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06/28/2005, 01:56 PM
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Update:
According to the Sprint/Nextel application, Sprint now has over 24,000 cell sites and will be adding 14,000 more by 2008 or about 4,000 per year - likely 1,000 more by end of 2005.
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/a...64392058496989
According to this, Verizon has "over 23,000" cell sites. Verizon has added only 1-2,000 sites a year lately.
http://news.vzw.com/pdf/Verizon_Wireless_Press_Kit.pdf
According to this, Nextel has 28,000 cell sites and Sprint plans to convert half to CDMA in about two years. Nextel has more on East Coast, Sprint's weak spot.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/print.php/3448181
Sprint could exceed Verizon significantly in a couple years as it could be more difficult for Verizon to obtain more newly developed cell sites, having to go through community approvals, etc. Verizon may need to acquire another small cell provider to add sites more quickly.
Sprint is also dumping its local business (LDX probably eventually), focusing exclusively on wireless and Internet backbone.
Sprint is also planning to convert 100% of its network to EVDO Rev 0, VoIP over EVDO Rev A expected in 2007, eventually replacing the voice portion of the network and being data only.
Verizon admits they are planning on only 75% to EVDO because of inconsistencies in network. Verizon will of course have to maintain last gen voice network until fully deployed with data only.
Cingular is a hodge podge mess. How they will compete in long run will be interesting.
Advantage of data only network? Imagine web browsing, receiving email and talking (VoIP) at the same time.
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