In Wednesday analysis, Opensignal broke out users’ average 5G download speed results on T-Mobile’s low-band 600 MHz spectrum , which provides a base for nationwide 5G coverage, and its higher capacity 2.5 GHz spectrum.
Read moreDoes T-Mobile use CDMA or GSM?
Sprint uses a CDMA network, whereas T-Mobile uses GSM . Historically, that meant Sprint phones don’t play well on other wireless carriers, like AT&T and T-Mobile (with several exceptions).
Read moreIs T-Mobile LTE the same as 5G?
Yes—5G is faster than 4G LTE , but actual speeds may vary depending on your device and network conditions. On average, 5G can deliver speeds 3x as fast as 4G LTE.
Read moreWhat is T-Mobile’s fastest LTE band?
What LTE bands does T-Mobile use? Finally, T-Mobile has been the loudest and arguably the fastest growing 4G LTE network, especially in the big cities. Currently, T-Mobile’s main band is still band 4 (AWS) in the 1700 MHz range .
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