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iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks
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No, every Iphone that is sold from a carrier might be sold with a sim linked to your phone number.
If you buy an unlocked Iphone from Apple, it comes with a sim card for Tmobile that is not associated with any phone number, unless you activate it with your number on tmobile.
I don't get it: it says 'faster speeds' for '450/100'. Isn't '600/150' considered 'faster speeds'??
When the SIM-free model eventually becomes available for outright purchase from Apple, do you think their iPhone Upgrade Program will ever offer that in lieu of making you select a carrier activation?
Not only does Qualcomm's X12 (MDM9x45) modem support higher downlink and uplink speeds, but it supports the latest LTE-Advanced features like 256 QAM on the Downlink, 64 QAM on the Uplink, 4x4 MIMO, all commercially active on T-Mobile's LTE network. In order to level the playing field between two chipset suppliers, it's unlikely that we will ever see these features activated on CDMA variants, especially considering that for 4x4 MIMO operation the OEM will have to design a device with 4 receive antennas, something that's very difficult to do. So far only Samsung has achieved that in a commercial device.
Even more shocking is that if T-Mobile variant really falls into the Intel batch, there will be no EVS (Enhanced Voice Services), since that's not supported by Intel 7360 modem. EVS is the next generation HD Voice codec used for VoLTE on T-Mobile, SK Telecom, and it's been active for about six months already. It significantly enhances the call quality, and improves the drop call rate on VoLTE.
But more importantly, the real challenge will be the performance delta in less than optimal signal conditions both on LTE and UMTS layers, where Qualcomm has had the lead for a long time.
Even more shocking is that if T-Mobile variant really falls into the Intel batch, there will be no EVS (Enhanced Voice Services), since that's not supported by Intel 7360 modem. EVS is the next generation HD Voice codec used for VoLTE on T-Mobile, SK Telecom, and it's been active for about six months already. It significantly enhances the call quality, and improves the drop call rate on VoLTE.
But more importantly, the real challenge will be the performance delta in less than optimal signal conditions both on LTE and UMTS layers, where Qualcomm has had the lead for a long time.
I am currently grandfathered on ATT unlimited plan. However without subsidized phones, the 100 dollar cell phone bill plus the monthly cost of a phone is a bit much. I am contemplating switching to Boost mobile for the unlimited plan. However, If I get the ATT iPhone 7 I can't use the phone on boost, is my understanding. But If I purchase the verizon phone, I could continue to use it on ATT but could switch to boost If I so chose. Do I have this correct? It seems like the better option would be to buy the verizon iPhone 7 , and continue to use it on ATT but be able to switch if I wanted,
Verizon does not "support" GSM, but they have been selling "world phones" that can access roam on GSM 2G/3G networks for over a decade now.
Any unlocked LTE phone can connect to Verizon's LTE data network by inserting an activated SIM, but unless the phone has a CDMA radio it will not work for voice outside VoLTE where available, because it cannot fall back to CDMA 2G and EV-DO 3G.
All 6s models have a CDMA radio. There's no such thing as a "GSM" (only) 6s/6s+. However, there are different models sold for different carriers that had different LTE bands.
This is no longer the case with the 7 due to the different chipsets used.
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It will be X10. During presentation they told us that the max speed is 450
X12 max speed is 600
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....Or may be X12 with a software throttled speed
I wouldn't say no one.
I'd say anyone that cares to know should know that the Uplink Carrier Aggregation is not possible with X10 modem.
Since the iPhone 7 passed through the FCC as an Uplink 2CCA capable device, it surely is X12 (MDM9x45).
I'm no expert but doesn't this say the x10 can do that?
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2015/04/27
Show me where does it say that the X10 modem supports 2-way Uplink Carrier Aggregation?
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/modems
Where does the FCC say it supports that? If you know how to read the standards that'd be great. Essentially if you're correct then as a t-mobile user I will have a better experience with the non t-mobile phone, which is insanity. I guess I'll hold off ordering until this is straightened out
Unless you want to be Intel's 1st gen radio guinea pig I'd stick with Qualcomm's maturity. I'd go with the Verizon carrier unlocked version using Qualcomm.
