Ascertion Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Please don't say terrifying things like that. In parts of its coverage area, US Cellular has ONLY CLR spectrum. My parents have B5 LTE on their hotspot. Obtain the customers but then leave them with no service until Sprint decides to rip and replace the US Cellular equipment? As the only carrier in the area? Sounds like a terrible idea, especially since CLR is technically part of B26 anyway. - Trip Sprint's newer phones support B5 anyways, so it would be redundant to sell off those assets since they're already in place and active. Just change the color code on the coveragemap from roaming to native. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcarp Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Personally I too support the idea of Sprint acquiring US Cellular. Especially since both Sprint and US Cellular are CDMA. Short of a hostile takeover, a company has to want to be acquired which as I understand it is the problem in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arysyn Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Do they actually need to become a national carrier to be a viable and profitable business? I'm not convinced they want to or need to become a national carrier to compete. At the moment, no. In the future, yes. As the national carriers grow larger, offering more services, etc., those national carriers will be able to provide an overall experience USCC just won't be able to compete with. If US Cellular became much less expensive than the national carriers, then they'd have a strong enough reason for some, perhaps even most of its customers to remain with them. Yet, it is likely rates will continue decreasing on all carriers. Right now, US Cellular's pricing is around the same as the national carriers' pricing, but as the national carriers continue to offer a better experience at lower prices, US Cellular will have to with do some drastic spending to catch up, or lower their rates so much, they won't be able to continue making enough money to run their business. Unless of course, they sell more of their markets like they did when they sold out their Chicago market. They are better off selling to Sprint while their company still holds value, or else become an MVNO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Sign Direct Cuba Roaming Agreement Some big news today.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawvega Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Sign Direct Cuba Roaming Agreement Some big news today.... Scooped ya http://www.s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/7122-Sprint-"Open-World"-plan-(replaces-International-Value-Roaming)#entry454208 Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Scooped ya http://www.s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/7122-Sprint-"Open-World"-plan-(replaces-International-Value-Roaming)#entry454208 Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk You certainly did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanm1978 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I see where Tmo is offering a (airave of sorts) that does LTE via broadband....which I know Sprint already has a netgear (6100D I think) solution like this... I wish Sprint would make it where you could grab the netgear LTE router/airave and have it use your allotted data, instead of using a separate data bucket for your phones/tablets, then a data bucket for your LTE router/thing. It's supposed to be available November 4th with a $25 deposit...No huge cost so I'm assuming you lease it from Tmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paynefanbro Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Sign Direct Cuba Roaming Agreement Some big news today.... This is actually huge news. I can't wait until they release more details about its inclusion in Open World and Global Roaming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I see where Tmo is offering a (airave of sorts) that does LTE via broadband....which I know Sprint already has a netgear (6100D I think) solution like this... I wish Sprint would make it where you could grab the netgear LTE router/airave and have it use your allotted data, instead of using a separate data bucket for your phones/tablets, then a data bucket for your LTE router/thing. It's supposed to be available November 4th with a $25 deposit...No huge cost so I'm assuming you lease it from Tmo Do you have a link for this? I've been wishing Sprint would release a LTE femtocell ever since eCSFB handsets became the norm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Do you have a link for this? I've been wishing Sprint would release a LTE femtocell ever since eCSFB handsets became the norm. See: https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/media-kits/4g-lte-cellspot.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utiz4321 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 See: https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/media-kits/4g-lte-cellspot.htm I just don't get the point of such a device. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I just don't get the point of such a device. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk To provide coverage indoors where your signal may be weak. WiFi calling works, but it's not as good as a femtocell solution imo. There are no settings to mess with, nothing to turn on, it just works and is compatible with all phones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 To provide coverage indoors where your signal may be weak. WiFi calling works, but it's not as good as a femtocell solution imo. There are no settings to mess with, nothing to turn on, it just works and is compatible with all phones. Downside is for those with data caps on home ISPs. Can't block out neighbors who may decide to permanently use the new strong LTE signal on their unlimited plans and ditch their landline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Downside is for those with data caps on home ISPs. Can't block out neighbors who may decide to permanently use the new strong LTE signal on their unlimited plans and ditch their landline. If it's anything like Sprint's solution, you can whitelist phone numbers that can connect and use it. