Mysterious LG LS996 smartphone with Sprint frequencies clears the FCC

For the most part, the handsets we encounter at the FCC are easy to recognize. That's because the documents include quite a bit of clues for us to work with, including their model numbers, width and height, labels, drawings, and software specifications. This time, however, we're not entirely sure which phone just got the FCC's thumbs-up.

The commission has approved an LG smartphone with a model number LS996. It is likely headed to Sprint, judging by its CDMA capabilities and LTE band support – bands 2, 4, 12, 25, 26, and 41 are all listed in the filing. Also, it is noted that the phone ...