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Just take his big toe. He makes his living using his pretty face. Robert

And the thread just upped and died. Robert

I remember getting excited about a year ago when I saw they had started NV at that tower. It was almost a year from start of NV work to LTE being fired up there! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

I think my schedule should normalize early next week. It will take me weeks to catch up though. Please be patient with me as I get back up to speed. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Based on how many iPhones are sold nowadays, there weren't a lot, really. If they dropped the subsidies tomorrow, it would probably be about the same amount of people who can afford an iPhone cash at that price as back in 2008. However, things have changed since then. There are likely a lot more people now that would be willing to spend more than they can afford because of the attraction to the brand. There are a lot more iPhone/Apple fanatics now than there was back in 2008. And smartphones are no longer just a geeky novelty. However, there are also a lot of price sensitive iPhone owners too. People who want an iPhone, but only have it because of the subsidy. And this is probably close to 50% of iPhone owners now. If they had to pay full cash price for them, they may purchase a less expensive Android device next time that cost half. Even if just half of them did, it would make a huge dent in iPhone sales. So in a completely cash model, all flagship phone makers (not just Apple) have to consider lowering their prices to keep sales numbers and total profit up. Even Apple would feel pressure in time to lower prices or offer some less expensive entry products. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

It sure sounds like it. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Swiftel is just in far Eastern South Dakota and NW Iowa (Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Brookings). Western South Dakota (Rapid City, Sturgis, Black Hills) has no Sprint service at all. None. You will roam on Verizon 1x in this area. There are rumors that Sprint is building out service in some places in North Dakota. But that is unsubstantiated. I can tell you without any doubt that Sprint has not started building anything in Western South Dakota. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

It likely will be soon. But we have no timelines. If you wait you'll be glad you did. However, if you cannot wait, we understand. You gotta do what you gotta do. I'm still waiting on AT&T LTE here in South Dakota. Robert

CDMA Legacy sites in New Mexico do indeed show their correct locations. So do the CDMA NV sites I encountered before I left. However, LTE never tells where it is coming from. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

I don't have the answers you seek. It's a great question though. Wondering myself. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Nope. I'm not privy to it either. I don't know to what he is referring. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Most VA Centers have Sprint DAS systems. Good find. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

There is one only a mile from my house. However, they don't serve diet chicken wings. But that's probably a good thing! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Was it with a weak LTE signal? If not, it's possible there were network problems. Sometimes people experience those kinds of things as they are bringing online another adjacent site. In the worst case, the sector is overloaded and they will need ton get another adjacent site online to alleviate the problem. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Enjoying Memorial Day weekend with my parents and extended family. Enjoying the mild weather and sights and sites of South Dakota. Should be getting back to normal around June 2nd. Thank you all for your patience with me! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

I doubt it. They need to monetize that new LTE network. They only get paid by Sprint for usage on it. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

