See this thread for some historical perspective. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338028
T_Mobile is indeed refarming their spectrum and putting 4G on 1900Mhz. This has been completed in some larger markets.
Screen shot taken today in Las Vegas NV using SIM unlocked Vivid, WC custom rom, T-Mobile SIM on $30/month prepaid unlimited data plan.
Edit May 16. Just read somewhere else that LTE had previously been launched in Las Vegas. My original thought here was that I was hooked up to 1900mhz 4g and for whatever reason the LTE icon was displayed. Now I can't say for sure if it was 1900mhz HSPA+ or was actually T-Mobile's new AWS LTE.
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I read the linked post, but have yet not found info on How I can do a sim/carrier unlock to duplicate your scenario with a Vivid?
Physically, you obtain an unlock code, put a non at&t sim in the sim holder and enter the code when the phone prompts.
AT&T won't supply an unlock code until your contract period has expired. Other conditions also apply. There are third party services that get the unlock codes directly from the cell phone manufacturing companies. There is a thread in the Vivid forum with a link to unlock for free. I found that service offline when I needed it so I went with www.freeunlocks.com - there are a lot of places out there. Virtually all charge a small fee. Find the one you are able to use and "trust".
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I read the linked post, but have yet not found info on How I can do a sim/carrier unlock to duplicate your scenario with a Vivid?
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I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, using Wal-Mart's Family Mobile plan, which is T-Mobile service. Just ran this speed test. We are indeed receiving HSPA+ speeds, not sure if its 850mhz or 1900mhz, but definitely getting GREAT speeds considering its only quad band
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Hi, I didn't post this in the g2x forum as I thought I wouldn't find anyone interested.
Im in the uk, u should kno me .
Anyway I got the lg optimus 2x from america which offered 4g. I thought uk didn't have 4g but look at this
I'm on orange
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4G stands for HSDPA+
Many Operator in Europe (T-Mobile DE, Vodafone IT) support HSDPA+ with >21Mbit.
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4G stands for HSDPA+
Many Operator in Europe (T-Mobile DE, Vodafone IT) support HSDPA+ with >21Mbit.
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True but not exactly, because after December 2010 (ITU changed specs a little), LTE and WiMAX can also be referred to as 4G technology even though it does not meet speed requirements of 4G, that is really confusing since in e.g. USA 4G can mean WiMAX...
With ITU (telecommunication standardising body) it's all about the peak transfer capability if technology can reach certain threshold it gets the 4G tag...
This is a bit illogical since e.g HSDPA+ is not that much technologically different from standard 3G family derivatives as it is from "newer" LTE, or WiMAX ... long live confusion.
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hope this helps
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Um. Being a dev I still only got that bit :L
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the BBC reported today there is going to be LTE testing in selected areas
the gsm 4g in states is HSPA+ or whatever is called . And the G2x or O2X has i think QUAD bands wcdma , so i think that is why you see 4g . The H was replaced by 4G. In states 4g is just for marketing. A real 4g i can say is the LTE from Verizon , but WIMAX , and HSPA are no 4g in my opinion .
Hi, does anyone know if Sprint's coverage works in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side of the border? If not, what are the options? Thanks!
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Hi, does anyone know if Sprint's coverage works in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side of the border? If not, what are the options? Thanks!
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Most likely it will. I used to live in Toronto and people were using American satellite providers like DirecTV/Dish Network to get American channels. (not sure if it's legal though lmao)
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Seems to get almost full coverage according to Sprint's website.
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Most likely it will. I used to live in Toronto and people were using American satellite providers like DirecTV/Dish Network to get American channels. (not sure if it's legal though lmao)
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Thanks for the reply and leg work! Do you or anyone else have any actual experience with Sprint's network in Niagara Falls?
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Thanks for the reply and leg work! Do you or anyone else have any actual experience with Sprint's network in Niagara Falls?
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Nah, in Canada I used to use a Canadian carrier (Fido).
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Nah, in Canada I used to use a Canadian carrier (Fido).
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Just wanted to give a quick update on Sprint's coverage in Niagara Falls. It works great for at least the first few blocks on the Canadian side, with Lte, sometimes dropping to 3g. All the tourist spots are covered. So, in my experience, no need for a Canadian SIM if you're just going to see the falls and attractions.
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i want to know if this Motorola X developer will work with att?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-MO...1144549540?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2ed52640a4
I hope someone can help me out here.
Yes, but don't count on getting an LTE data connection. Voice and HSPA should work fine.
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i want to know if this Motorola X developer will work with att?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-MO...1144549540?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2ed52640a4
I hope someone can help me out here.
