4G was launched on 19 February, 2018 in Bangladesh. But there's no support for LTE by Apple in Bangladesh. Currently there are more than 1.5 million iPhone users in Bangladesh. So I would like to request for a LTE support software update for Bangladesh as soon as possible. The carriers providing 4G/LTE are Grameenphone, Airtel, Robi and Banglalink.
iPhone 7, iOS 11.2.6
Here our Govt. always ensure that the people are getting their facilities. This is a republic country. I don't know you are aware of human right act. According to our constitution all people of this country will get the fair facilities in every sphare. So, why you addresing as madmen ?? Are you from a crazy or mad store ?? Had to say this. Don't talk as a fool where you dont know well about somthing, okay??
Let me explain about the term "Government Madmen". You could use President Trump as a prime example, but I'm sure your Government doesn't spew out the lies like he does. Sure all governments lie, but not as much as President Trump does. In this context, it's because they control the spectrum. They license it to providers. It might be owned by the providers (at least on paper) but the Government still controls it. So all that spectrum providers have? Licensed by the Government. The Government can give and they can take away.
But since it's in that context, file a complaint with the Government saying that iPhones are blocked from accessing LTE. Until we know the true cause (one of which I find could be plausible), and if providers aren't doing anything, then complain to the Government. You have that right, right? I will agree with you on your term "lame excuse".
Just be happy you aren't in North Korea. No offense but it could be worse.
The term "LTE is a basic human right" comes from something I read out of Europe. Do I find access to LTE as a basic human right? Yes. Yes I do. In your case? If I were the Government I'd be asking "what the (insert word here) are you doing? You're not pulling that nonsense off." You can also say that about the Internet. A basic human right.
"(Insert word here)" is normally used because I can't say what I want to say, not on here at least. If this was an Android Forum (and I was once a Moderator for one cellphone manufacturer who I will not say here), I would go all out and actually use that language, irregardless of the age group if you pushed my buttons. One famous refrain I'd use was "This has been covered before". That was a hint to actually use the "Search" function. I still retain moderator status, but I only go in once in a blue moon. Another one that would cause me to use that language was the rumour mill. I'm not going to go into examples, but you get the idea.
For this topic the "Search" function doesn't exist. I'm still handling this with kid gloves, instead of the example above.
I think you don't know about the launching 4G in Bangladesh. You have no idea and have no knowledge about Bangladesh. We recently entered the 4G era for a while. I can show you some reference to this issue. But you blamed my Govt. and Operator that really a nonsense speech at all. I have already mentioned you the band of 4G LTE. 2100 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, 900 Mhz that is to be 1, 3 and 8 bad as our link shows. I see apple support this band too. But we need to be certified by Apple. But, why? If this was our govt. and operator issue then they could solve this in a day. But, Its a fault of apple that Apple user of Bangladesh needs to install a setting which will provide Apple authority.
What can we do? In your response, I am adding some links for you to inform you the approval of 4G LTE in Bangladesh by our Government. I hope you will have sense well.
GrameenPhone CEO, Bangladesh has launched 4G, 2018 - YouTube
Thank you.
You really need to understand that LTE is not working on iphone:
- with 4G ready SIM
- within coverage area
- with LTE bands matching
Pop out the sim, place in ANY android with LTE, and it works.
And the operators are saying it is not working because there is a block from Apple's side on using LTE in Bangladesh.
Given the verifiable information we have, it is extremely clear where the issue is.
GP's 4G coverage is limited at this moment even though they are the largest operator. But other carrier has almost 100% coverage (by population; not by ground-area). Other carriers are not far behind.
I tested things by literally standing in front of GP's head office as have some other people. All works except iphone.
Yes, Driver8999 have to agree with us about this issue . I can provide more and more evidence that wil prove its appleside fault. But, I think its enoght for understanding this issue if Driver8999 is an intellegent guy. If no then ....nithing to say at all.
Thanks for your reply. At least you agreed with us that operator need to be certified as well by Apple side. But others phone don't need that certification. We are 4G ready but Apple just hanging us for the certification. It can be a security or their technical policy. But, they can open this restriction if they want. They didn't so that you had to wait for the certification for 4G / LTE.
If you think about others 4G devices it is open for all and if you have a 4G sim you can enjoy faster speed of 4G /LTE.
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Btw , I have taked with customercare of GP , Banglalink and airtel, they said that BTRC and they are on the process for activating 4G /LTE certification. May be we will able to use 4G within next 2 weeks of March.
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1.5 million of 18 crorr Apple are waiting for 4G. I hope Apple will approve our LTE request as soon as they can. Though it's long term processing issue with the Apple.
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By this certification they will unblock 880 country code for Bangladesh. If they do, then user will increase rapidly and will be 5 million within 6-12months.
