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    I sure hope not...their 2G service in the FM area is about as slow as it gets. I can get decent LTE signal strength and speed everywhere I go in Fargo...except for at work or at home. Go figure.
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    It's good to know that CSFB is in place here in Fargo. I was nervous when they first started upgrading and my Nexus couldn't get LTE. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Gotta love the marketing folks and their crazy logic. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    They still have over 50% of the towers in the FM area to go. The announcement was a little premature IMHO.
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    I think you're right. Just had LTE pop up for at least 30 seconds while I was just sitting here at home. When that happened, the 1xRTT signal was dropped. Then no LTE & back to eHRPD then EVDO. Testing must be under way all over town. How exciting. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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    I figured this much but got anxious when I started reading that there are many problems with this all over the US. On a side note, there were 4 trucks (black service style pickups) and several people at the tower on Main in WF today. They had a large spool of something so I'm guessing that site is well under way as well. Yay! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    I can, and do, just have one LTE band enabled, unfortunately it doesn't address the problem. The issue is there is one radio for CDMA/EVDO/LTE. It can only do one at a time and requires different network hardware to handoff properly between bands. I'm hoping they were just testing the past few days and not finished with the installation and configuration of that particular LTE tower. They might as well do it right the first time instead of coming back again for yet another upgrade for compatibility with new and future handsets. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Anyone know if we can expect the handoff issues and lack of LTE for tri-band phones in this area? Apparently there are some major issues with LTE/eCSFB at this point in many areas....none of the new phones launched last week, including my Nexus 5, can connect to LTE. I also drop 3G every few minutes. Anyone have any insight? Thanks! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    I'm trying to sift through all the pages of this thread to find an answer, but haven't been successful just yet. I have a Nexus 5. LTE is not yet officially live in my area (Fargo, ND) but some towers are up and running. I have the same handoff issues and no LTE unless forced as most others. The sponsor map shows they already completed 3G upgrades in this area (red pins) but most towers also broadcast 800SMR. I believe we have legacy Ericsson and NV Samsung here. Is this information sufficient enough to determine the fate of my N5 LTE experience at this point, or do I need to wait it out longer to see? Can I write this off as potential LTE launch and issues or is it likely something more long term? Too soon to tell? I'd like to know if I should sell my GS4 o hold on to it so I can taste the delicious forthcoming LTE. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    I couldn't get my phone to use the signal but it is definitely being broadcast. Here are a couple screenshots of my LTE Engineering screen while in the Home Depot parking lot. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Nice! I was thinking something might be happening. My phone dropped all signal while sitting at Granite City last night. Then when it picked up again it showed LTE briefly then switched to 3G...did so a few times. I thought maybe it was a fluke or normal to do that since my phone is new and I'm not totally familiar with it yet. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Right now there are trucks and trailers on the ground and at least 2 people on the tower on Main in West Fargo. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    It would be pretty neat if BLABLA came back on the site with another progress update.
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    I don't think they ever finished NV on the tower on 43rd Ave & S Univ Dr, which is the tower closest to my house. I haven't seen any action on it at all over the past few months. My phone still locks onto the 1x800 signal coming from further away on 32nd Ave unless I change my PRL to one without 800 SMR enabled. I know I sound like a broken record, but they need to upgrade that darn tower for all of us in that area...guess I'm hoping someone, who is in the know, will see this and put my mind at ease. I'd like to have more than 1-2 bars in my house some day.
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    Last night I asked about LTE in Fargo to @sprintcare via twitter. Today I was asked to provide my zip and cross streets...then was given this nugget: @N8Tab Thanks for the info. The tower is currently being upgraded, pls bear with us; Techs are working as fast as quality allows. -JMC I'm hoping that is true and isn't just a scripted answer, but it seems like a familiar response. *Fingers crossed* Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    Occasionally, depending on location...on eHRPD right now in West Fargo. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    That's good to see. When I was in Chicago, I averaged between 3-5Mbps which still seemed quick. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    SMH. I left AT&T for Sprint in May because I thought Sprint would get LTE up quicker. PS. I saw your post on Android Central. I'm with you on VZW. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    I was going to post this earlier but got tied up...I saw a Century Link truck working on the tower on 17th Ave & 38th St. (Near Savers)... I hope that is a good sign. Also the 3G speed I get at home is still less than 50kbps. So either the tower near me is being neglected (no 800MHz either) or there is still 3G/voice work being done. I'm praying for the latter. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    Working in West Fargo, have noticed the issues. I still have problems at home since the tower on South University doesn't seem to be live with 800MHz and my phone locks onto the tower down on 32nd...I live near 60th Ave & Univ so the signal isn't very strong. Needless to say, I haven't had the opportunity to appreciate any improvements yet. Data speeds seem to have remained under 500k since all this started. Hopefully the South Univ tower gets upgraded to 800 and WF gets squared away soon...then bring on the LTE & I'll be happy as a clam...ok bring on the LTE anytime. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    I saw an Ericsson truck at the West Fargo Main Ave tower the other day. I thought Samsung was doing the NV upgrades in this market....then again the equipment in the pic I posted also looks closer to Ericsson vs Samsung. Would they be working on legacy equipment along side NV upgrades? Edit: I guess it looks like it could be the narrow beam Samsung antennas....also now that I think about it I saw the Ericsson truck last week before the 800MHz went live in WF... Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    Got it. Thanks. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    I see the interactive map of completed NV sites has been updated in the sponsors forum. It shows the FM sites all as 3G upgrades and not 3G/800, which many are. I'm guessing it is either an oversight or the 800MHz upgrades aren't complete or confirmed. Hopefully Sprint get things wrapped up soon here in Fargo...including 800MHz on the 43rd & S. Univ. tower so my phone will connect to it again and not the tower a mile away on 32nd w/800MHz signal. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    I saw that a lot today down around 13th Ave. I thought my phone was borked until I saw 5 cars parked at the tower behind the old Hooter's and people scrambling. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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    In West Fargo on Main near Sheyenne...had some Sprint labeled generators and light towers by it too. FYI: Just woke up and have a 1x800 signal here down by 52nd and University...it's not any stronger than the 1xRTT but time will tell. Progress! Update: looks like my phone had locked onto a 800MHz tower further away (32nd Ave) meaning the closest one (43rd & Univ) must not be updated...hence the weak signal... Also, I'm at work now in West Fargo and the tower on Main Ave (from my pic yesterday) doesn't appear to be broadcasting 800MHz yet...EVDO is sketchy right now too. Bummer. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
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