has anyone gone from lte to hspa+speeds and regret it?
the reason i asked is because i want international version of galaxy note 2 for faster updates.
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I thought lte was 4G? I'm thinking of holding out for the lte version but then again the plans (here in Aus) will be dearer and most of the time I'm on WIFI so I may just get an international 32/64gb version when released rather than wait 2 years for it to come out on a carrier! lol
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I'm getting my SGN2 tomorrow and I'll be downgrading from LTE to HSPA+ here in Toronto Canada... its gonna take some getting used to but I would gladly take mode battery life at this moment.
I've had a SGSIII with LTE (i747) and LTE was great but the support for the unlock international version was far more available.
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so i have a GS3 on ATT LTE i have unlimited data grandfather from iphone... do i have to set up my account to HSAP+ on att or just slap my 4G sim card on the unlocked note 2? also i will still get throttle 5GB running HSAP+? i got throttled on LTE and was not fun.. i think i can re call you can do it over the phone or something that you can change the LTE ATT GS3 to only use HSAP+ or its best to keep my LTE setting so i can still get my 5GB till trottle.. will att know im on a HSAP+ and downgrade my unlimited throttling to 3GB instead of 5GB?
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so i have a GS3 on ATT LTE i have unlimited data grandfather from iphone... do i have to set up my account to HSAP+ on att or just slap my 4G sim card on the unlocked note 2? also i will still get throttle 5GB running HSAP+? i got throttled on LTE and was not fun.. i think i can re call you can do it over the phone or something that you can change the LTE ATT GS3 to only use HSAP+
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No need to change any plans, take advantage of that 5gb throttle cap. Just put the sim card in note 2 and it should work and yes you will get throttled after using 5gb cap even if it's hsap+. Only change is simcard size I think? Not sure note 2 uses microsim? If not than you might need a sim adapter(not recommend, gets stuck often) or new sim from att.
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No need to change any plans, take advantage of that 5gb throttle cap. Just put the sim card in note 2 and it should work and yes you will get throttled after using 5gb cap even if it's hsap+. Only change is simcard size I think? Not sure note 2 uses microsim? If not than you might need a sim adapter(not recommend, gets stuck often) or new sim from att.
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great thanks..yeah i think its micro sim for sure..now only if theres a 32GB note 2 as of now...i miss the note.. im itching to get it but mostly in a 32gb..
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great thanks..yeah i think its micro sim for sure..now only if theres a 32GB note 2 as of now...i miss the note.. im itching to get it but mostly in a 32gb..
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Yeah me too, I had note 1 but was having too much problems with screen so I returned it. Now I'm deciding if I want US LTE or international hspa+. Att coverage is horrible where I'm and I can barely get 1~2mbps on hspa+. I might even switch to tmobile since they now have true unlimited plan.
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Hi, im new, 2nd post (1st thread)
So heres some background info, I have AT&T but i work for t-mobile. Had my AT&T GS2 phone stolen by a t-mobile customer and the company I work for are great people and decided to replace my GS2 with a t-mobile gs3 for $100. They even offered me a dealer line to go with it (I get unlimited everything [NO THROTTLING] for $22 a month)
So heres my question. I know for sure that it wouldnt connect to AT&T LTE but for whatever reason if I decide to unlock and use it on my AT&T plan, does it have the proper bands required to connect to AT&T's HSPA+ network or would I be running edge?
I know all iphone's used on T-Mobile only run EDGE. (Coming later this fall they will be able to connect to t-mobile's 4g HSPA+ network)
Anybody have a clue?
I'm pretty sure it would work on atnt 3g speeds
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It will work. The T999 has support for 1900 Mhz hspa+, which is the AT&T band.
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Confirmed working. I unlocked my T999. I have 2 sim cards, StraightTalk and Tmobile monthly 4G. I travel a lot, so depending on which carrier gives me the best signal that's what I would use. Usually, StraightTalk would give me the better signals...although Tmobile still gives me faster data speeds. just thought id share .02.
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Hi, im new, 2nd post (1st thread)
So heres some background info, I have AT&T but i work for t-mobile. Had my AT&T GS2 phone stolen by a t-mobile customer and the company I work for are great people and decided to replace my GS2 with a t-mobile gs3 for $100. They even offered me a dealer line to go with it (I get unlimited everything [NO THROTTLING] for $22 a month)
So heres my question. I know for sure that it wouldnt connect to AT&T LTE but for whatever reason if I decide to unlock and use it on my AT&T plan, does it have the proper bands required to connect to AT&T's HSPA+ network or would I be running edge?
