[Q] custom rom to work with tmobile lte - AT&T LG Optimus G

I'm currently live in san jose, ca and my e970 is not getting the lte signal from tmobile. Anyone knows what the problem is?

jsat10 said:
I'm currently live in san jose, ca and my e970 is not getting the lte signal from tmobile. Anyone knows what the problem is?
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I don't think the radio from the ATT LGOG works with TMO LTE.

Is there anyway to flash another radio that would let u get 3g or 4g something other than Edge.
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I just ordered this phone today so I can't speak from experience, but T-mobile LTE should work with the right settings. From what I've read the AT&T Optimus G (E970) has support for LTE on frequencies 700mhz and 1700mhz, T-mobile also uses 1700mhz for their LTE. Some areas in the US might let it get HSPA as well. If everything is unlocked and you're using a T-mobile SIM card then you should just need the correct APN settings. This link should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236735

marcbutler1 said:
Is there anyway to flash another radio that would let u get 3g or 4g something other than Edge.
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Hey - just went through this for an ATT i747 (Samsung Galaxy S3). Someone in the forum provided the Tmobile bootloader, modem and platform and att CSC. It ended up being what T-mobile used to tested their LTE network using ATT i747. Works great get 4G LTE. Figure will need the same type of code for the LG-E970 bootloader, modem, and platform. Still having to use ATT CSC.
On the other forum they offered up a bounty to get it done.
Could do the same thing.

You're the millionth person to ask. No, it won't work. Not going to bother pointing out why anymore. No tmo version of the lgog exists.
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galaxy s II works on tmobile 4g network usa??

I am really itching to get this phone, as my contract is going to be done within weeks. I know that the EU version wont support tmobile 4g. How about the Canadian version??? the bell/ virgin galaxy s II 4g. Would this version work tmo usa??
Check the bands. Google it. If they're the same then it will work. AT&T's 4G network will work with European and Canada's will also I believe.
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kotaro_14 said:
Check the bands. Google it. If they're the same then it will work. AT&T's 4G network will work with European and Canada's will also I believe.
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that's the problem, I am new to this stuff and willing to learn. Let's start with what BAND is, and how do I check that BAND.
I am not 100% sure. But I believe that it well not work on T-Mobile USA 4G network. It uses different frequencies. If the SGS II ever comes out on Rogers then it will work on T-Mobile USA.
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kotaro_14 said:
I am not 100% sure. But I believe that it well not work on T-Mobile USA 4G network. It uses different frequencies. If the SGS II ever comes out on Rogers then it will work on T-Mobile USA.
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You are right. And once the merger goes through the T-Mobile 3 and 4g phones wont work on 3 or 4g. This was already stated by att and tmobile
zelendel said:
You are right. And once the merger goes through the T-Mobile 3 and 4g phones wont work on 3 or 4g. This was already stated by att and tmobile
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By that time the Galaxy S III will come out lol. But I will definitely love the HSPA+ speeds on my SGS II.
If you really want it either:
1) Switch to AT&T, you will get 4G speeds
2) Wait for the Samsung Hercules to come out on T-Mobile (Should be this or next month)
In the end, all people who buy T-Mobile phones now will eventually suffer later on. ;D

I777 working on tmobile?

