Jon

I hope so. I was counting on enjoying the beautiful LTE on the N5.

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The G2 is actually just as good if not stronger than the Note 2 on LTE reception, right now there are issues with the network that are likely preventing your G2 from connecting to LTE.

 

See Robert's article on the front page of the site for more information.

 

The problem should be corrected in the next couple of weeks.

Next couple of weeks? I highly doubt it. In order for the G2 or N5 to receive LTE, all Samsung equipment in this area will have to be upgraded to support the new 3g NV(if they haven't been upgraded yet) . Without the upgrade, the phone will fall back to 3g only. It's due to the lack of CSFB(circuit switched fallback). As you stated, Roberts article is a great place to start if anyone is interested in the importance of this and the future of Sprint/tri-band devices. Basically, tri-band devices don't support SVLTE(Simultaneous voice and LTE) because the phone(s) only have one radio unlike previous devices(S4/Note 2/etc). Unfortunately, as ericwalton stated above, this area uses Samsung equipment and thus we are in a non incumbent market. The good news is Trenton /Tonya trial towers currently provide upgraded 3g/LTE and work flawlessly with the G2/N5/Galaxy Mega. Tri-county unfortunately doesn't have upgraded 3g yet. From what I've read, there's a high probably that when Sprint launches LTE on the west side of Hamilton, it will also bring upgraded 3g. Thus the new tri-band devices will work.

On a side note, in comparison to the S4, the N5 has a better LTE radio from my experience. It's likely the G2 will perform just as well.

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Have the 3g towers in Hamilton been upgraded yet? Or are we still on old equipment?

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The documents stating exactly what was happening with the N5/G2s was a hell of a find. That pretty much explains it. Sprint lets me down again. Wimax and now this? Enough is enough.

If the NV upgrades are to blame then why do some users report LTE spontaneously flipping on after 2-3 days of owning the phone? Mine was one that did it. All towers in my area use Samsung equipment. LTE spontaneously started working for me after 3days. LTE has been live in my area for weeks and I had no issues with the GN3. I still think we're missing something. The towers in my area didn't magically get an NV upgrade over night.

Can anyone comment on who the manufacturer is of the equipment on the Trenton tower versus Tonya trail?

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Ok no old Oxford rd, no riverside Dr, no Oxford. Phantom signal? On the west side?

 

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I went the other day to take a few pics of towers to see if they had the new antennas up or not, but unfortunately didn't notice that my camera was on manual instead of Av and the pictures were blown out. Didn't even bother to check them on the LCD as I was basically in a hurry.

 

Finally got back over to the wasserman rd tower in Hamilton with my camera. Looks like the new antennas are up there as well. Also took a picture of the tower at 129 & Bypass 4. No antennas up on that tower yet.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uoxyyc5hfol4fpz/IMG_1867.JPG

Any idea how long the new antennas have been installed on the Wasserman road tower?

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Any new updates?

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Very good question... How'd you get the G2? It hasn't officially launched has it?.. Or are you on a different carrier?

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I uploaded quite a few speedtests and map data to sensorly in the areas of New Miami and Trenton this evening. Coverage is spotty towards the lower half of New Miami.

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Life at Sprint Speed on The Now Network!

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Speedtest in Trenton.

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Anyone else have confirmation that the New Miami tower is live?

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The signal strength in close proximity to the New Miami tower isn't as strong as it should be. It must not be live yet. That would explain my poor speeds in that area.(3mb/0.8mb)

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The speeds in New Miami are a bit disappointing but adjustments are probably being completed. Finally seeing some progress.

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Also just picked up 4g by Bridgewater falls.

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Anyone know if the sensorly data that shows 4g on the west side of Hamilton by New London Rd is accurate?

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Here is a photo I took of the Hamilton westside tower, I think last week, the one out front of meijer.

http://www.dropbox.com/s/nbc2id0u7h28sdy/IMG_1809.JPG?m

And that's new?

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I was on the west side today and did notice that new antenna and cabinets in place on the tower by meijer. So there is progress on the west side.

 

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Excellent. Thank you for sharing!

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Congratulations Trenton.. Finally some progress. Meanwhile in Hamilton I'm getting 0.1mb/0.03 with horrendous ping times.

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Here is a screen shot of a speed test in Fairfield.

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The Trenton tower seems to be going on and offline allot. This happened when they turned on 1x 800. I'm hoping this means lte is almost ready. I do know the fiber is at the tower in Trenton and at the one by Kroger on Rt 4. The tower in Middletown behind the bowling alley does not have fiber yet. May be the reason we don't have lte yet.

 

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1x800 does seem to be bouncing on and off in Trenton. Hopefully they flip the switch on LTE soon.

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Anyone know when 800mhz LTE is supposed to be live in the Cincinnati area?

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I just received notification of 1x800 from the Trenton-Oxford Road tower. First time I've seen that.

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