Hey guys, since T-mobile is rolling out 1900 Mhz, I was wondering if we could use this on our SGS3s.
I've read reports that say 1900Mhz PCS should be 33% faster than the lower powered 1700Mhz AWS. I would love to test this and seeing as I'm in NYC, I *should* get this.
33% increase source
I did this to test.
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UMTS->Debug->Phone Control->Network Control->Band Selection->WCDMA Band Preference->1900
Which dropped phone signal, and then promptly found signal again.
It did not, however, register onto the network.
I went to Manual network selection and chose T-mobile. Which told me "error registering on network".
Now, I'm wondering if I've missed a step, or I need a 1900Mhz enabled sim, or could Tmo have just not enabled it yet?
Anyone have any experience with this?
I've read reports that say 1900Mhz PCS should be 33% faster than the lower powered 1700Mhz AWS.
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Where did you read/hear that the AWS frequency bands operate at lower power? I didn't see anything of the sort at the link you posted, and find it unlikely.
Perhaps there is just no PCS available in your area yet. That is the first thing I would think.
kmdub said:
Where did you read/hear that the AWS frequency bands operate at lower power? I didn't see anything of the sort at the link you posted, and find it unlikely.
Perhaps there is just no PCS available in your area yet. That is the first thing I would think.
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Ah it seems I'm mixing sources. I'll edit the op or this post when I find it after dinner.
Something about aws vs pcs technologies. Once again I'm not researched on these terms so forgive any mismatched sets.
I think you're probably right about lack of 1900 bands in this area. I took a look at the 1900 band spotting map and realized that ny metro distribution is more sparse than implied.
I thought 1900 came out when hspa+ did
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It might not be completely rolled out where you live.
Dont try that now. It is currently deployed only in few parts of DC, NY, NJ, SD and vegas. You should try again in jan 2013
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konceptz said:
I've read reports that say 1900Mhz PCS should be 33% faster than the lower powered 1700Mhz AWS. I would love to test this and seeing as I'm in NYC, I *should* get this.
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Not sure where you got any of what you said—the article definitely does not say "should" nor does it say anything about "higher power".
It also says T-Mobile's network modernization effort "have shown a" (that's not "should") a 33% increase, not just the move to 1900 MHz. Their modernization effort includes switching to an antenna-integrated radio and a whole host of technical stuff not mentioned in the press release.
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Something about aws vs pcs technologies. Once again I'm not researched on these terms so forgive any mismatched sets.
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The technology is HSPA+. AWS and PCS are the names of frequently-used wireless bands.
Physics would dictate that performance is WORSE on 1900 MHz (PCS) than 1700 MHz (AWS) (generally, lower the frequency, the better—a big reason why Verizon's LTE on 700 MHz rocks so much).
tamasrepus said:
Not sure where you got any of what you said—the article definitely does not say "should" nor does it say anything about "higher power".
It also says T-Mobile's network modernization effort "have shown a" (that's not "should") a 33% increase, not just the move to 1900 MHz. Their modernization effort includes switching to an antenna-integrated radio and a whole host of technical stuff not mentioned in the press release.
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The technology is HSPA+. AWS and PCS are the names of frequently-used wireless bands.
Physics would dictate that performance is WORSE on 1900 MHz (PCS) than 1700 MHz (AWS) (generally, lower the frequency, the better—a big reason why Verizon's LTE on 700 MHz rocks so much).
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While I'm sure the verbiage I used was not entirely correct, should vs have shown.
Physics does not show lower frequency to carry more information by definition of the word. Implementation certainly can have effects on utilization as well as other factors such as range, but given equal proliferation, a 1900 MHz wave will obviously carry 19/17 more information than a 1700 MHz ( wave.
However knowing some basic light and optics physics, a 700 MHz wave will have a much larger range. Best example being AM vs FM radio.
I did read the power (possibly TX power) of PCS 1900 MHz could be implemented in a higher level than current AWS 1700 MHz, however I now recall it was just a theory that some members at Hofo were kicking around. I didn't source that so I hope readers would not take that slip in verbiage as fact.
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While I'm sure the verbiage I used was not entirely correct, should vs have shown.
