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Personally I think the 2CA uplink could be the cause of problems. They likely tested this under config 1, while we are now on config 2 with about 49.7 % slower uplinks.

better explained in the additional source I forgot to list: https://www.wirelessweek.com/news/2017/10/softbank-joint-venture-acquire-8000-us-cell-towers It starts with rooftop leases from Sprint.

CA or Calling Plus? If CA, which level did you have it set to previously?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-19/sprint-t-mobile-deal-announcement-is-said-to-likely-be-delayed and in case you missed it: http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/sprint-parent-softbank-dives-into-u-s-tower-market-ahead-expected-t-mobile-tie-up https://www.wirelessweek.com/news/2017/10/softbank-joint-venture-acquire-8000-us-cell-towers The second one is likely the most important as it would free up capital for Sprint which could be used even if there was not a merger imo. It certainly could make Sprint's balance sheet look better in a merger.

Maybe different hardware or driver revs? Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

Here is to hoping these B41 and other LTE problems are mostly software issues which will be fixed in a firmware update. Likewise with the download speed drop while using calling plus -- Sansung S8+ users report no download speed drop. Wireless charging has often had a negative effect on reception. Don't know if anything can be done there. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

A lot of it is Cellcom, 3g only. Matches former Clearwire protection sites. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

If that is true, expect AT&T LTE limited to 3g speeds. Cellcomm or Verizon would still be used for phone calls. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

Hmmm Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

Columbus has two 3g only sites left, both with 1900 and 800 rrhs. Shentel has 3g only gmo sites remaining in the area. Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

How well does it work at sites that have special QAM / MIMO ? A speed test from any of these would be awesome! Thanks Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

iirc US Cellular leases most of its spectrum from King Partners. I believe they have been approached over the years about selling the spectrum and US Cellular, but they have no interest. Sprint did manage to peel some spectrum and sites away a few years ago.

The Window of Opportunity concept refers to the time when it is best to invest and deliver on a new idea. Too early can be a waste of money (WiMAX in hindsight), too late leaves you with not much to gain (current). It will be quite expensive to build out 5g, which is what Verizon will do to differentiate themselves in the market and to justify a higher price. Could there be other windows of opportunity for Sprint beyond this possible merger? Yes, but Sprint will have to wait for another carrier to stumble and also Sprint would hopefully be able to pay off more debt beforehand so they would have the capital (or better access to it) to seize such a new opportunity. Will Sprint immediately die without a merger? No. Sprint could continue to grow but at a much slower pace, although it might also slowly decline. Sprint would likely continue to look for new partners. Vast additional sums of money would be needed to build out 5G in many major metropolitan markets in a significant fashion (ie noticeable on a daily basis by many people). Additional large sums are needed to make everyone aware of this (marketing).

https://www.wirelessweek.com/news/2017/10/report-doj-staff-likely-oppose-t-mobile-sprint-merger Staff recommendations are not always accepted, but not good news for the pro merger camp.

I think it is just as likely that Softbank increases their investment in the merged company.

The problem for Sprint is that T-Mobile sucked the air out of the room. Had Sprint gotten rolling a few years sooner, the story would likely be quite different. Sprint likely missed this window of opportunity. The window of opportunity for a merger is now, before Verizon gets 5g rolling and while there is a Republican in the Whitehouse.

Look to see if wifi calling is still labeled as such or has it been relabeled as calling plus. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

The key item driving this merger idea forward is the cost of 5G which will be necessary to compete. The game will radically change soon when Verizon rolls out 5G. Sprint brings high band, T-Mobile bring better low band, and combining customers brings economies of scale. The new entity wouldn't be able to dramatically raise prices on its own. Instead they will need to retain customers and keep up customer growth. I don't expect dramatic site reductions outside of marginal customer areas. The network will be more steady once fully combined. Would this merger be like Nextel or MetroPCS? Only time will tell. The Shentel-Ntelos merger FCC settlement did address updating of handsets, so I expect this will ultimately have to do the same.

Unfortunately he is not as active on s4gru with out tapatalk, like a number of others.

Ohio, confirmed late last Tuesday. Just PM him for more details.

How is screen brightness outside? Does SCP report earfcns? Great to hear about battery life. I assume this a a totally separate model for Verizon rather than a phone that is finally defined at start by the first sim like the Note 7, correct? Thanks

Imex99 confirmed that it is live.

The question that concerns me most is how much bandwidth would the FCC allow the combined entity to retain. Factors that could affect this are the 600mhz spectrum, the high end spectrum acquired by Verizon and AT&T within the last year, and whether 3 instead of 4 national carriers would be factored in. Don't forget that Softbank could always increase it stake. Price increases may initally take a back seat to increased market share.

What version of tapatalk are you using?

My hope is the improved screen helps dramatically with that.