Sprint as part of its results confirmed its repeatedly rumored deal with LightSquared and gave a clue it might use LTE for 4G in the future. The terms of the 15-year deal will see LightSquared pay Sprint $9 billion over 11 years for use of its wireless spectrum and network hardware. In return, Sprint would have the option of buying up to half of LightSquared's 4G capacity on the L-Band, "should Sprint elect to incorporate the L-Band LTE capability," the carrier said in a strong hint.