Hey guys...Im doing a favor for a friend...he just got the I777 rooted ...but he wants to use it for Tmobile...what do i need to change for it to work with a custom rom...and then again can i port a rom from the tmobile S2 ...just modem?any input would be appreciated..
Edit:i have the E4GT on sprint...so i'm not really familiar with the gsm models...
While I should say use the search bar, all the information I've found is pretty outdated regarding this.
The simple answer is that you probably can't get it to work, at least not 3G/4G, if Edge is fine then you can unlock the phone with "Galaxy S Unlock" in the play store, just follow the directions listed, it's pretty simple.
The extended answer:
You might be able to depending on where you are. T-Mobile generally uses the 1700 MHz and 2100 MHz bands for 3G/4G, but the i777 doesn't use the 1700 MHz bands, instead it can use either 850, 1900, 2100 MHz bands for 3G/4G. However in preparation for LTE and just to increase bandwidth across 3G/4G they are starting to take some of their 1900 MHz spectrum from their edge networks and move it to 3G/4G/LTE. This has just started happening very recently and is currently in very few markets, however you may be in one of those, it is still expanding if you aren't but it may take a while. The only way you could know is if you took a T-Mobile sim card and put it in an unlocked i777 and if you get 3G/4G then you are good, otherwise you are stuck with Edge.
Souce: T-Mobile Employee
The S2 for ATT doesn't support 3g for T mobile and vice versa. There could be some weird instance as mentioned above where it could work but in most cases it won't.
Thank you very much for the update guys... I'll see what I can do...
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BuildUpNow said:
The S2 for ATT doesn't support 3g for T mobile and vice versa. There could be some weird instance as mentioned above where it could work but in most cases it won't.
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Mostly true, T-Mobile's S2 should work with AT&T's network, you may have to flash a new radio but theoretically it should work.
You cannot port a T-Mobile ROM because T-Mobile does not have a similar gs2. The T-Mobile gs2 is the twin brother to the skyrocket
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I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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You're in a good spot then
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I also have mine unlocked and using it on T-Mobile. I have have 4g everywhere I go in the Boston area. I didn't do anything special just unlocked it with galaxsimunlock I found on xda. Rooted running hellybean 4.2
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Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
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I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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jiannichan said:
I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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That is awesome with mi Carrier i have 1.2mb speed at much
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jiannichan said:
I have i777 working on tmobile with 4g. My wife has tmobile so when I upgraded to the GS3, I unlocked the phone using the code from AT&T and I get "4g" on T-Mobile. I did a speed test and was able to get good speeds.
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http://www.airportal.de/
1900MHZ map where t-mobile will work with 4g on att devices
brad65807 said:
Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
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Sorry for the late response, I haven't been on here much lately.I live out in Little Elm, slightly past Frisco close to Lewisville Lake and 380/University. I am about to upgrade my phone again and give my wife the GS3. haven't decided between the GS4 and Note 2 yet.
I am in So.Cal and got 4G out of Edge half of the time from Tmobile ofcourse. The speed is around 7-10Mb/s or so
is there a rom ported from att to T-mobile
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Hey guys...Im doing a favor for a friend...he just got the I777 rooted ...but he wants to use it for Tmobile...what do i need to change for it to work with a custom rom...and then again can i port a rom from the tmobile S2 ...just modem?any input would be appreciated..
Edit:i have the E4GT on sprint...so i'm not really familiar with the gsm models...
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I have a i777 running shock3. Im looking for a rom ported w/T-mobile modem for better signal. Any help would be appreciated. Thx dev3329a...
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Where in DFW are you? I am downtown Dallas and thinking of using my i777 on tmobile. Do you know if the whole dfw are has been refarmed yet??
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I bought an unlocked AT&T S2 i77 back in June and it runs well..

[Q] unlocked i717 & 1700/2100 frequency HELP!

