Geddy's Comments

Apple's AT&T Deal: Setting the Record Straight

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:05:41 -0500

CDMA is used in the USA & China...can't beat population of China!

On Nov 24 05:23 PM GSlusher wrote:

> Typical financial commentary that ignores physical reality. Apple
> would need to design & get approval for a DIFFERENT iPhone to
> use on Verizon's CDMA network, then support it. Why would they, when
> CDMA is on the way out and is used only in the US and a smattering
> of other countries? It would also reduce the iPhone's functionality:
> the user could not access email or the web while on a call, as CDMA
> cannot handle voice & data simultaneously. (E.g., you can't access
> Google Maps data while on a call with the Droid.)

AT&T Launches Verizon Counter-Punch Ad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:45:31 -0500

Then they'd look like morons....similar to what AT&T looks like by arguing a proven fact of 3G coverage.

On Nov 19 12:01 PM Mobility Expert wrote:

> The facts regarding AT&T's claim of the fasted 3G network are
> based on third party data from Telephia. Telephia runds all kinds
> of network related tests including, data speeds, dropped calls, blocked
> call, call quality and on and on. Verizon would be filing suite against
> AT&T on the speed clain if it weren't true.

AT&T Launches Verizon Counter-Punch Ad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:44:50 -0500

I'm with you...I've done this with pretty much every carrier I've had the last couple years.

On Nov 19 11:19 AM Joe B. from H-Burg wrote:

> Talk and surf at the same time means just that and nothing to do
> with tethering. You can maintain a phone conversation and, during
> the the very same call, surf the web to search for information that
> may be helpful and used during the phone conversation.
>
> I have done this many times.

AT&T Launches Verizon Counter-Punch Ad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:44:03 -0500

And working for them doesn't hurt either does it!

On Nov 19 11:50 AM almypal wrote:

> I'm an AT&T customer and think the commercial is good! Tells
> the facts...I'm sure AT&T is just getting started...look out
> Verizon they are coming after you!!! I used to be a verizon customer
> for 9 years, but the poor service made me switch to AT&T and
> I am very happy with the service...

Clearwire: 'Google Believes in Us'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:35:37 -0500

@Nextel Accessories-and you having a login like that makes you a neutral observer??? Too funny! I believe you should probably be worried about who your next owner is! :)

Clearwire: 'Google Believes in Us'

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:40:57 -0500

So Titan_X, they sell Blackberry's (or similar smartphones) as well as voice devices? Come back again with your " knowledgeable" comments when you actually have something fruitful to add. Aircards alone (internal or external) do not make a mobile device.

On Nov 12 11:58 AM Titan_X wrote:

> You asked do they have a mobile device?
>
> Answer: Everything they sell is mobile. The fact that you posed question
> shows you are speaking here with little knowledge of the product
> in general.

Sprint Nextel Drawing Bearish Investors

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:14:52 -0500

Let's see...couldn't be because they haven't been customer add positive in over 2yrs, outsourced their entire Network team to a vendor, have horrible customer service, and are getting ready to lay off another couple thousand employees could it?

On Nov 11 04:59 PM Nextel Accessories wrote:

> ok, so what is the basis of this expectation?

Clearwire: 'Google Believes in Us'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:10:38 -0500

Do they have a mobile device...pretty simple question.

On Nov 11 01:10 PM Rico2 wrote:

> I fail to see how CW's customer serivce is any different better or
> worst than any other TELCO out there so I would drop the "worst customer
> service I've seen" act.. And I'm using the service in the Seattle
> market ahead of launch and fail to see how my moving around the city
> while using the internet isn't considered mobile..What is mobile
> by your definition???

Apples to Apples: Will History Repeat Itself as Android Gains on the iPhone?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:40 -0500

For me, it has to be a trade-off between device and carrier. I don't care how fancy or practical your device is, if it's on an inferior carrier it doesn't work. All I see on ever blog is consumers love the iPhone but hate the current carrier.

Sprint's Upcoming Phone Lineup: It Has to Do Better than That

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:39:31 -0400

Again, PC World is NOT a reputable publication for anything on wireless carriers (fine if you want to compare Apple vs. Microsoft). Try looking at JD Powers, Consumer Reports, Wireless Week, RCR, & many other REPUTABLE publications concerning wireless. Not a single one has Sprextel anywhere near the top in any category, unless you add customer defections.

