mix

Who does Sprint use as fiber back haul providers in suburban Detroit?  I couldn't see anyone where I live besides Comcast and WOW as being a possibility.

I've been getting the same crummy sub 2 Mbps down, sub 1 Mbps upload speeds since Oct. 2013 where I live.  I don't see how adding b26 and b41 will help when I doubt Sprint is upgrading back haul like they should be.

I'm often noticing better ping times but much the same terrible download and upload speeds as when I was only using EVDO with my Evo 3D.  Is it fair to say that many Network Vision sites still don't have fiber run to them yet?

Received my black Moto X today.  First impressions:

It's about the same size as my old HTC EVO 3d, but about 3/4 the thickness and it's lighter weight.  The rounded back does seem to work better in your hand.  The stock wallpapers and ringtone notifications kinda suck.

Whatever stage the LTE deployment that is covering me (not yet announced) is in, I am only getting 2 bars in my home and it frequently drops back to 3G EVDO (well actually it's calling it eHRPD).  According to Signal Check Light, I am getting -116dBm RSRP, and -10 dB, 8.0 dB SNR RSRQ.  Not sure what to relate those number to, other than they probably mean a borderline LTE connection.  When I am able to stay connected to the LTE signal, I get over 5.5 Mbps download speeds with speedtest.net.  For whatever reason, my ability to stay connected to LTE was no better outside my home.  Will test more this weekend.

Just ordered a Moto X to replace my failing EVO 3D.  Will report back my first impressions.  I live in the Metro Detroit area, which is supposedly in various stages of the LTE rollout.

Everytime I see a product release statement that says, "it will help with exisiting devices, but new upgraded devices will be helped more," I pretty much know I will never see any real world improvements.