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What does a site need to achieve to be listed as 4G accepted by Sprint. Slightly off topic, is there a place on these boards to discuss this: http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/14/3503246/softbank-buys-sprint-20-billion That will hit the media wire in the morning.
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I've been getting faster upload speeds than download speeds on the North Side, but the signal has been rather weak.
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I didn't think it was possible, but the 3G coverage has gotten worse as they flip on LTE on the North Side. I am averaging no data connection in Old Town and Lincoln Park while in the train. Hopefully this means we are in the final NV upgrades around here.
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I spent some time this afternoon with Sensorly on the North side. The map looks to be updated. Odd thing, I was not able to get the signal at street level, mainly when I was on the Red Line. I was seeing signal strength between -90 and -100 with the highest speeds around 12. Mostly I was getting about 4-5 but that was even at full speed on the train. Stark contrast to the 0.00 I saw at the Fullerton stop.
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How will the NV upgrade impact crowded areas? I'm thinking Wrigleyville during a game, downtown in the Loop during lunch, going to to a Bears game, going to a concert in Tinley Park, going to the Air and Water show, etc. I'm especially concerned about the Lakeview area since I tend to lose 100% of my phone service anytime something big happens on Clark. Speaking of that area, there must be work going on on the near north side. It's nearly a full deadzone from the Loop up to the south end of Lincoln Park. edit: Anyone know what "Sprint Extension" is on the Galaxy Nexus?
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Multiple reports of LTE in the city! Finally! I live in the Lakeview/Wrigley area and take the Brown Line every day. Something changed this week as I finally was getting a 3G signal most of the way into the Loop. The picture below was taken from Old Town down to the River and is a 100% improvement on what I have been getting for the entire year. It's not in this picture, but at one point during lunch near City Hall I broke 1Mbps! The next month or two of improvements are well welcomed.