Physics does not show lower frequency to carry more information by definition of the word. Implementation certainly can have effects on utilization as well as other factors such as range, but given equal proliferation, a 1900 MHz wave will obviously carry 19/17 more information than a 1700 MHz ( wave.
However knowing some basic light and optics physics, a 700 MHz wave will have a much larger range. Best example being AM vs FM radio.
I did read the power (possibly TX power) of PCS 1900 MHz could be implemented in a higher level than current AWS 1700 MHz, however I now recall it was just a theory that some members at Hofo were kicking around. I didn't source that so I hope readers would not take that slip in verbiage as fact.
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The thing with the frequencies is, the lower ones pass through objects and buildings easier. It's not the amount data that can be carried, but the quality of the connection. The higher frequencies get all messed up b buildings and everything else.
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The thing with the frequencies is, the lower ones pass through objects and buildings easier. It's not the amount data that can be carried, but the quality of the connection. The higher frequencies get all messed up b buildings and everything else.
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Yeah definitely, which is why am is more pervasive than fm.
Physics does not show lower frequency to carry more information by definition of the word. Implementation certainly can have effects on utilization as well as other factors such as range, but given equal proliferation, a 1900 MHz wave will obviously carry 19/17 more information than a 1700 MHz ( wave.
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True. The basic rule is higher frequencies are an advantage for capacity, and lower frequencies are an advantage for range/penetration. Of course, this assumes all else being equal. There are many things carriers do to optimize bandwidth and range for whatever use plan they may have. These general rules apply whether the technology is GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, or whatever. Also, remember the AWS bands are only 1700Mhz on the uplink; Downlink is 2100Mhz. That may lead to the perception of lower power, since physics would say the PCS bands will penetrate better.
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True. The basic rule is higher frequencies are an advantage for capacity, and lower frequencies are an advantage for range/penetration. Of course, this assumes all else being equal. There are many things carriers do to optimize bandwidth and range for whatever use plan they may have. These general rules apply whether the technology is GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, or whatever. Also, remember the AWS bands are only 1700Mhz on the uplink; Downlink is 2100Mhz. That may lead to the perception of lower power, since physics would say the PCS bands will penetrate better.
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Ah interesting, I somehow thought that the opposite was true.
You're right that band frequency is just layer 1 of the RX/TX system. But still I'm glad we are able to talk about that to build from the base.
cbhawsar said:
Dont try that now. It is currently deployed only in few parts of DC, NY, NJ, SD and vegas. You should try again in jan 2013
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Yup Vegas have it for sure my friend has an unlocked 4S and it works fine, I wanted to get a gs3 international to try but I'm not sure yet. I mean 500$ ain't worth it at the moment
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I did this to test.
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Strange, when I do this I get unable to process request. Must be different in JellyBean?
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Strange, when I do this I get unable to process request. Must be different in JellyBean?
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No I am running stock rom and I have the same unable to request
Code doesn't work on stock LH2 ROM.
Same thing on CM10... what ROM do you have to be running to use that USSD code?
He put the wrong order, after you type in the numbers the lsst two are #* not *#
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He put the wrong order, after you type in the numbers the lsst two are #* not *#
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Yeah sorry. It's *#xxx#* where x = any code.
Also these codes are program calls and are not included with some roms.
What was the stock one it was on so I can switch it back
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Does the GSM Nexus Prime do 4g speeds, or only 3g? I'm finding mixed information when I search for an answer.
The GSM model supports HSPA, HSDPA, and HSUPA, so yes, it supports things that fall under the 4G title.
Ok, I was under the impression the things you listed have been available for a while and were available as far back as the Nexus One. Am I mistaken here? The target network would be T-Mobile, if that helps.
My post may have been a bit confusing ^_^
HSPA+, both which the Galaxy Nexus GSM supports, are the "4G" technologies, with HSPA+ being closer to "real 4G". It ALSO supports HSDPA and HSUPA which is the 3G technology.
Ok, so it sounds like it'll go faster than my N1 then. For some reason I thought the N1 did HSPA+, but I think I was confused. Thanks.
harfdorf said:
Ok, so it sounds like it'll go faster than my N1 then. For some reason I thought the N1 did HSPA+, but I think I was confused. Thanks.
