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4 hours ago, crazy_vag said:

The answer is still a "no" on eSIM if you bought your phone from Google. After many attemps at the store, it just would not work, so back to physical SIM. 😖

12 hours ago, crazy_vag said:

My old Pixel 3 XL had a broken USB-C Connector.  It would only charge if cable is inserted in one direction - no longer reversible connector.  I've got it all setup, so with a new IMEI, should I be able to get eSIM activated on it?

I just activated my girlfriends Google purchased P3 with e-sim right from the device itself running android 10. Sprint was an option through "download my sim" setting and auto-activated. 

3 minutes ago, ingenium said:

I would love an 8GB Pixel. The question is, what 5G bands will it support? Verizon or Sprint and T-Mobile?

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

Article is thin on details, unsurprising considering they are going by a geekbench submission.

1 hour ago, mhammett said:

5G is purely about manufacturers trying to sell more equipment.

Peak speeds over 200mbs are not terribly useful, but uploads on 5G are considerably better and a ton more stable than Sprint's current TDD config on LTE.

Looks like there might be a 5G variant after all and with 8gb no less..

https://www.gizchina.com/2019/09/15/pixel-4-xl-5g-variant-surfaces-at-geekbench-with-8gb-of-ram/

This is shaping up to be the best Pixel ever..

1 hour ago, Brad The Beast said:

What about those terrible decreases in median download speed? What's that about?

Low priority markets/lack of spectrum/low density. Sprint needs to pick and choose their battles. They will never be strong in every market (same for all carriers)

44 minutes ago, Flompholph said:

Not if qam is the reason no matter how much B41 thrown at upload it won't matter. It would only go from .1 to .2 Mbps. As long as downloads are working then there is enough uploads. Or you would not be able to request data packets. 

If someone needs upload that bad they should be forced off the band(load balancing) like they do for downloads. If someone is skyping that is only .1 to .5Mbps upload. If live streaming that is only ~1Mbps. There is no big demand for upload unless you run p2p server on phone.

I can tell you from experience, 5G uploads are exponentially more stable than 3xCA LTE. Where I see 1-3mb on B41 ill see 10-30mbs on 5G coming from the same site.

37 minutes ago, jefbal99 said:

From the specs I've been following for a few months, no 5G in this one.

Thing is, don't know what to look for when it comes to 5G vs B41 on the FCC docs.

23 minutes ago, jefbal99 said:

I plan on being on the front lines for this one

First time in a long time I'm looking forward to a google handset..

Really hoping it supports Sprint 5G since its pretty well deployed here in NYC.

Looks like they went thru FCC as well..

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=Y&application_id=0FIQOqzFWykUKL22blBzuQ%3D%3D&fcc_id=A4RG020J

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=Y&application_id=DhnpNQ73UfuFLWloxl88Jw%3D%3D&fcc_id=A4RG020I

https://fccid.io/A4RG020J

https://fccid.io/A4RG020I

First Pixel device im somewhat excited about in a quite a while..

Came super close to picking this phone up but could not get over it's cons. No wireless charging/headphone jack and Samsung's superior build quality and design. (Note 10 is substantially better built)

I think I might end up with Note 10+ 5G.

4 minutes ago, mirskyc said:

One thing I noticed about the none 5G version is that it lacks BC10 for CDMA for voice. They only have BC0, BC1 listed as supported. Don't know if this will apply to the 5G variant 

Yeah, I don't think any of the older model will ever be compatible with Sprint in its current form (Sans merger)

Would love to hear some feedback on this device. I'm strongly considering picking this thing up! 

Some basic interesting facts about the One plus 7 pro 5G..

Snapdragon 855 CPU

8GB RAM

AMOLED QHD+ 

In-screen fingerprint sensor

All screen design with pop up camera

No wireless charging 

No official IP rating (supposedly can handle being underwater or being wet without issues for short periods)

@S4GRU @lilotimz @Dkoellerwx
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Surprisingly, hit 5G in North Bergen, While speeds were average, 50-150mbs, it was awesome to see those speeds inside Walmart.

