IamMrFamous07

"T-Mobile today announced that its 4G LTE network now covers 209 million people in 273 metro areas. They also announced speed test results that indicate their network is now the fastest. In markets with 10+10 MHz LTE, they are seeing 72 Mbps. In markets like Dallas with 20+20 MHz, customers can expect up to 147 Mbps."

Tmobile is looking quite good lol. Come on sprint let's get things rolling lol

To be honest I'm very happy for tmobile. My only concerns are: Are they going to refarm their edge coverage into LTE? And are they making a profit with all these un carrier changes

It's official they bought the 700mhz A licenses from vzw

http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/t-mobile-buys-verizons-700-mhz-block-spectrum-24b/2014-01-06

Hopefully sprint can have 800 LTE turned on soon in the DC metro area

Yeah But Softbank knows it will take time to see a return. Once 800LTE and TDD-LTE is more widespread and More Tri-band devices are in customers hands, then It will work it self out. People do have a bad taste in their mouth, but once they see NV in the real world, More subscribers will come. But I hope Softbank has patience. I am Sure they do

I agree. I'm sure SoftBank is patient but I'm sure they will not tolerate any delays.

I would think most of sprint smartphone customers will have a Triband phone by 2016 and onward considering all smartphones released in 2014 and onward will be triband. I just hope they have 2.5 somewhat nationwide by then

"Beavis, I'm a little disappointed in you..."

 

We have been talking about these single radio path, e/CSFB handsets for the past two months. How could you miss it?

 

AJ

Wasn't thinking. *faces the wall with my head down*

That's exactly what it should look like. When you make a call, your G2 will fall back to 3G. During the call you can view SignalCheck and your 1X will be lit up.

Ok cool

If you are connected to LTE there is no 1x connection active on triband devices.

 

Sent from my LG G2.

Oh that makes sense then. Didn't know that

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/hc0ygap658u3bbg/m7qEksoHEO

I assume you mean when connected to LTE?

 

Sent from my LG G2.

It shows under 1xrtt no connection

I finally activated my g2 but for some reason under signal check bro the "1x" shows disconnected.... Help !

Why aren't the big 4 buying out US cellular? I've notice Sprint, Tmobile and Verizon bought spectrum from them...Why not buy the whole thing?

Just curious....

Why wait?

Still using my s4. I'm in no rush lol

Finally got the g2. I'm going to activate it once they release the sprint spark software update

At least six.

 

AJ

Lol I meant how many cell towers does tmobile have? I know sprint has 38k+

If the deal goes through, how many cell sites does tmobile have? And I wonder if sprint can add LTE 800/2500 and possibly 1x 800 to them

Its getting real interesting... i wonder what sprint will have to pay if the deal falls through...

OR if sprint has a plan to divest/swap some spectrum along with some subs (prepaid possibly) with charlie as part of the tmo deal that would help charlie get off the ground?

I hope the deal doesn't fall through.

I'm just thankful we have SoftBank behind us. Without them I would of probably jumped shipped by now

I don't know. If Soft/Sprint can win T-Mobile without having to give up many concessions they still don't have a need to cave to Charlie. It puts Charlie in a situation where he either has to sell the spectrum he is sitting on or capitulate to someone in negotiations that are favorable to the wireless carrier.The fact still remains Dish is sitting on spectrum that it needs to either deploy or sell. They've made it fairly clear that they don't want to deploy it on their own.

True but I wonder why sprint decided to partner with dish with Dish's fixed broadband service?

Plus if sprint opens to a spectrum hosting deal with dish wouldn't that give sprint some $$$ they need. I know they are financially stable with SoftBank but if they can get more money why not?

At the end of the day business is still business so if sprint can make billions I'm sure they will take advantage of that.

and help create the #4 that everyone wants?

Perhaps I'm not sure...

If Sprint can clear the regulatory hurdles to acquire T-Mobile on their own, they have no need for a Dish partnership.

True but I'm sure they will still partner with dish regardless. If sprint gets tmobile they can still do a spectrum hosting deal with dish.

Hmm all of this is interesting. I still think dish and sprint are planning something Big! It will be in their best interest to work together to take down the big two.

I really enjoyed this article. Please read it if you have time.

http://m.seekingalpha.com/article/1912041

All the profile selfies make me laugh.

Reminds me of Myspace.

Lol

What exactly are Dish's spectrum holdings

There is no way all the Clearwire sites will be done by Spring 2014. This winter months are going to slow down production for several months. I think Robert is right and that the more likely scenario to complete B41 LTE on all Clearwire sites is end of 2014.

End of 2014 seems realistic but I'm hoping they over deliver and get them done by end mid year - end of summer

If Sprint pulls this off it will be my new favorite moment in history.

Lol