Matt.NY.Tech

Are you a member of Sprint's network team ?

No, I know a guy

Is the new 4G LTE service from GMO, or is a rebuilds part of the movement your talking about?

I'm not sure if the tools I use to see network related info will tell me that but I will look today for anything relevant. 

I know it's been pretty quiet in here for a while so I thought maybe I'd spice it up a bit.

I don't know how much I'm allowed to share but there has been a TON of movement in the Rochester market. 41 updates in the last 90 days and 18 more in the next 90. 

3X is a thing. 4G service in previously 3G only areas is a thing. 

EDIT: Coverage maps have not been updated yet. 

How's this?

dial ##debug# and choose LTE (if possible.) Then take a picture of it.  Thanks!!!

Everything is blank (hasn't been activated yet). Do you still want pictures?

Edit: Just restarted it and have some numbers, will upload ASAP.

Thanks, so this is neat - so I can trade in my moto e from verizon and get $150 back?

Verizon Motorola XT1528 Moto E Black 8GB $35

 

 

How do I go about doing that?

I cant pull up the doc ATM but I'll go back and review it sometime today. Unless someone else has it handy.

 Where do you see if you have a $10 value phone?

 

https://secure.sprintbuyback.com/cns/device_list

I have my demo in hand, although it's not yet activated, if anyone has any generic questions. 

Edit: Not activated but on and has WiFi. 

Everything Data has the discount applied to the entire price, if I recall correctly....

Just the primary line cost before the 4G charge. 

If no one else gets around to it, I'll show my math later but...

Switching to the new $150 UL plan from my ED1500 with 4 lines and new phones would cost me aprox $300 more over the next 2 year cycle. 

I used the current pricing on the LG G4 for the comparison and I currently have a 23% discount. Your milage may vary. 

Apparently they are annoying new plans tomorrow. What may come with that, I'm not sure.

As a rep dealing with bi-weekly price/program/incentive changes, this is not a typo. 

That is cool. Is this carrier aggregation at work?

Yes sir. 

So... I thought this was pretty neat. 

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1493146548

EDIT: Switching to a closer server I was able to record 76/14 

I'll be honest, I avoid local Sprint stores (corporate and non-corporate owned) at ALL costs. They are absolutely horrible to deal with. They always have computer problems. It easily takes over an hour to upgrade your phone in store. Every time I walk in a Sprint store, they add insurance to my line without my permission. Buying on tele-sales or online is a much better experience.

I'll be honest, as an employee of an "Authorized Retailer" I always take offense when people make this argument. I have been here since Nextel (remember the $30 phone swaps?) and I have always strived to provide the best experience available in my market. 

I'm not trying to down play your experiences, just wanted to speak up for all the reps out there that actually give a s*** about you.

LOL

I understand why you may laugh but, everything I have been hearing points to an end of the year push as well.

You guys COULD actually say more...

I did get confirmation that we can discuss our own, relevant, discoveries. Please do so! 

For example, B41 in Webster also YAY!

I didn't know so this is an FYI to anyone else that doesn't...

There is active Band 41 LTE in Greece.

That is amazing.

 

Can a customer who just ported over to sprint, and within the 14 day period. Can that customer switch to the new plans. As a new customer?

Way too early in the game to answer this question. 

Speaking strictly theoretically, and by no means representing my employer, it would be easier to allow you to switch to the new plan than to lose the business or create false churn. 

Going over the breakdown now and it says MVP discount are valid. Taken from the data portion.

There is one tower in west Webster that has not gone to 4g.

 

 

Is there anyway to find out when this one will be updated? I've seen town board meeting agenda items about replacing this tower with a taller one or moving it slightly.   

 

Thanks

Mike

Stupid "Devils Cove" tower... It's the last piece I need to be able to successfully stream music to work and back with no interruption.

They should break the law and do it anyway. It's not like there isn't a big ass lake in between us :-D

What's the worst that could happen?

Apparently Ill be sitting down with Dan Hesse tomorrow in Buffalo so I'm sure I will get some answers for everyone. By sitting down with of course I mean packed into a room with a representative from every NY dealer and by answers I mean something else sarcastic. 

Absolutely nothing to report from the pep rally other than the fact that Dan is really tall and Canada couldn't possibly be less interested in our desire to bring 800 Mghz to Rochester.

Apparently Ill be sitting down with Dan Hesse tomorrow in Buffalo so I'm sure I will get some answers for everyone. By sitting down with of course I mean packed into a room with a representative from every NY dealer and by answers I mean something else sarcastic. 

I now have LTE at home. Dorsey, between Mt Read and Dewey. 

Work, the bar, and now home. I have hit the trifecta.

4G LTE Launched Markets | Sprint Newsroom

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/4glte-launchedmarkets.htm. wow rochester on list I hope this is wrong I dont even get 4g here in west greece ny ....that looks official tho

Rochester may or may not officially be announced as launched with a 69% completion rate.