He says such products could be delivered within two years. Sprint officials dismiss these rumors. The company doesn't need any more spectrum to launch high-speed mobile Internet services, says Jim Hannan, vice president of network technology. As for mobility, he's sure Sheikh meant portability. The distinction is important.
Mobility means staying connected while moving between two points.
Portability is connecting to the Internet once you've arrived at your destination. Hannan also says the license granted by the FCC today does not permit mobility or portability. But even these answers raise questions. As for the license, a call to the FCC revealed that, if the service permitted user mobility within the coverage area, the carrier wouldn't be violating the terms of the license. Ultimately, getting the lowdown on Sprint's wireless strategy raises more questions than it answers.