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Yes, the OEM is the grantee of record at the FCC OET. But my argument is that Google runs the show as much as, if not more than the OEM. And that is borne out when the Nexus devices end up in the hands of Google employees for real world testing months in advance. AJ

Yes, I believe I saw that as a gradient on the T-Mobile coverage map tool. It goes from "4G" in the city center to "3G" in the suburbs to "2G" outside the city limits to "strings and tin cans" in the country. AJ

Ah, but with the release of a Nexus device, which company wears the pants -- the OEM or Google? As I recall, the Asus tablets, for example, hit the FCC OET months in advance. AJ

Not really. CSIM had no bearing on Nexus 5 compatibility with Sprint. LTE band and CDMA2000 band class support dictated that. Now, with the transition to CSIM authentication, it is possible that Sprint will drop its whitelist protocol and allow any compatible device to SIM register on the network. In that case, an unlocked handset that supports, for example, band 25 LTE but not CDMA2000 could be partly functional on the network. Is that what you mean? AJ

Yeah, take that, Big Red. https://screen.yahoo.com/big-red-000000055.html AJ

Uh, guys, I am not saying that this handset is the next Nexus, but you forget history. Last summer in late July, S4GRU staff saw a mystery LG handset uploaded to the FCC OET, then pulled back. It reappeared permanently in the FCC OET the first week in September, and none other than S4GRU was the first to connect the dots, then break the story that the handset was the Nexus 5. http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-351-teaser-is-the-lg-d820-the-nexus-5/ We are now coming up on that same week this year, so do not be surprised if the next Nexus handset gets outed at the FCC OET soon. AJ

The problem with the Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) is that it is just a processor; it has no integrated cellular baseband. So, it needs to be paired with a Gobi baseband, probably either the MDM9235 or MDM9635. The rest of the world will go with the MDM9235 because it is 3GPP only, whereas the MDM9635 is 3GPP/3GPP2. Basically, with no integrated cellular baseband, a separate variant needs to be created for Sprint. Now, compare that to the Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB/AC), which does have an integrated baseband. And for the integrated baseband chipsets, Qualcomm covers both bases with 3GPP/3GPP2. Since Sprint has already transitioned away from SVLTE to e/CSFB single radio architecture, no separate Sprint variant is necessary. The same handset variant can be sold to operators around the world. As long as the RF stack is already designed to support high frequency TD-LTE, then the CDMA2000 modes for Sprint need only be activated in firmware. AJ

Idle = paging channel. In call = traffic channel. They are not the same. AJ

String's and tin can's what? What do they possess? AJ

Okay, let me rebut your response. "Bill shock," in your provided example, may not be related to income. Instead, it would pertain to customer ignorance -- since the change in roaming policies has been announced and amended to the Ts and Cs. The base monthly plan cost is irrelevant. A $50/mo roaming overage charge is the maximum. Plenty of users will roam while accruing only minimal or even no additional charges. A $20/mo savings, for instance, amounts to $240/yr. That offsets over four months of maximum possible roaming overage charges. But anyone who regularly racks up roaming overage charges, especially at the maximum level, is probably not a good fit for Sprint and should find a different wireless provider. AJ

It does not. No handoff. AJ

I am pleased that Sprint is tracking Wi-Fi calling usage. In the coming months, maybe we will get some meaningful statistics of its impact. AJ

And on previous plans, it is now a hard limit of 300 MB, which is a large amount of mobile data, despite what anyone may say to the contrary. In conclusion, I am not sure if many of you are just penny pinchers or if I am a spendthrift. But if I were on a 100 MB roaming allotment, which is also a significant amount of mobile data, I would not "turn off roaming data" or worry in the least about accruing some roaming overages a couple of times per year. First, I would rest assured that any roaming overage charges would be capped at $50. No one should sweat $50 as "bill shock." Anyone who does is overextended. Second, I would realize that I am saving substantial money every month with Sprint, far more than offsetting any roaming overage charges once or twice per year. If not, then I would recognize that I am with the wrong wireless provider and find a different solution. AJ

That level of tracking is not feasible. Sorry. AJ

FCC OET authorization documents show device dimensions. They do not necessarily show screen sizes. That is not of interest to the FCC. AJ

I can has cheezburger? AJ

Yeah, Sprint should just buy VZW or AT&T. Heck, buy them both. We're #1! We're #1! MOAR! AJ

Oh, come on, it does not matter what the price is. Everyone knows that you guys will pay it. Even in your sleep, you hear the ghost of Steve Jobs' voice telling you, "Must have new iPhone and/or iPad." AJ

HTC and Samsung flagships arrive in the spring. Samsung "phablets" happen in the fall. LG, who knows? That is one crazy son of a bitch OEM. AJ

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If we get a Motorola Nexus handset, I sincerely hope it reports LTE bands incorrectly. AJ

I would be worried about paper cuts below the equator. But maybe Son likes the feel of the ridged coin edges. AJ

What?! I said T-Mobile was just hit with a hearing aid fine. What?! I said T-Mobile was just hit with a hearing aid fine! Okay! AJ

Deutsche Telekom has native presence or reciprocal agreements around the world. SoftBank and Sprint do not have the advantage of that scale. My take: who cares? In this geographically huge country, most Americans do not travel internationally. Those who do can afford other solutions. AJ

Come on. The other operators put out similar press releases when they win or tie for certain market titles. But lowly Sprint is supposed to keep quiet? AJ