tackall
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Q: iphone 7+ and LTE networks

I am planning to purchase the new iphone 7+ but am confused on which model to get.  I am base in the states and using Cricket wireless.  I do travel to Asia often (China & Taiwan), I am going through the different options and see that the CDMA models (A1661) offers the same GSM capabilities as the (A1784).  Does anyone know that if I purchase the A1661 model, will it work in Taiwan which uses GSM bands?  I know it should work on making calls, what I worry about is the LTE data connection.  I am using an iphone 6+ T-Mobile (GSM) version now and I know for sure that it does not get any LTE connections in China.  Does anyone has any input on this?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 3:17 PM

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Q: iphone 7+ and LTE networks

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  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Sep 8, 2016 3:21 PM in response to tackall
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:21 PM in response to tackall

    You can find details for which LTE bands are supported by each model here: http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

  • by ShagCA,

    ShagCA ShagCA Sep 8, 2016 3:36 PM in response to tackall
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:36 PM in response to tackall

    tackall wrote:

     

    I am going through the different options and see that the CDMA models (A1661) offers the same GSM capabilities as the (A1784).  Does anyone know that if I purchase the A1661 model, will it work in Taiwan which uses GSM bands?

    You should be able to use it if Taiwan cellular provider supports GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). That takes care of your voice calls and EDGE connection. According to this list http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/, A1661 also supports Cricket LTE connection. A1661 LTE may not work in Taiwan. You'll need the other model, A1784 to use in Taiwan LTE network.

  • by tackall,

    tackall tackall Sep 8, 2016 3:56 PM in response to ShagCA
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:56 PM in response to ShagCA

    Thanks for your input, I did find this website helpful http://willmyphonework.net/.  However, iphone7 models are not listed as of yet.  From this website, I see that for iphone 6S China model A1699 works on all 3 places.  Let's hope apple will have an iphone7 model that has the same capabilities.  I know for sure apple do not release such model at the initial stage.

  • by tackall,

    tackall tackall Sep 8, 2016 3:58 PM in response to KiltedTim
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:58 PM in response to KiltedTim

    Thanks for your input, I did find this website helpful http://willmyphonework.net/.  However, iphone7 models are not listed as of yet.  From this website, I see that for iphone 6S China model A1699 works at all 3 places.  Let's hope apple will have an iphone7 model that has the same capabilities.  We can only hope..........

  • by ShagCA,

    ShagCA ShagCA Sep 8, 2016 4:47 PM in response to tackall
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    Sep 8, 2016 4:47 PM in response to tackall

    Wait for website admins update their site to include 7 and 7+. To be honest with you, it is a bit confusing. I'm still not sure what works in whose network.