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The HTC EVO 4G LTE passed through the FCC yesterday with no problems, which means it's all set for presales to begin on May 7, with the phone expected to actually hit store shelves sometime in early June.
There really aren't many surprises with HTC's FCC filing: we can expect it to support 1X and 3G on Sprint's normal frequencies (band classes 0, 1, 10; i.e. CDMA1X + EV-DO 850/1900/800), and 4G LTE (band class 25; i.e. LTE 1900, PCS A-G blocks; also LTE 800 and TD-LTE 2600). The phone also has SVDO and SVLTE support, in addition to the typical 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi radio.
In other words, it looks like Sprint is really future-proofing this phone, as it is compatible with frequencies and technologies that don't even exist yet on Sprint's network (there have even been whispers surrounding the possibility of simultaneous voice and 3G data support, for example, but that hasn't been confirmed).
Now that the EVO 4G LTE has done the FCC-tango, who's even more excited to pick one up?
[FCC via Pocketnow] Thanks, John!
Update: Initial impressions that the EVO 4G LTE would be compatible with LTE 800 and TD-LTE 2600 turned out to be false.
How much will the phone be without an upgrade? I used my upgrade last year on my EVO 3D and will probably buy the 4G LTE and sell my 3D… but how much will the 4G LTE be without an upgrade?
Fekkin ‘ sweet!!!! I own it!!!!
What frequencies is Sprint going to use initially for LTE? I am not that knowledgeable but the lower the number the better it is at penetrating walls, is that correct?
I am not familiar with LTE technology but this was said: “whispers surrounding the possibility of simultaneous voice and data support”.
So does this mean that Sprint is not currently supporting data and voice at the same time with LTE? With my EVO 4G I can do both by turning on 4G. (I live in Austin where we do have 4G)
That’s another grip is that no one knows when Austin will get LTE.
Strange considering we’re a hi-tech city.
Thanks,
Marc
I meant 3G data… Ill clarify the article right away!
I think I will wait about 3 months then get one. I bought my EVO 4 months after it launched and it has been a rock. The first ones always have quirks. It does look like a rocking phone.
Since ATT uses 1900Mhz LTE does that mean, the one can be used on their network. As well as use their devices on the sprint network?
I began with the original EVO and now own a 3D. I’m excited about this phone because of NFC. More and more retailers in my area are signing up and I think it’s really going to take off once more phones are on the market.
The one x has been having screen issues and the one s’s space age coating is chipping off. Uh oh htc
Where did you hear about the coating chipping?
Nope!
Don’t ask me why, as I know nothing about all the technical stuff behind it. But it won’t work, I do know that. :-/
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/04/reports-surface-of-htc-one-s-ceramic-coating-easily-chipping-off.html
I wouldn’t worry too much about it… HTC will probably have that fixed by the time the EVO 4G LTE comes to market. They’ve responded well to this issue.
May 7th is just too far away.
There are no screen issues. Someone complained that the screen turned colors when they pushed really hard on it. Any LCD technology will do that.
LTE will be like 4G is now with Sprint, spotty at best, unless your usage is in
a Sprint store. But, still like the phone.
From what I’ve read:
- 1900Mhz LTE spectrum will be rolled out 1st.
- 800Mhz LTE spectrum will be rolled out afterwards
Yes, 800Mhz has better penetration.
Here is a link regarding Sprint’s LTE spectrum plans:
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/04/13/sprint-planning-to-deploy-lte-on-800mhz-spectrum-by-2014/
So when the phone launches what would it be running 3G or 4G Wimaxx?
Yeah it’s more than one person.
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/htc-one-x-does-have-sensitive-sides-say-cnet-readers-50007623/
3g(if u can call it that) unless you are in one of the handful of markets that have been announced as lte launch markets.
You can call Sprint and buy out your contact for $125-165 depending on whether or not it’s been 12 months, then you get to but it at regular upgrade pricing wherever you find it cheapest. Beats paying $550+ for it.
O well that’s a deal breaker for me. I will say with my EVO 4G for now. I’m from NYC so once LTE is up and running a newer EVO or some other LTE phone will be out.
Nyc is on the short list so you wont have that long of a wait.
My contract is up in June. I have solid 4G WiMax coverage in my area(Los Angeles). Should I upgrade and just wait for LTE? When I got the EVO 4G originally WiMax wasn’t available until Nov/Dec.
Would it be possible for me to upgrade to the EVO 4G LTE, change my phone back to the EVO 3D(without trading it in) until LTE shows up and then change back to the 3D?
Yes you can if you upgrade at a place like best buy mobile since they give you instant rebates. You can upgrade and switch back to your evo 3D immediately. If you did that at a sprint store you would lose your mail in rebate, since it requires that you keepphone active
ummm guys need to do some research there as this device was NOT approved for LTE 800 nor TDLTE 2.6GHz….check the docs before reporting next time and you’ll see band class 25 has nothing to do with 800 FDLTE nor 2.6GHz TDLTE..