Will Iphone 4 work on the AT&T 4g network?
Will Iphone 4 work on the AT&T 4g network? I hope so because I just got it 4 days ago!
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No current model iPhones will work on any true 4G network.
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No the iphone 4 will not work with the 4G network when 4G network releases. Apple will have to put in a chip that is compatible with 4G.
are you talking about a new SIM chip I HOPE?
No not the sim
the internal hardware of the Iphone 4 only operates with 3G GSM networks - no 4G of any kind and never will
the internal hardware of the Iphone 4 only operates with 3G GSM networks - no 4G of any kind and never will
Your phone will not work on any true 4G network & there will be no way to make it work on any true 4G network.
Yes, it will work just fine. It won't see or be able to obtain connection the the 4G speeds but if you know anything about Cellular technology like the other posters do not there are multiple bands/technologies on every physical tower, even if it's home to only one carrier. AT&T has multiple bands and technology transceivers on every tower they own or rent space on. The past and current iPhones do not support 4G(LTE - Long Term Evolution) but there will be no towers that will have only 4G-LTE service on them. The LTE transceivers will be added to each tower alongside the other older technology transceivers to support all technologies. Some of the older technology and the bands that support them are however being slowly turned down to utilize their radio spectrum for the newer technologies such as 4G-LTE, and to also add extra bandwidth to the current technologies to allow more density/number of users per tower. There will be no "chips" added to current model phones to have them ramp up to 4G speeds, you will just have to buy a new phone that has the new LTE technology embedded in it when they are available. Really, until there is enough 4G sites deployed, there's really no need to jump into 4G yet.
No, this is hardware related.
The iPhone 4 is not an LTE network compatible phone, which will require new hardware - purchasing a new LTE network compatible iPhone model when released. It is very early in the game in this regard - AT&T hasn't made their LTE network available to the public yet, which will be available in some select major markets only initially. Not sure if AT&T has what they consider a major market in Ohio.
The iPhone 4 is not an LTE network compatible phone, which will require new hardware - purchasing a new LTE network compatible iPhone model when released. It is very early in the game in this regard - AT&T hasn't made their LTE network available to the public yet, which will be available in some select major markets only initially. Not sure if AT&T has what they consider a major market in Ohio.
Yes, it will work just fine
You need to brush up on your reading comprehension skills, as your post shows a complete lack of such. The OP specifically asked if the phone would work on the 4G network, not whether it would still work. Thus your answer is useless garbage.
Where did he/she ask specifically 4G? They just asked if it would work on 4G network. AT&T currently has 3G network but do you think and old 2G phone will work on it, yes it will because every tower has 2G technology on it. I went on to technically explain my answer in detail. So, it looks like you need to take a little of your own suggestion and brush up a little on your reading comprehension or better yet, go take your ADD meds and read entire post. Maybe you will learn something and not try to spew bull-squeeze just to boost your post numbers. Geesh. Like a bunch of children around here.
wjosten wrote:
Yes, it will work just fine
You need to brush up on your reading comprehension skills, as your post shows a complete lack of such. The OP specifically asked if the phone would work on the 4G network, not whether it would still work. Thus your answer is useless garbage.
Go away.
I actually applauded this post
JPBOSS,
Many users here, especially those who are asking questions, are looking for short, concise answers. There is a very real possibility that a user would see "Yes it will be fine" in your post and take that to mean "Yes, the phone will work on the 4G network" and disregard the rest of the post.
Your post has insightful information, but it's not really relevant here.
~Lyssa
Many users here, especially those who are asking questions, are looking for short, concise answers. There is a very real possibility that a user would see "Yes it will be fine" in your post and take that to mean "Yes, the phone will work on the 4G network" and disregard the rest of the post.
Your post has insightful information, but it's not really relevant here.
~Lyssa
FWIW, I thought it was very relevant. The OP may have been under the impression that when AT&T went 4G that they would no longer support 3G. So the post was not only relevant but educational as well.
It was the go away post that was not relevant.
It was the go away post that was not relevant.
ATT has started advertising their 3.5G network as 4G at the Consumer Electronics Show which means that your current phone will work with their fake 4G network.
I think it is quite clear that the OP has just purchased a new Iphone 4 and hopes it will work in the future with a new 4G network as well as the current 3G network. The controversial posting may have been factually correct but was irrelevant and no doubt confusing the those that are not technically inclined.
On that basis the go away posting was relevant and not confusing.
On that basis the go away posting was relevant and not confusing.
Will Iphone 4 work on the AT&T 4g network?