Sprint is working with Nokia Networks (one of three network vendors) to upgrade its Spark program. This means adding two additional 20-MHz channels to existing cell sites that currently support just one 20-MHz channel for a total of three 20-MHz channels per site by year-end 2015.
Carrier aggregation is a complex technology, to say the least, however the goal is relatively easy to understand. The basic idea is that LTE carrier aggregation technology allows independent carriers to pool their spectrum bands together to create a contiguous and wider band, resulting in a faster connection for subscribers and high data rates.
In recent months, there have been a number of merger rumors and announcements between various wired and wireless telecom companies. AT&T announced its proposed acquisition of DirecTV, while Comcast and Time Warner announced their merger. Sprint and T-Mobile have been seen dancing together since the beginning of the year, and their union is currently at […]
Sprint in their 2013 2nd Quarter earnings calls had some interesting things to say:
Which carrier pays the most for their leases on a general basis? To answer this question, Steel in the Air turned to our cell site lease database with more than 8,000 records of cell site lease information. We found every instance in the database where a carrier was a party to the lease and where […]
Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ CLWR) is a leading provider of fourth generation, or 4G, wireless broadband services. Clearwire owns the rights to radio frequency spectrum in the 2.5 GHz range and provides service primarily using the 4G mobile WiMAX standard. According to a study by the FCC and Citibank, Clearwire has over 130MHz of spectrum.
Sprint appears to be attempting to add Clearwire to its existing rooftop sites without telling the landowner about it. This may represent a breach of the underlying lease agreement.
While it may be hard to tell, Sprint PCS (S) is finally turning the corner. Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint, is leading Sprint back from their apparent doom. Boost Unlimited is the latest in a series of efforts by Sprint to rectify their sinking stock prices. And from our viewpoint- it is a step in […]
So today, two separate clients who are considering cell site lease buyouts from Wireless Capital Partners received emails from their WCP reps that has a cryptic message regarding Sprint/Nextel’s credit rating being downgraded to junk bond status.
Analysts from Merrill Lynch suggested earlier this month that T-Mobile may be in a position to acquire Sprint Nextel. Here is our breakdown of reasons why we could see this happening and reasons why we can’t: