If youre already getting tmobile 3g on an iphone 4s or below, nothing will change. Tmobile 3g service i just switched from t mobile to att and that was a bad choicethe new iphone 3ghahai cant even activate it cause there 3g network is messed up because of iti envy you guys. I use an unlocked iphone in the chicago, il, area and am anxiously awaiting 3g service. Tmobile wins 3g shootout, sprint and verizon speeds fade. T mobile has struck a deal with leap licenseco, inc. But you should get the iphone 5s from verizon instead of getting it from t mobile. I can confirm that t mobile 3g 1900mhz reaffirm is pretty damn good down here in bronzeville chicago, il 6060560616 zip code areas i am getting 911mbpsdown and 58mbps up. Find out how we rated it for speed, coverage, and performance. While no carriers perfect, all four of the major networks perform well throughout chicago. Tmobile iphone tmobile in the us is well known for its 1700mhz 3g band that leaves incompatible devices on edge. So it should pick up the same signal as your friends blackberry. Mr ray also wants to hurry up, now he wants to shutdown 2g this year with 30% of people still using 2g with no free device incentive i see that hard to.
If youre looking for fast speeds and unlimited plan prices with no gotchas, tmobile is a clear winner. Tmobile 3g 4g 5g coverage in chicago, united states. Basically it was anything that didn t have band 12 which the iphone 5s. Whether you need online support or want to join us, were here for you. The iphone 3g has the same 3g frequencies as the blackberry bold, 850, 1900 and 2100, the 2100 is for europe. I am roaming on tmobile uk currently and am connected, however, roaming on gprs there is a small circle in the upper left hand corner. I have had lte all the time in and around the areas i. To connect to the local network, your device must support both our network frequency band and the technology 5g, 4g lte, 3g, 2g. Chicago is tmobiles worst major market based on spectrum. Tmobile offers all of the top iphones for sale, including the innovative new iphone xs and xs max, the slightly older iphone x and iphone 8, and the stillsolid iphone 7. Jun 19, 2015 the iphone 3gs doesnt support band 4aws 3g4g, just band 2pcs. Geographic area covered in chicago, illinois per mi 2. This map represents the coverage of tmobile 2g, 3g, 4g and 5g mobile network in chicago.
Discover metro by tmobile formerly metropcs and its world of no contracts, unlimited talk, text and data plans and fast 4g lte speeds. Ive heard that t mobile is upgrading their network and will finish supporting 3g on iphones nationwide sometime in 20, which is right around the corner. Tmobiles lowband 5g network is live nationwide on its 600mhz spectrum. They should put a 2g 3g coverage map on their web site like the 4g5g map that they so proudly display, and keep it updated as the coverage area shrinks.
The current lack of information shows a total disrespect for the lives of their customers. Tmobile needs to notify all customers that 2g 3g service is being turned down now. I have made my iphone the spare phone and this nokia as my main phone i love sim. I have 3g enabled in the settings does anyone have. Iphone 3g 8gb whiteblackfactory unlockedwork watttmobile or any carrier. I have an unlocked smartphone and would like to know where i could buy a prepaid simcard at chicago ohare airport. The signal will automatically switch at random to 4g, data can be lost, browser and web pages crash repratedly, and apps refresh a multitude of times. All apple devices can be purchased outright or via 24month installments the more popular method from tmobile. In nyc did t mobile phase out 3g connections for older phones like the iphone 4s. Tmobile in october 2012 reached an agreement to merge with metropcs. My question is, if your iphone says 3g in the corner, does it mean its already 3g. Over here on the lake shore in chicago, running an iphone 4 factory unlocked and im getting full tmobile 3g atm.
Jan 29, 2020 lte comes and goes on ipad and iphone. All i get now is the e symbol where the 3g one used to be and any webpage i try to load just times out. Aug 23, 2019 while no carriers perfect, all four of the major networks perform well throughout chicago. Basically it was anything that didnt have band 12 which the iphone 5s. Its the first layer of what its cto neville ray calls a 5g layer cake comprised of widespread low. Tmobile offers mobile phone and mobile internet service, including text messages sms and voice mail, to individuals and businesses. We do our best to keep everything as up to date and accurate as possible but there may some discrepancies on the actual price you pay. Dec 19, 2011 t mobile iphone t mobile in the us is well known for its 1700mhz 3g band that leaves incompatible devices on edge. Just switched from verizon and popped in my sim into the iphone 6 with the prepaid 30 dollar plan. Travel technology high speed data cell phone access questions tmobile and 3g so ive stuck with tmobile since ive been with them since almost powertel days. This rendered a select number of tmobile 3g devices inoperable on the 3g. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Internet services tmobiles broadband internet access services.