hey whats goin on everyone!
i was thinking of getting the Note i717 off of amazon that already unlocked brand new!
but im concern cause since the Note i717 it self offer 1700/2100 frequency band for LTE DATA..
and im going to use it as T-Mobile
do i get LTE DATA in my area since i do have 1700/2100 frequency band?
please let me know! those of you that have it unlocked and using it as t-mobile
or know for sure if it works or not!
i was thinking of ordering it this weeken!
thanks!
Buy the tmobile version of the note.
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Buy the tmobile version of the note.
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There none on amazon. Only the unlocked
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I have an unlocked ATT branded i717 that I've been using on T-Mobile here in San Diego for about 2 months now...I'm using the modified T-Mo ICS Blaze radio. Due to the area of San Diego I'm in I am not in a refarmed network area so no LTE for me but my "4G" speeds are usually around 10megs down and 2 megs up at home which I'm pretty satisfied with.
Anyways to answer your question I'd refer to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314707
jsyi84 said:
I have an unlocked ATT branded i717 that I've been using on T-Mobile here in San Diego for about 2 months now...I'm using the modified T-Mo ICS Blaze radio. Due to the area of San Diego I'm in I am not in a refarmed network area so no LTE for me but my "4G" speeds are usually around 10megs down and 2 megs up at home which I'm pretty satisfied with.
Anyways to answer your question I'd refer to this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314707
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Actually my area had been refarm already. But do i still have to change the radio or do any apn change?
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skarface1988 said:
Actually my area had been refarm already. But do i still have to change the radio or do any apn change?
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Yes you need to change your modem or else you you will be stuck using roaming on the 2G frequencies. I recommend the Blaze 4G UVMB1 modem on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
Of all the modems I have used, this one seems to be the best one. If something else works better let me know so I can try it for myself.
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Yes you need to change your modem or else you you will be stuck using roaming on the 2G frequencies. I recommend the Blaze 4G UVMB1 modem on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
Of all the modems I have used, this one seems to be the best one. If something else works better let me know so I can try it for myself.
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Its funny that I didn't need to change anything, all I did was, get the $30 dollar plan from wal mart, I call T-Mobile to help me out with activation and new number. And they ask me for my imei and that's it. My LTE runs right when it activated, everything is pure stock!
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Refarmed are means tmobile is using same frequencies and towers as at&t, so the stock modem will work fine. Just input APN settings and go!
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Its funny that I didn't need to change anything, all I did was, get the $30 dollar plan from wal mart, I call T-Mobile to help me out with activation and new number. And they ask me for my imei and that's it. My LTE runs right when it activated, everything is pure stock!
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I see you made it over here. :laugh:
Did you get any screenshots of PACMAN ROM w/LTE???
tube517 said:
I see you made it over here. :laugh:
Did you get any screenshots of PACMAN ROM w/LTE???
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Yup yup!.
At the moment I'm not using a stock ROM anymore, I am running 4.3 pac-man alpha build with a stock ucdm3 modem. And still got LTE!
In my area is kinda slow but when I'm somewhere else I get at least almost 20mb
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AT&T version on T-Mobile

