I am planning to get S9 and deciding between getting one from T-Mobile vs. US/Unlocked version direct from Samsung.
First of all, comparing the specs of the respective models I see differences in supported bands (matching ones omitted):
Unlocked:
2G CDMA: CDMA800, USPCS1900
3G UMTS: B8(900)
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900)
4G FDD LTE: B17(700), B28(700), B29(700), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE: B46(5200)
T-Mobile:
3G UMTS: B4(AWS)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880)
4G FDD LTE: B12(700), B66(AWS-3), B71 (600MHz)
How would the absence of these bands affect my coverage/speeds within the US?
My second question is about "WiFi calling". I had a bad experience with Galaxy S6 where Wi-Fi calling feature did not work on Samsung generic ROM and was only available on T-Mobile ROMs. I wonder if they fixed this in newer models.
Besides being unlocked and having less pre-installed software are there are any pros/cons buying form T-Mobile vs. buying from Samsung directly?
The major difference as a T-Mobile customer is that the unlocked US version from Samsung does not support B71 (600mhz). This is T-Mobile's new "big thing" but I suppose it may depend on what city/state you are located in. Find more info on the 600mhz acquisition here: https://www.google.com/search?q=t+m...1.69i57j0l5.3768j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Users have reported that the S8 unlocked version worked fine with Tmo wifi calling. I assume it'll be the same for the S9.
Nightwind Hawk said:
The major difference as a T-Mobile customer is that the unlocked US version from Samsung does not support B71 (600mhz)..
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Yes it does.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
Multiple sites have shown the US unlocked S9/+ supporting bands 66 and 71.
The International Exynos version supports 66 but not 71. https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...ds-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2?c_id=22151
Superguy said:
Yes it does.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
Multiple sites have shown the US unlocked S9/+ supporting bands 66 and 71.
The International Exynos version supports 66 but not 71. https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...ds-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2?c_id=22151
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I used this source:
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/
It shows B66 but not B71.
vzaliva said:
I used this source:
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/
It shows B66 but not B71.
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Look at the comments on that site - you'll see many people reporting errors with the listing. FWIW, they do seem to be fixing the errors on that page once it is brought to their attention.
tl;dr: Take that site with a grain of salt.
According to Samsung support no band 71 for the s9 unlocked, here is the list of supported bands.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
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According to Samsung support no band 71 for the s9 unlocked, here is the list of supported bands.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
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Here are the bands the t mobile variant supports according the Samsung support.
Connectivity Frequencies and Data Type 2G GSM:
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
4G FDD LTE : B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B66(AWS-3) B71.
4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
whats the verdict?? I'm trying to decided on the same issue as well.
Cuda70383 said:
whats the verdict?? I'm trying to decided on the same issue as well.
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Unfortunately the verdict won't be in until it gets into our hands, if band 71 is super important then just get the T-Mobile variant and be done with it. Or if you just prefer less bloat then unlocked probably is the way to go....
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Well, after reading the thread I decided to contact Samsung support, again, to see what they might say today. I contacted live chat support again and this is what they sent me. The bands supported by the Galaxy s 9 unlocked variant.
Sohail M at 7:17, Mar 5:
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900 PCS)
B3 (1800 +)
B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
B5 (850)
B7 (2600)
B8 (900)
B12 (700 ac)
B13 (700 c)
B17 (700 bc)
B18 (800 Lower)
B20 (800 DD)
B25 (1900 +)
B26 (850 +)
B28 (700 APT)
B29 (700 de)
B30 (2300 WCS)
B32 (1500 L-band)
B38 (TD 2600)
B39 (TD 1900 +)
B40 (TD 2300)
B41 (TD 2500)
B46 (TD 900)
B66 (1700/2100)
B71 (600)
uzupan said:
Well, after reading the thread I decided to contact Samsung support, again, to see what they might say today. I contacted live chat support again and this is what they sent me. The bands supported by the Galaxy s 9 unlocked variant.
Sohail M at 7:17, Mar 5:
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900 PCS)
B3 (1800 +)
B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
B5 (850)
B7 (2600)
B8 (900)
B12 (700 ac)
B13 (700 c)
B17 (700 bc)
B18 (800 Lower)
B20 (800 DD)
B25 (1900 +)
B26 (850 +)
B28 (700 APT)
B29 (700 de)
B30 (2300 WCS)
B32 (1500 L-band)
B38 (TD 2600)
B39 (TD 1900 +)
B40 (TD 2300)
B41 (TD 2500)
B46 (TD 900)
B66 (1700/2100)
B71 (600)
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and if you contact them again I bet they tell you something different..
bkeaver said:
and if you contact them again I bet they tell you something different..
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It is different from what they told me on Saturday.
uzupan said:
It is different from what they told me on Saturday.
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yeah its going to come down to.. either wait till someone has it in there hands to confirm or ot take your chances or just go for the T-Mobile Variant and be done with it..
Decided to peruse the FCC docs for the Galaxy S9, located here: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repo...id=iZpmwirNeCdRpxZDqp7ksg==&fcc_id=A3LSMG960U
Specifically the "HAC Key Feature letter" doc, if I'm reading/understanding it correctly, both the SM-G960U and SM-G960U1 (unlocked model if they're following the same model number scheme as last year) will support Band 71 LTE.
I guess direct linking to the doc is not allowed, but you can open it from the link above.
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whats the verdict?? I'm trying to decided on the same issue as well.
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If it does support band 71 LTE what other benefits are their to getting the unlocked version vs a carrier version? Is there any negatives?
When you say "US/Unlocked version", is that carrier-unlocked (use on any operator), or boot-loader unlocked (install custom recovery like TWRP)?
Is there an S9 version that is boot-loader unlocked (Exynos) that supports Band 71 and T-mobile Wi-Fi Calling?
Anyone have experience with a US unlocked one in hand?
timg11 said:
When you say "US/Unlocked version", is that carrier-unlocked (use on any operator), or boot-loader unlocked (install custom recovery like TWRP)?
Is there an S9 version that is boot-loader unlocked (Exynos) that supports Band 71 and T-mobile Wi-Fi Calling?
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US unlocked is only "Carrier Unlocked" there is NO bootloader unlocked version in the US
So im not sure if this is still an active thread.
But on a U1 model, cant we do a "DIAL" code to enable all LTE Antennas?
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bkeaver said:
US unlocked is only "Carrier Unlocked" there is NO bootloader unlocked version in the US
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What would you consider the TMOBILE S9's then?
are they bootloader locked?
From my experience ATT and VERIZON's s9's are not bootloader locked.
Tmobile and others are.. As with TMOBILE s9's you arent able to flash to an UNLOCKED firmware...
eastsidebiz said:
So im not sure if this is still an active thread.
But on a U1 model, cant we do a "DIAL" code to enable all LTE Antennas?
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What would you consider the TMOBILE S9's then?
are they bootloader locked?
From my experience ATT and VERIZON's s9's are not bootloader locked.
Tmobile and others are.. As with TMOBILE s9's you arent able to flash to an UNLOCKED firmware...
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There is no us carrier S9 that has their bootloader unlocked. The U1 is a us model and it has the bootloader locked as well.. only international models bootloader's can be unlocked
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vzaliva said:
I am planning to get S9 and deciding between getting one from T-Mobile vs. US/Unlocked version direct from Samsung.
First of all, comparing the specs of the respective models I see differences in supported bands (matching ones omitted):
Unlocked:
2G CDMA: CDMA800, USPCS1900
3G UMTS: B8(900)
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900)
4G FDD LTE: B17(700), B28(700), B29(700), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE: B46(5200)
T-Mobile:
3G UMTS: B4(AWS)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880)
4G FDD LTE: B12(700), B66(AWS-3), B71 (600MHz)
How would the absence of these bands affect my coverage/speeds within the US?
