iPhone on T-Mobile

[Garbag3man117]

Hi. I'm deciding on what carrier to choose and what phone to use.

My question is, is there a difference in T-Mobile frequencys between the GSM iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S? (4S is GSM and CDMA, correct?)

I know people don't receive 3G with T-Mobile on an iPhone 4, but I've heard some people say that the iPhone 4S can receive T-Mobile 3G. Is this because of a hardware change, or a tower change? The 4S is supposed to be a world phone, right? Shouldn't it support almost all conventional frequencies? I'd really like T-Mobile, because their $30 dollar prepaid plan looks great. However, I would use data a ton, and I'd like to have 3G.

Also, does T-Mobile have HPSA+, like AT&T? After all, they're partnered. I'd think they'd at least share towers if they don't merge.

Thanks for any help.

 

[bladerunner88]

All depends on where you live. Some people have found they are getting near 3G speeds as T-Mo is slowly bringing new spectrum online. They are receiving spectrum from ATT as part of the failed merger agreement. But you would properly need to do a bunch of research in terms of where this is happening to see if it makes sense for you.

 

[Applejuiced]

I think it's only a few cities in Nevada that get 3G+ on the iPhone.
Everyone else in the US just gets 2G with any iPhone model.

 

[Demonface]

I think it's only a few cities in Nevada that get 3G+ on the iPhone.
Everyone else in the US just gets 2G with any iPhone model.

Hmm Never heard of the iPhone getting 3G speed with T-Mobile. But hey anythings possible with the amazing tech we have today. am I right?