Do Straight Talk have 4G??
I have seen videos and read about people getting 4G to work after they flash they phone to straight talk, but they website dont mention anything about 4g..
I want to flash my sprint gs3 to straight talk.. but I dont think I can get 4g threw them.. but if I can just get one from them that will have 4g.. ill do that and just sell my gs3..
So, do straight talk have 4g or no??
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bigdreco said:
Do Straight Talk have 4G??
I have seen videos and read about people getting 4G to work after they flash they phone to straight talk, but they website dont mention anything about 4g..
I want to flash my sprint gs3 to straight talk.. but I dont think I can get 4g threw them.. but if I can just get one from them that will have 4g.. ill do that and just sell my gs3..
So, do straight talk have 4g or no??
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Yes, they most certainly do... Google could have answered that for you much quicker
We might be quibbling about definitions here. If by 4G you mean LTE, then no, Straighttalk does not have 4G (of the LTE variety). 4G might also refer to HSPA+, which you'll get with Straighttalk if you have an HSPA+ compatible device.
I used a Pantech Element tablet with a Straighttalk microSIM i was swapping between an iPhone 4S and got HSPA+ service just fine. Now ofcourse the iPhone 4S does not have LTE but it would show a "4G" icon, the Pantech Element tablet was LTE compatible but i wasn't using it on any AT&T LTE plan, but it would display the 4G icon as well when on Straighttalk.
Most of it is marketing parlance really. AT&T markets HSPA+ as 4G sometimes by using qualifiers and adjectives like "enhanced backhaul" and so forth, but it's still really really fast data, even if it's not LTE.
Just be mindful of the data cap on Straighttalk though.
If you're going to flash your Sprint S3 (which is CDMA) to Straighttalk, then definitely no 4G, as you'll be using Verizon's CDMA service on Straighttalk and using EVDO (which is 3G) for data.
Have you thought about selling/trading your Sprint S3 for either a TMobile or AT&T version? You'll get much faster data on Straighttalk either with Tmobile or AT&T.
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We might be quibbling about definitions here. If by 4G you mean LTE, then no, Straighttalk does not have 4G (of the LTE variety). 4G might also refer to HSPA+, which you'll get with Straighttalk if you have an HSPA+ compatible device.
I used a Pantech Element tablet with a Straighttalk microSIM i was swapping between an iPhone 4S and got HSPA+ service just fine. Now ofcourse the iPhone 4S does not have LTE but it would show a "4G" icon, the Pantech Element tablet was LTE compatible but i wasn't using it on any AT&T LTE plan, but it would display the 4G icon as well when on Straighttalk.
Most of it is marketing parlance really. AT&T markets HSPA+ as 4G sometimes by using qualifiers and adjectives like "enhanced backhaul" and so forth, but it's still really really fast data, even if it's not LTE.
Just be mindful of the data cap on Straighttalk though.
If you're going to flash your Sprint S3 (which is CDMA) to Straighttalk, then definitely no 4G, as you'll be using Verizon's CDMA service on Straighttalk and using EVDO (which is 3G) for data.
Have you thought about selling/trading your Sprint S3 for either a TMobile or AT&T version? You'll get much faster data on Straighttalk either with Tmobile or AT&T.
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Yea I have thought of selling/trading for a T-Mobile or AT&T version.. I think that's what I'm going to do now that I know for sire that I will get faster speeds.
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bigdreco said:
Yea I have thought of selling/trading for a T-Mobile or AT&T version.. I think that's what I'm going to do now that I know for sire that I will get faster speeds.
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That would be your best bet. In that case, you wouldn't have to flash either variant, since both of those carriers are supported on Straight Talk. The only thing you would have to do is configure the data settings to enable it. Your best bet would be to get the T-Mobile SIM, if they have good coverage and HSPA+ in your area, and use it in a T-Mo GS3. You may be able to go to a local Wal-mart and pick up a $45 card & SIM package and save a few $$ over buying it straight from Straight Talk.
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We might be quibbling about definitions here. If by 4G you mean LTE, then no, Straighttalk does not have 4G (of the LTE variety). 4G might also refer to HSPA+, which you'll get with Straighttalk if you have an HSPA+ compatible device.
I used a Pantech Element tablet with a Straighttalk microSIM i was swapping between an iPhone 4S and got HSPA+ service just fine. Now ofcourse the iPhone 4S does not have LTE but it would show a "4G" icon, the Pantech Element tablet was LTE compatible but i wasn't using it on any AT&T LTE plan, but it would display the 4G icon as well when on Straighttalk.
