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1 hour ago, kg4icg said:

Well I received a invitation from Sprint to join there customer insight panel. And I did. 

Wow!

What does this consist of?

Sprints statement on Net Neutrality

Why is this still a thing with Sprint

SO I guess Pokemon GO is still a thing to the point Sprint giving out poke coins or whatever if you switch to Sprint. I Just don't see why they (Sprint) are trying to make this a thing still. I'm sure the majority has moved on from PG besides the younger kids. SMH.

I love the plan to get all bands on all towers... this is something with low band that T-Mobile has not done. It will give Sprint an advantage if they choose to do this in addition to the high band add. 

Most definitely! The quality of the network will be amazing. Coming from someone in a market that has all bands on almost all of their towers, it’s a very good experience and makes Sprint a actual option. Really the only time I drop to 3g is at my desk at work but even then I’m still able to stream Spotify on extreme with no issues.


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1 minute ago, jreuschl said:

Only 50% of towers have B41?  Wow I thought it would be higher than that by now.

Marcelo spoke on this a few weeks back. When he was interviewed by Wells Fargo or whoever it was, He stated that about half the network has B41 deployed. This interview happened soon after the failed merger attempt due to who was going to control both companies. 

I added the TEP Plus to my plan. Does anyone know if this is the one with Apple Care tied to it? It was the only insurance that I saw.


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Calling Plus available yet? In iOS 11.2
 
 

I’m not seeing no calling plus after the update.

Luckily for me I didn’t have crashing issues updating my X this morning.


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Good interview. So for 2018 the focus with the increased capex is an accelerated network upgrades, new cell sites in new areas and Massive Mimo. 

Lets see how this goes. I seems like they are more sure of themselves this go around. 

1 hour ago, JThorson said:

https://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/sprint-hints-at-6-gbps-peak-speeds-over-lte-network

 

That's insanity, even theoretically. Will be interesting to see if they can even get anywhere near that.

 

With those speeds, my edges and head will be scalped bald, follicles gone along with any other hair on my face. 

6Gbps is insanely fast. This is good to know the true potential of their spectrum. 

57 minutes ago, Tengen31 said:

Densify the network and expand coverage. They know they need to expand to at least att coverage. Coverage is the main reason they have a hard time keeping customers. If you had coverage to roaming areas that gives people there another choice.

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Expanding out to the size of AT&T or getting really close to it would be a sweet spot. 

I would love to see them expand out into the native roaming areas to minimize the amount of roaming they currently have. Bases on the current map, there's alot of it.

 

with this 8k macro tower venture that SB is doing, I'm sure Sprint will benefit the most from this. How much of an effect will 8k towers have on the network? given if Sprint is indeed on all of them?

You mean to tell me that Sprint, who has a nationwide roaming agreement with Verizon for voice/text, does better than T-Mobile? Shocking.

 

 

I think those stats that conclude that Sprint is more reliable than T-Mobile also includes those native roaming areas as well and not just Sprints native coverage.

 

 

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I hope all the above. They really have their work cut out for them if they plan to do all of that next year. One thing I do want them to not do is to take the T-Mobile method and just slapping a panel or two up and calling it coverage. There are so many complaints from their users about the B12 rollout and how it was a rush job. By Sprint Adding all 3 bands on all towers alone will make them competitive, especially in rural areas and those users have another option to choose from. If Sprint can pull this network revamp off, they can easily surpas T-mobile in network quality.

Sprint has the resources and spectrum to give the other 3 a run for their money. It's either put up or shut up now. I just hope John Saw makes this happen and fast. Time is against them with alot of it being lost due to putting their eggs in one basket thinking a merger was going to happen. 

8 minutes ago, kg4icg said:

This might explain what's going on at HQ at Sprint. 

https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/exclusive-marcelo-claure-s-full-memo-explaining-sprint-s-new-management-reorg

 

I was just reading this lol. I think this memo sent out was the start of the new Sprint. It sounds like they are able to get get their hands dirty and actually compete. 

Jim Hyde is also leaving the company. What is the game plan here going forward with Sprint? Is this this slimming down of roles since they are going to go it alone?

https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/sprint-s-affiliates-and-wholesale-president-jim-hyde-also-leaving-company

 

I really don't know much about Saw but whats really the difference between the two? 

1 minute ago, Kevster1321 said:

Yeah I was like OK thanks then went into my account and added it. they really need to fix there customer service 

And fast lol. I would've had fun with that rep asking is there a timetable as to when it will be available in my area? lol. 

