Sprint's Network Vision 2012

Came across this video a few days ago.. it's an internal explination of the 2012 Network Vision. I know it's nothing earth shattering, or really all that interesting to most (or maybe it is!), but until we get some new EVO news, I figured I'd give you all a break from hitting the refresh key on all the sites, and give you a video to watch instead, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ejv9Ud9Uw

CTIA: Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile add 4G speed

On 5/8/12 Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile announced they will begin offfering 4G WiMAX handsets and mobile broadband devices on Sprint’s Nationwide Network in 71 markets across 28 states on 5/31/12.

• This giant step for Boost and Virgin is a terrific way to attract new customers and keep existing customers on both brands, all while positively impacting Sprint’s overall bottom line.

• While Sprint transitions postpaid customers to LTE, it frees up the existing WiMAX platform for prepaid customers.


• This new step gives Sprint’s prepaid brands a competitive edge and maintains Boost and Virgin 4G on our existing WiMAX network.

Initial Boost and Virgin 4G devices include:

• Boost Mobile:
  
  
  
  • HTC EVO Design 4G
    
    
    
    • Cost: $299.99 on boostmobile.com
    
    
    • Plans: $55 Monthly Android plan with shrinking payments
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• 4G on Virgin Mobile:
  
  
  
  • HTC EVO V 4G
    
    
    
    • Cost: $299.99 on virginmobileusa.com,
    
    
    • Beyond Talk unlimited data and messaging plans starting at $35 per month/
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • 4G on Broadband2Go will offer:
    
    
    
    • Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless for $149.99
    
    
    • U600 3G/4G USB by Franklin Wireless for $99.99
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

The 5/4/12 Playbook Summary

Here's the hot topics from the 'Playbook' this week:

In this issue:

• Jaime Jones, SVP, Sprint Consumer Sales share his thoughts on Wi-Fi™ and 4G WiMAX


• Important iDEN updates for May


• 5/18/12: The LG Optimus® Elite™ joins the Green Team


• Expiring 5/18/12: Corporate Liable (CL) Unlimited International Data Worldwide Plans


• Oprah Winfrey comes to Sprint ID


• 5/18/12: We’re spot on with new mobile hotspot add-ons


• Expired Mobile Hotspot (MHS) and Phone-as-Modem (PAM) Add-on Base Changes


• 5/18/12: Expired data offers and new $19.99 Tablet Session-Based offer

4G WiMAX: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tomorrow, 10/25 - 4G WiMAX will launch in the Philadelphia, PA market! and then....

On 11/1/09, 4G WiMAX launches in these new Texas markets: Dallas-Fort Worth, North Carolina markets - Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro.

• The wireless revolution began late 2008, when Sprint introduced a new era for wireless consumers, with the launch of the first dual-mode 3G and 4G USB modem in Baltimore. For the first time ever, customers experienced WiMAX connection with lightning-fast speed. Including speeds 3-5 times faster than 3G with peak download speeds of 12 MegaBytes per second (MBPS).


• Aggressive 4G market expansion is under way including coverage across 80 markets by the end of 2010.  IMPACT and Sprint.com provide coverage details.


• All Care specialists are able to and should assist a 3G/4G dual-mode customer with questions, billing support, and basic troubleshooting.  Only when customers require more than basic troubleshooting should they be transferred to the 4G Dedicated Support Team.


• WiMAX KMS information is easy to locate using the Content Directory - it is located under Products, 4G-WiMAX, All Specialists.

How 3G Compares to WiMAX (4G):

Feature	4G (WiMAX Broadband)	3G Service (CDMA Broadband)
Speed	Average download: 3-6 Mbps	Average download: 0.5-1.4 Mbps
Technology	WiMAX Standard - Network built for mobile broadband wireless data that is IP centric	CDMA Standard - Cellular voice network based on CDMA technology with added on data features
Reliability	Built into the 4G network based on Sprint’s heritage and experience in providing highly reliable networks	Integrated into Sprint’s 3G network
Security	WiMAX 802.16e includes the use of X.509 security certificates for both the devices and the network. Provides greater security by preventing fraudulent devices from entering the network. Helps users validate they are receiving a valid network operator signal.	Sprint Mobile Broadband uses secure CDMA technology.
Cap	No data cap	5 Gigabyte data cap
Download Times (based on peak speeds)	10MB Photo - .8 Seconds 250 MB Movie - 21 Seconds	10MB Photo - 3.3 Seconds 250 MB Movie - 83 Seconds
Enables	* Video Chat * IP TV * Cloud Computing * Synchronization * Digital Storage * User Generated Media Content * High Definition * Full Length Video * Hard Drive Synchronization * HULU * Online Interactive Gaming - Halo	* Instant Messaging * Audio Conference * Desktop Applications Windows * E-mail * User Generated Media Content * Standard Definition * Short Video Clips * File Synchronization * You Tube * Online Static Gaming - Sudoku, Chess

WiMAX requirements:

• To experience 4G, you must:
  
  
  
  • Be in the Baltimore MD, Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Atlanta GA, Boise ID, and Bellingham WA area (prior to this launch of additional markets)
  
  
  • Have a 4G connection card plan (shown in the table above)
  
  
  • Have the U300 Mobile Broadband Card
  
  
  • Have Sprint Smartview - version 2.24 or higher
  
  
  
  

• A 2-year service agreement is required for new customers on U300 device purchase.