Re: 3G radios/CDMA sunset

[Hogan <napinc7@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Les,

Yes, I did see the small print that the actual device will be different. I =
am guessing that the actual device will be bigger and probably using the en=
tire 2 outlets. There are antennas that will either have to be concealed or=
 protruding from the device. The battery backup will take up some room and =
will need access for it to be replaced every 2-4 years. It would probably b=
e the size of a large network extender module.

The best location would either be the same floor or higher, definitely not =
lower. There will have to be an easy way to check the signal strength of th=
e device at setup, as well as a relatively and equally easy way to pair the=
 original 3G radio to the device.  After all, there are myriads of cell sig=
nals bouncing around any given area at any given time. The Mac address will=
 probably be the only way to pair the devices.

Yes, changing out the radio would be the best way but, there is the fact th=
at there may be a lot of accounts lost to customers that do not want to pay=
 for the cost of a new radio and its installation charge.

So, in the short and long run, affluent customers would probably be easier =
to convince to pay for radio upgrades. In regards to the other typical not-=
as-affluent section/type of customers, they may probably opt to stop the se=
rvice entirely. So, having both options, seems to be a good thing.

The one thing that is not discussed on their website, is the cost of the ne=
w 4G line. Of course, the 3G line will not be a cost anymore, as it will on=
ly be transmitting locally to the 4G converter. Therefore, your present pro=
vider will be receiving 4G signals.=20

And yes, it is early, but that depends upon how many 3G radios that a compa=
ny is contemplating on having to replace. The large nationwide companies ar=
e in a race from what I've read, and may need an extension of time from the=
 cellular providers.

Hogan