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  1. bretton88
    Google tried making hangouts the default messaging app kit kat, they forced the issue on nexus phones. Verizon basically veto-ing it was the big problem (note that the nexus 5 doesn't run on Verizon). Then users hated it, so Google surrendered and gave the standalone messaging app back.
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    It's entirely possible that Sprint has no idea what Ntelos plans to do. They don't have to communicate with each other.
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    It's not widespread yet. But you'll see more in central Iowa soon (more details in the IA premier thread).
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    Sprint may not need to convert the site. Because they're using the spectrum for LTE as part of their main network, they may not need your protection site anymore. For example here in Iowa they may no longer need the rural protection sites to keep their licence because they've built out B41 in the cities here now.
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    Would Sprint be interested in any of these?
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    They'll have to get that going at some point soon to satisfy build out requirements. That would be a bummer if it is really delayed.
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    Well, technically the N5 is not an officially supported device by at&t so that might be one reason it's not the best on that network.
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    Everyone is doing that. Tablet adds are a favorite trick.
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    USCC doesn't see themselves as a national carrier. They see themselves as regional carrier, albeit a large one. If a customer spends enough time outside their footprint that it's a problem, they have no problems telling you to find another carrier. I'm not sure where you think they're bleeding customers. They only had a churn of 1.5% and made a 161 million profit last quarter. They don't seem to be hurting.
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    One interesting note about any possible deal made for LTE roaming with USCC is that King Street Wireless actually owns the 700 spectrum USCC uses for LTE. Would this affect any possible roaming deal?
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    And adding on to that, US Cellular has little commercial incentive to offer pseudo native roaming. Since Sprint and USCC overlap a lot, allowing unlimited roaming would open up the risk of losing a lot of customers to Sprint. Sprint is a true national carrier and is often cheaper.
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    Maybe I can show proof sometime if I see it again. But it periodically happens to me on my nexus 5 in reverse (roaming voice, native data) at work.
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    Does Ntelos own 700 spectrum? Sprint sure doesn't. In which case Ntelos would be under no obligation to open up the LTE to Sprint customers.
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    The interesting part of this is TMUS only chance at this spectrum is in the reserve. But if Softbank brings capital, why not also bid for more against the duopoly and use the reserve as fallback spectrum in markets they don't win bids on the main stuff? Everyone seems to think Sprint will only get spectrum from the reserve.
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    What I'm seeing in T-Mobile's actions is a realization that no help is coming from the mother ship so there's increasing desperation. If Softbank gives Sprint capital, there's a real chance TMUS could get swept out of the auctions. Sprint and TMUS are not the only small entities eligible for the reserve, there will be other bidders that pick up the pieces in the reserve Sprint doesn't want.
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    Cisco is firmly against LTE-LAA as well. I'd be so upset if it interfered with my home WiFi network. Especially since the 2.4 ghz level is so crowded.
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    Yeah, but Omaha isn't spectrum limited, is it? There's little urgency for a complete shutdown.
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    Verizon just simply takes the option of streaming at higher than 480p away on YouTube. Sneaky way to cut down usage.
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    With them only having protection sites, a full Wimax shutdown should be easy in this market.
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    I'm not even sure if 600 can stream 480p. They should go the Verizon route and instead of a set throttle just kill the options for streaming above 480p. Much more subtle and devious.
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    Can you broadcast into an area where you don't have the spectrum if your tower is in an area that does?
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    This moderately concerns me. While I am not a heavy user (I top out at about 3gigs), I do like to be able to watch some videos (watch ESPN, etc) while out and about. I'm not sure if this will be possible limited to that speed.
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    I got a very strong ehrpd signal in Bloomfield, IA last year, where we don't have a registered tower nearby. I've always meant to go back there someday and follow up on it.
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    They killed it for all newer plans. Maybe see if one of those is a better deal.
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    No bidding war, DT has said they would prefer someone like Comcast to be the buyer. This sure sounds like it might have be set in place behind the scenes.
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