I know all iphone's used on T-Mobile only run EDGE. (Coming later this fall they will be able to connect to t-mobile's 4g HSPA+ network)
Anybody have a clue?
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Sorry but i think is funny that you wotk for tmobile and get att instead lol, i would do it too,att has better service im on tmobile cause is cheaper tho
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Tmobile has a faster 4g network where im at (New Jersey)
22 dollars? What crazy plan is this
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babymatteo said:
Confirmed working. I unlocked my T999. I have 2 sim cards, StraightTalk and Tmobile monthly 4G. I travel a lot, so depending on which carrier gives me the best signal that's what I would use. Usually, StraightTalk would give me the better signals...although Tmobile still gives me faster data speeds. just thought id share .02.
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Hi, I'm waking up this thread as I have the T999 phone and recently switched to Straight Talk SIM (AT&T).
I only get EDGE on the phone using my Straight Talk SIM.
Is there anything I need to do with the phone? It runs the latest stock, not rooted or modified as such. It is carrier unlocked.
I unlocked my t999 and using it on my contract att plan, getting hspa+ atm, just check the bands that it supports, which are 850mhz 1900mhz for att's 3.5g(not 4g) LTE is 4G.
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Hi, I'm waking up this thread as I have the T999 phone and recently switched to Straight Talk SIM (AT&T).
I only get EDGE on the phone using my Straight Talk SIM.
Is there anything I need to do with the phone? It runs the latest stock, not rooted or modified as such. It is carrier unlocked.
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I also got straight talk att and I get hspa+.
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I also got straight talk att and I get hspa+.
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What apn settings do you use? I plugged my ATT sim into an unlocked SGH-T999 today with the ST APN settings and only get 3G. Speed isn't bad - 1164k down/1041 up, but I would like to tap into the HSPA+ if possible.
Hey guys so this is what is going on. I'm currently on an AT&T family plan with separate data plans. My sister just upgraded to the GS3 with a new sim card and everything but she doesn't really like it so she's going back to her 4S and offered to sell the phone to me. I'm currently using an iPhone 4S with the 15$/200mb data plan. My question is can I use my current sim card and data plan with the GS3 or do I have to upgrade it the 4G LTE plan and get a new sim card as well?
You should just be able to pop your card in and enjoy the S3 goodness. However, you may want to get att to switch your plan from in iphone plan to the general smart phone plan, because some weird things can happen with your voice mail if you don't. Happened to me when I switched from iphone to android.
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Thanks for the quick reply . I was wondering because I was told that AT&T forces you to use a 4G LTE plan for this phone. I'm usually around a wifi connection so I'm looking for the cheapest data plan that is available at the moment
The problem you're probably going to run into is the S3 uses a micro SIM....so you may, at the very least, have to cut your SIM down. Just fyi.
I came from a galaxy S2, and had to get a new SIM.
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The 4S already has a micro SIM, though, doesn't it? I had to get the micro SIM since I switched from the captivate, and I still have my $15/200MB plan and get LTE on it when I'm not using Wi-Fi.
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Yes the 4S has the micro sim also. I was able to use call features and text with it in the SG3 but no network access except for wifi. Ended up calling AT&T and turns out I'll have to upgrade to the 20$/300mb 4G LTE data plan.
Most likely you need a new SIM that's 4G LTE capable, since I just remembered the 4S isn't. I'm getting 4G LTE on the $15 plan - it's not the plan.
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Yes the 4S has the micro sim also. I was able to use call features and text with it in the SG3 but no network access except for wifi. Ended up calling AT&T and turns out I'll have to upgrade to the 20$/300mb 4G LTE data plan.
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That's interesting. I recently moved from an iPhone 3GS (it was a free hand-me-down, don't give me that look) to a One X which I returned (battery life) and got a SGS3 within 30 days. I still have a $15/200MB data plan and both phones worked fine on 4G LTE data. You may wish to confront them about this, because it sounds like they're gonna get you for $120 on that new plan otherwise.
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Most likely you need a new SIM that's 4G LTE capable, since I just remembered the 4S isn't. I'm getting 4G LTE on the $15 plan - it's not the plan.
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I should note that I got a new SIM with the One X (and then it migrated to my SGS3) as the 3GS had some fat old huge SIM card. I have no idea if there's 4G LTE incompatible SIMs or not, but I thought I'd add that after seeing MeVirtually's post.
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That's interesting. I recently moved from an iPhone 3GS (it was a free hand-me-down, don't give me that look) to a One X which I returned (battery life) and got a SGS3 within 30 days. I still have a $15/200MB data plan and both phones worked fine on 4G LTE data. You may wish to confront them about this, because it sounds like they're gonna get you for $120 on that new plan otherwise.