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The GSM Dev Edition and GSM Unlocked (shps with T-Mobile or Net10 sim) are both the XT1053, and will work on ATT just fine.
Keep in mind the XT1053 is missing support for LTE Band 5, which ATT is now using in some areas. So if that is the only band ATT is using for LTE in your area you wont get LTE with the XT1053, but you will fall back to Hspa/Hspa+
The XT1053 is also missing support for LTE band 7 which supposedly isn't being used in the USA.
That being said, my sister-in-law is using a GSM Unlocked (XT1053) in south eastern PA on ATT just fine for everything, including LTE.
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The GSM Dev Edition and GSM Unlocked (shps with T-Mobile or Net10 sim) are both the XT1053, and will work on ATT just fine.
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While your info is relevant, the phone linked in the OP is the VZW Dev editon. @blackviper71 's post was correct regarding that device. Moot-point though, because the device is already sold.
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While your info is relevant, the phone linked in the OP is the VZW Dev editon. @blackviper71 's post was correct regarding that device. Moot-point though, because the device is already sold.
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Yeah, I guess I didn't look close enough at the picture in the auction.
I have an HTC One (m7 ATT) and a LG-E970. They are currently locked to ATT. Both receive high speed data from ATT. We will be moving to the TMobile network soon, but I want to ensure that both devices will be able to use high speed data on T-mobile's network. How can I check this?
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I have an HTC One (m7 ATT) and a LG-E970. They are currently locked to ATT. Both receive high speed data from ATT. We will be moving to the TMobile network soon, but I want to ensure that both devices will be able to use high speed data on T-mobile's network. How can I check this?
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Most likely not, unless you're in one of the refarmed areas. you'll likely be stuck with Edge service and maybe 3g
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I have an HTC One (m7 ATT) and a LG-E970. They are currently locked to ATT. Both receive high speed data from ATT. We will be moving to the TMobile network soon, but I want to ensure that both devices will be able to use high speed data on T-mobile's network. How can I check this?
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Go to this site it has the comparison of the technical info for the HTC One. Pay particular attention to the bands in each phone.
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Go to [link removed] it has the comparison of the technical info for the HTC One. Pay particular attention to the bands in each phone.
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Every phone on that list supports GSM1900 and UMTS2100. So it seems that it should. I don't see ATT's version listed there, but I looked up both devices on another website and they also appear to support those frequencies. Just to be sure I'll take it into a T-mobile store today.
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Every phone on that list supports GSM1900 and UMTS2100. So it seems that it should. I don't see ATT's version listed there, but I looked up both devices on another website and they also appear to support those frequencies. Just to be sure I'll take it into a T-mobile store today.
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I'm in central Florida and my One only got edge service ... while a real t-mobile phone got 4g with the same sim card and account ... Same with the LG Optimus G no 3g or 4g
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Location will probably determine how good it will be but it does work........................................
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AT&T M7 unlocked......
I have SERIOUS dreadful speeds with T-Mobile . I usually get 2mbps download and 1 upload. (Yea thats horrible) all around Denver the highest speed I've ever had while on LTE would be 10mbps. I'm seriously thinking about leaving tmobile for VERIZONs badass service. A friend has Verizon and he's speeds are consistent. Check out the screen shot from here at work. It went from bad to absolutely worse. Can't loud crap. And it isn't the ROM fault. Calling T-Mobile won't fix nothing because there techs are seriously retarded. I've tried what I could to no avail. Maybe there's some kind of tool or something I could use. Speeds have been horrible Ever since I got the note 4 and I even pay the extra $20 for what they call "unlimited" I could take my $80 and go with Verizon and pay an extra $40 for TRULY UNLIMITED, EVERYWHERE. I have a phantom netgear router thats 60 Mbps no matter how many people are connected or what they are doing so going from steady 60 to less than 1 its ridiculous I got a fast phone with horrible service. I could have the fastest phone in the world. But under T-Mobile it becomes the slowest!!!
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Dont get verizon try sprint dont get att either they have locked bootloaders but if u want u can get a tmobile fone and put an att sim
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Dont get verizon try sprint dont get att either they have locked bootloaders but if u want u can get a tmobile fone and put an att sim
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Thanks man. I'm thinking about getting the note 5 cash so I won't have to stay with T-Mobile . owe $200 but nah I'll wait till the other one comes out. Unlocked international is the way togo
It's the mountains.
its pretty bad im in colorado springs it sucks
Wow that's horrible,glad I don't live there anymore...
Great up in FoCo...