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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.
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What I meant about drooling over an LTE network wasn't the control issues because Verizon would be a fool to ever even try to use something like that. The other networks would be all over them.

What I meant was maybe they'd announce a collaboration with Verizon and share LTE towers and then maybe, just maybe I'd be able to keep a damn 4G signal on and get over 10mb/s. As of right now Sprint went head into 4G first and is in last place in terms of 4G speed/reliability. WiMax can be open and blah blah blah what good is it if it sucks your battery dry and can't maintain a connection (battery issue has alot to do with not being able to maintain the damn connection), 4G on Sprint sucks right now. By the way stop telling me what you think I meant you make an arse of yourself (a bigger one than you usually are).
 
SebastianX said:
What I meant about drooling over an LTE network wasn't the control issues because Verizon would be a fool to ever even try to use something like that. The other networks would be all over them.

What I meant was maybe they'd announce a collaboration with Verizon and share LTE towers and then maybe, just maybe I'd be able to keep a damn 4G signal on and get over 10mb/s. As of right now Sprint went head into 4G first and is in last place in terms of 4G speed/reliability. WiMax can be open and blah blah blah what good is it if it sucks your battery dry and can't maintain a connection (battery issue has alot to do with not being able to maintain the damn connection), 4G on Sprint sucks right now. By the way stop telling me what you think I meant you make an arse of yourself (a bigger one than you usually are).
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If vzw didn't care about using the control feature, why do you think they have thwir panties all in a bunch about the. Net nuetraluty ruling
 
well tomorrow is the big day. Here's hoping for a great plan deal. It doesn't seem to be the popular want, but I sure would like to cut my bill. Say, everything plan for $50 a line? Well, I've always been good at hoping for something really great!
 
IOWA said:
If vzw didn't care about using the control feature, why do you think they have thwir panties all in a bunch about the. Net nuetraluty ruling
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Who cares about net neutrality? If they do something stupid I jump ship simple as that. That's part of the reason I don't sign 2 year contracts. I have no loyalty to any of these carriers screw them I'm sure they wouldn't break my contract if I lost my job. I pay for a service and expect just that, if they can't perform that I toss em to the curb and move on. If they enforce some stupid rules I take my phone and go to xxxx provider here, I could care less but paying a 10 dollar tax for premium data and getting sub-premium (or worse yet bottom of the barrel service) is the reason I think it would be a smart move for a co/op LTE network, heck half of Sprint's coverage map is already thanks to Verizon why not buy some LTE access.
 
IOWA said:
If vzw didn't care about using the control feature, why do you think they have thwir panties all in a bunch about the. Net nuetraluty ruling
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Just to clarify a few things...

1: Verizon has already said they will be changing the data as part of their new network management strategies. Among other things, they will be compressing pictures and videos, downgrading resolutions, sending mobile versions of websites, etc.

2: Metro PCS has flat out said they are charging extra for youtube.

3: The FCC has no problem with either of these things as it is totally allowed in the new net neutrality rules. Wireless carriers are pretty much allowed to do what they want under the new rules, while wired broadband is required to follow net neutrality.

4: Verizon wrote the new net neutrality rules. This little protest they are putting up is a sham. I can already see how it is going to go... Verizon puts up some fake little protest. They come to court with a weak case. The judge upholds the net neutrality rules. The goverment spins it as a victory for consumers. The general public buys it, thinking it must be good for consumers if Verizon didn't like it. Meanwhile, Verizon is filtering data left and right (funny they slipped that announcement in while the entire media was focused on Egypt).
 
ACK! I have enough phones and contracts! I would like to pay less. It sure would be nice if something came out that would ALL of us! And gave us something we all care about, more money in our pocket. I'm sure that would creat loyalty and new customers.
 
BlackDynamite said:
Just to clarify a few things...

1: Verizon has already said they will be changing the data as part of their new network management strategies. Among other things, they will be compressing pictures and videos, downgrading resolutions, sending mobile versions of websites, etc.

