How do I activate 4G LTE on my iPhone 5? I have the LTE enabled in the setting, but it isn't working

Im having the same problem too, I was on the phone with Bell for 3 hours and they don't know whats wrong!?! !!!NOT TOO PLEASED!!!

My plan is to call Apple tomorrow.

Are you sure LTE is available in your area? It isnt available everywhere. Look at your carriers coverage map to be sure.

LTE coverage is only in about 50 major cities, check the coverage maps for your carrier.

LTE probably isn't available where you're at. If you're on AT&T, rest assured that their 4G is fast enough for you right now.

Oh it is, I have LTE coverage in my area. I was on the phone with my service carrier (Bell in Canada) for 3 hours, now on the phone with Apple. UGH

I'm having the exact same issue with my new iPhone 5 on the Telus/Bell LTE network. If I cycle the phone's power, it will connect to LTE initially, but switches to 3G after 10-15 seconds.

Absolutely no LTE service in Burlington, Hamilton, and Stoney Creek -- even though all are clearly under the LTE "cloud" on both Bell & Telus service map.

Again, iPhone 5 is only connecting at 3G.

I called Telus technical support and, like your experience with Bell, they have no idea why it's not staying connected at LTE. They suggested the network could be overloaded because of today's iPhone launch, but that isn't reassuring since people will still be using their new phones after today 😟

Lucky! I just did a restore and still have 3G 😟

Guess I will just wait it out and see what happens.

I am in Austin and we definetly have LTE and my signal is strong but can only get on 4G. I have rebooted and reset network settings to no avail. I am north but ATTs coverage map shows fully covered where I'm at.

Is ATTs coverage map inaccurate or what? Anyone else in Austin not able to get on LTE?

Thanks,

-Andrew

Same Problem here, I am only connecting to 3g. I've tried calling. They have no idea why it's not working. Resetting all settings doesn't work. I'm with rogers living in toronto and there is definatley LTE in the area. Any help would be appreciated.

Same thing for me? I am in laval QC

And my telus LTE it's supposed to be fuil coverage !

I try some thing and i can't get any LTE ?

Hey guys

I have solved my issues, seems as though bells LTE coverage isn't quite as vast as displayed on the LTE service map.

I drove around a bit in Nepean (near Ottawa) and received LTE when I drove closer to the city.

Still only getting either 3G or LTE, no 4G.

I will be callin bell to complain about the inaccuracy of their LTE service map.

Cheers

M

Hello Everyone,

This is my 1st post. I also have a bell iphone 5 that is connecting to 3g only. I have done all your suggestions ie network reset, remove sim, device restore etc... and LTE does come on for about 10 to 15 seconds and still switches back to 3g. (Yes, I do live in a LTE area)

Here is some info I have found...Bell, Rogers, Telus are all having issues with iphone 5 LTE connectivety. However a lucky few iphone 5 customers are not having any issues with LTE.

Now, Android LTE devices on the Bell network (can't verify rogers or telus) in my area (actually right beside me in my house) has no issues with LTE connectivety, it is at full strength.

I have read many posts as I am sure most of you have that Bell Rogers etc are not the only carriers with this issue, carriers in the United States are having the same issues.

My conclusion is that its not a LTE network problem or a carrier misleading its customers for LTE coverage, it has to be a iphone 5 problem, not sure if iOS 6 reverts back to 3g if it thinks the signal is stronger or something is missing in the iOS 6 LTE protocol.

I am hoping there will be an update to iOS 6 to fix it soon and I am praying its not a faultiy hardware issue, fingers crossed.

Cheers

James

Just an update to my post when I state LTE I am reffering to 4g LTE.

Cheers

James