My second question is about "WiFi calling". I had a bad experience with Galaxy S6 where Wi-Fi calling feature did not work on Samsung generic ROM and was only available on T-Mobile ROMs. I wonder if they fixed this in newer models.
Besides being unlocked and having less pre-installed software are there are any pros/cons buying form T-Mobile vs. buying from Samsung directly?
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unlocked models works with TMOBILE WIFI CALLING, just no VIDEO CALLING.
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I bought a LG-H791F and I did not remember to look where the correct model to my country.
In my city does not have 4G yet.
Will this version works in Brazilian 4G?
leuuuuu said:
I bought a LG-H791F and I did not remember to look where the correct model to my country.
In my city does not have 4G yet.
Will this version works in Brazilian 4G?
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The LG-H791 is the international version of the Nexus 5x. It supports these LTE bands:
LTE (FDD) bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/26/28
LTE (TDD) bands: 38/40/41
LTE CA DL: B1-B3, B1-B5, B1-B7, B1-B8, B1-B18, B1-B19, B1-B26, B3-B3, B3-B5, B3-B7, B3-B8, B3-B19, B3-B20, B3-B28, B5-B7, B7-B7, B7-B20, B7-B28, B40-B40, B41-B41
The LTE bands available from all the different carriers in Brazil are:
LTE Bands: 3 - 7 - 28 - 38
Your device will work with any of the Brazilian carriers including Claro, Nextel, Oi, ON Telecom, SKY Brazil, TIM and VIVO. You won't have any problems. Good luck.
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fast69mopar said:
The LG-H791 is the international version of the Nexus 5x. It supports these LTE bands:
LTE (FDD) bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/26/28
LTE (TDD) bands: 38/40/41
LTE CA DL: B1-B3, B1-B5, B1-B7, B1-B8, B1-B18, B1-B19, B1-B26, B3-B3, B3-B5, B3-B7, B3-B8, B3-B19, B3-B20, B3-B28, B5-B7, B7-B7, B7-B20, B7-B28, B40-B40, B41-B41
The LTE bands available from all the different carriers in Brazil are:
LTE Bands: 3 - 7 - 28 - 38
Your device will work with any of the Brazilian carriers including Claro, Nextel, Oi, ON Telecom, SKY Brazil, TIM and VIVO. You won't have any problems. Good luck.
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But mine is LG-H791F and not LG-H791... The F is not the version of north america?
leuuuuu said:
But mine is LG-H791F and not LG-H791... The F is not the version of north america?
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Okay. That's my fault. I overlooked the "F" in your model number. Sorry. Here are the specs for your LG-H791F:
B1 (2100) LTE
B2 (1900 PCS) LTE
B3 (1800 +) LTE
B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1) LTE
B5 (850) LTE
B7 (2600) LTE
B20 (800 DD)
LTEB28 (700 APT) LTE
You device supports LTE bands 3, 7 and 28 which are used by all the Brazilian carriers except SKY Brazil and ON Telecom which use Band 38.
The 3G bands that are supported by your device are as follows:
B1 (2100) UMTS
B2 (1900 PCS) UMTS
B5 (850) UMTS
B8 (900 GSM) UMTS
Now, your device does support all of the Brazilian carriers UMTS 3G & HSPA networks because all of the carriers use Band 1 and Band 5.
Also, you specific device supports all of the 2G networks as well for each carrier. Looks like you are good to go.
H791(F),maybe refer to FDD only model,network goes like
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900,
UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1),
LTE2100 (B1),LTE1800 (B3),LTE1900 (B2), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE2600 (B7), LTE800 (B20), LTE700 (B28)
Frequency band allocation of Brazil is same as Europe,Band 3 (1800) Band 7(2600) for most carriers,
And how did you get such an interesting version?Willing sharing a QPST QCN backup for band unlocking?
So Is there a current Note 7 besides the AT&T model that has LTE BAND 30 compatibility? I know with the S7 Edge the U model (Unklocked Model) you can get at Best Buy has the compatibility, but when I look at the Note 7s available right now only the AT&T model has it. Is that correct?