As far as what happened in the past being relevant, I've just perused the last quarterly results for S and they're still losing customers...sounds like its not over.

On Oct 31 02:57 AM Aryamehr wrote:

> Knowing that Sprint has twice the 3G coverage of ATT and 14 times
> the coverage of T-Mobile, and that they are the only carrier with
> a 4G platform, makes me wonder why anyone would claim that their
> networks suck, especially when you they have been recognized for
> having the 'most reliable' network by PC Magazine, and recognized
> for their network 'speed' by Boy Genius. This was all without their
> 4G platform.
>
> Not only do they have a great network but it is the most reasonable
> when considering price. ATT with half the 3G coverage of Sprint charges
> $50 more per month than Sprint on their equivalent "all you can use
> programs." On their equivalent 'Everything Mobile," program Sprint
> is $80 cheaper than ATT and VZ.
>
> Sprint is so sure of their coverage and service that they will allow
> you to use any of their phones for 30 days without a contract. That
> is unequivocal proof of how good their service is against the rest
> of the Telcos.
>
> What Sprint was two or three years ago has no bearing on what it
> is today and where it will be tomorrow.

Sprint's Upcoming Phone Lineup: It Has to Do Better than That

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:10 -0400

But their networks sucks! I don't care what device you use, it doesn't work well on Sprextel...ask the millions of customers they've lost the last 2yrs.

On Oct 30 12:51 PM Aryamehr wrote:

> Sprint's facts:
>
> Total Liquidity: $7.5 billion ($5.9 in cash, $1.6 LOC)
> YTD Free Cash Flow $2.1 billion, Q3 $864 million
> (this is including their pension contribution)
>
> Only carrier with a 4G platform
> Twice the 3G coverage of ATT
> 14 times the coverage of T-Mobile
> This Quarter they will have the best line-up of Smartphones.
> (Palm Pre & Pixi, HTC Hero & Samsung Moment, Tour etc.)

>
> As of todays trading they have a Market Cap of $8.5 Billion. This
> means Sprint could essentially buyout all its own shares with its
> current cash position. The only thing lacking at Sprint was a decent
> line-up of Smart phones and that has been fully addressed. At these
> prices Sprint should buy out its own shares. Its current cash flow
> could easily manage its debt maturities. In 2010 the only Non-Revolving
> debt that will be maturing is for $750 million which is due on 6/28/2010.
>
>
> Sprint's spectrum holding could fetch more than $20 billion on the
> free market, which would easily payoff all its debts. Just food for
> thought for those of you that don't have the vision to see what is
> happening.

Motorola Droid: A Promising iPhone Challenger

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:03:06 -0400

@rick12345-Nokia hasn't put out a viable/useful device since the 90's. This isn't Europe where they'll use anything.

Deutsche Telekom Likely Wants Sprint's Wireline Business, Not the Whole Company

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:15:50 -0400

Isn't the LMDS spectrum you refer to the 2.5Ghz spectrum that Sprextel gave to Clearwire? Wireline has been a "money losing" endeavor for quite some time, with the wireless side of specifically AT&T and Verizon the only parts of those companies making profit.

J.D. Powers: Verizon Tops in Voice Quality

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:53:56 -0400

No surprise here...

Sprint Ramps Up 4G Deployment

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:27:49 -0400

@goldcoast04-How in the world have you made money on their stock? I don't believe it has been much above $7 since it sold...unless I guess you bought when it was in the $3 range.

More WiMax for Smart Grid

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:14:06 -0400

Utilities are already using broadband to do this in a lot of major markets. It doesn't take WiMax to provide.

On Aug 16 08:47 PM TinyTim wrote:

> WiMax is a good alternative to Zigbee.
> A major advantage of WiMax is utilities could use it to expand into
> broadband like many municipalities are doing.

Sprint Ramps Up 4G Deployment

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:13:00 -0400

It beats AT&T now...but VERY soon they'll be rolling out HSPA+ which will eclipse Clearwire/Sprextel, and be available nationwide and not just in select markets. It will also be available via smart phones which WiMax is not available on yet nor anytime soon...your choice I guess.