So what could the AT&T version (i527) get on T-Mobile? Here is the listed specs;
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900,
UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1)
LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1900 (B2)
If I live in a refarmed area with LTE would I get both LTE and hspa+?
Yes you would get both T-Mobile's LTE snd HSPA+.
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So does that mean that the AT&T version will work perfect with TMobile?
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So does that mean that the AT&T version will work perfect with TMobile?
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In theory, yes. You certainly should get LTE and HSPA+ data connectivity since AT&T and T-Mobile both use the exact same frequency bands for those services. However, you won't know how fast or how slow your data speed will be until you are actually using the AT&T Mega on T-Mobile's network. The modem plays a big part here.
For example, I had an unlocked AT&T Galaxy Note LTE that I used on T-Mobile. I flashed various modems that were ported from different devices. A modem ported from a T-Mobile (non-LTE) device gave me HSPA+ speeds around 15mbps but no LTE at all. Since the T-Mobile phone from which the modem was taken did not support LTE, the extracted modem did not support LTE. Meanwhile, a modem ported from an AT&T (LTE) device produced LTE speeds around 22mbps but HSPA+ speeds of only around 8mbps. The point? Your mileage may vary.
Yeah I had an unlocked Galaxy Note 1 from At&t and I was using it with Tmobile which worked pretty good a while back. Hopefully I can pick one up. Thank you. ..
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thanks for the replies. Anyone want to take the plunge? I am stuck til Thanksgiving on Verizon and am looking to go to T-Mobile. Hopefully someone will play with it to see how reliable it is out of the box.
If I can get my mega unlocked then ill let you know how tmobile performs, thats all i need
natienn said:
If I can get my mega unlocked then ill let you know how tmobile performs, thats all i need
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thanks can't wait to hear
I tried to buy the Mega at the at&t store but they wouldn't sell it to me cause I need a to walk out with a contract. Screw that...
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MR.MEMORYLANE said:
I tried to buy the Mega at the at&t store but they wouldn't sell it to me cause I need a to walk out with a contract. Screw that...
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seems weird. were you going to pay full price? shouldn't matter if you are a customer or not. have you tried online?
Yeah I was going to pay full price it was stupid I couldn't buy it. I think maybe cause I told them that I wanted to buy it but for them to unlock it for me. I think I'll just go to another store and get it unlocked somewhere else. ..
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Yeah I was going to pay full price it was stupid I couldn't buy it. I think maybe cause I told them that I wanted to buy it but for them to unlock it for me. I think I'll just go to another store and get it unlocked somewhere else. ..
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that's exactly what I was going to do. I wonder if you told them it was a gift? I don't know, but it seems like there has to be a way to get it through AT&T.
I tried on their website and it said the same thing about signing up for an account. I guess I will get it when it pops up on Amazon. I wonder if AT&T will unlock it even if we aren't customers.
So am I correct in my understanding that the only version that has Tmo bands (4g and lte) is the AT&T version?
All the ones on amazon are a great price 450$ but are international versions.
xManMythLegend said:
So am I correct in my understanding that the only version that has Tmo bands (4g and lte) is the AT&T version?
All the ones on amazon are a great price 450$ but are international versions.
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That's correct. The international versions will get you HSPA+ but not LTE on T-Mobile. The AT&T version is the only one that has the compatible T-Mobile LTE frequency bands.
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I have the new ATT Mega. I purchased it to use on T-Mobile. I am having problems with the APN (I guess?).
Anybody have any tips on using the Mega on T-Mobile?
Tailwalker said:
I have the new ATT Mega. I purchased it to use on T-Mobile. I am having problems with the APN (I guess?).
Anybody have any tips on using the Mega on T-Mobile?
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Is the phone unlocked? If not, you will not be able to use it on T-Mobile's network. If it is unlocked, try "fast.t-mobile.com" for the APN (leave out the quotation marks).
If it is unlocked how did you get it unlocked?
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Is the phone unlocked? If not, you will not be able to use it on T-Mobile's network. If it is unlocked, try "fast.t-mobile.com" for the APN (leave out the quotation marks).
If it is unlocked how did you get it unlocked?
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Yes, I am unlocked. I used an internet unlocking service. The phone automatically sets itself up with the epc APN. I looked up the "fast" APN and it didn't connect. I hard reset the phone and it reset to epc.
What unlocked company did you go through cause I had no luck finding one for the AT&T model...
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What unlocked company did you go through cause I had no luck finding one for the AT&T model...
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I used ebay just search unlock and the model number, 7 bucks. Waiting for the code, 24hr turn around.
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Yes, I am unlocked. I used an internet unlocking service. The phone automatically sets itself up with the epc APN. I looked up the "fast" APN and it didn't connect. I hard reset the phone and it reset to epc.
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Since T-Mobile actually encourages people to bring their unlocked phones onto their network, they should gladly help you with setting up the APN for your LTE device.

LG G2 Tmo or ATT: Which has more bands?