Most of it is marketing parlance really. AT&T markets HSPA+ as 4G sometimes by using qualifiers and adjectives like "enhanced backhaul" and so forth, but it's still really really fast data, even if it's not LTE.
Just be mindful of the data cap on Straighttalk though.
If you're going to flash your Sprint S3 (which is CDMA) to Straighttalk, then definitely no 4G, as you'll be using Verizon's CDMA service on Straighttalk and using EVDO (which is 3G) for data.
Have you thought about selling/trading your Sprint S3 for either a TMobile or AT&T version? You'll get much faster data on Straighttalk either with Tmobile or AT&T.
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I should have been more clear this is 100% correct in every way from top to bottom
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I have a unlocked t mobile galaxy s3 I'm using on at&t network and I only get 3g but my download speeds are 4 to 5 mb. Which is pretty decent but I was wondering if there was a way to get AT&T 4g? Maybe it's my apn setting issue? Any tips.....
What data plan are you on (medianet/dumb phone, fauxG, LTE)? I've rarely had issues with my unlocked phones having the wrong APN on AT&T, but here are the APNs: medianet is wap.cingular, 4G/HSPA+ is phone, and 4G LTE is pta.
That's about what I get on medianet. I've got as high as 8Mbps on pta but it varies and it's never been consistent for me. 3-5Mbps is normal for my HSPA+ in my area (Olympia, WA). I get about the same speeds in southern CA and tended to get better speeds by 1-2Mbps in Austin, TX.
If you're asking if it's possible to get LTE on the T999, I have no idea. ;P The MSM8960 (S4 SoC in both phones) does support it natively but I don't know if it's possible to enable the LTE modem in software. You could try flashing an AT&T modem but I doubt it's that simple.
Ok maybe I'm wrong but isn't the t-mobile galaxy s3 the only one that didn't come lte equipped because t-mobile uses hspa+?
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Ok maybe I'm wrong but isn't the t-mobile galaxy s3 the only one that didn't come lte equipped because t-mobile uses hspa+?
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That is correct. It uses HSPA+ 42
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teiglin said:
What data plan are you on (medianet/dumb phone, fauxG, LTE)? I've rarely had issues with my unlocked phones having the wrong APN on AT&T, but here are the APNs: medianet is wap.cingular, 4G/HSPA+ is phone, and 4G LTE is pta.
That's about what I get on medianet. I've got as high as 8Mbps on pta but it varies and it's never been consistent for me. 3-5Mbps is normal for my HSPA+ in my area (Olympia, WA). I get about the same speeds in southern CA and tended to get better speeds by 1-2Mbps in Austin, TX.
If you're asking if it's possible to get LTE on the T999, I have no idea. ;P The MSM8960 (S4 SoC in both phones) does support it natively but I don't know if it's possible to enable the LTE modem in software. You could try flashing an AT&T modem but I doubt it's that simple.
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Hey I have a question regarding this topic and the quote above. You listed the Apn's with its respective data plan:
1. wap.cingular = non-smartphone (i'll refrain myself from calling it a dumb phone plan lol).
2. Phone = 4G/H+
3. LTE = PTA
So I've just switched over from IPhone 4s > HTC One X > to now the Samsung Galaxy S3 (International unlocked version).
When I switched sims from iphone to one x, my data wouldnt work so they told me to get an LTE sim and give them the imei # of the ONE x. So i did that and everything was fine. They updated my account and i was receiving LTE on the phone with no issues.
NOW, with my galaxy, i just stuck the LTE sim in the phone and the phone defaulted to the cingular 410 apn. This is same as wap.cingular.
So here are my questions:
1. Would it be beneficial (from a performance/data speed standpoint) for me to call AT&T and tell them I'm back to a NON-LTE phone and have them change my account to a non-LTE account? And go through the process of changing my imei # in their system again also?
2. Since I'm actually on a smartphone unlimited (i did not take advantage of the $10/mo medianet) should I change my APN settings to "PHONE" and not use what the S3 defaulted me to?
3. Whats the actual difference in using wap vs phone APN's... I know the settings themselves are different, but anybody know the technical differences?
Thanks so much in advance!
T-mobile galaxy S3 on ATT 4G network
Hello can anyone post pics of the Galaxy S3 (T999) the t mobile version on ATT 3g or 4g networks. I am thinking about buying it but wanna be sure that it works before i spend the big bucks
This guy confirmed it works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27984139&postcount=28
Anyone else have such luck?
I'm having this exact problem. I have an unlocked T Mobile S3 that I want to use on the AT&T network. Phone, text and VM work fine although AT&T hasn't figured out how to give me data service in any form. They're all stumped by this.
What I really need help with is coaching AT&T through the process.
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.
2Phonez said:
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.
http://m.cnet.com/news/t-mobiles-pricier-samsung-galaxy-s3-will-not-get-lte/57460125?ds=1
I hope this is something they are willing to work on, whats a flagship device without all the bells and whistles.
But then theres this, hopes are rising now.
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57459728-85/verizon-t-mobile-swap-spectrum-for-mutual-lte-growth/
Thoughts?
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Lol this is long known... (well if you did some research before the phone)
Anyway not a matter to me. First I can't wait til next year to get the lte compatible s3 plus no one knows if they are gonna release a new version of s3. Second lte is fast but it eats up your data and battery. The hspa+ is fine to me.
Don't worry too much about T-Mobile LTE as it will probably wont be complete till either end of 2013 or sometime in 2014 if were lucky. Im banking more on their farming thats going to take place essentially will turn some of their 1.9 spectrum to support hspa+. As it stands they have great HSPA coverage and to me that what counts the most right now. Even verizons LTE isnt deployed everywhere and theyre still working on it. My friend has verizon s3 and yes he does get higher dl speed 20mb avg and I get about 10mb on hspa but i laugh when he cant get LTE in some areas where we hang out and i rub in his face that i still get hspa.
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rookiegenius said:
Lol this is long known... (well if you did some research before the phone)
Anyway not a matter to me. First I can't wait til next year to get the lte compatible s3 plus no one knows if they are gonna release a new version of s3. Second lte is fast but it eats up your data and battery. The hspa+ is fine to me.
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Personally I can't really complain about the network the way it is, I like the coverage I have because of the location I'm at I'm always on 4G so that's not the problem. I just think they should have added the support in the beginning because they knew about it before hand.
Seriously, with HSPA+ being what it is, I am in no hurry to get LTE. I switched over from the Sprint, and I love the way T-mobile's 4G currently works. I have a friend on Verizon and one on AT&T. Verizon LTE has more deadspots than T-mo's current offering and switching between their 3G and 4G is a pain, not to mention it kills battery. Verizon does beat us on download sometimes, and kills us on upload. But for the convenience of having 4G everywhere, T-mo is way better than advertised.
AT&T = Spotty 4G and much weaker HSPA+
Verizon = Much higher prices and still sometimes doesn't have LTE in all the places T-mo has 4G
Sprint = Crappy WiMax, very little LTE, and ABYSMAL 3G
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Seriously, with HSPA+ being what it is, I am in no hurry to get LTE. I switched over from the Sprint, and I love the way T-mobile's 4G currently works. I have a friend on Verizon and one on AT&T. Verizon LTE has more deadspots than T-mo's current offering and switching between their 3G and 4G is a pain, not to mention it kills battery. Verizon does beat us on download sometimes, and kills us on upload. But for the convenience of having 4G everywhere, T-mo is way better than advertised.
AT&T = Spotty 4G and much weaker HSPA+
Verizon = Much higher prices and still sometimes doesn't have LTE in all the places T-mo has 4G
Sprint = Crappy WiMax, very little LTE, and ABYSMAL 3G
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Actually I changed my settings to GSM CDMA (PRL) AUTO and its been really good. Dial pad *#*#4636#*#*
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On the jelly bean leak it has LTE under netowork mode. Idk if TMO will take that out or not when they get to push out the firmware.
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On the jelly bean leak it has LTE under netowork mode. Idk if TMO will take that out or not when they get to push out the firmware.
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I heard about the leak too cant wait to install it tonight.
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Orical said:
I heard about the leak too cant wait to install it tonight.
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No WiFi calling in case you rely on it. And it'll wipe internal sd so make sure you back stuff up.
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bradleyw801 said:
Seriously, with HSPA+ being what it is, I am in no hurry to get LTE. I switched over from the Sprint, and I love the way T-mobile's 4G currently works. I have a friend on Verizon and one on AT&T. Verizon LTE has more deadspots than T-mo's current offering and switching between their 3G and 4G is a pain, not to mention it kills battery. Verizon does beat us on download sometimes, and kills us on upload. But for the convenience of having 4G everywhere, T-mo is way better than advertised.
AT&T = Spotty 4G and much weaker HSPA+
Verizon = Much higher prices and still sometimes doesn't have LTE in all the places T-mo has 4G
Sprint = Crappy WiMax, very little LTE, and ABYSMAL 3G
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Nice. Looks like there's a few of us that came from sprint. I wouldn't have switched if weren't for the s3. I had regrets switching at first but not anymore. Specially that we'll have unlimited data option come Sept 5th.
