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And then you have to wait for good phones that can even USE that much bandwith (GS3 and GS4 limited to only 5mhz x 5mhz LTE).

I don't mind the wait, just saying.  :-)

Sprint's LTE network performance isn't looking good so far:  http://www.techhive.com/article/2039452/atandt-has-fastest-lte-service-t-mobile-off-to-strong-start.html

Discuss!

T-Mobile's network is already fast cause they have so few subscribers.

 

"Speeds increased since 2010. Bandwidth claim based on T-Mobile's network spectrum per customer versus AT&T's."

http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/

(bottom of page)

 

Unless they lower their prices $20/month, I don't think people will accept having such bad geographic coverage.

 

This UNcarrier stuff is mostly smoke-and-mirrors; if you buy a smartphone every two years, there's literally no change (as was mentioned many times on this forum).

I agree with the every 2 years. These smartphones aren't built to last. Around 2 years, I have always has either a few or a LOT of problems with my smartphone (I'm on my 3rd). Sometimes problems start around a year. And that's with me taking good care of the phone (not dropping it, no water damage, etc).

What SID is 800 SMR?

That version doesn't tell you if your on 800 SMR though.

It's not free though. :-)

Best Buy because of a mix of their prices (a lot of the times they had the GS3 on sale for as low as $50), their trade in value for phones and if you trade in and get a new phone there (2 yr contract), they'll give you $50 on top of the trade-in (at least they used to have that).

And 1.0 has LTE in the 1900 band, correct?

I wonder why its not updated. Stores have the optimus elite, galaxy victory, galaxy 2 and iphone 4 for no contact $70 a month.

 

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But no GS3 or iPhone 5?

Another interesting point is that (at least on their website), there are only 2 phones available for their $70, no contract plan.

Hmmm, I was using this link:

http://support.sprin...TNAV=SU:DP:HDIA

Oh, they changed the community posting to say MD4 now.

Looks like Premium Suite is out for the SG3!

 

 

Version

Release Date

Description of Enhancements/Fix L710VPBMD4 04/24/2013

• Home screen security fix
  
• Multi-view: Split Screen multitasking support
  
• Camera feature and gallery enhancements
  
• Addition of Paper Artist
  
• Bulk SMS Enhancements
  

The website says MC3?

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/569403#569403

By the time Network Vision is rolled out, the 4G LTE coverage will be slightly smaller than the current 3G footprint. If you get 4G LTE coverage currently, especially in-building, then being band future proof is actually not that big of a deal. It's only if you have in-building coverage issues, or live in a marginal service (rural) area that 800 MHz will be required.

 

2500 MHz, on the other hand, is more for capacity than anything else, so you're not missing anything, really.

 

...and Rob beats me to it, lol.

The one thing you WILL miss is a phone that supports LTE other than a 5 X 5 configuration, which Sprint will eventually do (ie 10x10, 20x20, etc). So with current phones, you will miss out on faster speeds later. Even though I think the current LTE speeds are good enough for a smartphone.

One of our members are tracking permits for the Cleveland market in the sponsor section here's the link to the permit map

http://s4gru.com/ind...network-vision. You must be a sponsor in order to view it heres information on becoming a member. http://s4gru.com/ind...come-a-sponsor/

That second link doesn't work.

Nah, I have a SG3. I will probably wait for the GS5 next year.

The major update was the Exynos exploit that was patched.

 

http://www.androidce...t-you-need-know

The Sprint GS3 doesn't have the Exynos chip.

Will the current LTE phones (names GS3), that work with LTE in sprint's G band, also work in the other PCS bands (A - F)?

Also, could they possible work in other bands (cellular, SMR)?