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Does the Iphone 4 work with Tmobile 3g.

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vpham209

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I have a black Iphone 4 and I plan on unlocking it for use with T-mobile and I was wondering if it will work with my T-mobile's 3g.
 
Interesting. I was going to use a T-Mobile sim in my iPhone 4 when I'm in the US for a couple of weeks this summer. Will I at least be able to make calls and text?
 
TheOriginalKi said:
Interesting. I was going to use a T-Mobile sim in my iPhone 4 when I'm in the US for a couple of weeks this summer. Will I at least be able to make calls and text?
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Yes, you'll be able to call and text, but only use Edge speeds for data, no 3G unfortunately.

This was the only reason why I switched to AT&T, I couldn't take the Edge crap.
 
petrucci666 said:
Yes, you'll be able to call and text, but only use Edge speeds for data, no 3G unfortunately.

This was the only reason why I switched to AT&T, I couldn't take the Edge crap.
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Yup... If you could afford to pay AT&T or Verizon plans is definitely worth paying more than been limited to EDGE.
T-Mobile iPhone
 
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TheOriginalKi said:
Interesting. I was going to use a T-Mobile sim in my iPhone 4 when I'm in the US for a couple of weeks this summer. Will I at least be able to make calls and text?
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Yes so basically: calls and text, yes. 3G data, no. Edge data, yes.
 
I use edge on T-Mobile on the iPhone and find it perfectly acceptable, especially considering the cost difference. Would rather pay the grandfathered $5.99 T-zones plan instead of $30 for unlimited 3G on ATT.

$24 X 12 months = $288 a year savings. FTW

TheOriginalKi said:
Interesting. I was going to use a T-Mobile sim in my iPhone 4 when I'm in the US for a couple of weeks this summer. Will I at least be able to make calls and text?
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Yes, as long as the phone is unlocked *and* you have a microsim for it. If you do'nt have a microsim you can always trim down a regular SIM card and have it work. There are templates online that work well as well as sim-cutters on amazon.
 
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The phone is not locked to any carrier.

Edge speeds I can handle as I'll likely not be using the net on it much as I'll be on holiday - maybe for the odd bit of Maps should I get lost or to lookup attractions on Safari etc.

I plan on triming down a regular sim if I can't find a microsim for cheap. (I've seen pre-trimed PAYG T-Mobile sims for sale.
 
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