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    It's in an impossible question to answer. But I would guess they would allow customers to keep their phones for the remainder of their contract, but upgrades or new lines of service must be on a new Sprint device. Similar to what Verizon did with Alltel customers. They would likely reduce to the USCC network to one voice and one EVDO carrier and start to Network Vision the USCC network. However, this is very speculative. And I'm probably being biased about what they should do, instead of what they'd actually do. Robert
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    I believe that in places where USCC had coverage, but Sprint did not, they would have likely converted those sites to Network Vision. The FCC may have required if Sprint purchased all of USCC that they maintain USCC coverage. When this deal was initially announced with Sprint/USCC, there was a chance the FCC may have required equal coverage too. I was slightly surprised they didn't. However, USCC and Sprint coverages are not vastly different in these markets. Robert
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    If they bought all of USCC, then they would have also received the USCC network. That would be a whole different deal. Sprint did not receive the USCC network in this deal, just customers and spectrum. It's kind of an unusual deal. Robert
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    If you have a new USCC device, then you are in a good position. You likely can sell your USCC device on the market to other USCC customers in markets that are not affected to cover the cost of your new Sprint device (or other carrier). If you have an older USCC device, then you are good because you are getting an opportunity to upgrade early. If you are out of contract with USCC, then there is no loss for you except the ability to stay off contract. Robert
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    Thanks for posting this. They say next few months. However, I think they are trying to be misleading intentionally to get people to try to get off the USCC network as possible. I think they want people off as soon as possible so USCC can shut down and decommission their network to save operational expenses and for Sprint to be able to use the spectrum as soon as possible on their network. But unless something changed/changes, I believe I recall reading that the USCC network would remain in operation for 20 months. But if people leave en masse, they may be able to shut it down early. This letter probably helps to achieve those ends. Robert
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    http://s4gru.com/index.php?/page/index.html/_/announcements/s4gru-member-ranks-and-groups-r20 Robert
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    Yes, out of contract. They no longer have a contract. However, they can maintain their service until the closure of the USCC network. That was an agreement of the purchase as far as I can recall. I believe the network was to remain active for 20 months. Robert
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    Sprint was not looking to pick up customers. They were buying spectrum. USCC insisted they take the customers to get the spectrum. And the FCC would have likely required it too, as USCC would have nothing left to serve customers. Sprint is being reasonable in how they are approaching USCC customers. They want to retain as many as they reasonably can. But if they want to leave because of the device constraint, Sprint is willing to accept that. You will need a new device whether you stay with Sprint or go with someone else. No other postpaid carrier is going to take your USCC device either. However, Guido down at the corner Payday loan/Cricket dealer may be able to flash your phone for service with him. For a price, of course. Robert
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    People are not forced to change phones. They can keep their USCC phones until the USCC network is turned off. I believe that is for the remainder of the time anyone would have on contract. At the end of their contract, they can either get a Sprint device or go with another carrier. This is much better than what AT&T did when they took over Alltel customers in our area. They had 45 days to get an AT&T device, or they would no longer have 3G service. And true to form, on the 46th day, Alltel customers dropped to 1x only. All they wanted was to keep their service to the end of their contract. You are better off staying on the the USCC network anyway until Network Vision is largely complete in your area. Then you can upgrade to a Sprint device. Robert
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    Great slideshow. Here is the direct link of it: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1442505/000144250513000047/clearwireinvestorpresent.htm I like how in Page 37, Clearwire is essentially threatening stockholders that if it does not approve the Sprint deal they may default on a June debt payment and go into Bankruptcy organization. Wonder what that will do to the stock price? Take the deal Clearwire stockholders! We're making money on the deal! End the risk now. Sprint is the only one who ponied up any money since 2010 while Clearwire was languishing and nearly going out of business. Where were Crest and Aurelius Capital back then? Why didn't they help with cash when they were building out WiMax? Because they are speculators. They all knew Sprint had the control and first right of refusal to buy out the company. It was always inevitable. And now they are trying to milk out pennies into Billions. Get lost. Robert
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    cedar chest
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    Switching SIM cards in my VZW devices only enables LTE. I still have to go online or call to switch the CDMA side over. This is likely going to be the case at Sprint with removable SIM's too until CDMA is phased out. But VZW does have data only plans. Robert
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    To me, it looks like the bottom is Sprint legacy. Those are familiar panels to me. The top may have been decommissioned Nextel. There is a chance that Sprint could be relocating to the Nextel rung at the top. Keep an eye on it, and post any progress you see. Robert
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    The big advantage of 600MHz for Sprint would be to level the playing field with the duopoly with lower frequency spectrum. If Sprint could have at least a 10x10 LTE carrier in 600, then they would be sitting very good for the long term. Although, I'm not sure 600 is necessary. With an aggressive LTE 2600 plan in place, and refarmed PCS, and placing LTE 800 as the lowest priority to be used only when you can't get a PCS or 2600 signal, then LTE 800 probably can meet Sprint's low frequency needs for a long time. The big problem Sprint has with SMR 800 is that they do not have 14MHz nationwide. In those places, a big chunk of 600 could be very helpful. Robert
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    There are also several threads where people ask for info from people in largely complete areas. Lots of data already exists throughout the forums for you to check out. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Or we all will be carrying tablet phones! Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Very plausible info received. They are starting work. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    They don't know what they're looking at. Often they see upgrades which could be legacy maintenance upgrades or NV 3G upgrades and assume it's LTE. It's more ignorance than malice. If you can get to the highest level of tech support (not customer service), those guys tend to understand what they are looking at in GLANCE much better. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    I think they will bid unless not allowed to by the FCC. The Clearwire spectrum gain via purchase may cause problems for them bidding on future spectrum. I'm still not sure how PCS H Block and 600MHz auctions will play out. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Girl Power! Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Apple Jacks Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Sprint's LTE speeds are slower, all things being equal. However, if you are very close to a Sprint LTE site, and the AT&T site is well burdened, then Sprint's would be faster. Sprint's LTE is advertised at 6-8Mbps. If you are on an unburdened sector with a strong signal it can be 20-35Mbps. The absolute max speed possible is 37.5Mbps. On a smartphone, 99% of what people do, you cannot tell the difference between 6Mbps and 60Mbps. Basically, only downloading large files. And people don't download large files on AT&T because of data limits. They wait until they are on WiFi. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Juice Newton Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    I hear it's the juiciest juice. Or so I'm told... Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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    Somebody queue Aerosmith... "We're living on the edge!!!!" Although, that would be even funnier in those places where people are stuck on AT&T and Tmo EDGE service. Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD
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