[SPARK] Sprint Network Vision Discussion

[Epix4G]

Is Sprint LTE A ready? Would a Cat 6 device do us any good?

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No it would not ....it's going to be called carrier aggregation here and it's a long time off

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[sinisin]

No it would not ....it's going to be called carrier aggregation here and it's a long time off

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Ok. Yeah. They said the new network is going up now and it will leave them in a good position to upgrade quickly later on. I'm assuming thats what it will be. And its 10 years out easily Id bet.

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[TurboX2]

I hate that the spark symbol shows up regardless of what band you are connected to.. I still haven't seen spark at UF, aka Gainesville, FL

 

[aurena]

Ok. Yeah. They said the new network is going up now and it will leave them in a good position to upgrade quickly later on. I'm assuming thats what it will be. And its 10 years out easily Id bet.

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LOL, 8T8R antenna's are already live in a few places, and are going up as we speak @ breakneck speeds. Since backhaul is not a major issue any longer these new sites will go live a hell of alot quicker than your typical 3G to LTE site, and yes they do support LTE-A, sprint will also use Carrier Aggregation with in a few months. I expect the first devices to support CA to be around very very soon (within 6 months) and those 150mb sec speeds by around Nov-Dec.

 

[wvebert]

Here's some results while moving in the car in Clearwater.

 

[sinisin]

Ok maybe 10 years out was a stretch. But this is Sprint. 5 years wouldn't surprise me.....

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[fatboypup]

I've used spark. It's the fastest 4g I've seen View attachment 2862125

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Horrible upload

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[Koroz]

LOL, 8T8R antenna's are already live in a few places, and are going up as we speak @ breakneck speeds. Since backhaul is not a major issue any longer these new sites will go live a hell of alot quicker than your typical 3G to LTE site, and yes they do support LTE-A, sprint will also use Carrier Aggregation with in a few months. I expect the first devices to support CA to be around very very soon (within 6 months) and those 150mb sec speeds by around Nov-Dec.

do you work for sprint? I ask because this is close to the canned response I get anytime I complain about my service area north of Tacoma, south of Seattle. I have been with sprint now for 3 years and every 5 months I call and complain and get told "upgrades are right around the corner" If you happen to be a network engineer with them though, instead of a CSR who just wants me off the line would make me feel a lot better. We have been promised LTE updated towers in this area forever and I STILL get under 1-2Mbps and under 800K up. Thanks ahead of time for response!

 

[sinisin]

do you work for sprint? I ask because this is close to the canned response I get anytime I complain about my service area north of Tacoma, south of Seattle. I have been with sprint now for 3 years and every 5 months I call and complain and get told "upgrades are right around the corner" If you happen to be a network engineer with them though, instead of a CSR who just wants me off the line would make me feel a lot better. We have been promised LTE updated towers in this area forever and I STILL get under 1-2Mbps and under 800K up. Thanks ahead of time for response!

If you go to the website in the OP you can get all the info you're looking for and a lot more. It's THE place to go for Sprint Network news anywhere in the country. They will have your market info there for sure.

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[Koroz]

If you go to the website in the OP you can get all the info you're looking for and a lot more. It's THE place to go for Sprint Network news anywhere in the country. They will have your market info there for sure.

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thank you I will sign up today and check it out.

 

[jr313]

No SPARK in Detroit either

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[RHall1340]

No SPARK in Detroit either

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I heard Sprint is waiting to add Spark to Detroit until they get a professional football team.. I keed! I keed!

<-- Packer Fan

 

[jr313]

Ha! That's pretty funny. LOL.

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[menissalt]

I tired in another area of Denton and hit 50 down with about just over 2 up.

 

[painkillaz]

I'm in Dallas (Frisco to be exact), in a "Turbo" area. PRL Version: 55019. I am lucky to get 1 bar inside or outside. It has been this way for 6+ months even on regular LTE. (I was using HTC One M7 before this). According to sprint coverage maps, I have blanket coverage of Spark (Turbo), LTE (Best), and Wimax (Best). I don't understand what's going on...but so far fastest download speeds on Spark have been 3mbps outside. Very

 

[ninoriff]

Spark in downtow aurora il -

band 41

42dl - 13up

spark in batavia il - randall rd

band 26

12dl - 8up

band 25

2dl - 6up

band 41

31dl - 13 dl

 

[MrTonyToca]

I have Spark in Philadelphia and it works alot better than regular LTE thankfully. a little faster and more reliable. But my question is this. With my Note 3 I was able to be on a phone call and still browse the web and use the internet. with the LG G3 I am not. Any one know why that is and if you think there will ever be a way to get that done? Thanks

 

[sinisin]

I have Spark in Philadelphia and it works alot better than regular LTE thankfully. a little faster and more reliable. But my question is this. With my Note 3 I was able to be on a phone call and still browse the web and use the internet. with the LG G3 I am not. Any one know why that is and if you think there will ever be a way to get that done? Thanks

There is only one radio for all network communication. The only way to surf and talk is to be on wifi since wifi has its own radio.

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[yellowman82]

I have Spark in Philadelphia and it works alot better than regular LTE thankfully. a little faster and more reliable. But my question is this. With my Note 3 I was able to be on a phone call and still browse the web and use the internet. with the LG G3 I am not. Any one know why that is and if you think there will ever be a way to get that done? Thanks

There is only one radio for all network communication. The only way to surf and talk is to be on wifi since wifi has its own radio.

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Yup this ^ until VoLTE is ready since sprint already partnered up with a company there just no eta on when exactly will it be ready.

 

[hayabusa1300cc]

Just got my g3, how can i tell what band I'm on?

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