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But VZW is a CDMA carrier and they introduced SIMs with the launch of their LTE network. I wonder how the Sprint version of the Galaxy Nexus will be set up.

Looking at pics of the EVO 4G LTE from The Verge and Android Central, I don't see a SIM slot. Would this mean that the SIM is integrated on this particular phone? Or maybe Sprint doesn't intend to make their LTE phone SIM-swapable. Probably would have to wait and see on how other Sprint LTE are setup. Pic links below. http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-htc-evo-4g-lte http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/4/2925487/htc-evo-4g-lte-hands-on-pictures#3219810

According to HTC site for the phone, it's LTE Bands 2(PCS) and 25(PCS + G Block). http://www.htc.com/us/products/htcevo4glte-sprint#tech-specs I don't understand why "support" both

I guess the SIM slot is under there too?

Can Band 25 be used in the space of Band 4? All Band 25 is Band 4 + G Block.

This sounds interesting. Almost makes me want to come back to Sprint... ...Almost. Probably would wait until NV hits NYC. But I do believe that the specs seem legit, at least I hope so.

I'll like either a Lumina 900 w/ NFC(and Google Wallet support) or a Huawei Ascend D. Either would have 800/1900/2500 LTE support. Sent from my PI39100 using Board Express

Idk, but if that is a pin, it can possibly bring back the inclusion of the iconic Pin Drop into Sprint ads.

What.... Is that a Pin Drop I see?

This looks like a bargain. http://www.all-spec.com/products/2652A.html?gclid=CPLs-vW39q4CFYbe4AodzFNgww

You know what would go great with this? Unlimited data(or at least a option).

Okay. I was wondering that since this device is coming out near the end of Q2, upgrading the processor shouldn't(AFAIK) be too much of a hassle. It might not be quad-core, but (like what you linked above) beats current dual-core devices.

I wonder if it would be possible for HTC & Sprint to get Qualcomm to speed up the Quad-core S4 chips to get them to market quicker...Maybe get it into this device?

But if one where to go through Sprint, how exactly will it help Clearwire's financial situation?

Sprint still owns their Tier-1 global backbone, just no metro loops.

Would this be a good idea of Sprint coverage post-NV? A lot of empty spaces in the mid-West. Only way I can thing of Sprint expanding into those areas is if they win the public safety network contract, in which Sprint would have to expand NV towers into.

Nice for a first ad. Needs pin drop sound.

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I think they should. I can't see any negative to do so. Like if the EVO 3 is announced, Both Sprint and Sprint Prepaid Group(Boost & Virgin) can sell it. Don't feel like getting a contract(since Sprint makes you sign a 2-yr agreement even if you BYOD)? Buy it off-contract, pickup a SPG SIM and be on your way.

It hasn't been discussed, so i'll start. It would be nice to buy a Sprint Galaxy Nexus off-contract, pop in a Virgin Mobile LTE SIM and have prepaid LTE on it. Of course this is not the case. But this can be an interesting way to get subscribers onto the LTE network (only 5% of VZW subs have 4G devices). Since Sprint wouldn't have to worry about subsides, what the customer pays would go directly to them. It would also help speed up adoption to LTE, free up 3G spectrum on a otherwise hard to move sub base since service doesn't have contracts, old devices would remain in use longer.

Improvement on antenna tech and broadcasting tech in general would lead to improved area coverage of a 2.5GHz signal. But in terms of area and propagation, under 1GHz will always be king. I see that the overall goal of these projects to to push max speeds with LTE-Advanced. Overtime, with better spectrum efficiency, speeds like this would be available with less spectrum. I believe that once you go over 20Mbps over mobile broadband, speeds become more of a showmanship game than it is to practicality use these speeds on your tablet or phone. The fact is that most websites wouldn't be able to utilize speeds higher than that. This, including the fact that many carriers have data caps(like Sprint does with it's mobile hotspot and tethering devices), speeds like this would never be use to it's full potential.

If Sprint were to acquire Clearwire, this would be a good marketing pitch against other LTE carriers. "What can you do with 4G? What can you do it 1.4Gbps? With unlimited data and internet over 93 times faster than FiOS basic, You can download all the torrents(legal) and poonz your heart desires. Only on The Now Network."

I don't know why, but I acted like a preppy Japanese schoolgirl for a brief second after reading that headline. Thank You.

The Palm Pre.