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T-Mobile's iPhone 5 is a Tweaked Model A1428 Phone with AWS Support
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Yup. Looks like I may end up with an iPhone 5S on T-Mobile by the end of the year. I doubt I'll have LTE coverage, but 1700 MHz 4G/HSPA+ should be sufficient. ^_^
CDMA has always been slower than GSM or HSPA (at least as I have read). It is just very old and antiquated, compared to GSM. What helps VZW survive is that they've turfed more of the country with their towers, which results in them having more stable coverage. But more stable coverage doesn't equal faster service.
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Does anyone know why Verizon's network speeds are slower than those of AT&T or T-Mobile???
I thought Verizon has always been considered the best.
This varies by location. Down by my work, about 30 min NE of Philly I can get speeds of 40mbs. By my house, which just got LTE about 4 months ago, I average 25mbs. In Philly, I get about 6mbs.
This on my iphone 5.
Can we verify if the T-Mobile iPhone 5 will support t-mobile's (limited) LTE or will it just be HAPA+ for now?
The "retweaked" iPhone 5 ATT/TMobile version releasing April 12 will have support for EVERY T Mobile frequency.
If T Mobile does not have LTE activated in your area you still won't get LTE, but your iPhone 5 will be LTE-ready once LTE is activated by TMobile in your area.
You can't wait for the iPhone 5S?
If it was a simple IC change on the logic board, then no software can fix that. That's probably what happened. A slight hardware change during production. No t a big deal. Remember
"Specifications subject to change without notice"
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Oh great $649, I just purchased an unlocked iPhone 5 direct from Apple last Friday and am using T-Mobile and their monthly plan.
What are the odds that Apple will swap out mine in three weeks?
What are the odds that Apple will swap out mine in three weeks?
I'm on T-Mobile 2 yer contract which ends this Oct, does it mean I can buy this phone? But then I'll have to add $20 to the bill .
Wish I could just cancel my contract and not have to pay $200 early cancelation fee.
I am paying for 3 lines(1 line isn't even being used, so it's wasted). Add another $20 to that ....
I hate my GSII, the stock software("rom") in it is totally trash, 100% unusable phone. Thankfully you can install custom "roms" which are a lot better/faster.
Can not simply wait to get it, even though I may not "really" afford one now, I have to get it
.Wish I could just cancel my contract and not have to pay $200 early cancelation fee
.I am paying for 3 lines(1 line isn't even being used, so it's wasted). Add another $20 to that ....
I hate my GSII, the stock software("rom") in it is totally trash, 100% unusable phone. Thankfully you can install custom "roms" which are a lot better/faster.
Can not simply wait to get it, even though I may not "really" afford one now, I have to get it
I am confused. Apple didn't promise support for T-Mobile with the current iPhone 5. Further, it has publically came out and said it has to make the modifications at the factory.
Moreover, if you want to buy the T-Mobile iPhone, your loss might not be as great as anticipated. You probably can recoup at least $400 if it is in good shape and it is unlocked. If you jailbroke it maybe even better.
It sounds like T-Mobile will sell you the same phone for about $599, which is less than the $749 you paid. So you probably would be out around a hundred dollars. Consider that rent for the time you used this phone. Better yet, wait until summer when new phones might be announced.
I am in Phoenix. Selling current phones. Signing up for T-Mobile.
Right? I'm thinking of just getting the Nano-Sim with this amazing $70 unlimited data plan, and then I'll just wait till the next iPhone gets announced to get it at the $99 price. Either that, or just pay it in full.
Unfortunately that means I have to cut my contract with AT&T and pay an ETF.
I had Verizon for a year and finally had enough and broke my contract in January. I had no 3G at home and dropped calls everywhere.Does anyone know why Verizon's network speeds are slower than those of AT&T or T-Mobile???
I thought Verizon has always been considered the best.
I used to tweet about how bad they were on Twitter all the time and their replies were that they constantly improve the network so just be patient. I heard that for a whole year and had no choice but to break the contract.
Tweaked A1428?
This is going to cause a nightmare ... so much hardware fragmentation.
Hopefully 5S has world-phone capabilities
Nightmare for whom?
When April 12th comes around will T-Mobile be the only place you can buy a "tweaked' iPhone 5? Or will it be available for purchase through Apple's website as well?
And when Apple updates the iPhone later this year, will it be available from day one as a 'tweaked" model on T-Mobile's website and again, would that be available on Apple's website as well for immediate purchase?
Anyone have an opinion on this?
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And when Apple updates the iPhone later this year, will it be available from day one as a 'tweaked" model on T-Mobile's website and again, would that be available on Apple's website as well for immediate purchase?
Anyone have an opinion on this?
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