Sprint 2x Carrier Aggregation, Spark And The Nexus 6

[Greg C]

Now that Sprint has rolled out Spark to more markets... is the Nexus 6 capable of connecting to this? I read that the Nexus 6 is Spark compatible by being able to connect to band 41, but what is 2x Carrier Aggregation? It seems a handful of devices are able to do this and 3 of them are Samsung. The Nexus 6 is NOT listed as being capable of handling 2x Carrier Aggregation. What exactly does all this mean? Sprint states the Nexus 6 is Spark capable (band 41) but 2x Carrier Aggregation is a no go for the Nexus 6. I have seen my Nexus 6 connected to band 41. Would someone please make sense of all this in "laymen terms.?" Sorry if my question is a bit confusing by how I am trying to ask this.

 

[WP7Nettwerk]

Take a look here: http://www.willmyphonework.net/

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[Greg C]

Take a look here: WillMyPhoneWork.net - Check if your phone works on a network

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Thank you for your reply, but I know the Nexus 6 picks up Band 41 (Sprint Spark). 2x Carrier Aggregation capability is different and from what I have read only the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 4 Edge, HTC 9 and the LG Flex are the only devices have the 2x Carrier Aggregation at this time. Carrier Aggregation capability triples data speeds into the 3 digit realm. From what I read the Nexus 6 on Sprint can't do this. The Nexus 6 on AT&T and Verizon networks can. It has to do with the radios and towers. I guess I answered my own question... to a point. I was hoping someone with more knowledge of this type of thing could make it simple. My speeds when connected to Sprint Spark are between 28 - 30 mbps... a huge leap forward for Sprint.

 

[541rrhse]

Basically Sprint is bonding 2 channels in Band 41 (20x20). Next year they are targeting 20x20x20 Band 41.

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-391-psa-carrier-aggregation-now-officially-live/

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