Sprint still expanding Wimax?

[Downtown Taco]

Well isn't this surprising. I'm in Belleville, Illinois. And all of a sudden there's amazing 4G here. Last time I was around this area (about a month ago) there wasn't any...so... wow.

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[droidmyme]

Wow that's awesome. And no, Sprint's not expanding WiMax. They are moving to 4G LTE - they have to, if they want to have any chance of staying competitive, really.

 

[Downtown Taco]

Yes I'm aware. But if they're expanding (well, setting up...) LTE everywhere else (except here lolz) why are we suddenly getting Wimax? I'm not complaining though

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[droidmyme]

Could be some change in the towers. Idk really.

 

[541rrhse]

It sounds like you may have found a "protection site". These were mandatory minimum required sites to retain spectrum leases. If Sprint and Clearwire did not use their 2.5/2.6GHz spectrum they stood to lose it, hence Sprint partnered with Clearwire to build the only "4G" technology available at that time(2008) to keep the spectrum.

Clearwire coverage maps show all sites, Sprint does not. CLEAR | 4G Wimax Internet Coverage Map with Service Area.

 

[Twizel]

Same here in Ashland Ky

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[bearballz72]

From what I understand Sprint is phasing out Wimax starting next year. As far as devices running wimax you should be good up through the next year. After that, I would consider upgrading.

 

[541rrhse]

From what I understand Sprint is phasing out Wimax starting next year. As far as devices running wimax you should be good up through the next year. After that, I would consider upgrading.

Sprint Newsroom | Sprint and Clearwire Announce New Agreements

"WiMAX Network to Operate Through at Least 2015" - Sprint's statement on the matter.