Sprint Asks Obama to Set Up $2 Billion First-Responder Network
So basically...
I can't wait to see how all the haters will spin this.
Dan Hessy's crew proposes to the President that they GIVE them 2 billion dollars, disguised as funds to set up a First Responder network. Because he's driving both Sprint and Nextel into the ground.
I don't think it has as much to do about 'being with Sprint' as it does putting pressure on the government to buy into a MUCH needed way to coordinate emergency departments when there is a disaster or a wide scale emergency.
I am not saying there shouldn't be a dedicated network, I'm just saying that Sprint shouldn't be the network.
Yes I'm biased... it's just an opinion.
It doesn't make sense for the government to fund Sprint's emergency response plan to the tune of 2 billion unless they are prepared to fund everyone carrier in the same respect. Just another company asking for money from the taxpayer.
And to those who are about to go on claiming I hate Sprint, I actually loved Sprint back in the day, they made some costly decisions and should have to deal with the consequences of those decisions... such is the world of business.
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sorry but if i was in danger im sure you know which one i would want the government to back those are facts look them up
Americanstud1987 said:
I think they should just trade their services to Verizon since the CDMA coverage is more reliable...
Yep, "reliable" is a word from VZW's marketing slogan. So, it must be true.
AJ
My IC502 work with CDMA for voice and Data and Iden for DC..i have better coverage with my SprintNextel phone then i do with my at&t work phone witch is a Blackberry bold and the New Motorola Tundra PTT phone.
I also go all over the US big City and small and i have been with at&t for over 4yrs...
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Get over yourself and your overmarketed "network"
Sprint's PTT is not superior to Verizon. And Most people would say that it doesn't come CLOSE to IDEN. It requires EVDO speed and that is not available everywhere. Statistics show that IDEN DC is more reliable than Sprint's PTT. No EVDO no PTT.
Rarely do you see and IDEN user have no DC service.
To push an Emergency Response Frequency that depends on PTT to a Sprint format would put people in rural areas in serious jeopardy.
If ANY carrier can find a way to EFFECTIVELY put a PPT system on CDMA AND IDEN it would be almost flawless... Please do not site the recent Sprint PPT to Nextel DC'ers to me. It doesn't work. My company was the first dealer of Nextel in Michigan. PTT is NOT DC. Sprint has driven DC into the ground and dis...
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Theyre not on solid ground, but by nearly every measure, theyre doing better than this time last year.
Don't think they will last too long, and this is just a way to ask for money instead of calling it a Bailout
Disguise a bailout plan for Sprint behind providing a "first responder" network?
Of course Sprint has to say it cares and just happens whip its iden technology out and tell everyone "we are here to help"
At least the automakers have the guts to tell the american people they need to to directly save their own buts (be it true or not).
Sprint has gone too far.
HawkeyeOC said:
To ask for any taxpayer money during difficult economic times makes little sense. Put more burden on the poor old taxpayer now will you Sprint?
Disguise a bailout plan for Sprint behind providing a "first responder" network?
Of course Sprint has to say it cares and just happens whip its iden technology out and tell everyone "we are here to help"
At least the automakers have the guts to tell the american people they need to to directly save their own buts (be it true or not).
Sprint has gone too far.
Even more disgusting is when a Sprint hater posts negative blather about something that company is doing "disguised" as an opinion.
Seriously, not one valid and well-supported fact has been used in the arguments against Sprint/Nextel on this one. The same can't be said for the other side.
MarkCohen said:
jrfdsf, may I just say you're like my favorite poster here?
Seriously, not one valid and well-supported fact has been used in the arguments against Sprint/Nextel on this one. The same can't be said for the other side.
The biggest argument against Sprint/Nextel on this issue (the same goes for Verizon, T-mobile, or AT&T if it were them instead asking for money) is the fact that they are asking for the money.
Do you honestly believe that any other carrier would do this for free (assuming of course they were able to do such a thing dependably)?
I'll answer that for you. No. And no one would mind. You just pick apart Sprint at any given opportunity because you think that quantity of points/complaints = quality of arguments.
PROTIP: They don't.
And yes, "how dare they ask for money to perform a service"
Now if the government came to them or opened up bidding for such a service it would be considered legitimate.
begging for money isn't ๐ฒ
jrfdsf said:
Even more disgusting is when a Sprint hater posts negative blather about something that company is doing "disguised" as an opinion.
If this were AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon or any other company my comment would have been the same.
As Diamond pointed out, this is about a companies bottom line and not about caring
I don't have time to be on here constantly reading and replying to everyone.
If I did I would be in here correcting you all day long ๐
So when I have the time I will get back to your lil games you like play. ๐
Some day I hope you will grow up and stop following me around ๐คจ
Your paranoia is getting the best of you Diamond...I am everywhere on phonescoop and you by admission tell us:
"I don't have time to be on here constantly reading and replying to everyone."
So your arguement is a week one at best about following you.
Grow up and get over it ๐
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Assuming the government is interested in what Sprint wanted to provide, open this up to bidding.
Otherwise, this is just a handout to Sprint. AT&T has already been able to pull this off without front money.
Should be interesting to see what happens with this administration. Dems are not historically corporate friendly.
WiWavelength said:
Thanks for sharing your worthless opinion. Nobody cares.
AJ
And thank you for doing the same ๐คฃ
HawkeyeOC said:
And thank you for doing the same ๐คฃ
No, as a researcher in the wireless industry for the past eight years, my informed opinion is actually worth something, unlike most of the blather (yours included) that poses as discourse in this forum.
So, you can listen and learn. Or you can continue to spout hot air.
AJ
WiWavelength said:
No, as a researcher in the wireless industry for the past eight years, my informed opinion is actually worth something, unlike most of the blather (yours included) that poses as discourse in this forum.
So, you can listen and learn. Or you can continue to spout hot air.
AJ
Your contribution to the "discourse in this forum" is dually noted as well as your own blathering.
HawkeyeOC said:
Your contribution to the "discourse in this forum" is dually noted as well as your own blathering.
I agree. Wavelength adds more insult to injury. Anyone can post as they feel, and your no one to say they can't. Your post was uncalled for, and a waste of our time reading.
DiamondPro said:
Here's another pointless opinion I'd like to see removed. You wouldn't even be in this discussion had you not followed me in here like you do everywhere I go. Then you reply over and over spreading your biased against Sprint. If you would not rely on Sprint's Iden network during emergency's you obviously are not looking for the best option and most effective solution.
Gee, do you think this guy is a little paranoid about something? ๐
get over your problems and get on with posting something meaningful.
WiWavelength said:
Thanks for sharing your worthless opinion. Nobody cares.
AJ
Uhmm it was just a joke. I guess it flew right past your dumbass head!
trey1475 said:
Uhhhm.... Sprint is the last network I'd want to rely on during an emergency. Lol at Sprint trying to get their bailout package on the sly. We up to ya games sprint.
The thing is, it won't be YOU personally who would be relying on the network, it would be first responders and emergency personnel.
Sprint has a proven track record of quickly and efficiently responding to disasters, as well as providing a network that still works when others don't (i.e. Katrina, 911).
jrfdsf said:
The thing is, it won't be YOU personally who would be relying on the network, it would be first responders and emergency personnel.
Sprint has a proven track record of quickly and efficiently responding to disasters, as well as providing a network that still works when others don't (i.e. Katrina, 911).
Others have proven you wrong already.
Often with little proof to back it up.
Is it even possible for you not to post useless information???
DiamondPro said:
Yet another phrase you use often to sway opinions and discredit others.
Often with little proof to back it up.
Is it even possible for you not to post useless information???
For you anything said that goes against Sprint is in your eyes "Yet another phrase you use often to sway opinions and discredit others."
There is no greater fanboy than you with Sprint ๐คฃ
There is no greater fan boi than you for Verizon ๐คฃ
But none of are devices are crippled and over priced.
DiamondPro said:
That didn't even make since... but that does not surprise me coming from u ๐คจ
There is no greater fan boi than you for Verizon ๐คฃ
But none of are devices are crippled and over priced.
And this has what to do with the original topic? ๐ณ
Going after me and singling me out on your day off from school and then turning around and complaining that people like me follow you?
Please go on...
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