Sprints announcement thread...

[aaron3315]

Dan will announce a new industry first, as promised. As a follow up to the last industry first "Sprint iD", users will now be able to create their own "iD Packs" and upload them to the market. However, a Premium Usage Fee will be required for this functionality.

lol, I hope that's not it...

In all seriousness, I think that we should expect something physical this time in comparison to the sprint id announcement that we all endured before. I think that Dan saw the error of that announcement, and I would be surprised if they repeated their error with another lackluster announcement. With that being said, here are the "rumors/ideas" that we have heard so far....

1. An iphone - I think that this would bring in more business for Sprint and would increase the perception of Sprint nationally. I know that most of us on this forum understand that the iphone may not be the best phone on the market, but to the common every day joe, the iphone is still the best marketing device....With that in mind, I think the odds of it being that are less than 30/70. It's not an industry first, and it's going to be expensive for Sprint. For those of you who say an iphone 4g would be an industry first, I think historically you see that Apple announces new products on their own.

2. A tablet w/ 4g (galaxy 2?) - Although I think people are intrigued by the developing technology, I dont see this being the big marketed unit at this event. I could see them announcing a new unit as well, but it will not be the main focus. Also, I believe that other carriers have already announced such tablets coming soon thus eliminating industry first.

3. HP phone/tablet - this is not it either. HP has their own announcement a couple of days later, so this shouldnt even be on the list.

4. Playstation Phone - I think that there will be a bigger market on this then most people give it credit. I have seen rumored pics/specs of the phone, and although I still think it has some kinks in it, I think it would add a good variety to sprint's lineup. Still, I dont think this is it. It would be using the term industry first (first ps phone to hit us market that is), but I couldnt see Blaine up there playing a video game on his phone as the event unfolds. (not to mention the fact that most of the invites are going to android peeps.)

5. Expanded service/new plan type/etc. - I dont think this is it. The timing for this just doesnt make sense. Right now everyone is focusing on the new phones coming out (verizon iphone, etc.), so I think that Sprint will be offering something to combat against that.

6. Evo 2/3d phone- I think that this is probably the best guess that i have heard so far. I wouldnt put money on it or anything, but it really just makes the most sense. 3d= illusionist....I know that some of the feedback has suggested that the evo 2 would be too early or that 3d wouldnt be a first. My thought with that is that they are pushing this announcement in front of the iphone verizon announcement to give people a heads up on whats coming. I am not so certain that it will be available right away or just something to let you know its coming. Also, if they are planning on getting the iphone later this year (in the summer when the 5 comes out, then it would make sense from a business stand point to push this out in front of it.) Also, in regards to industry first, if it were a 4g 3d dual core phone, it would definitely be an industry first. I am not so sure about the 3d, but if the specs are an upgrade, I would give it a try. dont focus just on the 3d part.

Anyways, that's my take...

 

[Rigmaster]

What if Sprint's actually worked to get Wimax deployed across it's entire Sprint-owned footprint? Nationwide 4G would be another first! Would also mean a lot to all the current Sprint subscribers who haven't sipped from the 4G fountain yet.

 

[badankles]

^^ @aaron, good summary. Don't forget the wimax + LTE combo.

But I agree, I think the 3D device makes most sense with the Blaine thing.

 

[Rigmaster]

David Blaine's more known for stunts he failed at than being a great magician. Maybe they'll put him in some type of tank and see if he can hold his breath during the entire event. Either way, something underwhelming's probably coming our way.

 

[aaron3315]

^^ @aaron, good summary. Don't forget the wimax + LTE combo.

But I agree, I think the 3D device makes most sense with the Blaine thing.

yeah, I was kinda including it in the "expanded service" though it technically would be a bit different.....Regarding the combo, I dont see this happening at this event. If they announced it, they would be telling us that it was coming soon. I dont think that they would assemble the event as such with a "performer" without having anything to show off. A combo would require a new phone showing off the technology, and without having the combo in place, that would not be possible. I think if they already had the combo set up, we would definitely know about it.

 

[aaron3315]

David Blaine's more known for stunts he failed at than being a great magician. Maybe they'll put him in some type of tank and see if he can hold his breath during the entire event. Either way, something underwhelming's probably coming our way.

Well, the good thing about going in to the event with such low hopes is that you have an almost impossible chance of being let down. It's kinda the way I go into watching the Miami Dolphins games on Sunday.

