HomerSimpson

Sprint says they will not likely launch markets any longer until the LTE sites in that market largely support CSFB.  So this should not be an issue for you.  And Sprint Triband LTE devices will even be able to use LTE sites around MKE early before launch when the complete LTE sites become capable of using CSFB on the Sprint network.

 

Robert

I'm down in Chicago alot, and I believe CSFB is working there. I will probably stick with the G2 and wait. $100 plus a $50 GC is too sweet of a deal.

Thanks again for the help.

If you are a sponsor you should be checking the NV Complete maps on a regular basis to see if LTE towers around you have been upgraded.  At this point you should be looking for yellow color markers in the NV Complete maps because you are in a non-incumbent market and need both NV 3G and 4G to be accepted in order for towers in MKE to get LTE.

Just donated now.  I'll check out the maps when I get set up as a sponser.  I'll try to contribute to the MKE area maps if possible.

Yes, Sprint knew about it in advance. They have been scrambling to get the upgrades done with their OEM's. And it's likely why they put off releasing Triband devices until Google started selling theirs. They have upgraded thousands of sites to CSFB in the past few months and that aggressive roll out continues. Unfortunately, there is non easy way out except to get CSFB operational on the 3G side of every active LTE site. Sprint cares, but Network Vision is behind schedule. They had a choice. Delay the devices until CSFB was active everywhere or hurt the experience for early adopters of Triband devices. They tried a hybrid...delay the devices as long as feasible. As noted in the article, the number of sites impacted will dwindle every day until none are impacted in a few months. Those who are pissed have options. Sprint allows a device to be returned within 14 days of activation. Early adopters who cannot bear waiting for CSFB to be active in their LTE coverage area can return their devices and go along their merry way. No need to feel forced into a situation when you have options. Robert

I agree with your assessment.  The hard part for me is the Milwaukee area doesn't have LTE  officially, how will I know my G2 will work once MKE is officially declared LTE 4G?

And thanks for your write up and responses!!!  Very informative and well organized article.

Did Sprint realize this before they released the triband phones?  Did they just not care?  I think it could be deemed false advertising if they knew beforehand.  Selling a LTE phone they know won't work?

If I lived in a LTE market and had a working LTE before buying a triband phone, I'd be pretty pissed.  It seems Sprint just keeps shooting itself in the foot.

Unfortunately, I live in the Milwaukee area which only has unofficial LTE. My G2 cannot connect.