legion125

What does everyone think of this? Although I'm not a big shopper, in my area, I haven't seen to many terminals that accept GW. I think Google needs to step up its game and gain more acceptance. They have to gain scale and they have the name recognition to make something happen. It also seems that there are a lot of independent efforts out there getting their own versions out besides Isis. I don't know, I'm not feeling it yet. http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57388835-85/sprint-promises-10-google-wallet-devices-this-year/?tag=cnetRiver Sprint promises 10 Google Wallet devices this year In addition to the LG Viper due out this spring, Sprint plans to add Google Wallet to nine other phones within the year. The wireless payment service that lets you pay for items with your phone through an NFC chip, is currently available on only two phones: the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus. According to Fierce Mobile Content, the vice president of Google Wallet and Payments, Osama Bedier, said that Google will continue talking to other operators, manufacturers, and financial institutions to expand the Wallet's reach. CNET's own Marguerite Reardon, remains skeptical of the money service, given that it's still rarely featured despite being out since September 2011. Along with security and privacy flaws, an upcoming rival service called Isis threatens Google Wallet's breadth. But for those who want Google Wallet to succeed, the news that Sprint plans to bolster the service with these yet-to-be-known phones should alleviate some concerns. In addition to Google Wallet, the LG Viper will have a 4-inch Nova touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a 1,700mAh battery. It will run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but will be upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich later. Read more: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57388835-85/sprint-promises-10-google-wallet-devices-this-year/#ixzz1nurINqwb

Space ghost

Thanks for finding that. I'm still in for the GNex, but I could be swayed if its not out by the time CTIA hits in May and seeing what Sprints roadmap is for the rest of the year. If the the quad-cores and/or GSlll comes out in fall in lieu of the 4th quarter as some are speculating, I could be tempted to wait.

That was it? I was in the field all day and didn't get a chance to get online till now. Ok, I'm all for being a good steward of the environment, but come on? He poisoned the environment more by using the jet fuel to fly over and back just to say Sprint has recycling bins? It's been a long day, I think i will have a Corona or two...

Sprint will be on CDMA until around the 2015 time frame. Although there will be advantages to 1xA with LTE. Implementing NV is putting Sprint behind in going to an all VoLTE network. Verizon will be starting to transition late this year toward the end of the 4th quarter. AT&T will be a year out from that since they are muddling around with its network running EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE but I think they will still beat Sprint to the finish line. The only bright spot will be that Sprint will have it before T-Mobile. All the carriers will benefit since all their spectrum can be focused on one technology so chip sets will be more efficient and smaller. Once there, all we need is the FCC to get some roaming agreements in place.

Gourmet cooking

Wasn't NV originally $5 Billion? That's whats confusing, One goes up, the other goes down and most the info is coming from analysts who's guesses are as good as mine.

I hope RIM can pull it off. I've messed with a co workers playbook and I find that I like QNX (BB10) more the WP. If RIM can get it to work as it should and get some killer devices that people will buy, I think they will slow down WP adoption, at least in the U.S.

As with everyone else, I think it will be a variant of the "One X", and EVO LTE just sound right. Remember that HTC and Samsung have both said they will be limiting the models of its devices this year, so I wouldn't expect much difference if any between the One X and EVO LTE, or the worldwid version of the GSlll. My only hope is that Qualcomm can get LTE baked in the chip before the EVO LTE is launched AT&T is getting the dual core version to launch since the quad-core isn't ready yet.

Unless your EVO is giving you serious problems, I'd wait. In 60 - 90 days I'm positive Sprint will release the GNex and LG Viper (both LTE devices) Plus. Sprint will also use the CTIA event in May to announce all the new phones it will launch including the rumored E4GT LTE and EVO LTE (One X). If you get a good WiMax connection and want the E4GT then here's a good sale for today and Thursday. http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-black-white-offer-best-price-online

It will be interesting to see which OEM this is pushed to or allowed to have. Although the Nokia/WP combo is gaining traction and getting the OS some necessary exposure, this chip set could be the turning point for WP that allows the OS to take off. I like the performance and execution of WP much better then iOS. If only they could do something about the tiles. They just don't work for me in this current setup.

Country cooking

Article about carrier efforts to address security concerns so Android can better compete in the business sector, further stealing share from BB and trying to head off Apple. Samsung is partnering with SAP to leverage enhanced security. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/28/3456595/android-iphone-facing-off-for.html

Maybe Hesse isn't in job jeopardy with the MetroPCS deal. Since these are performence related, I'll be curious to see what metrics he has to meet to cash in. I think out of all the carrier CEO's Hesse may have the one of the highest compensation packages if stocks are included. http://www.kansascit...ins-nearly.html

Thorn bush

Good job Robert. This is the only site that has any relevant news about Sprint and NV as of late. Keep it up!

MS is really making a big push for WP to succeed and with Nokia back in the U.S. market, that's not hurting the effort either, but it still has a lot of ground to cover to take the #3 spot. It will be interesting if RIM can make a comeback this fall if its still relevant by then. If it executes well, and the upgrades to the Playbook take hold and BBX10 works flawlessly on a killer designed phone (London) then BB can retain the #3 spot. A lot of "if's" I know.

Interview with AT&T's de la Vega on the prospects of which will succeed. http://www.bloomberg...e-platform.html

Home fries

Agree, Sprint is so far in the hole because of Clear, they might as well go all in. if they could afford to make a run for MetroPCS, then an outright purchase of Clear is chump change. Yes their debt is an issue, but it's not like Sprint is a stranger to that.

Commercial airlines have started using iPads and loading their navigation charts on it. It eliminated the need for pilots to carry those chart cases you would see them with in the airports. Less baggage means better fuel savings and cheaper fares. Ok, they'll find another way to add a fee. I think the AF is looking at that since it's in Air Mobility Command. Maybe inventory uses.as well since that Command is the Fed Ex of the AF.

I agree, If Hesse is speaking at MWC he should have some important things to say. Mostly I think to keep Sprints name and LTE in the public view. Good move since none of the other U.S. carriers are making a big presence there. I'll be very curious to what he has to say, especially about the extra $2 Billion he's looking for and the MetroPCS deal. Should give us an idea of what the board thinks about his plans and actions.

I honestly thought that it would be higher than that due to the length of time it's been out. Must be mostly early adopters, or people are either still in contract or taking a wait & see approach.

Thanks for the review. i read over the weekend that the xyboard got an upgrade tweek that settled a lot of the lag issues. Hopefully there's one in store for the MAXX.

Here's my editorial/rant, perhaps Roberts article will explain more. Clear needed $600 million to fully convert its network to LTE. Clear gets that amount and then some and will only convert towers at Sprints request to shore up NV/LTE sites. I've been keeping informal track of Clears MVNO/MVNE acquisitions and I'm not seeing a whole lot even though LS2 is practically belly up. Because of the iPhone, Clear is losing revenue since the iPhone doesn't translate into WiMax sales which Clear gets $10/phone. Now Sprint is going back to the debtors market for more cash and I'm pretty sure the majority of it is to prop Clear up for the remainder of the year. Why won't Clear retrofit it's entire network in order to gain more wholesale business? Why is their no mention of Clear cutting back on overhead and expenses? What is Sprint going to do with this blackhole of a business that continues to suck the life out of it? Why, why, why? This doesn't meet any business model I'm aware of, not even one that needs life support. Answer these questions and we'll know if Sprint will survive in its present incarnation.