I am looking to get a model that has LTE BAND 30 that is NOT the AT&T model.
Thanks!
Is there is not a model right now that does support it does anyone know if a USA unlocked model will be coming out for this phone as well?
I think the N930G HAS it.
here are the frequencies in the G :
GSM / HSPA / LTE Cat 12 / CDMA
Frequency Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 ;
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800);
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) ;
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B29(700), B30(2300);
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); LTE CAT 9 / Cat 10
Sent from my SM-N920I on XDA-DEVELOPERS Mobile app.
ShrekOpher said:
So Is there a current Note 7 besides the AT&T model that has LTE BAND 30 compatibility? I know with the S7 Edge the U model (Unklocked Model) you can get at Best Buy has the compatibility, but when I look at the Note 7s available right now only the AT&T model has it. Is that correct?
I am looking to get a model that has LTE BAND 30 that is NOT the AT&T model.
Thanks!
Is there is not a model right now that does support it does anyone know if a USA unlocked model will be coming out for this phone as well?
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With the release of s7 edge at best buy, I am confident they will be releasing a note 7 as well...hopefully anyway. Just have to wait it out!
But I will look more into your question once I get I front of a pc
LouK said:
I think the N930G HAS it.
here are the frequencies in the G :
GSM / HSPA / LTE Cat 12 / CDMA
Frequency Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 ;
3G CDMA: BC0(800), BC1(1900), BC10(800);
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010), B39(1880) ;
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B29(700), B30(2300);
4G TDD-LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); LTE CAT 9 / Cat 10
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Where is the N930G model from, and where did you find this info. I searched online and could not find anything.
Thanks.
here is link to where I found info:
http://www.knowreviewtip.com/specs-price/samsung-galaxy-note7-sm-n930g/
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Upon further searching I found a second site that shows less bands for the N930G:? Now I'm confused.
LTE: 1(2100) / 2(1900) / 3(1800) / 4(AWS) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 12(700) / 13(700) / 17(700) / 18(800) / 19(800) / 20(800) / 25(1900) / 26(800) / 28(700) / 38(2600) / 39(1900) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
here is the link:
http://www.smartphonerankings.com/samsung-galaxy-note7-sm-n930g/
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yeah right now it looks like only the AT&T model supports band 30. Good new is that the Unlocked S7 edge that is being sold at BestBuy support Band 30, so i would assume when the same model comes out for the note the same will be true.
I use it on AT&T, but if I buy the AT&T phone I can't use Wifi Hotspot because I have the old school unlimited data plan, but I learned if I buy the Unlocked version of the phone Hot Spit works great and AT&T can't block it.
It looks like the 930-F also supports Band 30 (scroll down to the Specs tab).
Here's all the models that support Band 30 for the Note 7 according to this site.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/mode...q]=&q[frequency_bands_id_eq]=28&commit=Search
Just a heads up though I would go through each model individually to be sure, sometimes they don't list a certain phone on the compatibility page even though it supports the band you're looking for.
Huh. That's pretty weird. The frequencycheck list of bands for the 930F is quite different from the list on the B&H specs sheet. B&H is usually pretty trustworthy, but I've got no other evidence of which one might be wrong.
ShrekOpher said:
So Is there a current Note 7 besides the AT&T model that has LTE BAND 30 compatibility? I know with the S7 Edge the U model (Unklocked Model) you can get at Best Buy has the compatibility, but when I look at the Note 7s available right now only the AT&T model has it. Is that correct?
I am looking to get a model that has LTE BAND 30 that is NOT the AT&T model.
Thanks!
Is there is not a model right now that does support it does anyone know if a USA unlocked model will be coming out for this phone as well?
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I'm pretty sure all of the USA carrier branded Note 7s support the same bands throughout. http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/galaxy-note-7-features-and-specs/
http://www.samsung.com/us/compare/#category/N0002101/products/SM-N930TZKATMB,SM-N930VZBAVZW,SM-N930TZBATMB
How usable will this release of the RN5P be for users in the EU and US?
