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8 hours ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

Went by there today and confirmed it is broadcasting 3x20MHz b41 carriers (2518.4MHz, 2538.2 MHz, and 2558.0 MHz), and a single n41 carrier (2588.4 MHz, BW: 40 MHz). That means all 100 MHz from that antenna is accounted for. The allocation is odd considering the nearby Sprint tower is still broadcasting 3xB41 (2640.4MHz, 2660.2MHz, and 2680.0MHz). That means there is technically 120MHz (our of 194MHz) allocated to B41 in that area, 40MHz n41. This leaves a gap of around 30Mhz in the middle and 12Mhz at the low end left unallocated. 

Perhaps another 20Mhz for small cells?

10 minutes ago, stlman314 said:

Sprint still billing. But phone is always T-MOBILE. Upgraded from my V50 to V60

I would kick this back to iansltx.  It matches what I would expect until a market is converted to a greater degree.  Although we are hearing exceptions now, for roaming to T-Mobile (and back to Sprint if you need it) you need to be on Sprint.

8 minutes ago, stlman314 said:

Dumb question Mine says "Sprint Chicago POP". This is from an LG V60 on B71 when selecting. Shouldn't that say T-Mobile?

Which carrier is billing you and which carrier is providing your primary service?

Just set SignalCheck Pro to display the ip address (plus turn off wifi) then touch the ip adress and SCP will tell you which wireless carrier is being used.

1 hour ago, jreuschl said:

I wonder what kind of network/Wi-Fi calling switch over is happening at the end of Oct.  Maybe TM will be primary first network?

The ideal would be if they combined both networks.

2 hours ago, dewbertdc said:

Maybe so, but if a software update to the device is required to enable T-Mobile WiFi calling on these devices, that would require coordination with the manufacturers who have no interest in supporting these old devices. 

One of the goals of this is to likely get more Sprint users on 5g phones on the T-Mobile network. Typically in mergers unique sites are converted first.  Given that I have seen no T-Mobile conversion permits for unique Sprint sites, T-Mobile's goal might just be to cream off the Sprint users that live near their sites or don't care.  Conversion of sites could then be determined by profitability and how many people actually leave T-Mobile.

On 9/3/2020 at 12:11 PM, red_dog007 said:

Well they bought it under Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC so TMobile won't be getting it.  Shentel last year bought a 2.5GHz license for fixed wireless.  Likely what they are gonna do with CBRS.

Or tgey could sell the 2.5 to T-Mobile and just use the 3.5

On 9/2/2020 at 1:10 PM, clbowens said:

Looks like T-Mobile didn't get a lot of 3.5Ghz spectrum.  Only 8 licenses in six counties:

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-1009A2.pdf

A duverse group of purchasers including cable companies. 

What caught my eye was 2.5Ghz WISPs like W.A.T.C.H.TV.  Maybe the will sell their 2.5Ghz to T-Mobile as part of 3.5GHz plans.

32 minutes ago, dewbertdc said:

Sprint's WiFi calling FAQ has been updated to note that a lengthy list of older phones will no longer support WiFi calling as of October 30, 2020. 

https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/faqs-about-wi-fi-calling.html

Go a notice about that on Thursday for a Sprint LG G4.  Many other carriers version of this phone supported VoLTE.  Just another tactic by T-Mobile to get people to switch to their network without doing unique Sprint site conversion work

List of phone from above link:

 

The following devices are impacted and will lose Wi-Fi Calling support on October 30, 2020.

• Kyocera Hydro Vibe
• LG G Flex
• LG G Flex II
• LG G Stylo
• LG G3
• LG G3 Vigor
• LG G4
• Samsung Galaxy S III 
• Samsung Galaxy MEGA
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3
• Samsung Galaxy Note 4
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S4
• Samsung Galaxy S5
• Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
• Samsung Galaxy S6 
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +
• Samsung Grand Prime
• Sharp Aquos Crystal

On 8/31/2020 at 5:14 PM, Paynefanbro said:

I don't think Verizon wants any 600MHz at all. Rather they're concerned about a growing spectrum gap between T-Mobile and themselves which I think is a fair critique.

T-Mobile has been very vocal about being interested in purchasing more spectrum in upcoming mid-band and mmWave auctions as well as leasing 600MHz in markets where they had very little. If I were Verizon I'd think it was unfair too considering T-Mobile already has a massive spectrum advantage over every other carrier in the U.S. by far. 

Given the decades Verizon (and AT&T) and their successors had a monopoly on low band I think this request should be deferred for a simular amount of time.

3 hours ago, bbostwick8 said:

Well look for service to degrade I do believe. I don’t think they are going to be better.