3 minutes ago, Kevster1321 said:

So sprint chat told me that I can't get Hulu till the 12/8 because it came out today but only in some areas I will call and see if it's different

In some areas.. what kind of mess is that? I don't think that chat rep is informed well enough. They're making it sound like it's being deployed like a network build lol. 

17 minutes ago, RedSpark said:

Yeah, they'd all be like "Hulu rulez. Netflix sux."

Some salty folks over there! 

Exactly. It makes no sense at all. They thew a fit even when John said to get the FREE netflix, You had to have the One plan. But I wonder if this Hulu deal is not just limited to UF but to the other plans like UMY and ED1500. If so that right there makes what Sprint is offering better.

 

*edit: the forum topic has been locked on the Tmo Reddit page. The mod threw a jab saying, If you want to talk about it there's a page dedicated to 100% Sprint... lmao. 

13 minutes ago, RedSpark said:

It's an interesting move for Sprint.

Very much so.

What's funny is the Tmo Reddit is ripping it apart saying it's an inferior service.I personally like Hulu more than Netflix. I'm sure if John offered Hulu it'll be the best move ever. I even saw one comment that TMo doesn't need to hand out free things...umm sir where have you been? 

2 minutes ago, RedSpark said:

Hopefully, Sprint will accelerate its CapEx in light of this development.

The Hulu signup window is from 11/17 to 12/8.

Hmm wow such as short time to sign up so this is a promo pretty much. So I guess we will see a credit for the $7.99 on our Sprint bill. 

26 minutes ago, ericdabbs said:

What do you guys think of Sprint offering free Hulu service for its customers to compete with Tmobile and Netflix.  Sounds like it would include the $7.99/mo plan.  My guess is that this would only be a benefit for the Sprint Unlimited Freedom customers and not grandfathered to all legacy plans.  Like Tmobile they only limit the Netflix offer for those with the Tmobile One TI plan.

http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/sprint-to-launch-free-hulu-service-for-unlimited-users-wave7

Dope! i just signed up about two weeks ago. My question would be how this would work? Probably similar to tidal. Add it to your plan, you get a text link to sign up and it gets billed to your Sprint account. I guess the only difference would be the $7.99 that gets billed will be a credit.

I wonder too if this Hulu offer is something that will baked into a revamped UF plan with a higher cost since Marcelo stated price increases are coming soon? This would be a good way to get people to switch over to that new plan. 

I believe so too. I’m reading old articles and according to this one Sprint will start Massive MIMO deployment beginning of next year. Now this article was dated back in September (during T-Mobile merger) however if we take Marcelo’s word on the network I would assume this is still on track.  Its awesome that Sprint and Ericcson was able to achieve 300mbps from one 20mhz channel!

 

 

Right. Sprint is technically 5G ready between their 2.5 and Massive MIMO. So with 3CA alone with M MINO, you’re talking almost 1Gbps. But I’m basing that off of the getting 300mbps using just a single 20mhz.

 

I really want Sprint to follow through on these new network plans. This is truly a sink or swim time but I think Marcelo and team are serious since he was beyond honest about the network and convinced Son to give Sprint an actual chance. I think it’s a good time to be on Sprint IMO.

 

 

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This plus small cells and HPue would be great! We can expect 4xca next year right?

I would assume 4xca will be next year as well. I think massive mimo was next year as well.


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Yay for no more distraction. A loose confirmation that this merger mess has been a huge distraction from network planning and marketing strategy. And why wouldn’t it be?  

Just getting all 3 bands deployed on 100% of the footprint would be impressive. Now to wonder- will Sprint pursue the fastest backhaul when adding sites or the the cheapest? Understandably a balancing act. I tend to think Son is looking for a partner who doesn’t have a national network footprint, meaning the deeper and wider the footprint goes, the more attractive Sprint becomes as a partner.

 

 

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It would be very impressive if they do put all three bands in all their towers like Marcelo was saying they are going to do. That would be a pretty consistent network experience. I think the biggest fear from the other three carriers is if Sprint gets their network together and they really tap into their 2.5. If done right, Sprint can really do some damage here in the states.

 

 

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Now I agree with you. However if they just put 25, 26 and 41 on as many towers as possible and make a good to great experience ubiquitous, they should be just fine.

Agreed. The network would be more consistent. Whereas T-Mobile just slaps b12 on a 2g tower with the signal going in one direction and calling it coverage.


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