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    CellularInfo for iOS: Beta Released (was Coming soon)

    in Apple/iPhone/iOS

    Posted

    I agree; I'll work on a "dark theme".

     

    The app needs a lot of work. I've been mostly focused on optimizing the widget because iOS allocates a very small amount of CPU power and memory to it.

     

     

    I'm planning to add new devices to the list once a day. You'll get an email when you're able to download it. :)

     

    The link is https://betas.to/vvkvE5F5. Please don't sign up more than one device: I have a limited amount of registration spots.

     

     

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    Bad link [emoji32]

     

     

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    T-Mobile LTE & Network Discussion

    in General Topics

    Posted

    That looks like a plain old AIR PCS+AWS antenna. No 700. Most T-Mobile sites around here have had them for a year or so.

     

    Not sure how the cable ended up that way. Someone had to really, really screw up the cable mounts for that to happen by accident.

    Yeah, no 700a here. There are about 3 antennas per sector on this one too. I wonder how long it will take them to notice... Who manages the TMUS network around these parts?

     

     

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    why does 3g seem to be stronger than B26

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

    Posted

    What kind of equipment is used to optimize sites? Is it simply just a laptop running an application that connects to whichever site the tech wants? Maybe a web-based app with a login screen only for Sprint techs?

     

    I see "drive testing" get thrown around here a lot, so that prompted the question.

     

    Is it some crazy console with levers and knobs? :D

    I imagine this is typically what it looks like when Ericsson attempts to optimize a site:

     

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1423797773.023724.jpg

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Take a look at the NV Sites Complete map for more info on the MCO DAS. That will probably explain a few things.

    I was at the airport last night (flew back home to Chicago), although the DAS is still 3G it is still very usable. Didn't catch a speed test but everything worked for me just fine (Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, etc)

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    My flight back to Chicago today was cancelled! Looks like I get to spend another week in sunny Florida. [emoji41]

     

    I've noticed that the LTE network still struggles here in the evenings. My guess is load balancing isn't optimized as I am on B26 more often than any other band.

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Here are 3 seed tests on each band I was just able to do while sitting in traffic at University and Rouse Rd:

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422402698.233929.jpg

     

    It appears B26 may be greater utilized than at least B25. B41 is hard to tell because more than likely it's not coming from the same site/backhaul (clear 41 assuming).

     

    But the experience is usable and consistent! That's what I like to see.

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    I was actually on b25 at a friends house yesterday instead of 26 and 41... I got quite slow download speeds. It isn't usually like that so I think they might finally be optimizing Orlando.

     

     

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    I've been noticing more B26 & B41 than B25 so far during my trip. Speeds have been okay. The second B25 carrier is such a luxury in my home market of Chicago, but performance in Orlando has definitely come a long way without it since I was last here in May. [emoji4]

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Back in Orlando for the next week. So far things have improved substantially from May. Still no LTE at the airport, but I've noticed a lot less 3G holes due to B26 and B41 is more widespread than I thought. Yay it's good to be back :)

     

     

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    Google announces Project Fi: Partners with Sprint and T-Mobile for Network Access (previous title: Google to start it's own Wireless Service; using T-Mobile/Sprint for it's Network Footprint.)

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I hate the ePenis contest for fastest network speeds. I'd trade a 70Mbps+ speed test result 5% of the time for a reliable, low latency consistent 8-10Mbps 95% of the time. I'm on a phone - 8Mbps is more than adequate for nearly all mobile tasks.

     

     

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    Sprint needs speeds much higher than 8-10 Mbps 95% of the time to beat the other three in root metrics overall network performance scores. Beating out the other three in this regard is still important if Sprint wants to shake their 'slow network' stigma. It's not just an ePenis contest. And unfortunately Sprint is taking their sweet time bringing B41 to its optimal performance level (CA & higher MIMO), so I don't expect consistent speed to be a differentiator for them until Q3 2015 at least.

     

    That said, speed in urban areas is what Google will initially get from TMUS. They'll get coverage depth and decent rural coverage from Sprint thanks to 800mhz. Assuming these networks will somehow work side by side on whatever arrangement Google has up their sleeve.

     

     

     

     

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    Network Vision/LTE - Orlando Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Everything appears to be working good here.

     

    Hi Fabian. Since I know you apparently stalk my posts here based on your comment from fierce wireless. Forgot to mention how freaking creepy that is, but hey it's all public.

     

     

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    Hey, i'm sure they're just keeping it all in the interwebz....Nothing personal....Maybe envy? Who knows....

    Lol wut

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    Network Vision/LTE - Chicago Market

    in Markets

    Posted

    Yeah, downtown Crystal Lake is a perfect storm. There really aren't any nearby towers and old brick buildings with possibly metal lathed plaster everywhere. My favorite restaurant Dukes is the same way.

     

    What signal did you get roaming?

     

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    I didn't check field test but on my iPhone I had 4/5 bars. Likely VZW on the antenna by the tracks.. Colocated with a WiMAX tower.. That's not B41 or colocated... Take a hint Marcelo!! [emoji20]

     

     

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    Spark v. Spark Turbo

    in Network, Network Vision/LTE Deployment

    Posted

    As far as I know, CA on the upload side is not coming anytime soon.

    Hearing that is a little disappointing considering when I have a low B41 signal (-115 or less) the upload speeds struggle to eclipse 4mbps. This may put Sprint at a disadvantage with Root Metrics data speed/performance scores if upload speeds won't be bolstered with CA like they will be with download speeds.

     

    Also, I'm not trying to be an e-penis advocate with this criticism. Sprint needs high data speeds on both the downlink and uplink to compete with the other three. If they wish to one day beat the other networks in overall performance, they should keep that in mind.

     

     

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    Ford Sync

    in General Topics

    Posted

    GAs in Central Illinois is almost under 2 dollars for a gallon.

    There are a few stations in the NW suburbs of Chicago almost below 2. I can't see it breaking that level through the state unless oil gets below $50

     

     

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