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    Coverage Map Updated 1/12/18

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

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    Many parts of the UP in Michigan now show extended LTE (perhaps done earlier). Some b41 in Columbus OH metro proper is added plus some Granville, but most outlying b41 done in the last year or so remains MIA. Dayton still outdated.




    Does this include Marquette Michigan ? Also pls explain extended LTE ? This is by US Cell correct ? Is it broadcasting Sprints spectrum or US cell ? And is it treated as native coverage and not going agh st data though I’m in unlimited


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    Just listened to Dr John Saw’s interview at CES

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

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    I have to admit, it’s somewhat encouraging network wise for 2018. I’m not overly excited becuase we all know Sprints execution is laughable but if they can expand the network plus continue to densify and add all the bands on all the existing and new towers then they should be back in business. They should have done this back in 2014 but at least it’s getting done. My question is how much expansion are they doing. He mentioned neighborhood expansion just outside coverage areas as well as location destination spots that typically sprint doesn’t provide service to that would get new coverage. My guess is it would be decent expansion when it’s all said and done but nothing overly dramatic. Also, I would love B26 and small cells to takeover SoCal all 2018 but I know I’m dreaming.

     

     

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    Sprints major network investment.

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    I certainly don't believe network wide that Sprint is better than T-Mobile.  However, in the Puget Sound region (Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia), I find that Sprint B41 coverage areas are usually significantly better in performance than T-Mobile.  In B25 areas, Sprint is usually the same or slightly worse (now that we are at least 10x10 everywhere).  This is likely due to T-Mobile having a very large market share here bogging down their network.  This is their home market.  This is now a very good market for Sprint, and even getting better due to B26 deployment finally occurring.  And there are many markets like West Washington occurring around the country.
    Sprint is getting better and better.  I'm excited.  But in a wide sweeping generalization, it is not better than T-Mobile.  But it is a good choice for millions of people and a viable carrier for most customers.




    Well root metrics still shows Sprint ahead of T-Mobile in network reliability and JD power has them 2nd place in 5 of 6 regions across the US behind Verizon. That’s why I said it depends which 3rd party you choose to believe. That being said, what type of network investment do you see from sprint next year ? Do you think it’s a combination of densification plus expansion to new areas ? I heard the CEO say “new cell sites for new coverage” in his most recent interview. Just gets me excited hoping they’ll actually hit some kind of expansion and not just rely on extended LTE


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    Sprints major network investment.

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    LOL, ok...
     
    www.rootmetrics.com/en-US/content/mobile-performance-in-the-us-part-1-performance-across-the-entire-united
     
    Sprint ranks ahead of them in call and text... which they can roam on Verizon for.
     
    https://opensignal.com/reports/2017/08/usa/state-of-the-mobile-network
     
    www.speedtest.net/reports/united-states/
     
    https://www.pcmag.com/Fastest-Mobile-Networks
     
    Don't be delusional.
     
     
     
    *based on Sprint's interpretation of Nielsen data




    I get it, you’re a Tmobile fan/Sprint hater. Congrats


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    Sprints major network investment.

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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. 




    Technically Sprint has surpassed Tmobile in network quality just not actual coverage. But I’m hearing it’s also some LTE expansion in this. As both the CEO and COO have stated “cell sites in new areas” in some interviews. Don’t get me wrong extended LTE is cool. But it’s still roaming at the end of the day. I would rather them fill those extended LTE areas with native LTE.


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    Marcelo Claure, Town Hall Meetings, New Family Share Pack Plan, Unlimited Individual Plan, Discussion Thread

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    I’m really curious to know just how much of Sprints upcoming network investment will equate to actual expansion. Marcelo mentioned he would like to expand. But my takeover is Sprints adding towers insides it’s coverage area...though good but not good enough. They have the right spectrum assests to really dig deep in rural America. I just don’t fully understand why they aren’t fully utilizing the assets. I’m hoping Sprint finally expands in rural America. CCA for roaming LTE is still roaming. All 3 carriers have native LTE in rural areas.

     

     

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    IBEZ 800MHz Retrofit

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

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    7 hours ago, S4GRU said:
    No, Mexico must clear first. However, if Sprint is beginning entitlements, they must feel that is imminent.

    Crossing my fingers then....b26 should help close the gaps here in SoCal. Here’s to hoping some miracle happens at the start of the new year [emoji482][emoji481]

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    IBEZ 800MHz Retrofit

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    15 hours ago, S4GRU said:
    I have no idea.  Mexico doesn't keep their schedule with me. I was just sharing that some sites will go faster than the permits for 800 because some sites won't require them.  That is, when they finally are free to start deploying. It was not a crystal ball comment.

    So some sites may not need permits to be deployed and those sites could come on line faster ?? Am I understanding that ? Is it entirely possible to roll it before Mexico clears it or is it a process of clearance then it can be rolled out to non permitted sites ?

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    IBEZ 800MHz Retrofit

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    Well, we saw the first B26 LTE sites go live in Western Washington market about 2 months after the first sites were applied for permits.  Because not all B26 sites will require permitting.  So the first ones will likely be much sooner than Summer 2018.




    So sprint applied for permits for SoCal ? How long ago was this ?


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    IBEZ 800MHz Retrofit

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

    Posted · Edited by S4GRU
    Fixed Quoting Errors

    3 hours ago, bar5rab said:
    Entitling is the process where the carrier or tower company requests permission to build or alter an existing telecommunications facility with a local agency. In this instance, they are entitling 800 mhz remote radio units on an existing tower. I'll have to be the source on this one, but if you were to pull building permit records from jurisdictions in SoCal, you would most likely see Sprint submissions. If you were to dig deeper, you will see 800mhz RRUs.

     

    Oh ok nice. So does this mean the rebaning has been complete and 800mhz is ready to be rolled out ? When would it start ?


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    Network Vision/LTE - East Michigan Market (Detroit/Flint/Ann Arbor/Tri-Cities)

    in Markets

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    I think your assumption is probably right.  One site planned for now.  Coverage will be good only right around that site.  And spotty as you go away.  But supposedly all new sites will be Triband from the outset.  So 800 MHz will help with these one off sites.




    I gotcha. And you don’t know where exactly the sites are going to be ? I was hoping they would at least blanket Marquette MI since my girlfriend goes up there to see her friends sometimes and gets extended 3G on her phone while in town. I’m hopping they at least coverage Marquette


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