You can easily find the iPhone 7 FCC application, Google is your friend.
Also, there is nothing to be straighten out here. These decisions have likely been made months ago and the product is now shipping. They're not advertising anything that their product isn't.
If you want it, go get it. Makes no sense holding off, as nothing will change at this point.
We're gonna need Verizon and Sprint to have some courage to move us forward away from this archaic technology.
I'm trying to decide between buying an iPhone 7 Plus at full price vs. going with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program. As I understand it, the IUP gets you an unlocked iPhone with AppleCare+ for a monthly fee that amounts to a 24-month, interest-free loan. After 12 payments, you can upgrade to a new phone, trading in your old one. However, the IUP requires you to activate the phone on a new or existing carrier plan.
If you pay full price, you get the same unlocked phone but don't have to activate it at the time of purchase, and there's no upgrade option. You also get to decide if you want AppleCare+ or not.
I'm already on AT&T Mobile Share, so if I go with the IUP I should be able to activate the new phone on that plan. So is there any downside to the IUP in this case, other than having to pay for AppleCare+?
If you pay full price, you get the same unlocked phone but don't have to activate it at the time of purchase, and there's no upgrade option. You also get to decide if you want AppleCare+ or not.
I'm already on AT&T Mobile Share, so if I go with the IUP I should be able to activate the new phone on that plan. So is there any downside to the IUP in this case, other than having to pay for AppleCare+?
One would expect the t-mobile option to provide the best t-mobile experience, that's apparently not the case here. I do have to wait for the unlocked version, so I won't be ordering tonight.
Doesn't that FCC report say 16QAM? If I'm reading the Qualcomm description I see that for the X10
Doesn't that FCC report say 16QAM? If I'm reading the Qualcomm description I see that for the X10
Did you ask AT&T to unlock the phone first?
If your wife's phone was purchased through AT&T and T-Mobile, you need to ask them for the unlock code to unlock the phone before you can use it on VZW.
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It doesn't matter since no U.S. carriers do 450Mbit LTE.
"Ultimately, the most obvious choice should be to purchase a Verizon or Sprint model, even if you are an AT&T or T-Mobile customer, especially when considering resale value."
There's a good reason NOT to do this.
In most of the world Apple stores will only have the AT&T/T-Mobile model available, including all of Europe. If you're on vacation in the US and/or want an iPhone which will be supported by Apple stores almost globally, go for the Intel chipset A1778 and A1784 models only.
I've experienced this 1st hand, if you have a CDMA iPhone in Europe and you visit an Apple Store there for a fix you will have to wait weeks for it to be shipped to the US for repair/replacement. They don't carry stock of CDMA iPhones and will NOT just replace it with a different model.
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http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/#iphone-7-iphone-7-plus
There's a good reason NOT to do this.
In most of the world Apple stores will only have the AT&T/T-Mobile model available, including all of Europe. If you're on vacation in the US and/or want an iPhone which will be supported by Apple stores almost globally, go for the Intel chipset A1778 and A1784 models only.
I've experienced this 1st hand, if you have a CDMA iPhone in Europe and you visit an Apple Store there for a fix you will have to wait weeks for it to be shipped to the US for repair/replacement. They don't carry stock of CDMA iPhones and will NOT just replace it with a different model.
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Get the AT&T or T-Mobile model. See my post above. Also, see here:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/#iphone-7-iphone-7-plus
Tried to pre-order the Verizon model, but no success under any of the purchase options without a valid Verizon account. As I'm an AT&T customer, I ended up pre-ordering an unlocked AT&T model at full purchase price.
I guess it really doesn't matter in the end, although I was leaning towards the Verizon model for the added peace of mind should I switch to Verizon down the road, as well as feeling a little better about the Qualcomm modem vs. Intel modem.
I guess it really doesn't matter in the end, although I was leaning towards the Verizon model for the added peace of mind should I switch to Verizon down the road, as well as feeling a little better about the Qualcomm modem vs. Intel modem.