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According to this article, Sprint plans to finally shut down the Wimax network and provides a hard shut down date of 11/6/15 just like it did with the iDEN network.  Hopefully between now and Nov 2015, Sprint needs to be going hardcore on deploying the B26 and B41 LTE network so that more and more ppl jump off the Wimax network.

http://www.bidnessetc.com/26979-sprint-to-shut-down-wimax-network-by-november-2015/

Confirms leaked Sprint memo from last week about Wimax network shutdown

http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-newsletter-shows-sprint-will-down-wimax-network-nov-6-2015

No and not for a while.

 

Give your thanks to San Bernardino County who is cockblocking the entire southern California and southern Nevada region.

 

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I wonder why Samsung and Sprint decided not to support the RRPP and CCA LTE band 12 in the Note 4.  Hopefully all Sprint 2015 LTE phons include B12 support. 

<p>How likely is it that Sprint is going to release Android updates to add Wifi calling capability to such phones as the HTC One, LG G2, Moto X, etc?  It seems like all the 2014 LTE phones all have wifi calling capability built in but i would like to see at least 2013 LTE phones to include wifi calling.</p>

SoftBank would go perfectly with Softcard... Just saying

That is what I have been saying.

The only other way to have utilized it is to have undergone a rebanding and moving of license holders from 800 to 900Mhz to liberate some more 800MHz spectrum.

Yes but look at how much of a headache it is for Sprint  just to reband the 800 MHz band and its not even done yet.  Forget about rebanding further bands because I promise you it will not be until 2020 before the few 2-3MHz of 800 MHz that could be freed up will be available for use and not to mention the huge costs that would be associated with it.  Sprint needs to look at the big picture which is the 600 MHz auction for further low band spectrum.

Smart watch check.

Battery life comments so far on the watch?  Is it not as bad as what the tech bloggers have been saying?

Just a heads up for those that are still looking for the Moto 360, motorola.com is still selling both the black and silver versions of the watch and are still in stock since 9 AM this morning.  Pick one up before they sell out again.  I think the majority of folks out there don't know that motorola sells the watch besides Google Play or Best Buy which are still sold out.

http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/shop-all-other/Moto-360/moto360-pdp.html

Good for Sprint.  Get rid of resources that you are not using because the idea of 900 MHz LTE was just a pipe dream and a waste of money when you factoring the need for new RRUs, antennas, etc for just a 3x3 slice.  Not sure what demand there was for 900 MHz spectrum but to get $218 million for it is good enough.  Sprint doesn't have the time to deal with these hodgepodge bits of spectrum and as long as Pacific Datavision has full intention to make use of the spectrum then good for both sides.

I hope this is not true, it would be an idiotic move.

 

The entire reason upgrades are 20 months for a 2 year contract is to hook you in again before the competition has a chance to steal you away.

 

If the upgrade and contract end date are the same, you're free to get your new phone on any other network.

 

Upgrading 4 months early is a huge incentive to stay where you are.

Completely agree!!!  Would be a dumb move on Sprint's part if they got rid of the 20 month upgrades.

I can confirm this but dont have a pic. It was announced/went into effect 9/12 for 2 year contracts signed after 9/12. If you signed before 9/12 you still have a 20 month upgrade until you sign another contract.

MAN!!!!! CMON Sprint why you gotta do this to meh!!!!!

Softcard?  Sounds like a new Masa subsidiary with a name like that.  

I would avoid anything with the name Isis like the plague, myself.  Not good for marketing.

That is what i am saying   ...Softbank and Softcard.  Sounds like a match made in heaven.  Yes I mentioned Softcard on purpose due to the recent name change.

God I hope Sprint doesn't go with Isis. I've always really appreciated the level of integration Wallet offers and I've always been really angry about the other US carriers banning it on their networks.

I don't think Sprint has to choose sides on this.  I don't see why they couldn't allow both Google Wallet and Softcard.  I just think its silly to play the odd man out game again like they did with Wimax and later regretted it.  Also the carriers have been pretty good with offering incentives for using the mobile wallet system.  

I guess my main reason for wanting to use Softcard is the ability to use my Amex Serve card for mobile wallet payments.  I don't believe Google Wallet currently offers that feature since it is very limited.

I rather have wallet.

 

Plus after the KitKat update, google wallet should work on other carriers to.

 

My cousin has a gs3 on AT&T and after the Kitkat update, wallet worked

I guess I see all these bonuses that each of the carriers offer for Softcard and not to mention Softcard themselves, I think it makes it worth it.  Not sure if Google Wallet actually offers these things.

I mean that is not that to say that Sprint can't keep Google Wallet onto its phones but rather it gives people a choice on whether they use Google Wallet or Softcard.  Personally I haven't tried Google Wallet and don't really have the urge to unless there are incentives for me to try out the mobile payment service which is why I like Softcard.  I personally have encountered anyone using Google Wallet and there are many articles out there that claim that Google Wallet failed.

http://marketingland.com/google-failed-can-apple-succeed-apple-pay-99406

Since I use the Amex Serve card, they currently have an offer that gives you back $1 for each purchase you make a purchase with your Serve card via Softcard at participating retailers and its like getting an instant $1 cash back.  Earlier this year they were offering a free Jamba Juice smoothie if you use Softcard to pay (which as soon as you scan it, it doesn't take any money from your CC or Serve card).  There are other offers where you receive $20 on a $40 purchase.  These are just a few examples of why I think the Softcard is much better than Google Wallet.

