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Is the new 4G sprint promoting only going to affect its internet speeds? How will it compare to AT&T's HSDPA? Will it make sprints voice coverage or voice quality any better?
The internet speeds will increase in areas where Sprint puts the appropriate bandwidth. The technology is one thing, but the backhaul is another. How will it compare to AT&T's 3G speeds? It all depends on the area and what is really there (for both companies). There isn't going to be a hard and fast answer to this regardless of what you may hear to the contrary. I dont' believe that voice quality will improve and I definitely don't believe coverage will improve. Sprint only owns so much spectrum and this won't charge regardless of what generation of network they have. This 4G is not really true 4G and they need a device and network that are compatible for it to work properly. It's not going to happen anytime soon. Don't be taken in by the hype. It's just hype. Hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
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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