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I just discovered this site yesterday and already I've learned a lot more than I ever thought I would about Network Vision!!

 

I worked for Nextel for 7 years doing IT for all of their Wisconsin locations (until Sprint came along)  :td:

 

But not one to hold a grudge, I still have a Sprint phone and I got a really nice early retirement package in any event.  I knew iDEN backwards and forewards but now I'm learning about CDMA and, of course, Network VIsion.  It sure is a different animal!!

 

Even though I still have a lowly LG Optimus S, when it's time for an upgrade early next year I'll probably spring for a 4GLTE phone since by then the network in my area will actually support it.

 

 

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I just discovered this site yesterday and already I've learned a lot more than I ever thought I would about Network Vision!!

 

I worked for Nextel for 7 years doing IT for all of their Wisconsin locations (until Sprint came along)  :td:

 

But not one to hold a grudge, I still have a Sprint phone and I got a really nice early retirement package in any event.  I knew iDEN backwards and forewards but now I'm learning about CDMA and, of course, Network VIsion.  It sure is a different animal!!

 

Even though I still have a lowly LG Optimus S, when it's time for an upgrade early next year I'll probably spring for a 4GLTE phone since by then the network in my area will actually support it.

I hope you enjoy your time at S4GRU, it truly is a great place.  :welcome: 

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Hee hee!  Thanks for all the comments especially the one about the screen name.  I use it on most blogs since Thomas really IS my name and my last name begins with M!!  I hope to have a good time here learning things about NV and maybe even contributing a few things too...

 

Now I have to come up with an appropriate avatar.

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