I'm thinking of buying a Note 10.1 and am in two minds whether to go for the 3G or just wifi version as I may be moving to the US in the next 4-5 months. Will the international 3G version work on T-Mobile or other US carrier in full HSPA+ speed?
OK, I found that Tmobile is moving it's HSPA network to a new frequency to be more compatible with the other networks.
4G/LTE upgrade
On February 23, 2012, during the Q4 Earnings Call, the future of the T-Mobile 4G upgrade path was laid out. T-Mobile's LTE network will be rolled out on the AWS spectrum, and their HSPA+ network will transition to the PCS band, in order to achieve compatibility with other networks and phones in the USA, T-Mobile plans to begin this transition in early 2013.[41]
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Radio frequency spectrum chart
1900 MHz UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ 3G/4G - According to reports from users, T-Mobile started to reapportion its PCS frequency (UMTS frequency band II) for UMTS service in some areas. Will be expanded during LTE upgrade.[44]
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Source Wikipedia
And from Samsung the Note 10.1 has the following radio spectrums
Platform
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz GSM&EDGE Band
850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz 3G Band
GPRS Network&Data: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
EDGE Network&Data: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network&Data
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So I assume that once Tmobile has finished their transition then the Note 10.1 will be able to get HSPA+ speeds over 3G or am I missing something?
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what is the phone bands in 2g network and what in 3g network ?
thanks !!
I believe these are accurate.
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
You will be able to get 3G on T-Mobile in the US and on European networks, but it will not work on other North American carriers like AT&T, Rogers, Telus, etc. On those networks, you will get standard GSM/EDGE (2G) service.
it has 2100 in 3g for sure ?
elcapt said:
it has 2100 in 3g for sure ?
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Yep. Check out the product specs from the HTC website. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the section titled Network.
http://www.htc.com/www/product/sensation/specification.html
I have a question about 3g frequencies among all carriers. If I have a device for example which supports these Frequencies
Device:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
And say I wanna use this device on T-mobile
T-Mobile USA 850/1900 for 2G/EDGE - 1700/1900 3G/HSPA
And I am only receiving EDGE on T-mobiles network is this because I am missing the 1700 frequency on my device? For all carriers listed 3g frequencies must the phone your using have both those frequencies to be able to get a 3g signal?
Hello All! first of all its extremely basic question.
I have UK version of HTC One S S4, but i live in Indiana, US. I use Tmobile but dont get 4G or 3G..just Edge!
so i was wondering if i flashed tmobile radio or tmobile-RUU will I start getting a better connection or also maybe 3G..?
OK sorry but my Phone is not UK..it is HTC Europe version.
Archis said:
OK sorry but my Phone is not UK..it is HTC Europe version.
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Your in a bit of a bind then since you have the international version! Your phone might not have the right frequency support to get T-mobile 3g/4g until they complete their move of 3g to the 1900 band.
This is an excerpt from Anandtech Review
The International and T-Mobile One S differ in what UMTS bands are supported, as the International One S targets both Asia and Europe, while the T-Mobile version goes for the Americas. I’ve made a table with the pertinent information.
HTC One S - Network Support
GSM/EDGE Support 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
WCDMA Support
One S - International 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
WCDMA Support
One S - T-Mobile 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
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You really need that 1700/1900 band for AWS 3g. However, t-mobile is currently moving 3g to the 1900 spectrum which should enable you to get 3g when it's done in your area.
Here is a map of current reported 1900 3g coverage. http://www.airportal.de/
Sorry to give you the bad news.
Will this phone or a variant of work on T Mobile or Metro PCS? I noticed there appeared to be some spectrums missing when I look at the specs, but I am not sure if they were older spectrums that are going to be phased out slowly. Any help would be appreciated. I'm also open to suggestions on other 5.9 inch phones that would work better on T Mobile / Metro PCS.
I have a D838 this have:
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE 1800 / 2600 (Bands 3, 7)
letschky said:
I have a D838 this have:
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE 1800 / 2600 (Bands 3, 7)
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Who is your carrier?
3HG (Three in Austria)Here works 2G/3G/4G fine.
And yours?
Here Pics from Settings in Hiddenmenu.
This may have been answered elsewhere, but I can't find it.
Just trying to understand something. I'm wondering if I can get a better signal with Tmobile if I use a phone that has a 1900 band on the 4G network. What I'm saying is, it looks like the Skyrocket doesn't support Band 2 for LTE on Tmobile's network. Is this correct? Does flashing your radio affect which bands you use for 3G vs 4G?
I'm supposedly "in the service area" for LTE on Tmobile, is why I ask, but I have never gotten a signal until I go closer to town. I'm within the edge of the "coverage" map. I realize those maps are optimistic. Have always used this phone here, but ATT works for people and the towers are in the same location as far as I know. Rural area.
Thanks for any help :fingers-crossed:
Skyrocket's bands are:
i727(r) freg's:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100
Tmobile uses:
LTE Frequencies:
1700 MHz & 2100 MHz AWS band 4
1900 MHz PCS band 2 (in refarmed areas)
Lower 700 MHz band 12 (in development) / in service in selected areas
3G/4G Frequencies (WCDMA):
1700 MHz & 2100 MHz AWS band 4
1900 MHz PCS band 2 (in refarmed areas)
2G Frequencies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE):
1900 MHz PCS band 2