Sprint Ramps Up 4G Deployment

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:29:38 -0400

ATT is only behind if you're just referring to LTE deployment. The reasoning behind this is their very simple upgrade to HSPA+ will already be faster than WiMax so they're in no hurry to jump to LTE. They will have the upgrade fully deployed by mid-year in ALL their markets (as opposed to piece meal by Clearwire/Sprextel) of 2010.

Sprint Accelerates Its 4G Network

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:10:26 -0400

Admittedly I'm not a big Sprextel fan as I work for a competitor of theirs. What's your story Aryamehr if we're to be honest here, besides being a Sprextel employee?

Again, LTE will surpass WiMax is POPs covered by 2010. It is in every major/reputable publication. Let's also take a look at their numbers recently announced (Clearwire; don't even get me started on Sprint's numbers!); 12,000 net adds with a churn of over 2.6%. That's actually pretty sorry numbers for a carrier.

Sprint Accelerates Its 4G Network

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:26:22 -0400

@Nextel Accessories (once a great name in wireless carriers I might add, until assimiliated!), I don't truly believe they'll have much of an advantage in time to market. I have a funny feeling VZW will launch more than just the two markets they claim to be launching in 2009. With VERY deep pockets, they won't be launching just so & so market here, so & so market there...it will be a full market launch which will more than put them past coverage of Clearwire. ATT doesn't need to hurry on LTE as they software only (I believe) upgrade to HSPA+ on existing infrastructure will more than surpass any current WiMax data speed, and will again not be launch "willy nilly" like Clearwire/Sprextel is doing currently.

Sprint Accelerates Its 4G Network

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:24:38 -0400

@User 471021-not sure where you get your figures from but they're definitely not close to being accurate. Having higher frequency to operate only adds a negligible capacity advantage (2500mhz vs. 700mhz, though very minor). However, 700mhz provides MUCH better penetration rates which in turn means less sites to cover same coverage area. I think people also forget LTE, though only initially available with 700mhz, will be used on VZW & ATT's very significant spectrum holdings in the old 800mhz cellular band as well as 1900mhz PCS holdings.

Sprint, Samsung Roll Out America's 'Greenest' Cell Phone

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:41:30 -0400

Too bad this phone is offered on an inferior Network...

Blackberry Price Study: Comparing Cellular Carriers

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:18:09 -0400

If you just use it as a phone, I would imagine this would be true. For anything else MetroPCS service sucks.

On Aug 06 08:37 AM gekko13 wrote:

> So what exactly is your point? For unlimited domestic, which applies
> to most people, the clear-cut value play is MetroPCS. They come in
> at a price level that is 50% to 67% cheaper than the other carriers.
> In today's economy, that is nothing to sneeze at.

Does Verizon Really Need the iPhone?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:06:20 -0400

Put down the crack pipe AdamC, VZW has the best network bar none (again, check any reputable publication). Go back to your job selling phones for AT&T!

On Jul 19 10:26 PM AdamC wrote:

> The question to ask is do Apple need VZ?
>
> The churn rate is low because of the contracts the subscribers had
> signed with VZ and they also inherited 13 millions customers from
> Alltel (without which ATT would have the most subscribers).
>
> VZ cripple phones to save bandwidth and most of their users don't
> surf the net because of the crappy user experience. Wit the iPhone
> VZ may also experience the same problem as ATT because of the consumption
> of bandwidth.
>
> And why should Apple make a CDMA phone when there is no future in
> its future?
>
> By the way selling in other markets more than make up for the loss
> of sale without VZ.

Does Verizon Really Need the iPhone?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:05:11 -0400

Verizon's network is MUCH better, just check any reputable publication. I believe everyone forgets that VZW was the first choice by Apple for the iPhone and turned it down...probably a good decision in hindsight.

On Jul 19 12:09 PM Don Bowey wrote:

> You said "As noted before, the iPhone may be the worst thing that
> has ever happened to AT&T’s reputation over the long run."

>
> You must be one of the non-technical writers who think the iPhone
> "consumes" bandwidth. It doesn't. It uses whatever bandwidth is available
> at any time, which is totally a function of AT&T's Network.

