Sprint is already well on its way to deploying a nationwide 4G LTE network on its 1900MHz spectrum, although we can also expect 800MHz LTE by 2014. This is according to Sprint's president of network operations, Steve Elfman, who also noted that Sprint is already in the process of getting this transition approved by the FCC.
Sprint's 800MHz spectrum is currently being utilized by former Nextel customers who are still on the legacy iDEN network. However, as more of these customers move to Sprint's CDMA service, more spectrum is consequently freed for other uses. Sprint is already using some of this freed spectrum for 1X advanced voice services, with LTE to follow in 2014.
800MHz provides for better reception indoors, which is welcome news to many WiMAX customers who complained of poor reception anywhere but outside. This is also welcome news to those who plan to purchase the HTC EVO 4G LTE, which is compatible with LTE at both frequencies, as well as 1X advanced voice services.
Sprint says that it is still on target to reach 123 million people with LTE by the end of this year, and over 250 million by the end of 2013.
With this band available, will mobile phones switch from one band to another for the best connection?
That would be nifty.
I would suggest you review the FCC records again. The EVO 4G LTE is not compatible with 800 MHz LTE
By 2014 our EVO 4G LTE contracts will be up anyways.
Exactly. I am waiting to see whats doing with the Samsung Galaxy S3.. Maybe biting the bullet and going to Verizon. Sprint has sucked for the last three years.
Great. More promises from Sprint.
I’ve written in previous posts about the 800 & 1900Mhz LTE Spectrum which Sprint will offer, and whether the Evo 4G LTE will be capable utilizing both frequencies.
I’ve read conflicting reports, but the last I saw, it will.
If not, no sense buying one now, at least not at a non contract price.
But even with a new contract, it may not be prudent to do so, if the Evo won’t handle the 800Mhz Spectrum. But if it is set in stone that the Evo will, that is of course a plus.
There will be 2 more generations of EVO by the time this happens.
Damn i just ran a speed test in philly with my gnexus and on verizon and i just pulled 31 mbps. Thats insane. I still have my 3d on sprint but my dad is using it. I hope sprint really comes through for sprint because lte is amazing.
Have faith.
Look at how Sprint handled the Rollout of 4G
Hmmmm……. On 2nd thought, a ‘wait and see’ would be prudent.
Sprint is so far behind the times its not even funny. Sprint….the NO Network. I left of the ‘w’ in now for a reason. LTE has been available for a long on Verizon. I also think it sucks they are not releasing any details on Ice Cream roll out. Who know when that will happen. I think I am done with Sprint and will move to Verizon The LTE and Leader in cell phone market place. Also at this point, I will hold out to see what the Iphone 5 will offer. Sprint has the reputation it does because….well…they SUCK!
I put up with Sprint Shenanigans because they have Unlimited Data, and the price is right, for now.
After over a year, I finally get 4G.
While I have ye little faith in Sprint and it’s Cohorts, and most of what comes out of their Lying, Propagandist Mouths, yeah Hesse, I’m talking to you you Rich Pompous Elitest, I’ll stay with Sprint for now.
Gotta pick the best personal choice of the available Evils, and for now, sprint is it.
Hate giving my money to them, but to be connected in this World of today, it’s a necessary evil to be part of one of the available Evil Conglomerates.
Screw’m All!
From the Snapdragon S4 Processor MSM896 white paper:
“Industry’s first fully integrated 3G/4G world/multimode
LTE Modem: Supports all of the world’s leading 2G, 3G
and 4G LTE standards.
Even if the FCC did not certify the new EVO for 800 MHz LTE it is no doubt capable and may just need to be recertified and enabled with a firmware update. That is if we even still have the phone once Sprint’s 800 MHz LTE rolls out.
I don’t think I can do much with 4G since it has never been available in San Diego, and Sprint apparently has no plans to launch WiMax or LTE here.