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I didn't say it was your problem. But it is. Finding the best service for me is my problem, as it is for you. They have not given up on Des Moines. They are actively working. And if it's not fast enough for you, you should go. That's all. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

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If you need more right now you should go. Instead of threatening Sprint around the internet. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

It's not really an idea. Sprint can't go build out expensive rural LTE coverage to new areas where Verizon already has a 50-75 share. They cannot pick up enough customers to even come close to breaking even. So, it's not feasible. But this provides almost all the same benefits and is feasible. As for the sarcasm, I wasn't being sarcastic. I'm really truly glad that Masa does not listen to you. What Sprint is doing here with the CCA is no different than what Verizon is doing, just on a much bigger and more organized scale. And don't discount the interoperability and device ecosystem benefit for all. Also, it will now allow many rural customers the ability to switch away from Verizon because their local company now can offer a viable coverage area when they travel. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

You do know that Verizon does this in many areas and their coverage map reflects that, right? This is exactly the right thing to do. I'm glad Masa is not getting advice from you. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Adding to existing towers? What are you talking about? Sprint is adding to their existing towers. I don't follow you. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

If you have any PCS 1900 signal available, your device will not even scan for 800. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

They mentioned it was a roaming environment that included 2G/3G also. However, many of the CCA partners are GSM/WCDMA providers. So I'm not sure. It would be nice if Sprint allowed GSM/WCDMA domestic roaming now on these providers on capable devices. That would make it closer to the ability to drop Verizon. However, why not leave VZW roaming in some places where there is nothing else available. Say...in places like...Rapid City, South Dakota. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

To me it looks like the CCA and Sprint will all adopt each others bands. Noteworthy is the inclusion of Band 4 and Band 41. I stand corrected on Band 4. Happy for that. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Absolutely! Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, Band 26 devices work with LTE on the Cellular band. So Sprint Triband and Dualband devices can run on USCC Band 5 if opened up. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

No. Otherwise I think they would have announced it yesterday with Band 12. But it's just a guess on my part. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Too true. AT&T and VZW already bought the rural wireless providers in my area. They used to compete with them here. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Sprint will have to build here. There is no rural wireless provider here in Western South Dakota. Just AT&T and Verizon. Robert via Samsung Note 8.0 using Tapatalk Pro

Yes. But many of the CCA members have Band 12. Sprint devices would need Band 12 to roam on their networks. Tmo will not begin to start rolling out some limited Band 12 at the end of 2014. Robert NOTE: I merged your thread into this one, since this is already being discussed.

They should add Band 4 too. Robert

ROFLMAO!!! On an official Sprint video. Oops. Robert

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Many of these repeat posts were actually new threads started by people, and then they were merged into the appropriate thread. But it still is funny. Robert

Sounds like LTE on higher frequencies like T-Mobile and Sprint have deployed doesn't meet your needs. Sprint is now deploying LTE on 800MHz nationwide, except along the Mexican and Canadian border. But you will need to have a Triband LTE device to use it when it gets to the Tidewater later this year. T-Mobile will have some 700MHz LTE service usable in some limited areas next year. If you need low frequency LTE and can't wait a few more months, you will have to go to Verizon or AT&T. Robert

You should go. You're answer is smashingly popular around here. You should get the service that best meets your needs. We don't pay your service bill. Robert

It's always darkest before the dawn. Robert

Typically eHRPD goes through the LTE core instead of the switch. I would think that you would need to be able to access the LTE network in order get eHRPD. Maybe nTelos has opened up Sprint customers to use LTE now. Or maybe you are experiencing a fluke. Robert

I know a lot of the early Sprint LTE devices did not support 1.4MHz LTE channels. Seems like most of the newer ones do, though. Since Triband device adoption was still under 5%, I'm not sure a 1.4MHz VoLTE only carrier would alleviate much traffic yet. And I'm not familiar enough with VoLTE to know if you can easily modify existing LTE devices with just a software update to get it to work. I would guess not, and then we would need VoLTE ready handsets to get on the market for Sprint. But I do agree with your point though, this will become more and more of an option every month as the number of Sprint devices that support VoLTE in 1.4MHz channels are out there. Robert