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkoellerwx Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 To provide coverage indoors where your signal may be weak. WiFi calling works, but it's not as good as a femtocell solution imo. There are no settings to mess with, nothing to turn on, it just works and is compatible with all phones. It also uses data out of your data bucket. So you plug into the internet connection you are already paying for, and then any data you use counts against your allotment. I'd rather just use the WiFi you probably already have... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 It also uses data out of your data bucket. So you plug into the internet connection you are already paying for, and then any data you use counts against your allotment. I'd rather just use the WiFi you probably already have...I would rather have a better in home calling solution. WiFi calling is nowhere near as good as a femtocell. Nothing is preventing you from also using WiFi in your home for data. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkoellerwx Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I would rather have a better in home calling solution. WiFi calling is nowhere near as good as a femtocell. Nothing is preventing you from also using WiFi in your home for data. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Sure, nothing stopping you, but doesn't say anything about others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 To provide coverage indoors where your signal may be weak. WiFi calling works, but it's not as good as a femtocell solution imo. There are no settings to mess with, nothing to turn on, it just works and is compatible with all phones. If reliable calling is what is being touted as the advantage then Sprint has had a solution for years...Airrave. Other than that by using the LTE femtocell T mobile is offering you are essentially paying for the same home service twice with your ISP and your cell carrier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Sprint Hits Inflection Point in Its Turnaround by Reporting Positive Postpaid Phone Net Additions and Record Low Postpaid Churn in the Second Fiscal Quarter of 2015 It's happening. Go Sprint Go! Earnings Call Slide Deck (PDF) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismheim Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If reliable calling is what is being touted as the advantage then Sprint has had a solution for years...Airrave. Other than that by using the LTE femtocell T mobile is offering you are essentially paying for the same home service twice with your ISP and your cell carrier.The Sprint's airave does not work with eCSFB handsets unless you put the phone in 3G only mode or have no LTE signal at all. That's why a LTE femtocell would be nice to have. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avb Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If it's anything like Sprint's solution, you can whitelist phone numbers that can connect and use it. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk T-Mobile has already responded on Twitter that you can't manage or whitelist - it's just plug and play. That means any nearby T-Mobile customer uses your home isp bandwidth. Not something I would like (unless you have Google Fiber and have bandwidth to spare). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paynefanbro Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 T-Mobile has already responded on Twitter that you can't manage or whitelist - it's just plug and play. That means any nearby T-Mobile customer uses your home isp bandwidth. Not something I would like (unless you have Google Fiber and have bandwidth to spare). That and if you're one of those people unfortunate enough to have a cap on your internet of about 200-300GB. This is an easy way to hit that cap. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/11/t-mobiles-network-extender-lets-anyone-use-your-internet-bandwidth/ basically T-Mobile just made you a volunteer of there cell phone network at additional cost to you, I would say that this goes against some TOS of your ISP 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dean Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The Sprint's airave does not work with eCSFB handsets unless you put the phone in 3G only mode or have no LTE signal at all. That's why a LTE femtocell would be nice to have. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk I just received an Airave last week for my trips to South Central Alabama where I have no native Sprint service at no cost. Even with an iPhone, you have to turn off LTE, turn off the phone, then restart. That is ok, WiFi will take care of the data and the Airave will take care of the phone line. Sprint was quite helpful. All they asked for was the physical address and the local internet provider. I was done in 15 minutes, 10 if I could have remembered the internet provider. Had the Airave in two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosefTor Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/11/t-mobiles-network-extender-lets-anyone-use-your-internet-bandwidth/ basically T-Mobile just made you a volunteer of there cell phone network at additional cost to you, I would say that this goes against some TOS of your ISPI must be the only one who likes this plan. The reason I don't like the sprint plan is I have to trust sprint to upgrade my town which is the worst performing in Orange County, Aliso Viejo. Who knows how long downtown or my neighborhood will take to even get LTE. The downtown has a chance, my neighborhood, not likely. By giving a consumer's a choice we get to perform the deployment for TMO. I already got my business on the pre-order list for this device about a month ago as well. This is a "disruptive" strategy at very low cost to Tmobile. I agree that it could violate terms of service though for consumer customers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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