Sprint teams up with rural carriers to improve its LTE coverage

Sprint is hoping to close some of the gaps in its 4G LTE network, by making deals with rural carriers. 15 such mobile operators have just been tapped by Sprint for the program. Including the original dozen regional carriers that signed with Sprint back in June, there are now a total of 27 such operators involved in the plan. They cover 565,000 square miles and 38 million potential customers.



Sprint's network has gaps in rural areas that these deals are trying to address. In addition to its focus on urban markets, Sprint lost parts of its pipeline when it starting building out its 4G LTE ... Drop your comments and additions..Below