just fueling the rumor mill
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The implementation of multimode technology throughout the Sprint network is designed to:
- Enhance service – Improve quality and data speed; improve in-building coverage and coverage within the network footprint
- Create network flexibility – Ensure the most effective expansion of 4G
- Reduce operating costs by delivering capital efficiency, lease reductions, roaming savings and backhaul efficiencies
- Improve environmental sustainability by reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption needs
In addition to implementing multimode base stations, the Sprint Network Vision plan encompasses next-generation push-to-talk (PTT) with broadband capabilities and the integration of multimode chipsets into smartphones, tablets and other broadband devices, including machine-to-machine (M2M) capabilities.
Through spectrum efficiencies associated with Network Vision, Sprint intends to repurpose some of its 800MHz spectrum for CDMA service, thereby enhancing coverage, particularly the in-building experience for customers. Augmenting its 1.9GHz footprint with 800MHz, Sprint expects its CDMA coverage density will increase throughout the country. More density generally equates to fewer dropped calls and a more seamless network experience for customers. According to a 2010 PCWorld 13-city, 3G drive test, Sprint had the most reliable network. The Network Vision plan expects to enhance that competitive position.
“This is a very bold move,” said Berge Ayvazian, senior consultant, Heavy Reading. “Sprint was first with an all-digital wireless network; the first to upgrade to EVDO; and, more recently, the first to broadly offer 4G services. Sprint is once again first to deploy a common converged mobile network that will strengthen its 3G services; enhance its 4G technology options; and continue delivering the industry’s leading push-to-talk offering.”
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it would honestly be nice if something like this was included in whatevers going to happen on the 7th... sprint dropping upgrades for probablly 50% of the premier customers and adding $10 to all smartphones.... gotta give us something if your expecting us to pay more without complaining..
edit- if you look at the last part - 1st all digital, 1st evdo, 1st(us) 4g.... and sprints theme for upcoming event is "an industry first"...... never know