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Could the 3G benefits of Network Vision be limited while the site is "undiscoverable" too? Or does this strictly apply to lte?

My biggest complaint is the meager 4 gig internal memory. Coming off the 1 gig internal the Evo 4G, that's one mistake I refuse to make again. How large is the ics os? I would think at least 2 gig. That's probably the main reason it ships with Honeycomb.

Thanks for the report. Any word on 3G speeds from the Network Vision site?

I saw recently that Verizon is selling off some of its 700 MHz spectrum. Do you think Sprint might be interested?

http://m.cnet.com/news/57417425

Can someone define max ERP? I'm not technically savvy. I wonder if the tech specs of the GNex coming to Sprint are better.

Furthermore, because the EVO 4G LTE will rely on only one chipset (and a 28 nm process chip, at that!), it should have excellent uptime on its 2000 mAh battery. The dual chipset configurations for LTE handsets (and WiMAX handsets, too) have been a real drain on batteries, so the single chipset, 28 nm die, and extended battery in the EVO 4G LTE should be multiple steps in the right direction.

Are there any other lte phones on the market that use a single chipset? Or is HTC really breaking new ground with this? In my house we have a slogan, "4G no batt-ery." Like you already said, hopefully a single chipset helps that reputation.

I'm just very impressed with the little easter eggs within this announcement. SD card slot? Bigger battery? A kickstand? Sprint is really showcasing its unique partnership with HTC with this one. Sure the lack of removable battery is a disappointment, but after the HTC One X announcement we all saw the writing on the wall. I still have the OG battery in my OG Evo 4G anyway. I wonder how much the S4 integration of lte will help battery life - if any.

"..... it makes a lot of financial sense for Sprint to start taking down many iDEN sites now, leaving a minimum amount of coverages left for the remaining Nextel subscribers"

This is exactly the rationale that leads me to recommend caution to those willing and happy to sign a 20 month contract for bargain basement prices on a wimax phone. Sure coverage will be supported until 2015, but how far into 2015? And at decommission will the wimax network consist of EVERY tower that's in service now?

I'd be very surprised if it does.

If Sprint were to launch LTE on 800 MHz, the iPhone would have to support 800 MHz so Sprint can offload some devices to relieve network congestion.

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This is another example of a sprint service that I don't use and actually despise to a certain degree. <chirp chirp> However, I do know that it is important to sprint's customer base that they get this right. Transportation companies, for one, rely on this service to facilitate communication between their units and headquarters. This should be what they need to not jump ship to another service - which can only be good for Sprint.

I will be announcing "something" in New York before then.

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Excitement! Anyone else reading into the pick of NYC as the announcement city? It IS a first round lte market...

I'm not a fan of windows phones per say, but I welcome the competition.

There are just many different types of customers out there with many different types of needs.

Very true. I suppose it boils down to a cost benefit analysis to determine which option is right for each individual circumstance. That's when staying informed, anticipating changes, and reading S4GRU can really benefit you. lol

*I just think once that chart drops.... (oops)

Also. support for wimax through 2015 essentially means wimax phones will be sold for about another 12 months. Buying a wimax phone any later than that and you risk the network being decommissioned before the end of your contract.

I've said this a few other places so forgive me. I urge anyone seriously thinking about getting a wimax device to look at the bigger picture. In the land of 22/20 month contracts it's not only apt to consider the device today but also where it will stand in a year or so. I bought my Evo 4G the first few weeks of launch. April 1st is upgrade eligibility time and I consider myself lucky. Had I bought my phone a year later than I did I would be stuck with this device for that much longer. I mean, don't get me wrong, the Evo 4G deserves induction into the Android Hall of Fame. But the sad truth is the device is stuck in time. No more updates, same internal memory issues, etc. A decent device today will not necessarily be a decent device throughout your contract. Also, wimax is said to be supported until 2015 but is the consensus really that it will remain at the same level as today? I just don't think once that chart drops to minimal subscribers to wimax that they'll start pulling back one way or another. It just doesn't make sense to support a network that three people are on - even if those three people are happy with their awesome wimax data speeds. lol

All these factors make the production of a single multiple band LTE device smaller than an 8" tablet very unlikely for a year or two.

I guess this means I can stop fantasizing that the wait for the first Sprint LTE devices is the fact they'll have installed a triband (800-1900-2500) LTE antenna.

Oops. *Shentel

A reminder to Shandel Sprint customers: http://s4gru.spruz.com/blog.htm?b=&tagged=Shentel

I wonder if Kingsport-Johnson City, TN is Shandel... that market map will be helpful.

Jumping up to Seattle was a surprise... But it makes sense they'd go for population over proximity. It's interesting the same preference wasn't given to Detroit though.

Thread on the subject started: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/358-sprint-ceo-at-mwc-sprint-touts-the-value-of-a-green-approach/

So what did he say? I don't see anybody reporting it.

This is the only mention I could find:

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/articles/sprint-touts-the-value-of-a-green-approach/22732

I guess it's understandable why we haven't heard much about it... definitely not much to write home about. lol

In the past 90 days, Sprint has implemented 100 network capacity upgrades in the Atlanta metro area, with 122 planned for the next 90 days.

I'm wondering why Sprint even released this. Isn't the same true for a lot of other markets. I know in the DC metro area there is a slew of upgrades shown at sprint.com/network. They should at least wait the 90 days so they can celebrate its completion.

Oops. Given that I amend my prediction to Detroit and Sacramento.

I should have consulted: http://s4gru.forumflash.com/uploads/gallery/album_5/gallery_1_5_64815.gif before my initial prediction.

I'll stay tuned.

Based off the "geographic proximity theory," my predictions for the next two Sammy sites are Detroit and Portland. Of course it depends highly on their direction of travel. Green Bay, Pittsburgh, and Reno are honorable mentions. Lets see tomorrow if I'm anywhere close. lol