We don't know yet.
no LTE band 20
mrfaggio said:
no LTE band 20
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Source?
Inviato dal mio Nexus 10 utilizzando Tapatalk
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5_pro-8893.php
expand and look at "4G bands"
I'm also very curious if the phone will be usable in US.
Referencing https://forums.att.com/t5/Phone-Dev...-AT-amp-T-s-4G-LTE-bands-in-2018/td-p/5359265 it seems like it'll be at least slightly usable - how long will the delay be for an international version?
ilciumbia said:
Source?
Inviato dal mio Nexus 10 utilizzando Tapatalk
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https://gizchina.it/2018/02/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-vs-redmi-5-plus-vs-redmi-note-5-pro-differenze/
Here you can see wich Band´s are with the Device:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro
I have the Old Redmi Note 3 and there are much more Bands in it:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro,xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro
RN3 are 11 LTE and the RN5Pro only 5 =(
But i mostly need Band 1 so iam happy with that.
GSMArena says:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Almost unusable in US/Canada for me. Only one LTE band matches my carrier and it's not a good one.
Nobody in USA/Canada will be using this phone. They would have no coverage most of the time.
black.kahder said:
GSMArena says:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Almost unusable in US/Canada for me. Only one LTE band matches my carrier and it's not a good one.
Nobody in USA/Canada will be using this phone. They would have no coverage most of the time.
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Band 5 for lte works with AT&T I believe. Or we will have to wait for them to release a global version for band 4 to work on T-Mobile.
it seems that the Chinese version will be different from this Indian one.
It will change the camera.
So, perhaps, the US/EU version will have more LTE band.
Maximaro said:
Here you can see wich Band´s are with the Device:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro
I have the Old Redmi Note 3 and there are much more Bands in it:
https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro,xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro
RN3 are 11 LTE and the RN5Pro only 5 =(
But i mostly need Band 1 so iam happy with that.
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o2 has extended the Band 2 coverage. Now 95% Band 3. I am happy with that.
I Like to buy even with that range. Need to know where it is aviable!?
i hope xiaomi wont be stupid... and make a FULL 4g one (indian:tawain) edition like the redmi note 3 special edition or the redmi note 4 with b20. and like the mi mix 2 has full 4g.
so wait and see for the full 4g version i guess.. cause i wont buy it otherwise and stick to my redmi note 3...
Please tell me if it will work in canada
Hi everyone,
I'm waiting for the international version with the band 20 to come out. Do you think xiaomi will make this device with band 20 (800) or is it useless to wait?
Whyred Global version from kimovil:
Bands:
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B20 (800), B3 (1800), B38 (TDD 2600), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B40 (TDD 2300), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900)
3G
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B34 (TD 2000), B39 (TD 1900+), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
It has full coverage in Spain. Go to this web https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-global-64gb and you can easily change the country in the coverage section and it says which network providers works with this phone
GCAF said:
Whyred Global version from kimovil:
Bands:
4G LTE
B1 (2100), B20 (800), B3 (1800), B38 (TDD 2600), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B40 (TDD 2300), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900)
3G
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B34 (TD 2000), B39 (TD 1900+), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G
B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
It has full coverage in Spain.
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Are you sure? i found here (i cant post URL yet, but on geekbuying..."global version 3" i think? please check it out) that it says it has Band 4 but..im not sure if can believe that. can you help me with that?
simonbleu said:
Are you sure? i found here (i cant post URL yet, but on geekbuying..."global version 3" i think? please check it out) that it says it has Band 4 but..im not sure if can believe that. can you help me with that?
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You can get the specs of global version from Indonesian MI official site itself. Check here under network bands. This is the same version that resellers sell through aliexpress, gearbest, banggood etc., Just check the bands you need.
You can also get the chinese variant. It has all bands except band 4 and band 20.