Unfortunately, a quick glance at the freshly posted spec sheet confirms their hopes are in vain. May 21, 20 so in philly it might take 80 seconds to download a 4. Chicago is t mobile s worst major market based on spectrum. Apr 10, 2012 t mobile is working perfect in south florida. Michigan ave, on the ne corner of the intersection of n. The custom designed user interface brings a fresh look to a classic, whilst the 2. Its solid body with a tactile matte finish ensures quality at your touch. While in most urban chicago areas ive noticed little t.
Hi all, i am using an unlocked iphone 3gs my account is on tmobile us and i am using a tmobile us sim. Now using project fi, im connected to tmobile towers in my home market of suburban chicago 60193. Short answer, yes assuming you have lte coverage in your area by t mobile. I use an unlocked iphone in the chicago, il, area and am anxiously awaiting 3g service here. I just got an iphone 5 today and have t mobile carrier. In nyc did tmobile phase out 3g connections for older phones like the iphone 4s. The iphone 3gs doesnt support band 4aws 3g4g, just band 2pcs. The new nokia 3310 takes the iconic silhouette of the original and reimagines it for 2017.
This acquisition is pending approval by regulators and shareholders. I currently have a nokia e60 which i used with voip only reason i havent jumped to iphone. Tmobile cellular data network in chicago, illinois, united states. So in philly it might take 80 seconds to download a 4. May 06, 2020 tmobiles lowband 5g network is live nationwide on its 600mhz spectrum.
But you should get the iphone 5s from verizon instead of getting it from tmobile. Tmobile views the iphone as key in winning back lost customers and as such could be more likely to agree to apples terms, wu said. But reports are appearing that a 1900mhz band has become available in parts of. Tmobile has pretty decent coverage, especially in chicago. Tmobiles mr ray said 2g until 2020 with no development. Tmobilegosmart mobile 3g on iphone 3g3gs44s5 confirmed areas. Tmobile has struck a deal with leap licenseco, inc. Nokia 3310 3g comes in four fresh colors, all with a sleek, silvercolored keymat. If youre looking for fast speeds and unlimited plan prices tmobile is a clear winner. Well keep this short, but we just got a tip from a pretty reliable source of ours that claims tmobile will be flipping the 3g power switch tomorrow. Theyre the only top 10 market without band 12 so you wont get any building penetration, us cellular is there and i believe its sprints biggest pcs holding so they just dont have much bandwidth there about 25 to 33% less than other markets so you can expect lower speeds particularly as usage goes up. Got my simple mobile sim today and cut it down to insert it into my iphone 5. Will someone explain to me the different 3gs or is there on. Tmobile usa supplying 3g for unlocked iphones in some areas.
Tmobile 3g 4g 5g in chicago coverage map, united states. I just got an iphone 5 today and have tmobile carrier. I have had lte all the time in and around the areas i frequently visit in atlanta. Tmobile acquires 700mhz spectrum in chicago to be used for.
Tmobile iphones compare 21 iphones on tmobile plans. I may have just discovered a fix for the slow 3g issue affecting iphone 5. Theyre the only top 10 market without band 12 so you won t get any building penetration, us cellular is there and i believe its sprints biggest pcs holding so they just don t have much bandwidth there about 25 to 33% less than other markets so you can expect lower speeds particularly as usage goes up. The magenta plan includes a set amount of highspeed tethering, after which tethering usage continues at a maximum of 600kbps 3g speeds. A bionic is the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, period. Worth metroplex area, so it might not be a far stretch to think that t. Plus, nationwide 5g access is included in your plan at no extra charge. Do you remember when usain bolt looked back at his competition in the 2008 olympics as.
The iphone 5s models a1533 gsm and a1533 cdma support the lte bands that both verizon and t. Short answer, yes assuming you have lte coverage in your area by tmobile. Also, carrier unlocking has nothing to do with 3g or lte. I am aware of tmobile usas use of a different band for 3g service. High speed data cell phone access questions tmobile and 3g. Well keep this short, but we just got a tip from a pretty reliable source of ours that claims t mobile will be flipping the 3g power switch tomorrow in the metropolitan chicago area.
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