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    Greetings from the DMV ( Dc, Md & Va)

    in Welcome

    Posted

    You will. Very excited about this site. I have the info about being a sponsor and will be doing so shortly. Any idea on if/when you will post an updated nv map for the dc metro area?

     

    We last updated our NV Live Sites Map on 4/7. There were approx. two dozen live sites in the DC/BWI area then. I am expecting another update in the next day or so.

     

    Robert

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    HELP NEEDED! network.sprint.com has added some new sites, please cull your area and submit to this thread!

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

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    The answer why is financial. Right, wrong or indifferent. Sprint is banking on getting the network down to 38,000 sites. However, in my opinion, there are less than 1,000 iDEN sites that Sprint would need to keep. Ideally, Sprint should convert these 1,000 sites to Sprint CDMA/LTE in Network Vision to expand and fill in coverage holes. Louisiana would be one of the chief areas impacted for the good with my Nextel conversion plan.

     

    This really is the only noteworthy negative comment I have on Sprint and Network Vision. It is a huge missed opportunity. :imo:

     

    Robert

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    WiMax Protection Site Operation Confirmation

    in WiMax

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    Is it possible these protection sites (Central Florida at least) are running on the Uppermost receivable frequencies? Because official site seem to penetrate better for download than protection sites.

     

    Official sites do penetrate better. Good observation! But it's not because of the frequency set used. Protection sites are deployed with little to no downtilt. The panels are pointed out 90 degrees straight out from the tower to maximize coverage area. This is good for creating a large coverage circle on a map that you showcase to the FCC to "protect" your license, but not good in actually being usable to the people on the ground, or especially inside buildings.

     

    The whole point of the protection site isn't to give people service, but rather to protect their license from being revoked by the FCC for failing to meet minimum coverage standards. If you can actually use the signal, then they just consider that bonus.

     

    Also, Protection Sites will give you better coverage from higher buildings and hills and mountains than you will from being on the ground. That's because if you are up in the air, those panels are pointed right at you. That's the reason why there is a difference between Protection Sites and Standard WiMax Deployments. Most people don't even notice the difference. Good job.

     

    Robert

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    Is Sprint planning to deploy 60 GHz or 80 GHz microwave backhaul in Network Vision?

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

    Posted

    Just curious if anyone knew if Sprint is planning to deploy microwave backhaul at 60 GHz or 80 GHz during Network Vision? I know that 60 GHz is unlicensed spectrum while 80 GHz is licensed spectrum so I would think that 80 GHz backhaul would be more costly. It appears that 80 GHz backhaul has a few benefits over 60 GHz backhaul in that it can travel farther and has higher overall throughput capacity.

     

    Millimeter-wave (60 GHz) E-Band (80 GHz) Range 3 Km 5 Km Throughput 1 Gbps 10 Gbps Frequency 57-64 GHz 71-84 GHz Licensed No Yes

     

    http://www.wimax.com...-considerations

     

    I have recently seen some of the Backhaul contract awards. To me it appears that the contracts for the backhaul put the entire burden on the vendor. They provide a complete package. Ethernet via AAV, Microwave, fiber...whatever. Then NV OEM's take the ethernet connection left for them at every site and connect it all up. How the vendor gets the ethernet to the site is largely up to them. I imagine each backhaul vendor will have their own microwave schemes and you will see tons of variability between vendors.

     

    Robert

    Analyst says Galaxy Note coming to Sprint.

    in Samsung

    Posted

    Its conceivable that Sprint has had their hands on the device since February just waiting for the agreement with AT&T to run out. Robert would know more but either way i'm foaming at the mouth hoping that this device drops soon.

     

    I do hope the Note comes to Sprint sooner than later. We have seen the LTE Lab/FIT device reports and schedule through September. So it would have had to be a new decision, and then be slotted to get into the LTE labs. However, if it was not a LTE device, then it wouldn't go through the LTE lab and FIT testing.