>
> AT&T damages their own reputation by not increasing bandwidth
> availability ahead of service demand, By the way, what makes you
> think the Verizon network is any better? Quit blabbing things as
> truth, which are only conjecture.

Sprint Outsources Network Maintenance to Ericsson

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:40:17 -0400

Actually I work for MetroPCS (go ahead, let the slams begin). Again, the publications you mention come no where near as reputable as Wireless Week, RCR, or Consumer Reports (for Lord's sake, Gizmodo is sponsored by Sprint, what else would you expect them to spout!!). Sprextel has lost customer like no other carrier in history. Boost customers are no where near as valuable or come close to making up the loss in post-paid customers.

Total agreement on Dan Hesse as I worked under him with AT&T Wireless back in the 90's, he's an excellent CEO. However, the expense savings he's done to date come at a cost. Layoffs are always the worst way to cut back expenses, especially in the Network where they've mainly occurred....and now tossed aside to have a vendor run it for you. To me that smells of "non-ownership" of your Network. They can tout all they want to that they'll hold Ericsson responsible but it will never be like they really own it.

Sprint Outsources Network Maintenance to Ericsson

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:07:12 -0400

Please reply back with your sources as I'm fairly certain they're incorrect. I can promise you when results are released for 2nd quarter you will indeed still see major customer losses (the ONLY wireless carrier to EVER lose customers on a consistent basis). Every major reputable publication ranks Sprextel near the bottom of every major category (network, sales, customer service) on an overall basis.

On Jul 09 05:53 PM Aryana wrote:

> The Erickson deal is just another great move by Dan Hesse in the
> latter 6 quarters. He has beaten Earnings expectations 5 of the last
> 6 Quarters. Increased cash reserves to over $5 billion, enhanced
> Sprint's selection of Smart Phones and made Sprint the most reliable
> network in the nation. This has all been done while lowering the
> companies debt load. Every survey has shown improved customer service
> to respectable levels and the company has begun to minimize its churn.
> Its subsidiary Clearwire expects to have a ubiquitous 4G presence
> from Hawaii to New York by the end of this year and its Pre-Paid
> service, Boost Mobile is doing very well...

Sprint Outsources Network Maintenance to Ericsson

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:36:03 -0400

Again, Araymehr (a Sprextel employee I might add) comes out spouting high marks for Sprextel. Here's what everyone else in the world says and thinks...an already inferior network just got worse. All your references above should be taken in a VERY slight context, since every major publication out there (i.e.-Consumer Reports, Wireless Week, RCR, JD Powers, etc) all tout Sprextel as not even in the top half of any rankings regarding network, customer service, sales, etc. Please let me know if you'd like me to "paste & copy" as you have above just reflecting the edited version of an article (PC World has never been recognized as a reliable source for the Wireless Carriers). I'll be more than happy to just post the link to the reputable publications if you like so you can see the unedited versions (unlike above) for yourself.

I suggest you stop being cheap and take out an actual advertisement instead of publishing rubbish on blogs that are obviously a HUGE sales pitch from an employee.

Cramer's Mad Money - Strategies for Staying in the Game (6/29/09)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:44:19 -0400

Too funny...I saw someone refer to him (Cramer) in an earlier blog as a "carnival barker!"

On Jun 30 03:03 PM dorkassslammer wrote:

> where is the meat? i never get any real meat out of this Cramer guy...

Palm Investors Await 'Pre'-lude

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:28:01 -0400

But Sprint's network is horrible. I know you work for them but please!!

On Jun 23 11:22 AM Aryamehr wrote:

> I tried the iPhone 3GS and felt it was pretty much unusable. The
> screen was hard to read, it had no keyboard and I kept on making
> mistakes with the virtual keyboard. That combined with ATT killed
> the iPhone for me, especially at over $150 per month. So I got myself
> a Viao laptop instead and could not be happier.
>
> When I need to use a computer I don't think of a Smart phone to replace
> my small laptop. When I need a phone I need a phone that can do voice/text/email
> and occassional Browsing on a reliable network at a reasonable price.
> I pay Sprint $99 for all I can use, Voice/Text/Email/Browsing and
> $50/mo for my Laptop. If you can get this anywhere else under this
> price please do advise. Another thing you should note, Sprint allows
> me access to their 4G platform for the same price.