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Expert: DebiN - 6/27/2009


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they are both cdma. so is there a difference in data and
voice. if there is why is that the case if they use the same
technology. shouldnt the only difference between them be their
phones and plans?

Answer
Sprint owns a network and Verizon owns a network. They use the same technology, but not the same network. They are two completely separate companies. Sprint determines what CDMA phones they are going to sell and where they will build their network based on the spectrum that they own. Verizon does the same. The diffence between them is that Verizon owns a many times larger network than Sprint and is a completely different company and is run differently. The way that the company runs their business and network makes a huge difference. There are places where Verizon roams on Sprint's network and other places where Sprint roams on Verizon's network (and both roam on other carrier's networks also); however, as I mentioned, these are two completely different companies and your experience with one will be totally different than with another. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

Organizations
I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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