Carrier AT&T iPhone 12 - Don't Have 5G as a Dropdown Option in Settings?

[Paco II]

If I had such an "Unlimited" plan, I might argue the point with them that their own information clearly says ALL Unlimited Plans: https://about.att.com/story/2020/att_5g_nationwide.html

It does seem pretty clear from that link that Unlimited Starter should be getting it.

 

[Seth Matthews]

Ok I swiched plans to get 5g. it's no faster than my lte service.

That's exactly why I didn't upgrade my plan. I have a great shared data plan with rollover minutes and there was no way I was going to give that up for a higher bill and only minor if any speed increase.

 

[jdlindsey7]

If I had such an "Unlimited" plan, I might argue the point with them that their own information clearly says ALL Unlimited Plans: https://about.att.com/story/2020/att_5g_nationwide.html

Good find and thanks for sharing! I hate dealing with AT&T but the offer the best service in my area so I’m stuck.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

That's exactly why I didn't upgrade my plan. I have a great shared data plan with rollover minutes and there was no way I was going to give that up for a higher bill and only minor if any speed increase.

Good decision for now, will be a couple of years until 5G is really worth it.

 

[jp1212]

Any solution? I have Unlimited Starter and only have the LTE and 4G options as well.

 

[mzd]

Mine showed the 5G options for like a minute and then it was like “no 5G for you!” and they disappeared. (I don’t have a 5G plan so this was expected.)

 

[DeftwillP]

AT&T is pretty vile though. They’ve been trying to make customers think they have 5G with that marketing for two-ish years now, so why stop? Especially when their true 5G isn’t even much better than their 5Ge.

I could be wrong but didn't they do the EXACT same thing when 4G and LTE were new and started relabeling their 3G speeds on iphone?

 

[iphone1105]

Are you guys still seeing 5Ge? Or is it saying 5G? In network indicator?

Here in Pasadena, I get 5G and when I went a few blocks away I got 5GE seems its sporadic.

 

[Cryates]

I could be wrong but didn't they do the EXACT same thing when 4G and LTE were new and started relabeling their 3G speeds on iphone?

They did, ha. Actually what’s funny is, if I’m driving through a rural area where I drop LTE, it tells me I’m on “4G”.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Here in Pasadena, I get 5G and when I went a few blocks away I got 5GE seems its sporadic.

Thank you! seems like I need to go out more to really experience the 5G

 

[AdonisSMU]

Hmmm 🤔
My iPhone 12 Pro doesnt show 5G settings for some reason.

 

[coffeeplease]

Are you on an AT&T plan that gives you 5G access?

 

[jp1212]

Having the same issue. Not getting any indication of resolution either.

Setup as a iCloud restore if that makes any difference.

 

[iphone1105]

Mine has 5G and is working fine. Must be your plan. 5G isn't so bad by me either. Make sure you're on a new 5G plan

 

[AdonisSMU]

Mine has 5G and is working fine. Must be your plan. 5G isn't so bad by me either. Make sure you're on a new 5G plan

I have the highest(most expensive) plans. I dont understand.

 

[GolfnCPA]

I have the highest plan. I dont understand.

I was on an unlimited plan, and thought I had their highest tier plan. Not so. I had to switch to a different plan to get 5G access, and it saved us $10/per line to do so, and we actually get more service. They only offer 5G Access through 2 or 3 unlimited data plans.

 

[Lammy]

I have the unlimited elite plan on my 12 pro using e-sim. I don't have the options in cellular data settings like I do on my T-Mobile phone where I can choose 5G only, etc. All I have is LTE and 4G in my settings.

 

[Mr. Heckles]

I have a plan for 5G and I have access to 5G

 

[Lammy]

I have a plan for 5G and I have access to 5GView attachment 972511

What plan do you have?

I have unlimited elite and I don't have the options.

Update! I got mine to work. I went into my att and refreshed the signal to my phone, then turned it off and back on.

 

[jp1212]

Chatting with AT&T now. Getting a feeling this is going to be a waste of time.

 

[iPhone82]

Anyone use ATT Pre Paid (GoPhone) that get it? That's what I have

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Weird, because I have the same exact screen and I’m on 5G plan

 

[AdonisSMU]

I have a plan for 5G and I have access to 5GView attachment 972511

ATT is so crappy they didnt even offer it to me whos paying a truck load of money for their service.

 

[Apleeseed84]

I am on the unlimited elite plan and saw the 5g options also.

Little bit of backstory though, my phone, an upgrade was not activated, i called 611 using the same phone, asked for the activation hotline and activated the phone that way and it worked.
never swapped sim cards either.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

I have the highest(most expensive) plans. I dont understand.

If you haven't changed to the new unlimited plans in the last year or two, then you don't have it. The old unlimited plans don't have 5G.