Why is Sprint replacing their WiMax network with LTE? Is Sprint going to stop supporting WiMax? Is LTE the future of 4G for Sprint?
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It reminds me of the battle between VCR vs DVD.
I think you mean BetaMax vs VHS. But yes, that is similar.
Another example would be HD DVD vs BLU RAY
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Well the WiMax being phased out doesn't really hurt me, because I barely have any WiMax in my area, but I don't want to have to buy a new phone for LTE. I just really thought Sprint would remain different and go with a different technology, but I guess by them upgrading to LTE, that, that would open up roaming possibilities.
Thanks for everyones comments! You explained this issue well.
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The problem was that Sprint was "first" to market with 4G and chose WiMax. When the others followed they all chose LTE.
That left WiMax alone to wither and die.
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No WiMAX was doomed from the start.. First of all the frequency it runs on its horrible for in building coverage and distances.. I know this first hand, I can stand outside a local store with solid 3/4 bar 4g (Wimax) walk 15-20 feet inside the building and my signal bars drop to 1 normally..
This is just one example of many reasons behind WiMax being doomed from the start.
Simple... Wimax is like bluetooth, and constantly scanning, to connect vs lte as a data signal frequency + higher capabilities + roaming
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