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    They cannot, I'm afraid. In the Sponsor section are maps showing all Sprint sites in the country. But it would be a violation for our members to disclose anything in the Sponsor section. But if you become a S4GRU Sponsor, you can get access to that data and much more. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I think it's based on the fact that he knows (or believes) that there are 75 sites that have had panels installed on. If that's true, and it seems plausible, then it would only be a matter of backhaul being connected and provisioned as well as the cabinets setup being completed. I wouldn't hold my breath. It seems like an unprecedented move to have 75 sites go live in one market in a weeks time. However, I am encouraged that 75 sites may be nearing readiness. And if they can get 10-15 of those turned on every week, I'd be very happy with that. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Definitely. And in places where this occurs, EBS licensees will have to be paid off handsomely to renew. And the licensees know it and are chomping at the bit to get back to the negotiating table. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    No. Work is likely under way. Just waiting for confirmation. Robert
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    Me too. I live in the same Sprint market as you do. Robert
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    I'd say AT&T. VZW does not use RRU's. Tmo is not planning RRU's until their LTE deployment. And that last I heard, Tmo was planning on using the new integrated RRU/panel type. Unless they've changed their mind since early summer. They are handsome devils, though. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk EDIT: We talked about this last Spring: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/770-lte-network-buildout-a-comparison-between-carriers/page__view__findpost__p__17017
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    Their contracts can be renogotiated if Sprint doesn't want to honor them as is. However, I think Sprint will want to maintain any revenue stream coming in to help pay for operating costs of the WiMax network until it is shutdown. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Yes. All the Sprint 3G sites in Augusta market will get upgraded with LTE. Work should be starting soon, if not already begun. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I don't think it's false. I think what he means is that they are not focusing only on one area with this initial deployment. For instance, not all the initial sites are in Pinellas. Or just Central Tampa. But rather they are all over the market. If that's what he meant, then that is essentially true. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    A woman who is both beautiful and willing to drive you all around to look at sites. What a catch! Take her to lunch at her favorite place. Now! Man, I'm hungry... Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I should drive by your house with my VZW hotspot on, titled "FBIsurveillance316" to add to your paranoid hysteria. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I've always been amazed how Sprint service stops right outside of KC except along major highways. Since they have such a large market share in the region, you think they would cover neighboring towns like Richmond, Lexington, Higginsville, Marshall, etc. People in many communities within 100 miles of KC have to use someone other than their regionally HQ carrier. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Sprint has said publicly they are 3-4 months behind schedule. Most of the issues have been resolved or will be very soon. This will allow the production rate to increase significantly. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    This is true most of the time. In my estimation, about 90% of upgraded sites show a data speed upgrade. However, not all sites with a data speed upgrade have NV equipment on them. If they did any kind of backhaul upgrade, whether temporary additional T1 lines or actual permanent NV backhaul, it shows data speed upgrades. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Okeedokee. Thanks for stopping by. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I got notification of the Oviedo tower yesterday and put it up on the maps and posted it in the NV Sites Complete comments yesterday. I'm glad someone was able to go map it. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    golf pants Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Expect nearly full coverage in most Top 100 cities by the end of 2013. Also, they will have some coverage available in all 97 markets by the end of 2013. The first two quarters of 2014 will be about adding density and picking up errant uncompleted towers. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I think Sprint is fully prepared to give up EBS spectrum. It has almost no value. It is better geared for local ISP use anyway. Trying to manage 400 separate leases with varying terms and expirations has been a nightmare for Clearwire. Also, who wants to go spend a lot of money installing a network in a market using EBS spectrum on a lease that expires in one or two years and the educational institution comes back with unreasonable demands? It's a nightmare scenario. About 1/3 of Clearwire EBS leases expire in the next two years. And some EBS lessees are planning a big show down. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Clearwire never made money on home internet. Sprint is likely to abandon it. They wanted Clearwire spectrum for long term mobile smartphone use. I expect Sprint to stop selling home ISP rather quickly after taking over Clearwire. Allowing existing customers to keep their WiMax, but allowing it to fade into the WiMax sunset of 2015. Also, I expect Sprint really is just wanting the BRS spectrum. I expect Sprint to allow the EBS spectrum leases to lapse. They aren't worth the trouble, except perhaps in key Top 20 markets where they may need additional spectrum. In my opinion, if you take EBS spectrum out of the equation, Sprint does not have enough spectrum in the long term to offer home ISP in most places. But why go through the trouble to go after home users? They pay much less per GB than mobile users and cause much greater strain on the network. It's just not worth it.
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    Sprint does not really target a specific percentage per se, they just want coverage to occur in key places. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I definitely remember it being an issue on the GS3 in Waco, but I didn't notice it on the Note in Wichita Falls. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    ???? Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    Sprint announced Philadelphia a long time ago and the market is actively being deployed now. http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-321-sprint-marketing-releases-a-4g-lte-city-list-where-work-is-under-way/ Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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    I hear they have a breakfast hot pocket now. Yeah, you're about to call in sick. Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk
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