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I should note that I got a new SIM with the One X (and then it migrated to my SGS3) as the 3GS had some fat old huge SIM card. I have no idea if there's 4G LTE incompatible SIMs or not, but I thought I'd add that after seeing MeVirtually's post.
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I'm still waiting for my sister to come home so we can make the switch with AT&T over the phone, I'll ask them about preserving my 15$/200mb plan
hey guys i got my GS3 about 3 months ago on ATT and im looking to get the NOTE 2 unlocked...i have my own plan on ATT and my family has a family plan on ATT but not using data/paying..im going to give my GS3 to them when i get the note 2..
do GS3 on ATT require data plans if i give it to them? i remember i gave my ATT iphone 3GS on my lil sis and i forgot that ATT will detect it and add a data plan..not sure if ATT will do the same if i give my GS3 to my family..
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It most certainly will. The moment the SIM is registered on the network, AT&T, in their omniscience, will add the 30$ 3 gb / mo data plan...without consent. Their used to be a loophole with some old blackberries, but that has since been filled with gummy evils ported directly from the Death Star. Good luck.
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hey guys i got my GS3 about 3 months ago on ATT and im looking to get the NOTE 2 unlocked...i have my own plan on ATT and my family has a family plan on ATT but not using data/paying..im going to give my GS3 to them when i get the note 2..
do GS3 on ATT require data plans if i give it to them? i remember i gave my ATT iphone 3GS on my lil sis and i forgot that ATT will detect it and add a data plan..not sure if ATT will do the same if i give my GS3 to my family..
thanks
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Yea they definitely know the minute you put it in
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It most certainly will. The moment the SIM is registered on the network, AT&T, in their omniscience, will add the 30$ 3 gb / mo data plan...without consent. Their used to be a loophole with some old blackberries, but that has since been filled with gummy evils ported directly from the Death Star. Good luck.
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oh bummer... thanks.. not sure if theres a way to unlock the GS3 ATT maybe that can solve data requirements
as for me going on a HSAP+ device will ATT mess with my data? i have unlimited data gradfather and i get 5GB till i get throttled..will ATT lower me to 3GB of data and throttle me when i hit 3GB? i normal use under 5GB of data a month but i did get throttle once on LTE to see how it was and it was not fun.. i remember there was a way to re set up from LTE to HSAP+ but im not sure if ATT will make me go to 3GB throttling with a unlocked device
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oh bummer... thanks.. not sure if theres a way to unlock the GS3 ATT maybe that can solve data requirements
as for me going on a HSAP+ device will ATT mess with my data? i have unlimited data gradfather and i get 5GB till i get throttled..will ATT lower me to 3GB of data and throttle me when i hit 3GB? i normal use under 5GB of data a month but i did get throttle once on LTE to see how it was and it was not fun.. i remember there was a way to re set up from LTE to HSAP+ but im not sure if ATT will make me go to 3GB throttling with a unlocked device
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Unlock will not solve problem. I try this on my phone.
About data you need to call and tell att you want to keep your data. Also if you have old sim card you need new one to phone receive data.( applay to iphone4/4gs sims too)
You don't necessarily need a new SIM, LTE capable SIM cards are backward compatible, but 3G Sims do not work in 4g LTE devices. As for your unlimited, he's right, you must call ATT and have them manually add it. While they cannot force migrate you, they will certainly claim an inability to readd it back on once they change it away. Don't let them fool you, they are more than capable to add it back on the account if they can ascertain the presence of the unlimited data plan prior to a device change. Just be diligent and you will get it back. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO CONVINCE YOU TO MIGRATE! The moment you consent to the change, they will not, under any circumstances, put it back.
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They will take the plan off if you use no data but whoever has the phone will have to contact att every month because att will just tack the plan back on
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The only other way to do this is to take data off completely on that line. I have kids and we have unlimited text, so I called ATT and had them remove data completely from their lines. They had phones that did not require data. They cannot get pictures texted to them, otherwise they can call and text all they want and I dont have to worry about them killing me on data. I have swapped one kid to a SG1 I got from a friend and they did not do anything with data, if you say this is a minor and I want data off, its off. They use wifi if at home or school and they are fine. I do not think there is any other way you can get away with this.
Forgot to mention that my Lil sis is using a GS1 with no data plan I remember they went to att and got it to that set up and they got hooked up from the att manger... So if I give my gs3 to my sis they will still have to call and let att know that she's using a gs3 and keep the same plan she has with no data.. I believe her plan has 600mins/5000 nights weekend with unlimited text with mms /talk unlimited mobile to mobile..