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On the jelly bean leak it has LTE under netowork mode. Idk if TMO will take that out or not when they get to push out the firmware.
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Just because it's there doesn't mean anything. This phone not having LTE isn't a big deal.
Though my downloads do get smoked in Chicago by Verizon LTE if I'm not using Touchwiz.
When I updated it didnt wipe internal sd card or external.v
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Seriously, with HSPA+ being what it is, I am in no hurry to get LTE. I switched over from the Sprint, and I love the way T-mobile's 4G currently works. I have a friend on Verizon and one on AT&T. Verizon LTE has more deadspots than T-mo's current offering and switching between their 3G and 4G is a pain, not to mention it kills battery. Verizon does beat us on download sometimes, and kills us on upload. But for the convenience of having 4G everywhere, T-mo is way better than advertised.
AT&T = Spotty 4G and much weaker HSPA+
Verizon = Much higher prices and still sometimes doesn't have LTE in all the places T-mo has 4G
Sprint = Crappy WiMax, very little LTE, and ABYSMAL 3G
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I agree I had sprint too I can't wait to have unlimited back
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Orical said:
http://m.cnet.com/news/t-mobiles-pricier-samsung-galaxy-s3-will-not-get-lte/57460125?ds=1
I hope this is something they are willing to work on, whats a flagship device without all the bells and whistles.
But then theres this, hopes are rising now.
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57459728-85/verizon-t-mobile-swap-spectrum-for-mutual-lte-growth/
Thoughts?
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If T-Mobile put out LTE tomorrow, it wouldn't matter with the T999. The T999 does not have the LTE chip or whatever needed to even pick up a LTE signal.
rookiegenius said:
Lol this is long known... (well if you did some research before the phone)
Anyway not a matter to me. First I can't wait til next year to get the lte compatible s3 plus no one knows if they are gonna release a new version of s3. Second lte is fast but it eats up your data and battery. The hspa+ is fine to me.
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How does LTE use more data? You mean to tell me that, because it's LTE, that a 5MB file will take up 10MB of data because it's LTE and that HPSA+ will download a 5MB file at exactly 5MB?
I'm switching off big red in December and eyeing buying a GSM nexus and doing byop to straight talk with tmobile sim because tmobile site says 4g coverage in my area. I have pause because I gave my old HTC g2 to my nephew and put him on the byop straight talk with tmobile sim and he only gets edge in an area that should get 3g at least and possibly 4g. So now I want to know if anyone has a GSM nexus on straight talks byop using the tmobile sim and they get 4g service if they're in a known 4g area?
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aeidian said:
I'm switching off big red in December and eyeing buying a GSM nexus and doing byop to straight talk with tmobile sim because tmobile site says 4g coverage in my area. I have pause because I gave my old HTC g2 to my nephew and put him on the byop straight talk with tmobile sim and he only gets edge in an area that should get 3g at least and possibly 4g. So now I want to know if anyone has a GSM nexus on straight talks byop using the tmobile sim and they get 4g service if they're in a known 4g area?
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Everything I've heard says Straight Talk doesn't connect differently from regular TMO prepaid , which I have so I'll chime in. It depends on what you are looking for with "4g" . The phone is only capible of HSPA+ 21 , so it's like TMO's version of 4g lite . I get "H" in places , no real consistency and I live in the Los Angeles area so the build out of HSPA should be one of their biggest. I might be 2 or 3 seconds slower than a GNex with LTE on Verizon , but the $50/mo. savings more than make up for a very slightly slower data speed. Have you looked at the N4? It is HSPA+ 42 so could be faster , and if you hurry , a 16Gb from Google is $249
Ya I meant tmobile version of 4g. The H on the phone. My nephew only gets E in a known 4g area.
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Has anyone here bought an unlocked AT&T S3 to use on the MetroPCS/Tmobile network? If so has there been any issues? shorter battery life, bad connectivity?
I am debating getting the S3 unlocked or HTC One S. I would prefer the HTC One S but it doesn't have microSD slot
I have a SGH T999 Lte at&t branded unlocked and use on TMobile with the T999L lte rom with no ill effects.
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I have a SGH T999 Lte at&t branded unlocked and use on TMobile with the T999L lte rom with no ill effects.
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Is that the same model as my phone? So it would be advisable, after I got the S3 to flash it with a MetroPCS ROM after activation by Metro?
I thought there would be no need of a flash if I got an unlocked phone.
edo101 said:
Has anyone here bought an unlocked AT&T S3 to use on the MetroPCS/Tmobile network? If so has there been any issues? shorter battery life, bad connectivity?