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N1 does not have HSPA+. It tops out at 3.6mbps on the downlink. By a similar token, the GSM SGN doesn't have 4G. I've used HSPA+ and I have an LTE device. I've seen LTE hit 60Mpbs, with a 30Mb upload, with lower latency throughout. That's not even the fastest speed the phone's baseband is capable of.
It murders the battery, though. While HSPA isn't 4G, I don't think the extra "g" is worth halving the battery life.
UMTS = 3G, HSDPA = 3.5G/2M, HSUPA = 3.75G/5.76M and HSPA+ = 4G Technology whiles speed upto 21M.
I get great 4G speeds in Scottsdale, AZ
HSPA+ is NOT 4G. It never will be. According to the official definition of 4G the closest we have right now is LTE which technically isn't 4G either. Carriers are using the term 4G so loosely. Look at Sprint and Wimax and Ma Bell and T-Mobile with HSPA+ carriers are using the term to denote something new and to the average consumer it doesn't make a difference .. but when you get technical there is a HUGE difference.
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LTE-Advanced, which is not even in use anywhere on this planet except maybe in research labs, is the first true fourth-generation wireless technology.
Everything else is 3G, no matter what the dumbass carriers say.
synaesthetic said:
LTE-Advanced, which is not even in use anywhere on this planet except maybe in research labs, is the first true fourth-generation wireless technology.
Everything else is 3G, no matter what the dumbass carriers say.
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LTE-Advanced will rule
harfdorf said:
Does the GSM Nexus Prime do 4g speeds, or only 3g? I'm finding mixed information when I search for an answer.
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yes. Up to 21mbit
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My own personal definition goes by putting up new hardware technology towers. So we had 2g gsm and edge, then put up new hardware on the towers for 3g umts with hspa added as a software upgrade to the base stations. Then new hardware again had to be put up for lte or wimax.
To me each new physical hardware jump is what should count as a new generation.
To those saying only LTE is the closest to 4G, thats not entirely true.
The ITU has modified their definition of what falls under 4G to include WiMax, HSPA+, etc.
http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2010/48.aspx
Following a detailed evaluation against stringent technical and operational criteria, ITU has determined that “LTE-Advanced” and “WirelessMAN-Advanced” should be accorded the official designation of IMT-Advanced. As the most advanced technologies currently defined for global wireless mobile broadband communications, IMT-Advanced is considered as “4G”, although it is recognized that this term, while undefined, may also be applied to the forerunners of these technologies, LTE and WiMax, and to other evolved 3G technologies providing a substantial level of improvement in performance and capabilities with respect to the initial third generation systems now deployed. The detailed specifications of the IMT-Advanced technologies will be provided in a new ITU-R Recommendation expected in early 2012.
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synaesthetic said:
LTE-Advanced, which is not even in use anywhere on this planet except maybe in research labs, is the first true fourth-generation wireless technology.
Everything else is 3G, no matter what the dumbass carriers say.
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the carriers aren't dumb, the consumer that believes the carrier is dumb. The carriers market lies because we accept it.... just sayin
There are a lot of people wondering if Sprint's Network Vision and the fact that they will start broadcasting on the 800mhz band will help their Epic 4g Touch's signal.
The answer is yes. Immensely. And it's a simple reason, because the coverage boost is for all phones that support CDMA2000 and our phone is indeed included in this.
Just throwing this out there.
(iPhone is the only smartphone that won't benefit from this. lolololololol)
Is this something we'll notice soon/immediately or with the roll out of NV?
It burns when I Tapatalk...
Considering it's supposed to be a nationwide launch, yes. But carriers like to be dishonest when it comes to anything coverage related.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch_id5537
Check frequency bands under CDMA in top right chart.
newalker91 said:
The re-purposing of the 800mhz spectrum is among the last things to do in Network Vision rollout. You won't be seeing these benefits until late 2013.
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And by that, you mean 2018..
Salty! said:
And by that, you mean 2018..
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Lulz.......
---Jay--- From the CM9 powered E4GT
The Root said:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch_id5537
Check frequency bands under CDMA in top right chart.
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Frequency bands are only half the story.
