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Good point. Continue the discussion here: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/3420-why-t-mobile’s-4g-network-could-kick-everybody-elses/ Robert

Tmo is just adding LTE panels to their existing high speed/high backhauled HSPA+ network. If they couldn't do plug and play quickly, that would be a problem. Now let's see how fast Tmo can add LTE to its virgin EDGE network with no backhaul. That would be an apples to apples comparison to Sprint Network Vision. I bet it takes Tmo longer to do that for their 15,000 EDGE/GPRS sites than Sprint did will with their 38,000. In fact, they already lost. The clock started ticking on those sites back in 2011. Robert

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If I am forced to switch to the new plan, I'd switch my family to Tmo prepaid and I'd keep one Sprint phone for rural usage. I'm not paying $100 more per month on Sprint for 4 lines on the new plan, just for unlimited voice (which I don't use). However, there is no need to feel the sky is falling. These are additional plans, not required plans. It may come to that one day. But we're not there yet. Robert

No caps for a long time. They are giving this "guaranteed unlimited for life" as an incentive to get people to jump over to the new plans. They know Sprint customers are here for the all you can eat buffet. And if people are paranoid they could lose their unlimited, they'll jump to the new plans. Robert

They have to build the network first. Should we leave and come back after the network is complete? Robert

By limit, you mean limit the availability, correct? Yes, I can see them scrapping the Everything Data plans for new customers and making them go to these new My Way plans. Throttled streaming video appears to be on the My Way plans only...for now. Robert

Someone already beat you to the topic: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/4184-new-unlimited-plans-to-take-on-t-mobile/ Robert

I also received this from a source this morning. It goes into effect 7/17. The biggest draw back to me is the reduction of roaming to 100MB from 300MB. That alone will keep me with my current plan. Additionally, once you get to 4 lines, this is more expensive than existing plans. Above three lines, each additional smartphone line is $29 per month now for unlimited data. Above three lines, each additional smartphone line is $50 per month for unlimited data on the new plan. Probably a necessary step. But I will keep my plan as long as I can. Robert

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They also grossly overstate their 3G/4G coverage. I only get HSPA+ coverage in their two darkest green colors. The lighter two green shades are no service on my Nexus 4. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

And that is indeed the downside of such a plan. But my wife would think that's a very good idea. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

WiMax is not being decommissioned until 2015. It is not impacted by Network Vision and LTE deployment. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Now this is a good idea. I'd be interested in something like this. If this catches steam, I could see Sprint adding this if it worked out. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Not confusing. We've discussed the issue a lot. Sprint LTE coverage maps are very inaccurate and overstating coverage. Whereas the 3G EVDO coverage maps are more realistic. We have been complaining about Sprint LTE coverage maps since they first started showing them in July 2012. They've never corrected the problem. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

All my Tmo LTE mapping in ABQ from today showed up when my phone connected to my home WiFi tonight. I just had to go to the app to see it. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Site acceptance reports from Monday (7/8): Atlanta/Athens - 3 updates (LTE) Austin - 2 updates (LTE) Boston - 2 updates (LTE) Central Jersey - 1 updates (LTE) Charlotte - 2 updates (LTE) Chicago - 1 update (LTE) Delaware - 1 update (3G) DFW - 1 update (3G) Gulf Coast - 1 update (3G) Houston - 3 updates (LTE) Indianapolis - 3 updates (2 LTE) Jacksonville - 1 update (LTE) Las Vegas - 1 update (3G) Long Island - 1 update (LTE) Memphis - 1 update (3G) Miami/West Palm - 5 updates (2 LTE) Milwaukee - 1 update (LTE) Mississippi - 8 updates (4 LTE) Missouri - 3 updates (1 LTE) Nashville - 4 updates (2 LTE) New Orleans - 2 updates (LTE) New York City - 4 updates (1 LTE) Northern Jersey - 3 updates (1 LTE) North Wisconsin - 1 update (LTE) Oklahoma - 2 updates (LTE) Orange County - 1 update (LTE) Oregon/SW Washington - 1 update (LTE) Orlando - 2 updates (1 LTE) Phoenix - 2 updates (3G) Providence - 1 update (3G) Raleigh/Durham - 1 update (LTE) San Diego - 3 updates (LTE) SF Bay -1 update (LTE) Shentel - 19 updates (6 LTE, 5 CDMA 800) South Bay - 1 update (LTE) South Carolina - 4 updates (3 LTE) Southern Connecticut - 1 update (3G) Southern Jersey - 1 update (3G) South Texas - 2 updates (LTE) South West Florida - 2 updates (1 LTE) Upper NY Central - 1 update (LTE) VT/NH/ME - 1 update (3G) Washington DC - 1 update (LTE) Maps are updated. Robert Links: Comments regarding this thread, NV Sites Complete Map

I don't have the answers you seek. However, 700MHz band plan coordination has already been worked out with Canada and Mexico. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I think the IBEZ was established considering narrowband, narrowbeam broadcasts from very tall towers...over flat terrain and water. Basically the absolute worst case scenario. Not likely deployment scenarios in 95% of instances. Also, do not confuse usable signal strengths with interfering signal strengths. We tend to think that the signal stops at -110dBm. But they keep going. -120dBm. -130dBm. -140dBm. It's still there, it's just not usable to send data through between two points. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

It is believed they will stay. Sprint is not prohibited from broadcasting in the IBEZ. They just cannot interfere with the foreign broadcasters. They can coordinate with the license holders across the border, reduce power of transmissions, etc. Likely, the license holder of Channel 476 on the Canadian side has agreed to allow Sprint to deploy CDMA 800 in Ohio, as they may not even be actively using that specific frequency currently. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Certainly not the first time my memory has failed me. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

We were discussing POP's covered a few posts before yours, so that's why I wanted to clarify. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

40%? Are you talking about 40% POPs covered? 40% physical coverage? Or 40% of sites converted? All are very different. Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I recall 60% POP's. But I'm driving today. Maybe you can look it up and provide the link for us? Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

To clarify, Sprint HTC, Motorola and Samsung phones do not show LTE signal strength in bars. They always show the 1x voice signal strength. However, iOS and LG devices do show LTE signal strength. More about that here: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/2040-bars-lie-for-lte-signal-strength-how-to-determine-your-actual-lte-signal-strength/ Robert from Note 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta