http://www.thestandard.com/node/110300/comments comments feed. en Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com Sprint fails July 26 deadline for vacating spectrum http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum <p> </p> <p><i><b>Early Judgment: </b>A filing by Sprint has been surfaced on the FCC website by TIS member Bradley Baker. The filing details which portions haven't yet been rebanded. This fulfills criteria 2 as set by the prediction, "Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008." Sprint is continuing to use the spectrum until all of the incumbant licensees are retuned. "Sprint Nextel remains committed to completing this important initiative; however, as the information contained herein demonstrates, Sprint Nextel <b>cannot complete</b> 800 MHz band reconfiguration until all affected incumbent licensees complete their individual retuning activities." Judged at 100%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p>Sprint Nextel Corp was recently granted a spectrum swap with a deadline to vacate the 800Mhz spectrum by June 26, 2008. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44">reported by Peter Kaplan of Reuters</a>: </p> <p>"Sprint is required to vacate the spectrum as part of a larger FCC plan to swap spectrum with public-safety agencies in the 800 megahertz band, a move aimed at minimizing interference between wireless service and public-safety users." </p> <p>Sprint <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1848677120080619?rpc=44" title="deadline extension">filed a request</a> to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a deadline extension. </p> <p>On Friday, June 20, 2008, the <a href="http://rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/FREE/622783023/1005">FCC granted Sprint</a> a one month reprieve by extending the deadline to July 26, 2008. </p> <p>This is a prediction that Sprint will fail to meet the July 26 deadline for vacating the 800Mhz spectrum. A favorable judgement will be made if one of the following occurs: </p> <p>1. The FCC makes an official announcement of Sprint's failure by end of August 2008.<br /> 2. Sprint acknowledges it has failed to meet the FCC imposed deadline by end of August 2008.<br /> 3. Another deadline extension is publicly requested by Sprint on or before July 26, 2008.</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/sprint-fails-july-26-deadline-vacating-spectrum#comments co:Sprint Nextel Corp FCC Mobile Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:52 -0700 David Kuan 110300 at http://www.thestandard.com