"New" AT&T Wireless

I was wondering the same thing. I think CDMA's spectral efficiency is over-rated. Voice quality will suffer as they try to squeeze more callers into the network. I sure hope they've got some spectrum stashed under their matress.

 

Sprint has 30Mhz or less in all of its network with the only exception being the Hawaiian islands where they have 40Mhz. So where can they get the spectrum from?

 

I don't know if AT&T can participate in building/improving the SPCS network. However, all the money they can pay SPCS will definitely help SPCS with the buildout.

From the customer's point of view (those who don't know AWS and AT&T Corp. are two separate companies), it will be quite ironic to see the AT&T name now offering service through the carrier (SPCS) that has punch them so much in advertising. It will seem as if SPCS bought AT&T somehow.

 

Ms. Cleo said there will be a lot of confusion surrounding this mess. And Stevie Wonder said he can see the confusion already! :lol:

 

It can easily handle Virgin Mobile, AT&T and Qwest. Remember that Sprint is purchasing a number of Qwest's towers that will help handle the load. Plus they have plenty of spectrum to go around for now with which they can add many new towers. There's a few markets such as Atlanta, GA that they might need to look into getting some help.

 

I am sure it will be ok for now. I am just talking about future years. Adding towers is only a temporary solution to capacity. Eventually, you'll need more spectrum.

 

Sprint has made some deals in the past where they traded blocks of spectrum with other carriers in certain markets where they needed additional. Maybe they can work out some more deals if needed.

 

I think thei deal is very good for Sprint. It will bring in additonal revenue and they can use the money for network improvements. I doubt that Sprint will need to merge with any other carrier now that they have signed this deal. That of course makes me happy as I want Sprint to remain Sprint.

 

Well what about the markets were Sprint is already suffering from capacity issues such as here in Florida or In GA like larry mentioned. Those are the places were you will REALY notice it now with AT&T jumping on board. I think in the shot run it will be bad for Sprint as it will cause problems such as Capacity issues. But once the cash starts flowing in, I am sure Sprint will dump some of it into the network.