The chipset still needs to support 1x Advanced. Having a voice in a foreign country does you no good if you don't speak the language.
E4GT has the QSC6085 chipset, which does not support 1x Advanced. The new QSC6195 supports it.
1x Advanced can be backward compatible, IF Sprint configures it that way. Likely not, since they lose the 4x user capacity (it appears they're migrating to a strategy of 800Mhz voice, and 1900Mhz purely LTE).
It really is a moot point as no one would have an et4g when that happens. Besides, you would miss out on lte as well.
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Ok I spent about week researching these data build props an here are the ones that work an ones that are busted. The main goal was to lock 4G HSPAP 15 an utilize HASP 11 as least as possible which it does I average on my graph 4G 95% (use to be 33%) an 3.5G 5% (use to be 67%). It also allows data rate increase but actual speeds depend on tower congestion but on uncontested towers ur speeds will increase past what it use to be on an uncontested tower an u will get a slight increase on a congested tower than what it use to be. The mod works best on wcdma if u use gsm an wcdma it switches more speraticly causing high latency (ping) an varying speeds from 1.5 mbs to 10 mbs (speeds above are for my area actual varying speeds depend on location)
Hsxpa class 1-5 confirmed 5 being the best since it utilizes all 5 of T-Mobile's frequencies on the fly
Build prop- ro.ril.hsxpa=5
Gprs class an new egprs class
Gprs 1-12 confirmed 10 being just as good as 12 meaning no difference phone utilizes the best multislot configuration on the fly so 12 just gives u more mutislots but the phone descides if its beneficial or not an adjust accordingly
Build prop- ro.ril.gprsclass=12
New egprs class
Same as gprs class but with a higher data rate
Build prop- ro.ril.egprsclass=12
HSPA category
1-10 confirmed
11-12 confirmed
13-14 confirmed
15-20 busted T-Mobile doesnt support MIMO only Dual Cell (LTE will support both)
21-24 confirmed
25-36 busted T-mobile doesnt support dual cell+MIMO , triple cell, triple cell+MIMO, quad cell, quad cell+MIMO, hexcell, hexcell+MIMO, octacell and octa cell+MIMO
Build prop- ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
Hsupa category
1-8 confirmed
9 busted T-mobile does not support dual cell+MIMO
Buildprop- ro.ril.hsupa.category=8
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First off, thank you for taking the time and effort to study this one and not just post the mods On that note, though, I think these are pretty generally used already.
I think the biggest argument against this would be that these settings could be biased based on what area you're in and may not be as effective an other part of the US and such.
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First off, thank you for taking the time and effort to study this one and not just post the mods On that note, though, I think these are pretty generally used already.
I think the biggest argument against this would be that these settings could be biased based on what area you're in and may not be as effective an other part of the US and such.
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U are correct the mods are best suited for HSPAP 15 becuase of HSPA category 24 if ur in an edge or HSPA only are it wont utilize category 24 or HUSPA 8 it will only utilize HSPA category 14 and HUSPA category 5 but the HXSPA, egprs gprs are universal HXSPA is the frequencies TMobile uses ex. 1900, 1700, 2100, 900 and 850 mhz but after the LTE roll out 2100, 900 and 850 will be non exsistant becuase the 1700 mhz band will host LTE an the 1900 mhz band will host HSPAP so HXSPA build prop will have to ne re edited to HXSPA 2 an gprs/egprs class will be none existant so u will have to remove those build props since they rely on the 2100, 950 and 850 mhz bands that Tmobile will be getting rid of
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Acording to
T-MOBILE
Get more from life.®
SYSTEM: 1900 MHz, 1.7/2.1 GHz
TECHNOLOGY: GSM / GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, LTE Planned
THe area i am in uses all three, 1900 1700 2100 mhz bands, so if i get a 1900 MHz cell phone repeater, that will improve my 3g/HSPA+ signal?
Not sure what frequencies are used for T-Mobile HSPA(+) services anymore with all the refarming and such going on. Thanks guys
elesbb said:
Acording to
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SYSTEM: 1900 MHz, 1.7/2.1 GHz
TECHNOLOGY: GSM / GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, LTE Planned
THe area i am in uses all three, 1900 1700 2100 mhz bands, so if i get a 1900 MHz cell phone repeater, that will improve my 3g/HSPA+ signal?
