Now the question is, which signal takes dominance? The Verizon CDMA signal or the AT&T GSM signal when a Verizon activated (and in service) iPhone 5 is fed an AT&T nano-SIM.
Or does the iPhone let you select which carrier? I hunk this last statement is mostly true.
I think it was a joke. As in, Verizon users can now put in an AT&T SIM and talk and surf at the same time.
EDIT: never mind, I see that 5 more posts were made while I was typing this explaining it!
Nope, you have to buy the AT&T model in order to use the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile's LTE network.
didn't this happen before with either the iPhone 4 or 4S? and then Verizon locked it? Or maybe it was Sprint? I'm pretty sure it was Verizon though.
Sorry, I don't really remember the specifics...
Nope, you have to buy the AT&T model in order to use the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile's LTE network.
It's beyond me why anyone goes with Verizon or AT&T. Both offer the same service as T-Mobile or Virgin, at almost double the price.
But hey, you get a subsidized phone....
+1
Also, can I have Verizon phone signal with AT&T data at the same time?
I used my Mom's upgrade who is on another account. I was under the impression I could just bring the phone to the Verizon store and activate it on my account. She was up for renewal and I wasn't so I used her upgrade and paid for the phone. When I brought it to the store they said I'm not up for renewal so I won't be able to use the phone on my account.
Is there a way I can get the phone on my account? I'm going to give her my 4S and I've already signed her up for a data plan on her account.
Any ideas? Can I cut down the SIM card from my 4S and stick it in the Iphone 5 and have it be on my account?
Correct me if I am wrong but this is awesome!
Normally this much easier when your on the same family account, since you guys are separate you need to call into Verizon and do what is called a device swap. You will need the account info for both accounts (password info, SSN, etc) and do her phone first. Put the 4S onto her account and make sure it gets activated with them. Then have them put the 5 on your number and activate that one. It should be simple enough, but that is the usual requirement.
Soooo that's including T-Mobile? I'm sure this will help with resell value!
Yes, but you're still going to be stuck with EDGE speeds as T-Mobile uses AWS for UMTS and HSPA+, which isn't supported by the iPhone 5 (or any iPhone, for that matter).
I was thinking about switching to Virgin until I learnt that it does not let you use its phones outside the US. Not only does it not offer its own international data or voice plan, but it also does not let its phones be used with a local SIM cards.It's beyond me why anyone goes with Verizon or AT&T. Both offer the same service as T-Mobile or Virgin, at almost double the price.
But hey, you get a subsidized phone....
Any news on the AT&T variant? Is it unlocked also?