Hello,
ATT user here currently on Note 2. I'm planning on buying G2 off contract and I'm debating between ATT and Tmo. Verizon is out because although it has SIM card it won't access LTE on GSM.
I understand that Tmo has all the bands ATT does and more, is that true? Would that explain why it's $600 on Tmo site and $580 on ATT? I looked at their respective wiki's and product page but they don't provide consistent descriptions. If anyone can help it'd be greatly appreciated
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ergoautumn said:
Hello,
ATT user here currently on Note 2. I'm planning on buying G2 off contract and I'm debating between ATT and Tmo. Verizon is out because although it has SIM card it won't access LTE on GSM.
I understand that Tmo has all the bands ATT does and more, is that true? Would that explain why it's $600 on Tmo site and $580 on ATT? I looked at their respective wiki's and product page but they don't provide consistent descriptions. If anyone can help it'd be greatly appreciated
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I know the Moto X has more bands for Tmobile's version vs. AT&T. I wouldn't be surprised if the same is true for the LG G2 as well
From Wikipedia:
D800 ZNFD800 AT&T 850/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 5, 17
D801 ZNFD801 T-mobile 850/1700/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 17
TMO supports AWS, unlike AT&T. AT&T supports LTE band 5, unlike TMO.
this doesn't answer the OP's question, but, i have a sim unlocked att G2 and i can get 4G and 4G LTE service with my T-Mobile sim/account. coverage is not as good as at&t in my location.
Awesome, thanks Sacrosaint!
I went through the LTE wiki, it seems like 5 is not that prevalent. Seems like the Bahamas, South Korea, Belize...it seems to me that Tmo would be the better choice, no? What with its use of the AWS spectrum and all. I'm still on ATT for another year so I won't be jumping ship yet (by then I guess the G3 would be out...)
The only concern is whether ATT's LTE-A frequency can be grabbed by the Tmo version, whenever it launches...
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From Wikipedia:
D800 ZNFD800 AT&T 850/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 5, 17
D801 ZNFD801 T-mobile 850/1700/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 17
TMO supports AWS, unlike AT&T. AT&T supports LTE band 5, unlike TMO.
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I tried att lg g2 with my tmobile SIM it never gave me 4g/lte returned it back and got the new one from tmobile. Everything Is working fine on att I could only get 2g/edge and that is a known prob the att lg g2 does not have 1700 aws band for tmobile.
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Hmm. So you have Tmo plan and the ATT model didn't get you any LTE at all?
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I have AT&T and im using the t-mobile G2
I get 100% LTE everywhere I go. no problems whatsoever. havnt seen my phone display anything lower than 4G (and 4G LTE)
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leony74 said:
I tried att lg g2 with my tmobile SIM it never gave me 4g/lte returned it back and got the new one from tmobile. Everything Is working fine on att I could only get 2g/edge and that is a known prob the att lg g2 does not have 1700 aws band for tmobile.
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Not sure of the truth to that. Verizon, T-mobile, and At&t all support LTE band 4 which is AWS 1700. It might be more likely a carrier lock that prevents you from getting full coverage?
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Sacrosaint said:
From Wikipedia:
D800ZNFD800AT&T850/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 5, 17
D801ZNFD801T-mobile850/1700/1900/2100 LTE 2, 4, 17
TMO supports AWS, unlike AT&T. AT&T supports LTE band 5, unlike TMO.
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LTE band 4 is AWS and supported by AT&T. The frequencies listed in the wiki are for 3G/UMTS coverage which AT&T doesn't support AWS.
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Bands schmands.....I'm trying to figure out if I should ditch att for t-mobile. I'm in the new York area. What do you guys think. I have 10 days to pull the trigger
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mrbungle999 said:
Bands schmands.....I'm trying to figure out if I should ditch att for t-mobile. I'm in the new York area. What do you guys think. I have 10 days to pull the trigger
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I'm in AZ and actually purchased LG on day one that AT&T sold it. They did not want to sell out-right so I got a prepaid service and told them I would not activate until next month...Manager looked at me like I was a terrorist. Went outside and on my then GS4 went to an unlocker site and SIM UNLOCKED LG in about 25 mins. I tried two different APNs and one seems to be best as I have LTE mostly all over the valley!