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Really depends on if they keep all the sites. The increased amount of low band should definately help. It also could be an easy first root metrics state win for T-Mobile for not too much money just like Shentel did a couple of years ago.

Low cost 5g phone: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/revvl-4-revvl-5g

1 hour ago, PythonFanPA said:

TL;DR response:  If you're an average Joe like me, don't go all-in on the 5G hype train just yet, monitor your regional home situation primarily unless you regularly travel alot, stay abreast to changes on the greater national level as our esteemed (S/T)4GRU membership here roots out over time, and make the best informed decision based on your unique scenario.  There are no 'one-size-fits-all' answers, regardless of which wireless carrier you pay money to.

One advantage with T-Mobile for 5g: it is like being a new freeway with almost no traffic. AT&T and Verizon use DSS for their non mmWave spectrum so almost no advantage except in a few places.

As always, test signal in the areas you need it first.

2 minutes ago, bigsnake49 said:

A more simple question. Does Boost still use Sprint as their base network or T-Mobile?

I believe most users were resimmed and now use T-Mobile.

21 hours ago, clbowens said:

Why doesn't T-Mobile release more phones with MMWave capabilities?  They will be doing more MMWave deployments, right?  Why not just include that with the phones so they'll be able to use it when available.

mmWave's best use is in crowded stadiums/concert venues, and other outdoor crowded areas etc. Not certain when we will get back to that with Covid-19 so active here therefore mmWave equipment has a bad ROI right now.

I keep my phones for a long time so I would want all layers of the cake plus Vo5G. Personally I need to stay on Sprint since my T-Mobile network phone lives on b71 in my urban home inside the beltway. Fine with what I have right now, but without nearby Sprint site conversions, I would move to AT&T if my current phone breaks (or CDMA is dropped) and I was forced to be only on the current T-Mobile network. (I get up to 100Mbps on Sprint at home.)

21 hours ago, JonnygATL said:

And TMobile has quite the temporal leg up on deploying said mid band, pre-existing spectrum with an already well seeded device portfolio that can take advantage of their 2.5 mid band spectrum. Will the other 2 eventually catch up? Probably. Money does talk, after all. But not before TMO enjoys its solitary vacation for 18 to 24 monts!

Sprint would only get a six month window. I suspect the New T-Mobile with just get 12 to 18 months.

They will certainly want to bid on some, but I suspect they will be more interested in more n41 spectrum when it goes to auction. FCC needs to get moving if this will be done before January 20th will a possible political change.  Thete are many areas where they only have 55Mhz contigous b41 spectrum.

4 hours ago, RAvirani said:

That's not necessarily true. Most markets had three L2500 carriers (60 MHz) with some markets, such as Seattle, boasting up to five carriers for 100 MHz of L2500 on air. 

The other thing to take into consideration is equipment limitations; massive MIMO units Sprint was deploying had a 120 MHz bandwidth limit, and I believe T-Mobile equipment is the same (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Without DSS, this means every bit of spectrum that goes towards LTE is spectrum that can’t be used for NR. 

Or you install multiple massive MIMOs per sector in the markets that can handle it/ need it.  Another option is to leave most Sprint b41 up where possible until needed on the T-Mobile side.

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200806/5g/raycap-releases-5g-concealment-panel

8 hours ago, JonnygATL said:

...it's a chicken sandwich.  Unless it's performing sexual favors at zero cost, I'm not amazed. 

Sounds like you have become quite desperate during this pandemic. Lol

600 repack is reported as finished.

https://twitter.com/AjitPaiFCC/status/1282720582447124482?s=19

1 hour ago, Trip said:

Following up on myself, my wife and I ventured to Wegmans for the first time since March this morning.  The T-Mobile rack at Hayfield now has a fourth antenna, that resembles (but is taller than) the Sprint Massive MIMO antenna on the rack below it.  Guessing this is the n41 gear.

Oddly, I checked for permits, and there's only electrical permits, and no antenna replacement/addition permit.  Not sure what to make of that.

- Trip

Columbus permits have lacked antenna detail for a while now, which may be related to anti 5g site violence, competive secrets,  or the FCC leadership wanting licensing sped up / fees reduced.

What we nned to see is a fully converted. market

8 hours ago, greenbastard said:

Let's not forget that when TMUS throws a tower online, they brag about the entire market getting some love. They did this with their LTE launch, B12 deployment, B71 deployment, and now n41 deployment.

It will probably be months before n41 becomes widespread in Houston or Los Angeles.

Disappointed so far at their n41 coverage based on reports. Doubt it will be at Sprint density given their habit of only adding radios to sites "when needed".

Band 71 has been reduced to 5x5 recently in Columbus OH. No spectrum change.  I assume they put it into n71.