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iPhone 5 AT&T
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Yes it will work on T-Mobile however it will need to be carrier unlocked. If it is not unlocked you can request an unlock through AT&T at https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/?#/unlockrequest
This article confuses me.
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...d-model-a1428-phone-with-aws-support.1562264/
Late in the iPhone 5 model cycle, T-Mobile came on as an iPhone carrier. Apple updated the iPhone 5 models to include one with T-Mobile's fake "4G" (AWS) bands because T-Mobile never had 3G to begin with and went straight from EDGE to "4G" (AWS). On the earlier AT&T iPhone 5 models you'll get EDGE, 3G, and LTE, the later AT&T iPhone 5 models you'll get EDGE, 3G, "4G", and LTE.
Basically, you'll lose out on some sub-LTE speeds when not getting real LTE if you use your AT&T iPhone at T-Mobile depending in your iPhone 5 model.
I wish I knew which one I have. Probably impossible to figure out. I had my launch day iPhone 5 but got a refurbished one to replace it right when my apple care plus ended...so it was around at October I think.
Check this out and look at your serial number to know if you have one or not
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202720