SUMMERY
-Got phone before anyone else on TMObile
-Got phone at least $60+ cheaper W/taxes
-I can use the WIFI free hotspots of AT&T, always on the road...
-At work my LTE is 27-36mb down compared to 12on att co-workers, and Verizons 17MB on a different co-worker!
-At home my signal is a tiny bit spotty, oddly is only in my room ge 1-2 bars H+
kyler13 said:
LTE band 4 is AWS and supported by AT&T. The frequencies listed in the wiki are for 3G/UMTS coverage which AT&T doesn't support AWS.
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Ah thank you for the clarification. So the Tmo version will get 3G coverage in areas the ATT version will not?
I called Tmo yesterday. They won't ask me a phone straight out, I have to buy a one month plan . Now I see why the prices on eBay are higher than the $600 listed. Just looking for a store that has the white model.
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Oh I totally forgot about the wifi thing...is that an ATT service that works with our ATT plan, or will it know I'm using a Tmo phone and not let me connect? Not a big deal since I have 2 GB and always come under each month but itd be nice to have.
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ergoautumn said:
Ah thank you for the clarification. So the Tmo version will get 3G coverage in areas the ATT version will not?
I called Tmo yesterday. They won't ask me a phone straight out, I have to buy a one month plan . Now I see why the prices on eBay are higher than the $600 listed. Just looking for a store that has the white model.
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Well, since t-mobile's 3g/umts is predominantly on the AWS 1700 band, utilizing a t-mobile SIM on the at&t model will result in sparse coverage for 3g, short of roaming. I understand t-mobile has built out some of their 3g on 1900 as well so that would work for you. Based off of frequency support, I would say the t-mobile version is the better one to unlock and potentially use between at&t and t-mobile networks. LTE band 5 support doesn't buy you anything domestically.
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Thank you everyone for your input . Guess Tmo it is.
Though...One wonders what their software support is like...I read that since they do wifi calling they're updates have to go through extra approval above and beyond the othercarriers because they have to deal with the FCC?
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ergoautumn said:
Awesome, thanks Sacrosaint!
I went through the LTE wiki, it seems like 5 is not that prevalent. Seems like the Bahamas, South Korea, Belize...it seems to me that Tmo would be the better choice, no? What with its use of the AWS spectrum and all. I'm still on ATT for another year so I won't be jumping ship yet (by then I guess the G3 would be out...)
The only concern is whether ATT's LTE-A frequency can be grabbed by the Tmo version, whenever it launches...
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Here in the Bahamas we don't have LTE yet, but we're planning on covering the same spectrum as AT&T, bands as well.
no AT&T LTE on T-mo G2
I have an unlocked T-MO LG G2. I recently swithced to AT&T (which only benefit is greater coverage area bc HSPA+ is way slower than T-MO) however my phone is not showing 4G LTE only 4G. when i searched for networks the very first time it listed AT&T LTE but would not let me connect and now it doesn't even show up in the network search. Does the T-Mo variant block a certain frequency used for AT&T LTE ??
kwcole1983 said:
I have an unlocked T-MO LG G2. I recently swithced to AT&T (which only benefit is greater coverage area bc HSPA+ is way slower than T-MO) however my phone is not showing 4G LTE only 4G. when i searched for networks the very first time it listed AT&T LTE but would not let me connect and now it doesn't even show up in the network search. Does the T-Mo variant block a certain frequency used for AT&T LTE ??
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Iirc the tmo variant doesnt support atts lte bands (700/1700mhz)
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x714x said:
Iirc the tmo variant doesnt support atts lte bands (700/1700mhz)
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Incorrect. T-Mobile devices support ALL AT&T and T-Mobile bands, except LTE Band 5 (used by AT&T in a few rural areas). What's wrong is AT&T turns off LTE for non-AT&T devices. You have to call them up and give them the IMEI # of an AT&T-branded device (even if it's not yours and even if your SIM isn't in it/you don't plan on using it). They don't check after that.

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