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Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 7 January 2012 I'm sure us folks who are early LTE adopters are going to have a bumpy ride. So there is a lot of benefit in waiting. But it's a ride I'm more than willing to take. It's part of the adventure in being a wireless geek.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 7 January 2012 @Jail-RN...I responded to your question in another post.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 6 January 2012 I'm more interested in finding out what the other six markets are!

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 6 January 2012 That would be great. Definitely keep us posted.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 6 January 2012 Thanks for the info!

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 5 January 2012 I would love to see them. Post when you get a chance! I do believe that AT&T is also starting to move their radios behind their antenna at their new HSPA+ and LTE sites.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 5 January 2012 For a demonstration of how well 800MHz overlaps for superior coverage on PCS spacing, look at this slide from this article: http://s4gru.spruz.com/pt/New-Network-Vision-and-LTE-Deployment-info-released-in-Sprint-Webinar-today/blog.htm As for Sprint's LTE-Advanced, it will be on two aggregated carriers...a 5x5 on 800 and a 5x5 on 1900. It will perform like a 10x10 FD-LTE carrier. But there will be some advantages with Sprint's radios up behind the antenna panels. Sprint's aggregated carrier LTE Advanced will likely provide speeds around 10 to 20MB download, with bursts over 30MB. One disadvantage for aggregated carriers on such different frequencies, is you will only get the aggregated carrier advantage if your device is in range of both frequencies, the 800 and 1900. In areas where you only get the 800, like when you go deep inside a building or at the edge of service, then you won't get the boosted aggregated speeds. Because your device will only see the one carrier. But in approximately 90% of the coverage area, you will be in an overlap zone where your device sees a signal on 800 and 1900. The real performer will be Clearwire's TD-LTE with 20MHz carriers. It will have speeds between 30MB and 50MB download, with bursts in the 60 to 80MB range.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 21 November 2011 It is believed that once a tower receives full Network Vision upgrades, all the LTE equipment will be installed and ready to go. But when Sprint will turn that signal on and make it active is unknown at this time. Some believe that Sprint will not turn on the LTE where it's been deployed until LTE devices are released in Mid 2012. I believe they will turn on LTE at every tower when they install the equipment. This will allow them to continue to test and fine tune while they are deploying Network Vision. Sprint techs and Sprint execs do have LTE USB dongles that will run on Sprint's frequencies. This was confirmed by a field tech who reads our Facebook page. And they are already using them on a few towers in Chicago. However, if I were to guess, I don't think Sprint will announce any LTE cities until they have devices to sell. I think then they will say something like, "Our LTE devices are now for sale, oh, and by the way, our LTE network is now live in 30 cities." But what I would do, if I was them, I would announce every city the moment it goes live. Even though there are not LTE devices for sale. And show LTE coverage maps. And get people excited about LTE. And they can see the rapid progress. And then they see LTE show up in therr neighborhood. So, on the day that LTE devices go on sale, they are standing in line at the Sprint store to buy their device. Because they know this time it's real, and they Sprint's rapid progress. But that's just me!

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 24 January 2012 *shakes head*

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 1 February 2012 OK. I've created an article about the petition: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-9-want-a-samsung-galaxy-note-on-the-now-network-maybe-you-can/

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 25 January 2012 I'm probably going to repost it. Will probably wait for a very slow news day in the next week or so.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 24 January 2012 I signed it. Just for the heck of it!

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 24 January 2012 Samsung now announces the new Mega Galaxy Note...

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 23 January 2012 That's what I'd guess. $299. And I'd pay that if the GS3 wasn't out or coming out very soon. Otherwise, I'd may have to consider the GS3 over the Note.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 23 January 2012 I agree. If the Note appears at Sprint, I'm nearly certain it will be LTE. Since Sprint has gone through the trouble of telling everyone that they are no longer releasing WiMax devices, I think they will hold to that. I also think that the early rumors I heard about the Note coming to Sprint were from pretty credible sources. A few less than credible sources ran with the story last week, but they weren't the original breakers of the story. They are just rehashing the story and adding Verizon to the suspected list of carriers. I am very interested in the Note as my first Sprint LTE device. - Robert

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 1 February 2012 http://s4gru.spruz.com/pt/Want-a-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-on-the-Now-Network--Maybe-you-can/blog.htm

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 19 January 2012 I have big meaty paws. I'm looking forward to it!

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 18 January 2012 @BenChase7...

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 18 January 2012 LOL. The name is lame. But the Epic 4G Touch is a lame name too. Maybe the Sprint version will be called the Epic LTE slab-o-phone?

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 17 January 2012 SprintFeed first leaked this story back on January 3rd. But it's now just starting to get traction. I hope it pans out. I could see myself getting that as my first LTE device. Although, the GS3 might be out by then.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 2 February 2012 I wonder if this will actually pan out?

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 31 January 2012 If samsung is smart, The new epic 2 will be on I c s from the beginning. It will drive sales if it is an early adopter.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 30 January 2012 I pretty much figured that the Epic Touch was the replacement for the OG Epic. I guess Samsung is following HTC in the Sprint line up. Where HTC created a flagship replacement to the Evo with the Evo 3D and a midrange similar spec replacement with the Evo Design. So I guess Samsung is following suit with the Epic Touch as the Flagship replacement to the Epic, and the Epic 2 as the midrange similar spec replacement?

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 23 January 2012 WiMax devices sales numbers are dropping, just like their pricing.

Migrated from Original Forum. Originally Posted 16 January 2012 @pyroscott...I think with at least 32GB on board storage, I may consider it. However, I like to take my SD card out and put into my computer when moving files. At least large files. I can't stand how slow the USB connections to my devices run. @legion125...I think the FCC is waiting for the technology to be there to easily support it and then they are going to start mandating it. Especially on spectrum and merger deals. And I think the technology is really going to be readily accessible this year. Carriers...you are on notice. No more anti-competive network hogging is going to be tolerated for much longer. You might as well start working out deals on your own now.