That's the answer I get every time I call AT&T to report anything on the network. "Oh, I see the problem. You're using a non supported device. That's the problem." I get near irate when they say that. I explain the issue is not the Nexus 5, and the problem is isolated to one sector on a specific tower. I can even give them the ATT Site ID # and the sector direction. But they refuse to open a ticket because they are certain it is the non supported device. I had one tell me if I was willing to upgrade to an AT&T supported device that they could help me. Even offered to ship me a subsidized device right there on the spot. No way I'm getting into another contract with anyone. I have an official HTC 8X at home. So now I just slap my SIM card in it and call to report network issues. Still a pain in the ass though. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Site acceptance report from Wednesday (5/14) through Wednesday (5/21): Alabama - 7 updates (5 3G, 2 LTE) Albuquerque - 17 updates (13 3G, 4 LTE) Arkansas - 1 update (1 LTE) Atlanta / Athens - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) Austin - 1 update (1 LTE) Baltimore - 1 update (1 LTE) Boston - 5 updates (5 LTE) Central Illinois - 7 updates (7 LTE) Central Iowa - 6 updates (6 LTE) Central Jersey - 2 updates (1 3G, 1 LTE) Central Pennsylvania - 1 update (1 LTE) Charlotte - 1 update (1 3G) Chicago - 1 update (1 LTE) Cincinnati - 4 updates (4 LTE) Cleveland - 17 updates (2 3G, 15 LTE) Colorado - 88 updates (70 3G, 18 LTE) Delaware - 8 updates (6 LTE, 1 new DAS site) East Iowa - 3 updates (3 LTE) East Michigan - 6 updates (6 LTE) East Texas - 1 update (1 LTE) GA/SC Coast - 9 updates (1 3G, 8 LTE) Georgia - 2 updates (2 LTE) Gulf Coast - 19 updates (18 3G, 1 LTE) Houston - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) Idaho - 1 update (1 LTE) Jacksonville - 22 updates (18 3G, 4 LTE) Kansas - 1 update (1 3G) LA Metro - 2 updates (2 LTE) Las Vegas - 1 update (1 LTE) Long Island - 6 updates (3 3G, 3 LTE) Louisiana - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) Lower Central Valley - 1 update (1 LTE) Memphis - 5 updates (1 3G, 4 LTE) Miami / West Palm - 6 updates (6 3G) Milwaukee - 4 updates (4 LTE) Minnesota - 13 updates (13 LTE) Mississippi - 2 updates (2 3G) Missouri - 24 updates (20 3G, 4 LTE) Myrtle Beach - 8 updates (1 3G, 7 LTE) Nashville - 39 updates (36 3G, 3 LTE) New Orleans - 2 updates (2 3G) New York City - 13 updates (2 3G, 11 LTE) Norfolk - 3 updates (3 LTE) North LA - 1 update (1 LTE) North Wisconsin - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) Northern Connecticut - 1 update (1 LTE) Northern Jersey - 14 updates (4 3G, 10 LTE) Oklahoma - 8 updates (1 3G, 7 LTE) Orange County - 2 updates (2 LTE) Oregon / SW Washington - 9 updates (8 LTE, 1 new 3G site) Orlando - 22 updates (17 3G, 5 LTE) Phoenix - 3 updates (2 3G, 1 LTE) Pittsburgh - 9 updates (3 3G, 6 LTE) Providence - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) Raleigh / Durham - 2 updates (2 LTE) Richmond - 21 updates (13 3G, 7 LTE, 1 new DAS site) Riverside / San Bernardino - 5 updates (5 LTE) SF Bay - 7 updates (5 LTE, 1 new DAS site) San Diego - 5 updates (2 3G, 3 LTE) South Bay - 86 updates (73 3G, 13 LTE) South Texas - 9 updates (8 3G, 1 LTE) South West Florida - 4 updates (1 3G, 3 LTE) Southern Connecticut - 3 updates (1 3G, 2 LTE) Southern Jersey - 3 updates (3 LTE) The Panhandle - 2 updates (1 3G, 1 LTE) Toledo - 6 updates (1 3G, 3 LTE, 1 new 3G/LTE site) Tucson / Yuma - 5 updates (2 3G, 3 LTE) Upper Central Valley - 3 updates (3 LTE) Upstate NY Central - 3 updates (3 LTE) Upstate NY East - 1 update (1 3G) Utah - 7 updates (7 LTE) VT / NH / ME - 5 updates (2 3G, 3 LTE) Washington DC - 4 updates (1 3G, 3 LTE) West Iowa / Nebraska - 4 updates (4 LTE) West Kentucky - 31 updates (26 3G, 5 LTE) West Michigan - 2 updates (2 LTE) West Texas - 3 updates (3 LTE) West Washington - 12 updates (4 3G, 8 LTE) West Michigan - 2 updates (1 3G, 1 LTE) Winston / Salem - 1 update (1 LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

You would think it would be imminent. Like less than 30 days. They likely have already worker out the physical network details. It's probably why there is a Sprint LTE Sensorly track NW of Charleston WV. I'm hoping for our Sprint customers in this region it's soon! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

3 years to complete the additional LTE bands, like Band 26 and 41. That doesn't surprise me. nTelos is a rather small company. However, nTelos' existing LTE network should open up to Sprint customers soon. We will likely see their B26/B41 additions start coming online in 10-12 months. And it will steadily progress to 2017. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

This is good news. Now it's all about when are they going to open up Sprint LTE customers on their existing network. Sprint Band 25 devices will work on all nTelos Band 2 LTE sites. Band 25 is all PCS including G block. Band 2 is all PCS, except G block. So every Band 25 device can run on any PCS spectrum (minus H block, which is not out there yet). Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

No Band 41 here either. Or Band 26. Or even Band 25! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

I miss GV integration. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

On new installs, fiber distribution is on parity in cost to copper. The myth about copper being cheaper is false. It's just that copper is already in place in most of the country. But ILECs cannot continue serving their millions of customers with copper service. 1.5Mbps DSL/T1 service is all that millions of Americans have access to. And many cannot even get that. And ILEC's don't want to upgrade the existing copper to fiber. They just want to ride out their copper investments for the next 40 years and bankroll billions. You have to be crazy if you think that if ILEC's get their way they will start removing existing copper and replacing with fiber. It won't change their infrastructure plans at all. They'll just make even more money. Meanwhile, ILEC's have started switching to fiber in new construction. Here in South Dakota, even ass backwards CenturyLink is doing fiber to the home in new neighborhoods and apartment complexes. Because all those new homes also have 100Mbps connections from Midcontinent cable. And on new construction, it makes sense to use fiber, even to an ILEC, since fiber costs roughly the same. And in the next few years it will cheaper as more contractors use and become familiar with fiber and copper prices continue to rise. But CenturyLink still leaves existing customers on copper. Because those systems are paid for. And those customers don't have a choice. Because if they did, they would have left behind that slow and expensive DSL already. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Sometimes when members lose their patience about a given subject they start ranting. I just wanted you to know I commiserate with your anguish. However, please don't start ranting because of it. Robert