5 minutes ago, Yuhfhrh said:

https://www.engadget.com/amp/2019/08/27/sprint-s-5g-network-in-nyc-isn-t-crazy-fast-but-it-s-fast-enoug/

It sounds like they're using standalone with TDD config 5, at least in NYC.

They added 4x4 Rank 4 in NYC 40mhz NR+60mhz LTE its now hitting speeds of nearly 600mbs.

I think Nokia finally worked out the kinks..

I believe it was all a lack of 4x4 rank 4 on the LTE side that was causing the hold up of 5G for them..

30 minutes ago, mirskyc said:

based on the coverage maps it appears they aren't showing some of the MIMO sites I've found as being 5G yet. I really want to get a hold of a 5G phone but Id rather wait until the X55 modem is out. If the Oneplus 7Pro had the X55 I would pick it up today. 

funny you mention this..

https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/oneplus/oneplus-5g.html?ECID=Vanity:oneplus5g

Im gonna go check it out now!

Did anybody notice this lil gem!!!

https://newsroom.sprint.com/oneplus-7pro-5g-launches-as-sprints-fourth-5g-device.htm

12 minutes ago, stlman314 said:

Does anybody have issues with VoLTE quality calls? I have the V50 and finding myself having to turn it off sometimes to make calls.

Never had issues. Could be tower issue.

4 hours ago, S4GRU said:

My gut says higher prices.  But it all will come down to DISH.  If DISH sweeps in and buys a lot of Sprint network assets and well funds this and executes well, we could end up with a more solid 4th competitor than Sprint in 5-6 years.  But that's a TALL order.

Robert

I have little faith in Dish, especially after reading that their stock took a hit when they agreed to finally put their spectrum (plus sprint's newly aquired assets) to use. 

Bottom line, Wall street has always seen those assets as a way for Dish(and them) to turn a quick profit without having to ever build  out any sort of real wireless network.

28 minutes ago, RedSpark said:

Yeah, this is not a good look, capex surge or not. The capex hasn’t made a difference yet.

The fact that people aren’t staying with Sprint without promotions means that Sprint’s underlying value proposition isn’t working, and that’s because it’s not perceived as a product that people are willing to pay more for, as is the case with Verizon (if their marketing and network awards are taken at face value) when the promos run out.

When you do the math on 175k net losses, that’s almost 2,000 lines lost per day for the quarter! That’s not a sustainable trend line.

Churn is also down YoY, despite of them weaning people off crazy promotions.

It's all a show for the merger. Dire situation it is not. 

Also, you say Capex is not helping?! I hope you mean you personally, because deployment is still on-going. 

46 minutes ago, RedSpark said:

How do you do fellow kids?

Maybe it’s just me, but this isn’t how a CEO should appear going into an employee town hall meeting on the heel of 175,000 net losses.

1.2B in Capex spent isn't the sign of a company that is completely defeated...

For comparison "T-Mobile spent $1.8 billion on cash capex, excluding capitalized interest, compared to $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2018 and $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018."

If you truly look deep into the numbers, Sprint really didn't do that badly at all. Especially considering they have rangled in most of those super discount heavy promotions. In fact, most wallstreet analyst had them pegged worse than they did. Even ARPU is slightly up Y over Y.

At the end of the day, Its really about looking doom and gloom to finally get that merger approved, that is Masa's number one priority. 

FYI, looks like 5G is unofficially live on a ton of sites in NYC.

Connected from 41st to 47th St 51st to 80th St and from upper east side into the Bronx (with some LTE to 5G and vice versa swapping in btwn) handoff between LTE n 5G is ultra smooth with zero interuptions ( in a moving car while on a video call all the way through)

Speeds hovered between 90mbs and 480mbs (uploads btwn 4mb and 30mb)

Happy to finally take advantage of my V50, and glad that the TMobile deal didn't change the current 5G deployment here in NYC at least for now.

5G live on a bunch of sites in Manhattan and some in the bx. They are moving fast before the official launch.

Looks like 5G is coming online in a bunch of sites!!

Hit a couple of 5G sites near Yankee stadium!