As for me is just straight up put my 4G LTE att sim on my note 2 and put the lte apn settings and good to go?
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Hi,
I am moving to US soon. I would like to know which network is good in San Jose, California (95112) area.
I own an international Galaxy Note 2, would like to know whether their network support HSDPA/HSDPA+?
My question is which network has higher data speed? SMS and voice call are not so important for me.
I did do some google in AT&T and T-Mobile. Would like to know which network do you all recommended and use.
Thanks
Att is a safer bet because of the signal, but t-mobile isn't so bad also if you stay only in big cities.
I would try T-Mobile on their $30 100min, unlimited text and 5gb of hs data prepaid. If that is good enough for you stay with that or upgrade to one of their unlimited talk/text/tiered or unlimited data plans. If you see coverage being spotty where you most frequent then at&t will be the safer bet.
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I would try T-Mobile on their $30 100min, unlimited text and 5gb of hs data prepaid. If that is good enough for you stay with that or upgrade to one of their unlimited talk/text/tiered or unlimited data plans. If you see coverage being spotty where you most frequent then at&t will be the safer bet.
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Is it with mobile phone plan or under "bring your own phone" tab?
Straight talk 42.00 unlimited everything AT&T
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melvinchng said:
Hi,
I am moving to US soon. I would like to know which network is good in San Jose, California (95112) area.
I own an international Galaxy Note 2, would like to know whether their network support HSDPA/HSDPA+?
My question is which network has higher data speed? SMS and voice call are not so important for me.
I did do some google in AT&T and T-Mobile. Would like to know which network do you all recommended and use.
Thanks
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Hello Melvin,
Welcome to USA..
I live here in Bay Area, Oakland, san Francisco and San Jose
I am using International Note 2 and S4 i1905, my carrier is Straight Talk around $45 a month unlimited text talk and data.
Straight talk is using AT&T tower, so your note2 will support HSDPA/HSDPA+
which I am using right now.
anyway hope that help ...
Jesus u.s is expensive when it comes to cell phones. In Sweden I pay 35$ unlimited calls unlimited text and mms and unlimited 4g data. And we don't have anything called long distance like in the u.s.
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Is it with mobile phone plan or under "bring your own phone" tab?
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It is confusing. Goto tmobiles prepaid website. I think it is T-Mobile.com/prepaidactivation. I am using it now but tmobiles post paid seems to have better service. I tried their postpaid recently and got signal almost everywhere. I am having less joy on their prepaid. It is still a great deal if it works for you.
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lonelime said:
Hello Melvin,
Welcome to USA..
I live here in Bay Area, Oakland, san Francisco and San Jose
I am using International Note 2 and S4 i1905, my carrier is Straight Talk around $45 a month unlimited text talk and data.
Straight talk is using AT&T tower, so your note2 will support HSDPA/HSDPA+
which I am using right now.
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It is very interesting, $45 for everything. Also, $60 including international call. I have checked the website and unable to find the locations of international call. If you have the location, please link me there.
So basically it runs on internet? And how is the internet actually, is it fast enough? As I am using International version of Note 2, it only support up to HSDPA+.
And lastly, is tether supported?
melvinchng said:
It is very interesting, $45 for everything. Also, $60 including international call. I have checked the website and unable to find the locations of international call. If you have the location, please link me there.
So basically it runs on internet? And how is the internet actually, is it fast enough? As I am using International version of Note 2, it only support up to HSDPA+.
And lastly, is tether supported?
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for international calling I would refer you buy the prepaid phone card here for $5 bucks for around 2 hrs I think , but not sure.
for HSDPA speed is not that fast, and not that low...you can live with that speed
tether is supported, but if you abuse it, they will terminate your service...
I tether sometimes... not much.. but it work....
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for international calling I would refer you buy the prepaid phone card here for $5 bucks for around 2 hrs I think , but not sure.
for HSDPA speed is not that fast, and not that low...you can live with that speed
tether is supported, but if you abuse it, they will terminate your service...
I tether sometimes... not much.. but it work....
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Can I get more than 10mbps for H+ there?
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Hey I have an unlocked Att GN2 and I'm thinking about going to this Tmo prepaid plan if it still available. I mainly text and from what I remember I think it also comes with 100 min. I want to know if LTE is available will I get it? And anybody in Jacksonville Fl picking up LTE with Tmobile service? Thanks in advance. ...... and yes I have already Enabled AWS Bands
Yeah 4glte is now the default network when using T-Mobile switches to hspa+ or edge when you lose lte signal. Which is normal. I don't have that plan but its the same for all T-Mobile.
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