WiWavelength

Robert, I am not sure if you are writing this in response to my post or other(s). But the FCC has not missed anything, per se. The FCC ULS is the end all, be all -- the parent source for any other resource downstream. My point is that licensee filings make mistakes all the time. I see these errors, unfortunately. Maybe 99 percent of the data is accurate. But AT&T's regulatory compliance department, for example, is not vetting the entire data set by hand, most likely. They may even be using the Spectrum Dashboard as gospel. AJ

Now, to lend some credence to the counterpoint, other licensee FCC filings on competitor spectrum holdings in recent years have shown zero attributable BRS to Sprint/Clearwire in the Quad Citles, IA/IL. I reviewed that weeks ago and again tonight. Maybe, though, those licensees were using the Spectrum Dashboard, which has been in error. Believe it or not, the FCC does not have the manpower to fact check all filings. Or maybe the FCC needs a Spectrum Czar -- someone who has a strong understanding and memory of national spectrum holdings. I have volunteered my services but have yet to be taken up on the offer. AJ

How so? Cheaper is not always better -- unless you also want cheap network deployment. AJ

I am not trying to disparage anyone -- just being honest. But the Spectrum Dashboard is kindergarten stuff. And it is crap. As someone who has cataloged and mapped spectrum for the last 12 years, the FCC ULS tells the true tale. The FCC ULS is the only worthwhile source. With the FCC ULS, you drink straight from the bottle. AJ

Robert is right -- you are wrong. Because of its slotted nature, single time slot GSM has a hard limit at 35 km. CDMA1X and W-CDMA are not subject to those same limits. But CDMA1X and W-CDMA are subject to "cell breathing" that decreases cell radius with increased loading. Both CDMA1X and W-CDMA still carry significant traffic. GSM, on the other hand, is practically dead. So, in addition to any antenna aiming, that may be why you got GSM. Just do not venture beyond 35 km. AJ

That cat clearly has not been neutered. AJ

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Uh, USCC.com works. So, there. Like it or not, in public discourse, USC is the University of Southern California. Try a Google query on "USC" -- every top link will be to the university. Not to US Cellular. And definitely not to the University of South Carolina, which ridiculously tries to call itself "USC." US Cellular understands that, hence USCC. AJ

My Best Buy "BM" appears to be circling the toilet bowl. AJ

Again already? He must be turning Japanese. I think he's turning Japanese. I really think so. AJ

You are developing a sense of humor. Maybe there is hope for you after all. AJ

Obamacare should convene "death panels" on subsidy and "unlimited" data. AJ

Live on forever? Not in reality, but maybe in memory. Sprint will have to start taking a hard look at accounts that still have sweetheart "unlimited" data deals, such as SERO and Everything Data. It could be done on a case by case basis. Any accounts that are using "unlimited" data significantly above the average should be allowed no further subsidized upgrades or even forced to switch plans. AJ

I do not think we have established yet that the HTC engineering screens will display CA signal metrics -- only that the LG and Samsung screens do. It is almost inevitable that some CA equipped handsets will give no indication of when CA is actually active. Their engineering screens will display only PCC signal metrics. And that is okay because any engineering screens are irrelevant to roughly 99 percent of users. Maybe mikejeep can do something about it. But he has his work cut out for him if SignalCheck Pro is going to display both PCC and SCC. And that certainly should be a SignalCheck Pro only feature. No CA signal metrics for the Lite cheapies. AJ

Nope, no antenna diagram. Some FCC OET authorization filings still publicly disclose them, but most hide behind a permanent shroud of trade secret confidentiality now. That has been a change over the last few years. AJ

You mean you would not say that "we intra band carrier aggregated a 20 MHz TDD band 41 primary component carrier with another 20 MHz TDD band 41 secondary component carrier to provide even faster speeds on our Spark LTE network"? AJ

How do you mention carrier aggregation to everyday people, though? Just say that "we doubled your bandwidth" (for select devices in select markets)? AJ

I recall writing kHz. Another staff member may have pranked me. We do have fun behind the scenes. Or maybe my thoughts and words were out of sync. Either way, the error has been fixed. Thanks... AJ

As I recall, Project Fi has long retained the possibility of using circuit switched CDMA1X, W-CDMA, and maybe even GSM voice. But if it is using Sprint or T-Mobile LTE for voice, that does not necessarily mean VoLTE. People need to understand that. VoLTE is different from VoIP using LTE. AJ

Okay. I saw the box of goodies pic you posted previously. I thought that box also contained a Project Fi purchased Nexus 6. My mistake. AJ

Nope. That would not work. Project Fi is not just for current Nexus 6 owners. In fact, did not KD8JBF -- just a few posts above -- order his Nexus 6 as part of his invite? AJ

Actually, it will be FUK-DAT. AJ

Do not click that link or do that search -- unless you want to see/hear about big penises. And I am not talking speed test e-penises. AJ

I am pretty sure that no one in Tennessee is allowed to say USC or Lane Kiffin or USC or Steve Spurrier. And it is USCC, by the way. AJ

"We" are not making you wait. Google is making you wait. And Google is making us wait -- both because we signed up months ago and because we want other, non stupidly huge handsets approved for Project Fi by now. Regardless, as I understand it, each invite is tied to the Google account that requested it. So, you cannot transfer or sell invites. You cannot even set up a new Google account if you do not want Project Fi to break your Google Voice integration. I received my invite yesterday, by the way. I have no intention of using it. So, suck it long, suck it hard, Trebek. AJ