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Probably not. One 5MHz LTE carrier is as wide as four EVDO carriers. And no ABQ site has four EVDO carriers. The highest capacity sites have three, that I have seen. So since the site would likely have three EVDO carriers and one LTE carrier running at the same time, it's not likely to be completely overburdened to the point it will not work at all. There is likely just a problem with the site. Robert

Ehh, I'm willing to see how low we can go! Limbo time!! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

The B41 experience is highly dependent on device and signal quality. Some devices seem to hold down to -140 RSRP where some will not hardly go beyond -125 in the same area. Also, the quality of the signal is hugely important. Not all -140 RSRP signals are equal. Two exactly the same devices at -140 RSRP three miles out from a tower, one inside the house may connect, but one in the backyard away from the tower may not. Because the one indoors may be shielded from more interference that keeps the signal quality higher and the one outdoors may have more interference. Enough to keep it from connecting with the weak signal. Also, a LOS -140 RSRP is typically higher quality than a -140 that goes through walls or dense foliage. Signal strength is just one factor. There are just so many variables, it is all but impossible to draw distinct arguments about signal strength improvements with wider channels based solely on B41 observation. But one thing that is fully replicable is that wider channels have higher throughput at the edge of service than narrower channels, when all things are equal. But increased MIMO, like 4x2, or radios like 8T8R, improve edge of cell performance dramatically too. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro EDIT: another thought about B41, is because of the weaker propagation, signals are much less likely to overlap, especially with the current WiMax overlay. Less overlapping means less interference at the cell edge. This also is a condition that would help cling to really weak signals. Because there will be less interference reducing signal quality. As more and more B41 goes live, the cell edge interference will increase though.

Yeah, the Loomis site is designed to cover less area. It probably was needed as signal in-fill along I-80, and they went on the nearest available site. Since then, Loomis area has boomed and Sprint has not added an additional site, which is now needed. Adding Band 26 to the Loomis site will help some. But in reality, Sprint needs a few more sites in the Loomis/North Rocklin/Lincoln/Newcastle areas since the 2003-08 boom. And that may happen in the next few years. But I wouldn't count on it soon. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Correct. The only impact it would have to Sprint LTE is if Sprint LTE traffic was routed over it had to be redirected because of maintenance. Definitely not a big deal. Would only slightly effect ping. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

I don't get usable VZW service beyond -120/-125 RSRP on AWS or 750MHz in my area, or down in New Mexico. 750MHz runs 10MHz channels and AWS runs 15MHz channels around here. In my experiences, the wider channel doesn't make a stronger signal at the cell edge. It just performs better. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

More network for us! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Yeah, the density in that area is much lower. Also, given the demographics of that area, I bet it has a much higher Verizon customer count. Makes sense that will be one of the better performing sites in the area. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

B26 is being held up by a Bay Area Public Safety Agency if memory serves. Once they clear in the next few months they can start. They probably will get started up in Shasta/Humboldt areas and up in the Sierras/Reno first. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

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No one with the EVO LTE is allowed to complain about coverage. It is the worst RF performance device for Sprint LTE ever. Please get another phone on EBay. You'll thank yourself. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

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Sorry. Bad choice of words. The existing site along Jefferson that was newly discovered to have LTE operational. Robert

The Unser/Montano site on the West Mesa and the Carlisle/Indian School site were accepted yesterday. Maybe the new Jefferson site is being accepted today? Robert

They just started. Robert

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Fried Chicken eaters, UNITE! Robert

Site acceptance report from Tuesday (7/15) through Sunday (7/20): Alabama - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) Atlanta / Athens - 1 update (1 3G) Austin - 1 update (1 LTE) Boston - 3 updates (3 LTE) Buffalo - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) Central Illinois - 5 updates (5 LTE) Central Iowa - 1 update (1 LTE) Central Pennsylvania - 1 update (1 LTE) Chicago - 1 update (1 CDMA 800) Cincinnati - 5 updates (5 LTE) Cleveland - 2 updates (2 LTE) Colorado - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) Columbus - 103 updates (95 CDMA 800, 8 LTE) DFW - 1 update (1 LTE) Dakotas - 1 update (1 LTE) East Michigan - 3 updates (3 LTE) East Texas - 5 updates (4 CDMA 800, 1 LTE) Ft. Wayne / South Bend - 1 update (1 LTE) Georgia - 1 update (1 LTE) Houston - 3 updates (3 3G) Jacksonville - 1 update (1 CDMA 800) Kansas - 2 updates (1 new DAS site) LA Metro - 4 updates (1 3G, 3 LTE) Las Vegas - 2 updates (1 3G, 1 LTE) Long Island - 2 updates (2 LTE) Miami / West Palm - 1 update (1 LTE) Milwaukee - 3 updates (2 CDMA 800, 1 LTE) Minnesota - 5 updates (1 CDMA 800, 4 LTE) Missouri - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) New York City - 6 updates (1 3G, 5 LTE) Norfolk - 1 update (1 LTE) North LA - 4 updates (4 LTE) Northern Jersey - 2 updates (1 3G, 1 LTE) Oklahoma - 7 updates (5 CDMA 800, 2 LTE) Orlando - 4 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE, 1 new DAS site) Philadelphia Metro - 4 updates (2 LTE, 1 new DAS site) Pittsburgh - 1 update (1 LTE) Raleigh / Durham - 6 updates (1 CDMA 800, 5 LTE) Richmond - 1 update (1 CDMA 800) Riverside / San Bernardino - 1 update (1 3G) Rochester - 1 update (1 LTE) SF Bay - 2 updates (1 LTE, 1 new DAS site) South Bay - 1 update (1 LTE) Southern Connecticut - 5 updates (5 LTE) Southern Jersey - 1 update (1 LTE) Tampa - 1 update (1 3G) Tucson / Yuma - 2 updates (2 LTE) Upper Central Valley - 12 updates (12 LTE) Upstate NY Central - 2 updates (2 LTE) Upstate NY East - 3 updates (3 LTE) Utah - 3 updates (3 LTE) Washington DC - 7 updates (1 3G, 6 LTE) West Iowa / Nebraska - 1 update (1 LTE) West Kentucky - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) West Michigan - 1 update (1 LTE) West Texas - 1 update (1 3G) West Michigan - 1 update (1 LTE) West Washington - 4 updates (4 LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

We have to pass on lots of good ideas because of available time. Since S4GRU is not a for profit business, we count on a staff of volunteers who all have other careers. Ones that actually make them money. So we just are limited in many of the great things we could accomplish. In the future, we may slowly take on some small steps of progression based on available time. However, the podcast idea is not likely something we could tackle in the near future. Thanks for the suggestion. Robert

No, it makes me queasy. Robert

They are supposed to be firing up 70 Band 41 sites around Boston before the end of July. There likely will be a lot of on and offs during this period. Robert via Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Just monitor your LTE Engineering screen channels or get SignalCheck Pro. You can then tell when you're on a PCS LTE carrier other than PCS G Block. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Build a short cut, using AnyCut. Easy peasy. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

And if they were just piggy backing on Sprint LTE in those areas, I think they may claim they now cover the area. So nothing in that language makes me conclude one way or the other. We know that C-Spire customers in Mississippi already roam on Sprint LTE. But Sprint customers have yet to be allowed to roam on C-Spire LTE. So it may happen that nTelos customers end up on Sprint LTE networks before Sprint customers end up on nTelos networks. We won't likely know until it happens. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

One would think. But given the past, I'd hate to stick my neck out there with a guess. But I hope so. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro