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Site acceptance reports from Saturday (9/21), Sunday (9/22): Alabama – 1 update (LTE) Albuquerque – 1 update (3G) Arkansas – 2 updates (LTE) Atlanta/Athens – 2 update (3G) Austin – 5 update (3G) Boston – 2 updates (3G) Buffalo – 3 updates (3G) Central Iowa – 2 updates (3G) Delaware – 1 update (LTE) East Texas – 1 update (LTE) GA/SC Coast – 3 updates (3G) Gulf Coast – 6 updates (5 LTE) Houston – 1 update (3G) Jacksonville – 2 updates (1 LTE) Kansas – 2 updates (3G) LA Metro – 4 updates (3 LTE) Las Vegas – 4 updates (3G) Long Island – 1 update (LTE) Memphis – 2 updates (LTE) Miami/West Palm – 6 updates (3 LTE) Minnesota – 1 update (3G) Missouri – 9 updates (7 LTE) Myrtle Beach – 1 update (3G) Nashville – 2 updates (1 LTE) New York City – 10 updates (5 LTE) Northern Connecticut – 3 updates (3G) Northern Jersey – 5 updates (3 LTE) North LA – 1 update (3G) Oklahoma – 3 updates (3G) Orange County – 6 updates (3 LTE) Orlando – 3 updates (LTE) Philadelphia Metro – 5 updates (4 LTE) Phoenix – 3 updates (3G) Pittsburgh – 2 updates (3G) Providence – 1 update (3G) Riverside/San Bernardino – 1 update (3G) San Diego – 2 updates (LTE) South Carolina – 2 updates (1 LTE) Southern Connecticut – 3 updates (3G) South Texas – 2 updates (LTE) Southwest Florida – 1 update (LTE) Tampa – 2 updates (LTE) The Panhandle – 1 update (LTE) Upstate NY Central – 2 update (3G) Washington DC – 11 updates (3 LTE) West Kentucky – 2 updates (LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

Site acceptance reports from Wednesday (9/18), Thursday (9/19), Friday (9/20): Alabama - 4 updates (LTE) Albuquerque - 7 updates (3 LTE) Arkansas - 3 updates (2 LTE) Atlanta/Athens - 15 updates (3G) Austin - 5 updates (3G) Baltimore - 1 update (3G) Boston - 6 updates (2 LTE) Buffalo - 3 updates (3G) Central Illinois - 5 updates (2 LTE) Central Iowa - 11 updates (1 LTE) Central Jersey - 3 updates (1 LTE) Central Pennsylvania - 2 updates (3G) Charlotte - 1 update (LTE) Chicago - 3 updates (LTE) Colorado - 9 updates (3G) Dakotas - 12 updates (3G) Delaware - 1 update (LTE) DFW - 2 updates (1 LTE) East Iowa - 1 update (LTE) East Michigan - 38 updates (3G) East Texas - 1 update (3G) Ft. Wayne/South Bend - 5 updates (LTE) GA/SC Coast - 4 updates (3 LTE) Georgia - 13 updates (11 LTE) Gulf Coast - 5 updates (4 LTE) Houston - 13 updates (2 LTE) Indianapolis - 3 updates (LTE) Inland Northwest - 6 updates (4 LTE) Jacksonville - 6 updates (3 LTE) Kansas - 9 updates (2 LTE) LA Metro - 9 updates (4 LTE) Las Vegas - 4 updates (3G) Long Island - 5 updates (3 LTE) Louisiana - 2 updates (LTE) Memphis - 7 updates (5 LTE) Miami/West Palm - 7 updates (4 LTE) Milwaukee - 21 updates (2 LTE) Minnesota - 10 updates (2 LTE) Missouri - 13 updates (9 LTE) Myrtle Beach - 5 updates (3 LTE) Nashville - 13 updates (4 LTE) New Orleans - 9 updates (5 LTE) New York City - 7 updates (3 LTE) Northern Connecticut - 5 updates (3G) Northern Jersey - 7 updates (4 LTE) North LA - 3 updates (3G) North Wisconsin - 1 update (LTE) Oklahoma - 12 updates (2 LTE) Orange County - 5 updates (2 LTE) Oregon/SW Washington - 21 updates (2 LTE) Orlando - 8 updates (6 LTE) Philadelphia Metro - 14 updates (4 LTE) Phoenix - 9 updates (3 LTE) Providence - 1 update (3G) PR/VI - 2 updates (LTE) Riverside/San Bernadino - 9 updates (4 LTE) San Antonio - 5 updates (3G) San Diego - 8 updates (3 LTE) SF Bay - 9 updates (3G) South Carolina - 4 updates (2 LTE) Southern Connecticut - 1 update (3G) Southern Jersey - 4 updates (3G) South Texas - 3 updates (1 LTE) South West Florida - 1 update (LTE) Tampa - 7 updates (6 LTE) The Panhandle - 2 updates (LTE) Tucson/Yuma - 4 updates (3G) Upstate NY Central - 5 updates (3G) Upstate NY East - 5 updates (3G) Utah - 2 updates (1 LTE) VT/NH/ME - 5 updates (2 LTE) West Kentucky - 5 updates (4 LTE) West Texas - 2 updates (1 LTE) West Washington - 3 updates (LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

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I will not be able to post the summary until later today, but I have updated the maps. So you can check out the NV Sites Complete Map for all the sites accepted through Friday, September 20th. Robert

No. It's my understanding that they are treating all NV sites as one phase for Band 41 deployment. They are currently doing RF planning and design through the end of the year. Then they will start equipment procurement and start the jurisidictional planning/permitting around January 1st. Since approximately 1/3 of Sprint sites will require no planning/permitting or have just easy to get counter permits, these are likely to be the first ones out the gate in the first half of 2014. If really well planned, a Band 41 site upgrade could be done in a day or two at each site. Then second third have normal permitting/planning. These will likely start the second half of 2014. The final third are high barrier to entry markets with difficult and burdensome permitting/planning. These will likely carry over in 2015. However long the cities can make it difficult and drag it out. So I expect some cities that have been really easy to work with, like Tulsa, may get Band 41 put on their NV sites much faster than say a city like Madison. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

I thought they preferred the lighter shade of pale? Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

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He does. And more than I deserve. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

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There is also a Protection Site in Fairbanks. Put 800MHz CDMA and LTE on that puppy and it would provide city wide coverage. But not much else without additional sites. The existing Anchorage Expedience network, especially with 800, would provide good Sprint coverage if converted to Network Vision. The Juneau protection sites would provide enough Juneau/Douglas area coverage. Then they can cherry pick new sites in other towns as needed. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

I never got an Airave. I live next to a Sprint site. Not needed. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

It should be about the same frequency. Every two days or so. My son Joey will don't he data entry in the S4GRU Database. I will Then I just update the maps and post the update summary in the thread. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

Sprint CDMA? Cheyenne, Wyoming. Just a little far. But now that Sprint owns Clearwire, there is technically one Sprint site in Rapid City. But it only has WiMax. No voice at all. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

No doubt. I'd love to see Sprint do a full NV conversion on the Rapid City WiMax Protection Site, and then expand coverage around the area. And maybe they can start next week? Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk

Over in the Sponsor section, we have a thread touting a special offer for members to upgrade to the Premier Sponsor level. http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/4675-td-lte-2600band-41-lte-info-teaser/ For a limited time, we are offering a discount for members to upgrade to Premier Sponsor. From now through Sunday, September 22nd, you can upgrade to the Premier Sponsor level for $25 off. So if you are only $50 away from reaching the Premier level, it would only cost you $25 now. If you have never donated to S4GRU but want to go straight to the Premier level, you can do so for just $75. And remember, Premier Sponsorships never expire!!! If you are unsure how far you are away from the Premier level, send me a PM and I will respond with the amount you need to receive the upgrade. I hope to see you in the Premier Sponsor section soon! Robert

There is only Verizon and AT&T. So I have to choose between disembowelment or a lobotomy. Robert

Dear S4GRU Members: I wanted to drop you a line and let you know my availability is going to be much more limited over the next 4-6 weeks. I have accepted a new position and will be moving from New Mexico and relocating my family to the Rapid City, South Dakota area. I am going to be doing a lot of travelling in this period, going back and forth between New Mexico and South Dakota. I start work on Monday, but will be coming home on the weekends until I we move in Mid October. I also have to go to Phoenix for orientation. I will not be available very often to respond to posts or to messages/e-mails. I am going to be very dependent on our Staff during this transition period. Sadly, after the move, I will be outside of Sprint service. So I will not be able to keep Sprint as my primary wireless carrier. I will maintain one line for the times when I leave the area and get back into Sprint coverage. I'm still deciding on a Triband device. But this will not have any impact on S4GRU. I would greatly appreciate your help during this time. Help answering questions posed by members in public threads. Help directing member inquiries to the right thread or to the right staff member. Help by not burdening me with lots of posts and messages. And turning to our staff in public posts and sending messages directly to them first with your questions. I will swing by in the evenings or while waiting in airports to add another voice to the chorus. Also, please respect my privacy. I no longer feel that I can disclose many personal details like I used to and I will not be answering personal questions about my relocation or new job. I am really looking forward to settling in Western South Dakota. I believe the Black Hills is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in this country. And I am looking forward to being able to breathe again. I have severe allergies here that can sometimes even be life threatening. I am thankful to have such a great group of guys (and now even a few ladies) to have such a great community with. I am grateful for all that you put into S4GRU, through your participation in posting and financial support. S4GRU is now in a position that I can take a step back and our members, sponsors and staff can run with the ball for a little while. Thanks for all you do! My Best to all of you... Robert

Site acceptance reports from Sunday (9/15), Monday (9/16), Tuesday (9/17): Alabama – 18 updates (7 LTE) Albuquerque – 4 updates (2 LTE) Arkansas – 1 update (LTE) Atlanta/Athens – 12 updates (4 LTE) Austin – 5 updates (3G) Baltimore – 4 updates (2 LTE) Boston – 11 updates (5 LTE) Central Iowa – 3 updates (3 CDMA 800) Central Jersey – 5 updates (1 LTE) Charlotte – 3 updates (2 LTE) Chicago – 13 updates (6 LTE, 1 CDMA 800, 2 new 3G/800/LTE sites) Cincinnati – 2 updates (2 CDMA 800) Colorado – 1 update (LTE) Columbus – 2 updates (2 CDMA 800) Delaware – 3 updates (1 LTE) DFW – 2 updates (1 new 3G site) East Iowa – 18 updates (1 LTE, 5 CDMA 800) East Kentucky – 1 update (LTE) East Michigan – 11 updates (3 LTE) East Texas – 3 updates (2 LTE) Ft. Wayne/South Bend – 3 updates (LTE) GA/SC Coast – 4 updates (1 LTE) Georgia – 2 updates (LTE) Gulf Coast – 8 updates (LTE) Houston – 11 updates (6 LTE) Indianapolis – 8 updates (3 LTE) Inland Northwest – 6 updates (6 CDMA 800) Jacksonville – 8 updates (5 LTE) Kansas – 16 updates (6 LTE, 1 CDMA 800) LA Metro – 3 updates (1 LTE) Las Vegas – 7 updates (3 LTE) Long Island – 4 updates (2 LTE) Louisiana – 4 updates (2 LTE) Memphis – 2 updates (1 LTE) Miami/West Palm – 8 updates (4 LTE) Milwaukee – 25 updates (3 LTE) Minnesota – 12 updates (6 LTE, 2 CDMA 800) Missouri – 20 updates (19 LTE) Myrtle Beach – 6 updates (3 LTE) Nashville – 11 updates (4 LTE) New Orleans – 6 updates (4 LTE) New York City – 7 updates (2 LTE) Northern Connecticut – 2 updates (LTE) Northern Jersey – 5 updates (3 LTE) North LA – 1 update (3G) North Wisconsin – 1 update (3G) Oklahoma – 9 updates (3 LTE) Orange County – 6 updates (1 LTE) Oregon/SW Washington – 2 updates (1 LTE, 1 CDMA 800) Orlando – 8 updates (7 LTE) Philadelphia Metro – 14 updates (6 LTE) Phoenix – 10 updates (1 LTE) Pittsburgh – 8 updates (8 CDMA 800) Providence – 1 update (3G) PR/VI – 2 updates (LTE) Richmond – 6 updates (3G) Riverside/San Bernardino – 10 updates (2 LTE) San Diego – 14 updates (9 LTE) SF Bay – 3 updates (LTE) South Carolina – 15 updates (9 LTE) Southern Connecticut – 2 updates (LTE) Southern Jersey – 7 updates (2 LTE) South Texas – 9 updates (5 LTE) South West Florida – 7 updates (3 LTE) Tampa – 3 updates (LTE) The Panhandle – 7 updates (5 LTE) Toledo – 2 updates (2 CDMA 800) Tucson/Yuma – 3 updates (3G) Upper Central Valley – 2 updates (LTE) Upstate NY Central – 5 updates (1 LTE) Upstate NY East – 8 updates (1 LTE) VT/NH/ME – 7 updates (1 LTE) Washington DC – 8 updates (2 LTE) West Iowa/Nebraska – 1 update (1 CDMA 800) West Kentucky – 15 updates (11 LTE) West Michigan – 67 updates (10 LTE, 57 CDMA 800) West Texas – 4 updates (2 LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

Especially when you consider new plans have 100MB roaming limit. Robert

Yes and no. Sprint does not allow BYOD off contract for new lines. If you bring a BYOD device for a new line, you will be required to sign a 2 year agreement. But you will keep your upgrade and can use that any time during the two years. However, Sprint does allow you to switch devices on your account any time on an existing line, whether in or out of your contract. I change devices all the time. Several times a week. My line is currently off contract. I own about a dozen phones that I'm constantly switching out and testing. You can even swap phones online. No problems there. Robert

You can renew the plan you're on. If you order the device, and activate it on the line, the same plan will be used. If you open a new account, you may not be able to in some areas, supposedly. Robert

Yes, CA is the only way you can get the benefits of 10MHz without shutting down the people with Band 25 only devices from accessing the G block LTE carrier. Robert via Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 using Tapatalk