 

[Rigmaster]

Well, the good thing about going in to the event with such low hopes is that you have an almost impossible chance of being let down. It's kinda the way I go into watching the Miami Dolphins games on Sunday.

Oh, boy. You've never been to a David Blaine event then. You will want those moments back in your life at some point, but they will be gone forever!

 

[aaron3315]

Oh, boy. You've never been to a David Blaine event then. You will want those moments back in your life at some point, but they will be gone forever!

Lol, nope, I can't say that I have. I am going to have to google him now and see if I can catch a youtube video. Maybe watching it will give me some insight into whether I should get my hopes up about the announcement.

 

[SebastianX]

How about magically transforming a WiMax network into a LTE network I'd droll over that! Music service meh college students and kids get their music for free, few in between would add yet another 10 dollar tax to their bill for tunes.

 

[aaron3315]

Sprints big announcement may be Google music. A Google music service with unlimited downloads for $10.00 monthly. That is all.

I don't think so. I would be surprised not to see some new hardware announcement.

 

[momentoid]

Since early 2010, after it was demoed on Samsung Moment (with an exposed antenna) and enabled for Sprint customers in Baltimore, MD, we have not heard about DTV.

 

[thelonewizard]

So, accoriding to an article on Phandroid I read a couple weeks ago, Sprint's annoucning magical goodies on Tuesday the 8th. does anyone have any idea what's in store? Are we talking new plans or new phones or what? Any info would be benenficial.

 

[Kelmar]

http://androidforums.com/sprint/256118-sprints-announcement-thread-3.html
As of now... all we have are rumors.

 

[eieio]

That would be nice. How would WiMax 2 translate to our current WiMax devices, and furthermore, I wonder how the speeds would compare to Verizon's beast of an LTE.

It would be Wimax 1.5-1.6 at best, We will not see Wimax 2.0 until Next year I would imagine

Speeds would probably double on 1.5, they would improve VOIP, latency, coverage-cell site spacing and add the ability to ADD femto cells (airave type devices) to the mix. There are commercial and residential Femto cells.


I see no reason or any chance for LTE anytime soon.

 

[RiverOfIce]

How about magically transforming a WiMax network into a LTE network I'd droll over that!

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Why? Why would you drool over that?

With lte, you will have a closed web system. The prinpical of lte is to allow the service provider to have 100% control of all data. In practice; You want to watch netflix, be prepared to pay extra. Want youtube, be prepared to pay extra. What to visit a website, be prepared to pay extra. The main reason wimax and lte are two different services is because lte, namely verizon and att, want to 100% control over every byte of thier services. They can not only limit what you can see, but specifically what apps you use. What to have navigation, lte can limit not only what you can download, but with lte, it can be easily blocked you from ever using the data at all. What to easy tether, lte can automatically block the internet connect the minute you hook up the machine. LTE was created to be carrier controlled and carrier formed internet. LTE is specifically created so the carrier has complete and legal control over ever byte of data.

Wimax's first rule was any device for the whole interent. Wimax is web neutral, no legal website, service, or app can be blocked when using wimax. No service is given preferences. Only control of content is the carrier can use, is to limit degradation of the service and limit illegal content. To make this clear, any program, service, or user content never never be blocked when using wimax. Wimax is truly open.

So I guess what you mean when you say you would drool over something, means you wish the carriers to have 100% control over every action you do online.

 

[RiverOfIce]

It would be Wimax 1.5-1.6 at best, We will not see Wimax 2.0 until Next year I would imagine

Wimax has been breaking 100mbps for about a month now, their own servers. They have also been 50mbps on webservers, which is about as fast as a web server can go.

 

[IOWA]

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Why? Why would you drool over that?

With lte, you will have a closed web system. The prinpical of lte is to allow the service provider to have 100% control of all data. In practice; You want to watch netflix, be prepared to pay extra. Want youtube, be prepared to pay extra. What to visit a website, be prepared to pay extra. The main reason wimax and lte are two different services is because lte, namely verizon and att, want to 100% control over every byte of thier services. They can not only limit what you can see, but specifically what apps you use. What to have navigation, lte can limit not only what you can download, but with lte, it can be easily blocked you from ever using the data at all. What to easy tether, lte can automatically block the internet connect the minute you hook up the machine. LTE was created to be carrier controlled and carrier formed internet. LTE is specifically created so the carrier has complete and legal control over ever byte of data.

