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A major difference is that the MDM9615 standalone baseband is LTE Category 3, while the MSM8974 included baseband is LTE Category 4. That has ramifications on the number of Resource Blocks that can be in use simultaneously and should affect performance on the 20 MHz TDD carrier(s) but not on the 5 MHz FDD carrier(s). AJ

As a geographer, I love old highway right of way and classic roadside architecture. Though some stretches of the Interstate Highway System are notable exceptions, most just distance us from the landscape and communities they pass by at 70 MPH. AJ

Sorry, Rosanna, but in this thread, we hold the line. If you want to leave, I'll be over you. AJ

I meet you all the way. AJ

Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. AJ

No, AT&T just needs to buy the right product. And in only four weeks, it can have a much larger e-penis. AJ

Or maybe he is just not the right Elfman. Can we please get Jenna instead? AJ

See my comments on Kevin's recent Gigaom article. For convenience, I have copied them below. The issue is that too many people think the Lower 700 MHz A block acquisition means that T-Mobile now can or will "modernize" its rural footprint. On the "can" part, T-Mobile can already do it now in existing PCS or AWS spectrum. After all, those highway and rural sites have spacing for GSM 1900; that should also be more than sufficient for, at the very least, W-CDMA 1900. As for the "will" part, Robert has pointed out numerous times that T-Mobile will not commit to any time frame. It just ambiguously references the "future." Honestly, if this is a cost issue, maybe T-Mobile should just let the leases lapse on those highway and rural GSM only sites. After six years of no "modernization," they are practically worthless to users in this day and age. I even read one T-Mobile user write that he just treats those areas as if his handset has no service. So, T-Mobile can just cut bait on those sites, save hundreds of millions in OPEX, and show its true colors as the ciTy-Mobile "uncarrier." http://gigaom.com/2014/01/06/why-t-mobile-wants-verizons-discarded-4g-airwaves/ AJ

Is that a portmanteau of "neutered" and "murdered"? AJ

I am not certain that Sprint has the ability to shape traffic over EV-DO, only LTE. If so, an LTE throttled data abuser could switch over to EV-DO and get a fairly consistent 1.5 Mbps to escape the throttle, as most traffic will be over LTE, leaving EV-DO pretty wide open. AJ

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And unless I am forgetting another stodgy affiliate, those CDMA1X only sites are all iPCS legacy. AJ

Milan, to be clear, Network Vision is not following an "outside-in" approach -- though it may seem that way in some areas. Rather, since Network Vision is coming to all Sprint sites, those that are ready with backhaul get their upgrades first. And those ready sites tend to be a mix of urban and rural. So, I would call it more of a "whack a mole" approach -- one designed to upgrade each site as it pops up, hence finish the entire network as soon as possible. It certainly does not prioritize large markets the way that T-Mobile has done. Had Sprint followed the popular T-Mobile approach, Network Vision overall would have taken longer to complete. AJ

No, here is the obvious conclusion. If you want native coverage seemingly everywhere, go on over to VZW or AT&T. They repeatedly bought up a quarter century of Cellular 850 MHz deployment for nearly ubiquitous footprint. Sprint and T-Mobile are never going to match that. Never. So, stop harping on it. Otherwise, you are indeed trolling. AJ

Madfelon wants to abuse Sprint "unlimited" data. He has problems. AJ

The colloquial Snapdragon 600 is a standalone processor. People need to understand that not every Qualcomm chipset incorporates a baseband and that a standalone processor has effectively no bearing on the RF capabilities of a separate baseband. AJ

Speaking of that, Josh, S4GRU needs to put you on furlough again. Times are tough, and demand just is not there right now. AJ

Ah, you liked that one. I have more... T-Mobile introduces T-bonus. For far too long, T-bone steaks have been far too expensive. After all, you are paying for the bone. And that gives T-Mobile a bad name. No bones about it. So, starting today, bring in your receipt for a prepared or uncooked T-bone steak, and T-Mobile will credit your wireless bill for 50 percent of the amount. #uncarrierSee, even I can outdo the pink batman... AJ

I know that I have posted on this previously, but I have only a moment and not enough time to dig up my prior post(s). In short, the WCS 2300 MHz band plan has been made 10 MHz FDD because the inner two TDD blocks are currently unusable. Once all is said and done in terms of spectrum swaps or sales, AT&T will have 10 MHz FDD across most, if not all of the country. AJ

Let us be honest. Legere is not personally hatching these schemes. If that were the case, then I could be CEO. For example... T-Mobile introduces myCircle-Jerk. Add a new line of service at your local T-Mobile store, and you and three of your closest friends get treated to free handjobs or mustache rides on site. #uncarrierNo, some behind the scenes people in T-Mobile's marketing team are more likely responsible for formulating these initiatives. And Legere is basically an actor hired to be the frontman, to play the part: in this case, the role of the crazy carnival barker. AJ

No. And this is why we do not refer to a wireless operator or provider as a "carrier." AJ

Samsung has also had problems with its TPS reports. AJ

This article was posted in another thread, but it bears reposting here, too. It captures in a nutshell the shortcomings in mature network deployment that affect T-Mobile more so than VZW, AT&T, and Sprint. http://bgr.com/2014/01/09/t-mobile-uncarrier-analysis-lte-service-coverage/ AJ

That is a different London Bridge. But if you buy the oceanfront property in Arizona, I throw the Golden Gate Bridge in for free. AJ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX_Lqy_ySTA AJ