Sprint is the only major cell phone carrier that has still not adopted the Softcard (Isis Wallet) system for mobile wallet payments and I was curious if you guys think that Sprint will eventually adopt it.  I believe so far Google Wallet has been a flop and to be honest I see Softcard receiving a lot more attention (partially due to the generous offers from carriers and from Softcard to sign up for the service) and not to mention the increasing Softcard partners.  

I personally would use the Softcard mobile payment system and I hate the fact that Sprint has to be different than everyone else.  I think its only natural that Softbank would adopt Softcard  at some point.  What do you guys think?

If only Sprint would stop screwing around and make and update for all of its 2013 and 2014 flagship phones to have Domestic AND International wifi calling.  I hate the fact that Sprint is doing swiss cheese when it comes to wifi calling where some phones have and some don't.  

My poor LG G2 still does not have wifi calling and now with international wifi calling as an option, that would be awesome if Sprint would add that to the Android L ROM update I will be happy.

Shameless bump..

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/5684-sprint-to-join-rural-operators-roaming-hub-cca-and-rrpp-thread/?p=352968

 

 

So does this means that CSIM is going tyo be present on all future sprint LTE phones?

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And we have yet still to hear what Dish has plans for to use their spectrum assets that they are hoarding.

So according to the spectrum map, it looks like Dish only bought the H block for the western half of the US?  Is this true because I would have thought that Dish bought almost nationwide licenses for the H block.

http://specmap.sequence-omega.net/

but not with easy pay, which was my point

Why are you so adamant to wanting Easy Pay with your old plans?  This doesn't make any sense to me.  If you want Easy Pay, just switch to the new plans.  Explain in numbers how having Easy Pay on the old plans are more beneficial than Easy Pay on the new plans.

if you purchase a new device but wish to keep your old plan????  not that confusing is it?

You can still upgrade your device as subsidized without having to change your plan.  However the only caveat is that you are tied to a 2 year contract.  You have to upgrade at a Sprint corporate store but its still doable.  Its not confusing to me because I know what I am talking about.  

Adding Easy Pay to your old plans that are subsidy based is just plain dumb.  Your old Everything Data plan price has the subsidy amount built in so if you buy a device outright and continue to stay on Sprint you would just be paying more.  The only benefit is that you can hop off anytime but that is only if you are unsure you want to stay with Sprint.

please read my subsequent post which explains that Sprint corporate stores (at least in NYC) do not allow customers to purchase devices using Easy Pay and add them to old plans

Why would you want to add Easy Pay to your old plans?  The system is not setup to add Easy Pay to the Everything Data plans.  If you want Easy Pay you will need to upgrade to My Way, Framily, Family Share Pack and this $60 individual plans.

Even when Tmobile announced the JUMP program, they required Tmobile customers to upgrade to the Simple Choice plan in order to take advantage of the JUMP program.

My question is with this new $60 individual plan, is there employer discounts?  That will definitely help.

See this cnet article: http://www.cnet.com/news/sprint-tests-out-family-data-plan-other-discounted-offers-scoop/

 

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That would be interesting if Sprint does bring the $50 plan for individual lines.  The key thing is to keep the unlimited data option.  Without the unlimited data option for individual lines they mind as well wave the white flag given the ongoing network woes as they try to catch up with Network Vision.

So far the new Family Share Pack plans are meh!!!  I mean doubling the capacity of its competitors is ok for now but they took a page out of Tmobile's book and made it only temporary.  

I am more Interested in seeing some individual plan revamps and for god sakes keep the unlimited data option on the individual plans.

My only concern is how can Marcelo expedite network roll out differently than Dan Hesse? If Dan Hesse was having issues with backhaul and the vendors, would those problems carry over as well?

 

Luckily NV 1.0 is largely complete so most of it is overlaying with 800/2.5 which shouldn't take long but some areas where they haven't touched yet or barely touched, I don't see a big improvement happening soon

Maybe Marcelo can help with speeding up NV 1.0/2.0 on the network front by getting the network staff and Saw to be aggressive with the vendors to meet their deadlines.  Either way certainly Marcelo can help with reshaping its image and some of its current plans to be more clear.  I still can't tell if the Framily campaign has been successful up until this point.  I think some proactive ideas from Marcelo and the marketing team to help to get folks to try sprint should also be added to the list of priorities.  

I think the 7 day trial run...no strings attached idea for the iPhone was brilliant by Tmobile.  It not only gave exposure to the iPhone but people can do a true test comparing the Tmobile network to their current provider. Sprint should implement something like that. Maybe another thing could do is extend the trial period from 14 days to 30 days back to what it was before so that it gives customers more time to evaluate the service. I still think the Framily idea is too expensive for the first few lines and to need 7 folks to get down to $25/line is ridiculous.  The first few Framily lines need the price to be lower by another $5 or $10.   I think at this point getting a higher ARPU is not the main priority when you are bleeding customers.  Sprint could also bring back the loyalty premier program for 10+ year customers so that there is a sense of pride to be a Sprint customers and offer some sort of perks for remaining loyal to Sprint through the growing pains of Network Vision.  Certainly Sprint has a HUGE image problem regardless of how much progress it has made with Network Vision and there is plenty for Marcelo to start on once he gets his feet wet with the current Sprint operations.