     

    I think the Note is a very exciting device. However, I don't put much hope in a LTE Note hitting Sprint soon. And further, I think by the time it could get to market, the Note will be too old. Might as well try for the first round of the next GSIII based Note. If I am wrong, I will still be very happy! :)

     

    Robert

    Analyst says Galaxy Note coming to Sprint.

    in Samsung

    Posted

    That's not quite how testing schedules work. Especially on a device that has never been on CDMA. An accelerated lab schedule for a device that already runs on a similar network would be more like 30 to 45 days. But given this device has never been in a network like Sprints, it would likely be longer. And then, after testing, the quickest it could get to market is another 30 days. They don't start final assembly plans until after lab testing.

     

    Robert - Posted from my E4GT with ICS using Forum Runner

    2012 - 1st Quarter Announcement!

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Yeah it is kinda sad that Sprint will barely have any LTE markets live by June even though they announced they will have 10 LTE markets by mid year.

     

    http://www.fiercewir...year/2012-01-05

     

    You keep saying June...but Sprint said Mid Year. I define Mid Year as between May 15 - August 15, myself. Not June 1st.

     

    Also, don't be so darn pessimistic. It depends on how you define things. Sprint will have live LTE service in 10 markets before the end of June. And it's our plan to provide coverage maps of them, so you can keep track of progress (like we did with the interactive Atlanta LTE coverage map that's in the Premier Sponsor section).

     

    When Sprint announces a market as launched or "live" is semantical, since their plan is to announce when 50% of the sites are live. At 50% coverage, the market will have pretty decent saturation of coverage. The last 50% that continues after a market is announced will just be fill in coverage. It will just get even better and better after launch.

     

    However, there will be millions of people covered with pre-launch LTE in yet to be announced markets. And we will try to cover it like we did the WiMax Protection Sites. Keeping our members up to speed with the progress. You guys will likely know much more about a market's coverage than Sprint will even say at the official market launches anyway.

     

    Robert

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    Hello Everyone

    in Welcome

    Posted

    Enjoy. Keep it intelligent. Keep it positive.

     

    Ditto. In fact, here is the S4GRU Mission Statement, "To provide a forum for discussion and education about wireless spectrum, networks, and Sprint Network Vision, in particular, in an online community that is mature, intelligent, and free from uncritical negativity."

     

    :welc:

    South Texas LTE

    in Markets

    Posted

    When is the 3rd and 4th round? Sorry' date=' but just started keeping up with this site.[/quote']

     

    January 2013 - January 2014.

     

    Robert via NOVO7PALADIN Tablet using Forum Runner

    Network Vision/LTE - Charlotte Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Is there an update on the ETA when the Second Round will be? Since a lot stuff has changed in the last few months.......

     

    Second Round markets were originally scheduled to start between July and December 2012. Now some are starting a little early, in May and June. But these early markets are not in NC. Stay tuned to S4GRU for more updates.

     

    Robert via NOVO7PALADIN Tablet using Forum Runner

    Chicago NV Issues?

    in Markets

    Posted

    I live in this area as well (Hampshire - corner of Big Timber & Rt. 72/Higgins) - have seen a slight improvement in data speed but its still not that great. Last 6+ months have been absolutely horrible in this area - virtually zero upload speed (absolutely no way to send picture mail' date=' upload pic to facebook, etc.). I'm glad they are making this area a priority...

     

    So, does this mean that LTE is up and running in the 90 corridor in the NW Chicago Burbs? If so I'll be lining up for the new EVO and wife will get my 4s![/quote']

     

    It is not running this very minute, but should be very soon. It will likely be operating in the Hampshire cluster before the LTE phones go on sale.

     

    Robert via NOVO7PALADIN Tablet using Forum Runner

    Network Vision/LTE - Charlotte Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    When will the North Carolina (Raleigh' date=' Durham, Charlotte, & Wilmington) areas start with LTE Network Vision?

     

    When will we expect coverage in the area?

     

    Also, how good will this Advance 3G be when revised for better data speed coverage?[/quote']

     

    The Wilmington area is in the Sprint Myrtle Beach market and we have not announced it yet. There is no Advanced 3G that is a part of Network Vision, but Sprint is using Remote Radio units that will increase 3G signal strength by ~20%.

     

    Robert via NOVO7PALADIN Tablet using Forum Runner

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