I am debating getting the S3 unlocked or HTC One S. I would prefer the HTC One S but it doesn't have microSD slot
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You will have issues with 3G HSPA+ on 1700mhz, but 2G EDGE & 4G LTE will work just fine. If you live in a large metro area with a lot of LTE coverage it will be fine. I just went through this with my wife's phone, she had to have the Red one (AT&T specific).
edo101 said:
Is that the same model as my phone? So it would be advisable, after I got the S3 to flash it with a MetroPCS ROM after activation by Metro?
I thought there would be no need of a flash if I got an unlocked phone.
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There is no need to flash anything, just unlock it and add/edit the APN for TMo.
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You will have issues with 3G HSPA+ on 1700mhz, but 2G EDGE & 4G LTE will work just fine. If you live in a large metro area with a lot of LTE coverage it will be fine. I just went through this with my wife's phone, she had to have the Red one (AT&T specific).
There is no need to flash anything, just unlock it and add/edit the APN for TMo.
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Sweet thanks! Both areas that I frequent have 4G and LTE coverage. My only concern is when I'm driving long distances which I often do, being in college and losing 2G signal in the middle of no where. So far with my Metro phones, I haven't seen anywhere I had 3G coverage. its always 2G and 4G/LTE
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Sweet thanks! Both areas that I frequent have 4G and LTE coverage. My only concern is when I'm driving long distances which I often do, being in college and losing 2G signal in the middle of no where. So far with my Metro phones, I haven't seen anywhere I had 3G coverage. its always 2G and 4G/LTE
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Good, that is exactly what we are seeing as well. Mostly LTE coverage with EDGE to fallback on. Most all Metro areas and major highways/interstates will have good coverage. Funny enough we live in the middle of nowhere, but there is a major highway nearby so we get LTE coverage.
On a side note, US carriers marketed HSPA as 3G and HSPA+ as 4g, but both are technically 3G. True 4G is LTE. I am not sure if Metro ever had HSPA service, I think that they were just CDMA then later added LTE and have been migrated to TMo's GSM/HSPA network which now uses Metro's LTE as well. Only the newer GSM Based phones would connect to HSPA.
I have my s3 i747 unlocked an on metro I cannot get no data
banks2878 said:
I have my s3 i747 unlocked an on metro I cannot get no data
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Check your APN settings.
i cant even get to the apn's when i goto more network then mobile networks it says insert Sim card to access network services but calling an text work fine
banks2878 said:
i cant even get to the apn's when i goto more network then mobile networks it says insert Sim card to access network services but calling an text work fine
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What firmware are you running?
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4.3 rooted.. I got data now that I flashed a modem but its very slow datai don't know how to find the right 1..heres what the one I downloaded is called modem_CWM_I747UCUEMJB
Define Slow data please. Post Speed test results.
normally around 0.15mbs but sometimes it works great and I get around 15.00mbs
Given this is not an LTE device, that sounds about right. Weather, tower congestion do affect results.
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Given this is not an LTE device, that sounds about right. Weather, tower congestion do affect results.
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The I747 is an LTE device, my wife's (running on TMo) works just fine on LTE, just not HSPA+ 1700MHz. I'll run speed test if people would like.
Unlocked att siii will not access metro/t-mobile data
Can someone verify for me what the correct apn settings are? Should there be a network operator? And since I think the apn is finally right, do you have any more suggestions? Also, do you know if this is CDMA or GSM?
can I ask why people want to buy an ATT phone to use on a Tmobile carrier? On the S4 and Note versions, people buy Tmobile phones and use them on ATT, myself included. This is because of the bootloader, and the Tmobile phones cover ATT LTE channels while not the opposite.
Wasn't planned
I didn't intentionally set out to buy an AT&T phone, I was just looking to upgrade and this was the best deal. Or at least it looked to be on the surface. Do I just need to forget it and try to sell it?
If you are in an area recently upgraded by T-Mobile, the I747 will work just fine. However, if you are in an are not upgraded with LTE, etc, it's waay more trouble than its worth. The above post about not getting HSPA+21/42 is worth considering too though.
T-Mobile and AT&T are both GSM networks btw.
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I am actually on Metro P.S, but they are on the T-mobile network now in Atlanta, Ga where I live. We do run 4glte,but so far the fastest mine will connect to shows "E" on my phone, edge maybe? One of the many I've spoken with at metro said E is 3g. One of their repair techs said I needed a different SIM card because I had a CDMA phone but when I got to the store that had one he said it was a GSM phone. It's already about been more trouble than it is worth, but as much effort as I've put into it already, I'd like to resolve it.