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Thank you :)
Here's the thing with my provider: Before Band 7 LTE came online, you could only get LTE if you had a Band 66 phone, and if you were in an area that had Band 4 LTE. I had what's called a "Profile 5 SIM Card" that I was using. Videotron had spectrum in Toronto (which would be Bands 7 and 13), and possibly elsewhere in Freedom's coverage area. Shaw Communications (who owns Freedom Mobile) bought that spectrum from Videotron. As soon as the deal was finalized, I went to a Freedom Mobile location and switched out my SIM Card (exchanged it for a Profile 6 one, since this is required for LTE). Since Freedom Mobile was not Apple Certified, they needed Band 7 just to get certification on the network. In the Master Agreement, all iPhones must be able to access LTE. Apple is brutally strict with this requirement. With only Band 66 phones accessing LTE, Apple would never approve the network. The term "legacy phones" came about because in Canada, and the US, any phone that does not have Band 66, but has Band 7 is considered a "legacy phone". (I also ripped this term off of a railroad track gauge chart and "legacy streetcars" here in Toronto built in the 1970's and 1980's, which are being replaced by 100ft long LFLRV's, which that and the subway system use the "legacy" gauge). After that purchase, it was announced in I believe October or November of 2017 that Shaw had stuck a deal with Apple to allow it to finally carry the iPhone on it's network. Shortly after that, Band 7 LTE became available in certain areas of Toronto. There are still some areas (such as where I work) where Band 7 LTE is not available, but after my purchase of my iPhone 8 Plus, I get either Band 7 LTE or Band 66 LTE. Some places have Band4+66 LTE, since Band 66 is part of the Band 4 LTE family. It only drops to 3G if the LTE signal is weak. This does happen, but not as often as you think. Freedom Mobile is still in the process of deploying Band 7 LTE across it's network for "legacy" devices, but remains approved by Apple for LTE services.
My country code is 1. Bit difficult to block iPhones on any network with that one.
As far as Android devices are concerned, I believe the software is more open ended than Apple's. I could be wrong, but then again Google doesn't have to certify the network either. If the band is in the phone, then you're good to go. But not all manufacturers include all the bands, like Apple does. I think Samsung does, but I don't think I'm allowed to mention that on here. I could draw a comparison.
I also think there are more Android users in the world than iPhones, but the margin is pretty slim. Before Freedom Mobile was allowed to carry the iPhone, the only place you could get one was from Apple (before Canada banned locking of phones to a network). They all had Androids. You were watching maybe 40-45% of the market walk right past the door.
I got my 6S Plus (legacy phone) in July of 2017, and replaced that with an 8 Plus in February of 2018. The 6S has 128GB, the 8 Plus has 256GB. Both of these phones were purchased from Apple in Toronto, Ontario. This allowed me to retire all my Android devices I kept as a backup, with the exception of one (that has Android O on it and my parents haven't bitten into the "fruit" yet like all my family members have).
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The thing is Apple has things like WiFi Calling ,voLTE & multiple LTE bands for iPhones. Most cheap Android phones do not have this. That is why it takes some time to certify a network.That is why iPhones are global phones.
If GP,Robi & Banglalink were actually intelligent they should have informed Apple 1 month before deployment for them to work everything out.
The number of iPhone users is close to 3 million . It is not 1.5 .GP has 45% market share & it has 1.5 million iPhone users on GP.
By not working with Apple beforehand they have stopped 63% of the 4G compatible smartphones from connecting to LTE network. BD has 5 million 4G LTE compatible smartphones in it.
VoLTE, and VoWiFi do require carrier support. The major providers in Canada have this. Some providers don't but I know mine is working on this. VoLTE will eliminate the drop to 3G on a call, and VoWiFi will solve many reception issues, and you can use it internationally without additional roaming charges (gets billed as in network usage). So I guess another Carrier Update will be sent to my phone once this is implemented.
I will agree with you most cheap, or even mid range Androids do not have multiple bands like the iPhone. I never expected Band 66 to be in the iPhone until the next whatever iPhone is coming down the pipe. But the 8 series and X do.
63%? That's a high number. That's almost 2/3rds of the mobile devices there. Do I see this as a problem? Yes I do. A major one. But Apple Certification will take time though.
I was talking to the other guy, who was getting hysterical in my opinion.It is better to get an optimized connection, rather than an unoptimized one.
Yeah, 63% of compatible LTE smartphones in Bangladesh are iPhones.
It is a 3rd world country where smartphone adoption is less than 30% of 160 million people. Out of those 30% ,only 10%(5 mill) has 4G capability. Out of that (3mill) are iPhones.
I do hope that iPhone 5 does get 4G support too.
I am aware that you guys are absolutely hysterical about iPhones not accessing 4G on any of the providers.
Those numbers are quite alarming. Compared to North America, you wold not even see these numbers.
For your question on the iPhone 5, it depends on if LTE is supported in the modem (what Bands it has on it). There is no way to add a band after a phone is manufactured without having it recertified for operation.
Oh no !! Lot's of time I think. Are you sure Apple team are in Bangladesh and testing LTE? If this is true then there is a hope that we are getting LTE soon within 40-50 days. 😀 But, Quite painful to wait this long time.
Btw thank you for your information dear crimsonvspurple
Keep in mind, it might be sooner. Or later. When Freedom announced LTE, they said the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto where I live would be complete in the Spring of 2018 after the spectrum purchase. I got LTE on my 6S Plus in December of 2017 (but only in the "hood" where I live, elsewhere it was either 3G or LTE depending on the neighbourhood).
A few things to keep in mind gentlemen:
Even though I can get far faster speeds here, the technology will mature.
Until VoLTE is implemented, calls will still go through the 3G network (the network will drop to 3G. Camping back to LTE may take a moment). So if you are using the phone and checking out news from CNN, you will be limited to 3G speeds. This does not happen with VoLTE.
If you use WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime Audio, you'll still stay on LTE for a call, but only if you use one of those to place a call.
The network will also drop to 3G if the LTE signal where you are is weak.
🙂 I'm still here if you have questions.
Drink the coffee.
Completely off topic; I'm happy to hear Toronto and Bangladesh are getting LTE. I just discovered, quite by accident, that my carrier has updated parts of their network in New Jersey to 5G. I have gotten speeds of 50 Mbps to 90 Mbps over my cellular connection in some locations. So the future is here.
4G LTE in Bangladesh