2: Metro PCS has flat out said they are charging extra for youtube.

3: The FCC has no problem with either of these things as it is totally allowed in the new net neutrality rules. Wireless carriers are pretty much allowed to do what they want under the new rules, while wired broadband is required to follow net neutrality.

4: Verizon wrote the new net neutrality rules. This little protest they are putting up is a sham. I can already see how it is going to go... Verizon puts up some fake little protest. They come to court with a weak case. The judge upholds the net neutrality rules. The goverment spins it as a victory for consumers. The general public buys it, thinking it must be good for consumers if Verizon didn't like it. Meanwhile, Verizon is filtering data left and right (funny they slipped that announcement in while the entire media was focused on Egypt).
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It's only a matter of time before these things get corrected. MetroPCS is also facing some legal problems now due to their 'policy'. The wireless ISP's still can't legally treat one set of traffic differently from another, starting when Net Neutrality actually goes into effect.
 
So here I am the night before the announcement and it looks like the rumors aren't real solid. Best bet EVO 2? I was hoping something Honeycomb related...
 
IOWA said:
It's only a matter of time before these things get corrected. MetroPCS is also facing some legal problems now due to their 'policy'. The wireless ISP's still can't legally treat one set of traffic differently from another, starting when Net Neutrality actually goes into effect.
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Actually, wireless carries can treat traffic differently. Metro, while totally screwing the consumer, isn't doing anything against the net neutrality rules. The wired providers can't treat traffic differently but wireless carriers can.

I hope you're right and it gets corrected though.
 
BlackDynamite said:
Just to clarify a few things...

1: Verizon has already said they will be changing the data as part of their new network management strategies. Among other things, they will be compressing pictures and videos, downgrading resolutions, sending mobile versions of websites, etc.

2: Metro PCS has flat out said they are charging extra for youtube.

3: The FCC has no problem with either of these things as it is totally allowed in the new net neutrality rules. Wireless carriers are pretty much allowed to do what they want under the new rules, while wired broadband is required to follow net neutrality.

4: Verizon wrote the new net neutrality rules. This little protest they are putting up is a sham. I can already see how it is going to go... Verizon puts up some fake little protest. They come to court with a weak case. The judge upholds the net neutrality rules. The goverment spins it as a victory for consumers. The general public buys it, thinking it must be good for consumers if Verizon didn't like it. Meanwhile, Verizon is filtering data left and right (funny they slipped that announcement in while the entire media was focused on Egypt).
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that is crazy...
if this is true....

I am suddenly sooo happy to be with sprint.. and all their new carp changes. :P
 
Sprint To Unveil Dual-Screen Android Smartphone


The device, called the Echo, features two 3.5-inch touchscreens that can be stacked side by side to form a pseudo-tablet design. Users can accomplish multiple tasks on the two screens, or drag items from one screen to the other. The phone, which runs on Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android software, uses a pivot hinge that allows one screen to be tucked under the other, transforming it into a more conventional touchscreen phone.



Link http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110207-707149.html
 
eieio said:
Sprint To Unveil Dual-Screen Android Smartphone


The device, called the Echo, features two 3.5-inch touchscreens that can be stacked side by side to form a pseudo-tablet design. Users can accomplish multiple tasks on the two screens, or drag items from one screen to the other. The phone, which runs on Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android software, uses a pivot hinge that allows one screen to be tucked under the other, transforming it into a more conventional touchscreen phone.



Link Sprint To Unveil Dual-Screen Android Smartphone - Source - WSJ.com
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Just saw this a few weeks ago and if the above is true... this doesn't seem to far away...

Triple-display Flip phone powers our dreams with Android (video) -- Engadget
 
I hope this isn't it. Been saying that a device wouldn't be a huge announcement unless it was a game-changer like Evo. I can't imagine what type of device known or rumored for upcoming release that fits that bill.
 
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