Wimax's first rule was any device for the whole interent. Wimax is web neutral, no legal website, service, or app can be blocked when using wimax. No service is given preferences. Only control of content is the carrier can use, is to limit degradation of the service and limit illegal content. To make this clear, any program, service, or user content never never be blocked when using wimax. Wimax is truly open.

So I guess what you mean when you say you would drool over something, means you wish the carriers to have 100% control over every action you do online.

This would explain why VZW is pissy about the recent net nuetrality ruling. The FCC basically nuked it all in one fell swoop.

 

[RoboMonkey]

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Why? Why would you drool over that?

With lte, you will have a closed web system. The prinpical of lte is to allow the service provider to have 100% control of all data. In practice; You want to watch netflix, be prepared to pay extra. Want youtube, be prepared to pay extra. What to visit a website, be prepared to pay extra. The main reason wimax and lte are two different services is because lte, namely verizon and att, want to 100% control over every byte of thier services. They can not only limit what you can see, but specifically what apps you use. What to have navigation, lte can limit not only what you can download, but with lte, it can be easily blocked you from ever using the data at all. What to easy tether, lte can automatically block the internet connect the minute you hook up the machine. LTE was created to be carrier controlled and carrier formed internet. LTE is specifically created so the carrier has complete and legal control over ever byte of data.

Wimax's first rule was any device for the whole interent. Wimax is web neutral, no legal website, service, or app can be blocked when using wimax. No service is given preferences. Only control of content is the carrier can use, is to limit degradation of the service and limit illegal content. To make this clear, any program, service, or user content never never be blocked when using wimax. Wimax is truly open.

So I guess what you mean when you say you would drool over something, means you wish the carriers to have 100% control over every action you do online.

It would be so cool for Sprint to run commercials like this lol

 

[thelonewizard]

Thank You.

 

[thelonewizard]

So, essentially, an Android device with WiMAX 4G from Sprint is about as free and open-source as you can get? Tasty.

 

[poopedtim]

So if you don't know or don't remember, Sprint is having an event on Feb. 7th saying its going to be an industry first, plus an open bar which would be nice , but does anyone know what it might be?! EVO 2,hopefully? Its time to update our favorite phone!

 

[Mr. Ed]

Welcome to the forums!!!!

Check out the Sprint Carrier section, there are a few threads on this subject.
Sprint - Android Forums

They try and reserve this area for more Evo specific information.

 

[CriticalCritic]

Sprint is having an event on Feb. 7th saying its going to be an industry first, plus an open bar which would be nice

Maybe it's an 'open bar' app, that lets you pick up your order at local Sprint stores.

 

[dan330]

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Why? Why would you drool over that?

With lte, you will have a closed web system. The prinpical of lte is to allow the service provider to have 100% control of all data. In practice; You want to watch netflix, be prepared to pay extra. Want youtube, be prepared to pay extra. What to visit a website, be prepared to pay extra. The main reason wimax and lte are two different services is because lte, namely verizon and att, want to 100% control over every byte of thier services. They can not only limit what you can see, but specifically what apps you use. What to have navigation, lte can limit not only what you can download, but with lte, it can be easily blocked you from ever using the data at all. What to easy tether, lte can automatically block the internet connect the minute you hook up the machine. LTE was created to be carrier controlled and carrier formed internet. LTE is specifically created so the carrier has complete and legal control over ever byte of data.

Wimax's first rule was any device for the whole interent. Wimax is web neutral, no legal website, service, or app can be blocked when using wimax. No service is given preferences. Only control of content is the carrier can use, is to limit degradation of the service and limit illegal content. To make this clear, any program, service, or user content never never be blocked when using wimax. Wimax is truly open.

So I guess what you mean when you say you would drool over something, means you wish the carriers to have 100% control over every action you do online.

that is great info.. I have not read that anywhere else.
Not to be arguementive, but can anyone else confirm this LTE control feature?

even if it is true.. does not mean that Verizon/ATT will use it... because Sprint and Tmobile will be able to use that as a huge selling point. But we know how they are. they will use it to some degree.

 

[dan330]

Wimax has been breaking 100mbps for about a month now, their own servers. They have also been 50mbps on webservers, which is about as fast as a web server can go.

that would be great.. but we need better penetration of buildings and coverage... before we work on more speed.

maybe it will bring speed and penetration .. come hand in hand.

hoping.