If in fact, Sprint does start to utilize EVDO REVB, according to the following online chat I just had with Sprint, the ET4G does not have the hardware to support it:
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Connected to sprint.ehosts.net
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Session ID: 3770313
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Jim Fenton: Initial Question/Comment: As we now have only a 14 day window for returns, I have a question which I need answered. Is the Epic Touch 4G able to fully utilize EVDO REV B with all of it's benefits? It appears that the Qualcomm chip in this device is an older chip and the specifications do not show it being able to supprt EVDO REV B. Could you get me a definitive answer please?
3:16:56 PM :
Joan P has joined this session!
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Connected with Joan P. Your Reference Number for this chat session is 3770313.
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Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Joan P.
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Jim Fenton: Howdy Joan
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Joan P: Hi Jim
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Joan P: I am happy to assist you with locating that information.
3:17:31 PM :
Joan P: Please hold a moment while I access your account.
3:17:36 PM :
Jim Fenton: No problem
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Joan P: Thanks for waiting.
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Jim Fenton: Certainly
3:22:11 PM :
Joan P: As per the status of the phone that we have:
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Joan P: The phone has the following Processor/Chipset: Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor / S5PC210 that will support (EVDO Rev A.)
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Joan P: That is the 3G download speed and peak download speed will be 3.1 mbps.
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Jim Fenton: So you have no indication that it can utilize EVDO REV B?
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Joan P: There is no update regarding the REV B. However, I am sure about the REV A and that is the latest update regarding the phone that I have to share with you.
3:25:28 PM :
Jim Fenton: I'm not looking for any information regarding updates and I appreciate the fact that you folks can't give them out till they become reality anyway.
3:25:47 PM :
Jim Fenton: What I really need to know is if the phone has the hardware to support EVDO REV B?
3:27:16 PM :
Joan P: No, the phone is not with the hardware configuration that will support REV B.
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Jim Fenton: OK Joan...
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Jim Fenton: Thanks for the information.