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Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice
care to back that up any, or just going to say the word? this info was from a very good source in the Sprint company. Currently, Sprint's Time to vacate much of their iDEN network in certain cities where Nextel interferes with emergency services is this June or July (can never remember). If they do not comply (and the Appeals Court doesnt provide an injunction against the Government Shutting down iDEN in those areas) the iDEN network will be shut down in those areas. Of course, Sprint has had over 3 years now to move those customers, so who knows if the injunction would be granted. Also, in the last press release, Sprint only commited to iDEN until 2012. (though if it gets shut down i do not think they will have issues getting the customers to move away from that network)
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I would ask the same of you. Have proof? I've challenged Dawg on the same statement and he never was able to provide any documentation on Sprint turning iDEN off.
Yes, Sprint is swapping 800 and 900 MHz frequencies for the 2.5 MHz spectrum as part of the merger agreement. This also is relieving issues with interference with public safety radio systems in certain parts of the county.
The lawsuit you refer to has to due with former Sprint affiliates and their lawsuit regarding Sprint selling "Sprint" and iDEN in the affiliate markets. iDEN existed in those areas before the merger and was actively sold.