Not sure what frequencies are used for T-Mobile HSPA(+) services anymore with all the refarming and such going on. Thanks guys
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where do you plan on getting yours from? would rather have a repeater then stay on touchwiz just for wifi calling
In for the info. I need a little bump in signal at the house.
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I could go for an LTE repeater
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Have you tried calling T-Mobile about that? I'm sure that if you talked to someone deep enough in the customer service/technical support they would be able to give you an answer.
TheAtheistOtaku said:
where do you plan on getting yours from? would rather have a repeater then stay on touchwiz just for wifi calling
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EBay. They have a huge selection and from what I've found online the Dr cell brands are very good and last forever. They range from about 140 and up. Which sucks lol.
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In for the info. I need a little bump in signal at the house.
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so far from what I'm discovering, if your area has the refarmed towers to support the HSPA+ 1900 MHz frequency, then a 1900 repeater will work. Otherwise, you will need an AWS repeater. I'm thinking of getting the 1900 one. Every website I've found states that's supported in my area. Can always return it.
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Have you tried calling T-Mobile about that? I'm sure that if you talked to someone deep enough in the customer service/technical support they would be able to give you an answer.
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Hoping to avoid a 2 hour call that once I hit the right person will end in 2 minutes xD but I might web chat them.
And lte repeaters are very pricey! Lol
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I would be purchasing from Ebay, or Amazon. There is just a couple places in my house the signal goes in and out abd would like to fix that.
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elesbb said:
Hoping to avoid a 2 hour call that once I hit the right person will end in 2 minutes xD but I might web chat them.
And lte repeaters are very pricey! Lol
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Oh I understand, but for a $140+ investment, I'd rather take the time and make sure it's right than be all like "Well... that sucks." It's funny you posted this because I was thinking about the whole repeater thing the other day and after seeing the prices I decided to go ahead and stop researching lol.
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Oh I understand, but for a $140+ investment, I'd rather take the time and make sure it's right than be all like "Well... that sucks." It's funny you posted this because I was thinking about the whole repeater thing the other day and after seeing the prices I decided to go ahead and stop researching lol.
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Very true lol. But what i ended up doing was finding one of those Cel-Fi signal boosters from T-Mobile themselves that boosts the AWS frequency band (which i know is in my area) for 90 bucks BNIB (just opened) so hopefully that helps!
But i have done some more research, and after many articles of online posts, so long as your area has the refarmed towers to put out HSPA(+) on the 1900 MHz spectrum then any GSM 1900 MHz repeater will work. Just make sure its GSM and NOT CDMA. If you don't have the 1900 MHz band in your area. Then a GSM 1700 MHz repeater will work (thats pretty much what the Cel-Fi is) Can't wait! No more dead spots!
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You can get them for no cost from tmobile if you are on a classic plan. Not sure about other plans. They are out of stock right now. I am on the wait list.
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You can get them for no cost from tmobile if you are on a classic plan. Not sure about other plans. They are out of stock right now. I am on the wait list.
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You have to meet certain specifications. Which I don't think I meet. Plus according to their website, they are no longer available
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Just an update. Got my T-Mobile Cel-Fi repeater just now. And it's working ^-^
I now get 4g in my basement! Just wish the output power of the broadcast was stronger. Barely reaches my room.
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This is Brazil´s top four networks frequencies;
1-Vivo
GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+
2600 MHz LTE
2-TIM
GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA,
2600 MHz LTE
3-Claro
GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+
2600 MHz LTE
4-Oi
GSM-1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
2600 MHz LTE
I know LTE won´t work, and from what I remember of Tmo´s 3G our S4 needs two bands to work (1700/2100 ?).
Can I make it work on a single 2100 band?
Or, am I really doomed and stuck with EDGE or worse?
Thanks
Is this a stupid question?
