultaneously in these markets, many markets (especially large cities), will more than a few months. I just have not figured out how this will roll out quickly. If they can, then it will be a true success. Regardless, I am very excited for the future of this network, as they are pulling out all stops to improve their product. I still love the value we get from Sprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrmcgarvey Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think it would be amazing if Sprint reached thier goal of starting all markets by end of 2013. And I really hope they reach that goal. But as much as I want to see it happen. Something always comes up to delay huge projects. Lack of funds, cost overruns, lack of manpower, part shipping delays, even weather. I wish them a lot of luck. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was just thinking the rollout tonight. I am not trying to be pessimistic, but it is mid-March. If Sprint is trying to bring NV to all their towers by then end of 2013, then they really have to start rolling it out. They have given no updates, which for a project of this magnitude is not very reassuring, especially for investors. They should be releasing some information on how the Texas projects are coming along. They have 97 markets to complete before the end of 2013, which is 22 months away. That means each month, in order to hit this target, they need to complete 4.4 markets. I really do not see this happening in any of the markets. While contractors will be working simultaneously in these markets, many markets (especially large cities), will more than a few months. I just have not figured out how this will roll out quickly. If they can, then it will be a true success. Regardless, I am very excited for the future of this network, as they are pulling out all stops to improve their product. I still love the value we get from Sprint. Justin, it appears that Sprint is sneaking around and rolling out Network Vision ahead of schedule and trying to keep it on the down low. So the goal of complete rollout by the end of 2013 could happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrmcgarvey Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have posted some fresh deployment details in the Central Jersey market. A second round market has just jumped ahead into the first round. Exciting stuff. Thats great news, nice little surprise there! Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenChase7 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thats great news, nice little surprise there! Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk Now, will you please stop being so negative all the time!! (No offence.. I like ya.. just sayin. ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8nuguy Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hopefully my area (Mcpherson, KS) -*approx 45 miles north of Wichita, ks* will get LTE Verizon has lte about 15 miles to my south already and expected in my area by July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrmcgarvey Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Now, will you please stop being so negative all the time!! (No offence.. I like ya.. just sayin. ) yea. sorry just the frustration of the wife begging me to port everyday getting to me. I'll shut up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenChase7 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 yea. sorry just the frustration of the wife begging me to port everyday getting to me. I'll shut up. No problems at all, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david279 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 New Orleans...Yeaa boi..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzeto Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Announced the Nashville and New Orleans markets tonight as being in the 2012 Second Round. I'm disappointed that I missed last night's chat. Thanks for the news Robert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayford5 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hello, I am new here and just found your site. So far I love it. Any clues to when the St. Louis Market may start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 New Orleans...Yeaa boi..... I'm disappointed that I missed last night's chat. Thanks for the news Robert! I too was bummed that none of our LA regulars were in the chat for the NOLA announcement. Only digiblur was there. Hello' date='I am new here and just found your site. So far I love it. Any clues to when the St. Louis Market may start?[/quote'] St. Louis is in Sprint's Missouri market. I'm not ready to announce that market yet. Stay tuned! Posted via Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayford5 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 St. Louis is in Sprint's Missouri market. I'm not ready to announce that market yet. Stay tuned! Posted via Forum Runner Ok thanks. will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Seeing your article on central Jersey, I was hoping the next announcement would be for closer to there. Oh, well. Any idea if Sprint plans roll out the Philadelphia Metro area, as one large market or break it down into smaller markets (ie. PA, NJ, DE, MD)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Seeing your article on central Jersey, I was hoping the next announcement would be for closer to there. Oh, well. Any idea if Sprint plans roll out the Philadelphia Metro area, as one large market or break it down into smaller markets (ie. PA, NJ, DE, MD)? We will be discussing PHL market details before you know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irev210 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Robert, In your most recent article it sounded like you were pretty confident that sprint would be rolling out 5x5 800MHz LTE in urban or capacity constrained areas + 1xAdvanced everywhere. You also mentioned that there will be a 20% improvement in coverage. Is that just a result of new equipment and RRUs @ 1900Mhz? Is that confirmed? Also, can you shed some more light on 1xAdvanced? With current 1x, data speeds are limited to about 144k/sec or so... what are the capabilities of 1xAdvanced from a coverage and data speed standpoint? I know that the qualcomm marketing material always says "4x the capacity or 4x the coverage" but what is sprint expected to do and how will that effect coverage? Glad you are getting in-depth on this stuff, it's super interesting. I (and I am sure many others) appreciate all the hard work and time you've put into this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgroundsguru Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Is there any info on Arizona at all? I dont even see the point of asking sprint any more because they always say the same damn thing. When i signed the contract.. "Oh, i really want this evo 4G! It looks really cool!" "Alright lets get all the paperwork up and get you on your way." "Sounds good, also when will there be 4G in Tucson?" "Its coming very soon." 6 months later.. "Hey i was told that we were getting 4G soon when i signed up, what gives?" "Oh, we are working on getting it working and will be up very soon." Sorry, just bummed. I Left verizon because it was getting expensive and they were getting rid of their unlimited data plans. Now they have 4G as well as T-Mobile, and AT&T in my area. I feel that i picked wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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