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Hope we get Qualcomm's X12 Modem and 3xCA support on Sprint.

Intel Gets Chip Order From Apple, Its First Major Mobile Win I'm guessing Sprint's version of the iPhone will have the Qualcomm modem?

I agree. Ask the Genius Bar tech to run the diagnostics module on the device. I also suggest you back-up your phone to iCloud/iTunes and set it up as a new device to test this. (Do not restore from backup for this test). Ensure the PRL, Data Profile and Carrier File are updated after you set it up. If the issue still occurs, it's a hardware issue with the phone.

My iPhone 6 used to do this quite often. My iPhone 6s used to do this months ago, but doesn't anymore. The more recent carrier updates have fixed the issue and LTE changeover is pretty quick now. It's likely the LTE Scan Timer. Forcing it to airplane mode resets the timer and it immediately looks for LTE. Does the device pick up LTE if you just let it sit for a few minutes?

You should contact Customer Care and get a CTMS ticket escalated for this.

Right, but they're probably essential for Sprint's longer-term VoLTE plans, which require densification.

Sprint didn't have the right management structure or talent to accomplish what needs doing to compete long term until now. The "One Sprint" management structure is finally in place, and that introduces a level of flexibility and accountability for Sprint. New talent has been brought on from all over the world, including those other domestic carriers you've mentioned. Look at Sprint's Newsroom Archive and you'll see that Marcelo has been able to recruit senior-level executives/management from Verizon and AT&T. Not to mention the fact that WiMAX was shutdown after a multiple-month delay. This definitely slowed things down as far as the Network Upgrades. I agree, it should be accelerated as much as possible... but it needs to be done in a cost effective way. Sprint has a history of throwing money away at useless initiatives. That time is over.

Sprint has gotten its act together, and it's made remarkable progress in the past couple of years. It's easy to forget what preceded Marcelo... Total LTE coverage now reaches nearly 300 million people, including approximately 70 percent being covered by the 2.5 GHz spectrum deployment. I'm sure this 2.5 GHz deployment is at the forefront of Marcelo's mind. We'll see what the next Earnings Report says about it come August. Waste has finally been (and is still being) taken out of the business. Churn is low. The company is finally showing Postpaid Adds. There's much more to do, and Sprint's substantial spectrum assets are essential for it. This is a long term game... Sprint doesn't have to march to the beat of anybody else's drum.

It's a balancing act. Sprint could say more about what it's doing, but it could have a negative affect on its plans/execution from doing that. I think Sprint is making the right decision in staying quiet. Of course, can you believe what just happened? Sprint demonstrated 5G at Copa America, and it caught everyone off guard. I love it. No doubt there's a lot going on. I just hope that Sprint doesn't let up off the gas and that SoftBank kicks in some additional funds to help move things along faster. Goodness knows it has enough money from the Alibabba stock sale.

I have a feeling there's a lot more going on behind the scenes on this than we know about... I'm glad Sprint is largely staying mum on its details and partners so as to not give away the "secret sauce" of whom they're working with or how. However, when you have bits and pieces of leaks in stories like this, it's easy to develop confirmation bias. There's a lot more going on than we know about and Sprint wants it that way for now.

Verizon most definitely took the bait. Here's more detail on who at Verizon said that:

Verizon is taking notice now.... There was the Ricky Gervais "Map Commercial"... A Fact Check for the Verizon spokesman: Verizon didn't have LTE in 2002, but carry on with that narrative....

A Verizon spokesman gave a statement to CNET about it:: Verizon heard it loud and clear....

Some cool behind-the-scenes details of Sprint's 5G Demonstration in Santa Clara, CA: Sprint strikes gooooooaaaaaaalllllll with 5G demo in Santa Clara

Looks like more famous switchers are in the pipeline... Sprint promises more famous switchers will follow Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy, Paul Marcarelli Great article and interview. Can't wait to see how this develops! Of course, there's the "T-Mobile Girl": Carly Foulkes That would turn it up to "11".

I agree. It would be a killer campaign. I hope others send that to Marcelo's attention as well!

It would be great if Marcelo also got Brian Baker, the "Sprint Guy" to make an appearance.... https://www.youtube.com/user/BrianBakerActor https://twitter.com/brianbakeractor

AT&T had Luke Wilson: These ads didn't go over so well with some. And there was Seth the Blogger Guy for AT&T as well....

Sprint's Official Release on This Campaign: Look Who Switched to Sprint from Verizon: The Guy Who Used To Ask If You Could Hear Me Now Paul Marcarelli Appears in New Advertising to Promote Sprint’s Improved Network Reliability…and He is a Customer, Too He's on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatwirelessguy This is pretty awesome....

Sprint's new ads have Verizon's "Can You Hear Me Now" guy. Genius! Write-Up: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/06/05/verizons-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-now-sprint/85458446/ Video: Video: https://youtu.be/zMYmqltQj1w Video: https://youtu.be/mBk-mdAjAF8

I'm all for under promise and over deliver. :-)

From Page 5 of the recent Earnings Call Transcript: http://s21.q4cdn.com/487940486/files/doc_financials/quarterly/2015/Q4/S-US-20160503-1832656-C.pdf "Sprint is delivering the fastest download speeds in many markets across the nation, including Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas among others. In addition, we are already rolling out devices in the market that support three -channel carrier aggregation, including the new Samsung Galaxy S7, and Sprint has demonstrated speeds of over 300 megabits per second in recent lab testing on the device. While we're already [ph] sitting (11:35) the base with capable devices, we expect to roll out three-carrier aggregation in the network in early 2017."

Sounds like it. Also, "Internet of Things" stuff: http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2016/06/03/sprint-5g-testing-at-copa-america-tournament.html However, it doesn't square with what Sprint has said: http://www.rcrwireless.com/20160526/carriers/sprint-small-cell-plans-rely-delicate-financial-balance-tag2

Verizon's "can you hear me now" spokesman gets a Sprint phone via Direct 2 You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrVl6qYIEg And poof it's now gone... oh well.

Some more info on Sprint's 5G Test from WirelessWeek: Great stuff Sprint! Sprint essentially leapfrogged everyone on 5G. It would amazing if SoftBank was secretly bidding on the 600 MHz Spectrum in the Auction...