Its just a hard one to answer.. But you definitely won't get LTE, 3G/HSPA will probably be a hit or miss. Its not worth the gamble IMO
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Its just a hard one to answer.. But you definitely won't get LTE, 3G/HSPA will probably be a hit or miss. Its not worth the gamble IMO
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Thanks. Unfortunately I already paid to get in. I´m in Brazil now for the world cup. I didn´t want to change my granfathered plan with tmo to get their "unlimited international data", and thinking about it, if I can get 3G with tmo over here then I can get with the local carriers. But what I´m afraid of is that tmo´s free data is only edge as they have a page saying "Standard speeds approx. 128 Kbps (for all countries)". So it wouldn´t do me much good to change the plans anyway.
What I was hoping was that the phone would be capable of using the 2100MHz both ways or that I could flash a radio that would allow the s4 to work that way.
I´ll test the first premise at the store on Wednesday. If anybody knows about the second one, please tell.
Thanks.
Oh I thought you lived in Brazil and was looking to get one.. And yup the standard is 2G unlimited but I think if you pay around $50 you get 5gb of high speed internet, which I guess would be 3g/hspa, don't know about LTE
Edit: there is a possibility 3g/h will work, all T-Mobile phones should support that band so hopefully it'll be able to pick it up
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serio22 said:
Oh I thought you lived in Brazil and was looking to get one.. And yup the standard is 2G unlimited but I think if you pay around $50 you get 5gb of high speed internet, which I guess would be 3g/hspa, don't know about LTE
Edit: there is a possibility 3g/h will work, all T-Mobile phones should support that band so hopefully it'll be able to pick it up
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Well, well, well... unless my phone is reporting wrong or their hspa+ is real fast here, i think I'm getting LTE in Brasil with a US phone.
As soon as I put the SIM card in, a LTE 4G sign appeared on thr top right. I couldn't believe it so I did a test with that speedtest app (oogla?) and got around 15Mbps download and around 3Mbps upload. The bad part is that the app used 50MB for test, which cost me around a buck just for the test. But it made me so happy that I think it was worth it.
So what do you think of that? Is this a real fast 3g+, or does this phone have the LTE band (4?) they use here?
There are stories about it having all the bands, and maybe the limited bands story is just FUD.
Would their sim card be able to make changes to the phone? Cause I found a new app with the carrier name installed after I put the sim in, and my phone wasn't set to allow installation from 'unknown sources'.
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Well, well, well... unless my phone is reporting wrong or their hspa+ is real fast here, i think I'm getting LTE in Brasil with a US phone.
As soon as I put the SIM card in, a LTE 4G sign appeared on thr top right. I couldn't believe it so I did a test with that speedtest app (oogla?) and got around 15Mbps download and around 3Mbps upload. The bad part is that the app used 50MB for test, which cost me around a buck just for the test. But it made me so happy that I think it was worth it.
So what do you think of that? Is this a real fast 3g+, or does this phone have the LTE band (4?) they use here?
There are stories about it having all the bands, and maybe the limited bands story is just FUD.
Would their sim card be able to make changes to the phone? Cause I found a new app with the carrier name installed after I put the sim in, and my phone wasn't set to allow installation from 'unknown sources'.
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that's surprising but yes it does have band 4 LTE, good to know it works!! didn't think 2600mhz would be band 4, or it may have larger support for LTE bands, couldn't say for sure since I never go out of the country to test on my own
Edit: and what do you mean making changes to the phone?
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pcmp said:
Well, well, well... unless my phone is reporting wrong or their hspa+ is real fast here, i think I'm getting LTE in Brasil with a US phone.
As soon as I put the SIM card in, a LTE 4G sign appeared on thr top right. I couldn't believe it so I did a test with that speedtest app (oogla?) and got around 15Mbps download and around 3Mbps upload. The bad part is that the app used 50MB for test, which cost me around a buck just for the test. But it made me so happy that I think it was worth it.
So what do you think of that? Is this a real fast 3g+, or does this phone have the LTE band (4?) they use here?
There are stories about it having all the bands, and maybe the limited bands story is just FUD.
Would their sim card be able to make changes to the phone? Cause I found a new app with the carrier name installed after I put the sim in, and my phone wasn't set to allow installation from 'unknown sources'.
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If you see the 4G LTE symbol in the notification bar, then you are using 4G LTE. Kewl.
Rob