Does anyone know if the S9 support all the new LTE band 71
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ among first phones to support band 71 LTE
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...9-first-phones-support-t-mobiles-band-71-lte/
Should be in the hardware for the unlocked versions.
Currently, there are no network specific models (or unlocked models as a matter of fact). Info here: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php
I think we will have the confirmation in the next couple of weeks.
dragoncali18 said:
Does anyone know if the S9 support all the new LTE band 71
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According to this website the new Galaxy S9 will support the T-Mobile band and it looks like from what I've been reading all the Galaxy S9 support every band of every carrier.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
According to this detailed list, only the T-Mobile version of the phone supports 600mhz.
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/
I hope this is not the case, but this list suggests it is.
Nightwind Hawk said:
According to this detailed list, only the T-Mobile version of the phone supports 600mhz.
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/
I hope this is not the case, but this list suggests it is.
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The unlocked US S9/+ supports bands 66 and 71.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
Superguy said:
The unlocked US S9/+ supports bands 66 and 71.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/Ar9mx/samsung-sm-g965u-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
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Different sources are posting different specs. The listing on frequencycheck is much more vague for the model (SM-G965U does not specify which carrier/version [if different versions are different]).
Can we get this information directly from Samsung somehow?
Nightwind Hawk said:
Different sources are posting different specs. The listing on frequencycheck is much more vague for the model (SM-G965U does not specify which carrier/version [if different versions are different]).
Can we get this information directly from Samsung somehow?
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It wasn't the only place I saw it. One site was showing the FCC filing with Band 71 on there. I'll have to dig up the link later as I'm heading out the door.
I'd like to know if the unlocked model supports it. Seems like it would but I want to be sure before I pre-order.
Here is some info I just received from Samsung support concerning the bands the s9 unlocked supports.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
So it looks like no band 71 for T Mobile in the unlocked phone.
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Here at the bands the t mobile variant supports according to Samsung support.
Connectivity Frequencies and Data Type 2G GSM:
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
4G FDD LTE : B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B66(AWS-3),B71
4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.
Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
Joe USer said:
I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.
Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
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Ugh..... Can we get more clarification? I am seeing tons of mixed info online. I just paid more to preorder the unlocked version so I wouldn't have to deal with Tmobile bloat....now it sounds like I will be missing more than just the bloat. Debating cancelling my preorder...
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Nightwind Hawk said:
According to this detailed list, only the T-Mobile version of the phone supports 600mhz.
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/
I hope this is not the case, but this list suggests it is.
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This page has been updated. The unlocked version is now also listing band 71....so looks like good news!
Krieger0311 said:
Ugh..... Can we get more clarification? I am seeing tons of mixed info online. I just paid more to preorder the unlocked version so I wouldn't have to deal with Tmobile bloat....now it sounds like I will be missing more than just the bloat. Debating cancelling my preorder...
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What kind of bloat are you referring to, out of curiosity? I wonder if I've just grown used to it.
Coming from an S7, I disabled apps like Lookout, Caller ID, etc. - the only two that remain are T-Mobile and Visual Voicemail. I don't like that Facebook is built in as an untouchable system app, but other than that, it seems easy to handle the bloat.
Found this info on the Best Buy site, this confirms what Samsung support told me no band 71 for the unlocked variant.
Network
Universal Unlocked Yes
Data Transmission Type DC-HSDPA, DC-HSPA+, EDGE, EV-DO, FD-LTE, FDD-LTE, GPRS, HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, LTE, LTE Advanced, TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, TDD-LTE, VoLTE
Data Transmission Operating Band 3G Band 1, 3G Band 2, 3G Band 3, 3G Band 4, LTE Band 12, LTE Band 13, LTE Band 17, LTE Band 18, LTE Band 19, LTE Band 20, LTE Band 25, LTE Band 26, LTE Band 28, LTE Band 29, LTE Band 34, LTE Band 38, LTE Band 39, LTE Band 40, LTE Band 41, LTE Band 5, LTE Band 7, LTE Band 8
Data Transmission Peak Upload Rate 150 megabits per second
Wireless Compatibility Bluetooth, MIMO, Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N Dual Band
Network Type CDMA, GSM
4G LTE Band 1, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 46, 5, 66, 7, 8
GSM 2G Frequency 1800, 1900, 850, 900
CDMA 2G Frequency 1900, 800, 850
GSM 3G Frequency 1700, 1900, 2100, 850, 900
CDMA 3G Frequency 1900, 800
4G LTE Frequency 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2500, 2600, 700, 800, 850, 900
Joe USer said:
I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.
Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
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The problem I have with this information is that at those levels of support they historically don't really know. Usually you can have 3 different conversations and get 3 different answers.
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bkeaver said:
The problem I have with this information is that at those levels of support they historically don't really know. Usually you can have 3 different conversations and get 3 different answers.
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Can attest to this. I also contacted Samsung about this twice just to make sure and both times, two different people have said band 71 is supported by the unlocked US version. Might be out of luck until someone actually gets the phone and tests.
Well, after reading the thread I decided to contact Samsung support, again, to see what they might say today. I contacted live chat support again and this is what they sent me. The bands supported by the Galaxy s 9 unlocked variant.
Sohail M at 7:17, Mar 5:
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900 PCS)
B3 (1800 +)
B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
B5 (850)
B7 (2600)
B8 (900)
B12 (700 ac)
B13 (700 c)
B17 (700 bc)
B18 (800 Lower)
B20 (800 DD)
B25 (1900 +)
B26 (850 +)
B28 (700 APT)
B29 (700 de)
B30 (2300 WCS)
B32 (1500 L-band)
B38 (TD 2600)
B39 (TD 1900 +)
B40 (TD 2300)
B41 (TD 2500)
B46 (TD 900)
B66 (1700/2100)
B71 (600)
Decided to peruse the FCC docs for the Galaxy S9, located here: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repo...id=iZpmwirNeCdRpxZDqp7ksg==&fcc_id=A3LSMG960U
Specifically the "HAC Key Feature letter" doc, if I'm reading/understanding it correctly, both the SM-G960U and SM-G960U1 (unlocked model if they're following the same model number scheme as last year) will support Band 71 LTE.
I guess direct linking to the doc is not allowed, but you can open it from the link above.
Band 46 is actually LTE-LAA, so that's also good news that the unlocked model supports that.
I have a definitive answer to finally put this to rest, yes Band 71 is support on Unlocked galaxy s9
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I'm getting a lot of conflicting info on the internet. Does the global version 6gb/128gb of this phone use LTE bands 2 4 5 12 and 17? LTE band 12 is very important since I have T-Mobile/MetroPCS.
tdamocles said:
I'm getting a lot of conflicting info on the internet. Does the global version 6gb/128gb of this phone use LTE bands 2 4 5 12 and 17? LTE band 12 is very important since I have T-Mobile/MetroPCS.
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I try to see what bands phone support with LTE discovery but I get only what bands I use now.. look at screenshot
No band 12
LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
LTE TDD: B38/B40
WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Per Xiaomi store on ali and xiaomi global website
https://www.mi.com/global/redmi-note-8-pro/specs
this is from Amazon say it has 700 band 12 ?????
can anyone that owns the phone confirm this ?
below from Amazon listing
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - LTE B1 (2100) B2 (1900 PCS) B3 (1800 +) B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1) B5 (850) B7 (2600) B8 (900) B12 (700 ac) B17 (700 bc) B20 (800 DD) B34 (TD 2000) B38 (TD 2600) B39 (TD 1900 +) B40 (TD 2300) B41 (TD 2500) - Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
still no info ? updates ?
techhi said:
still no info ? updates ?
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Doesn't look like it'll work for band 12 or 17.
Try using kimovil.com for all phone specs, hasn't let me down yet.
I have here listed of supported LTE bands and carrier aggregation combinations: https://cacombos.com/device?model=M1906G7G