Anyone on AT&T ordering the HSPA+ Version?

**MattMJB0188** · 05-12-2012, 12:31 PM

I must admit that I am tempted too. After seeing all the problems the AT&T branded One X has I am really learning towards a non carrier branded phone. The only downside to this is that there is NO LTE. I know the S4 Qualcomm chip is no slouch, I still rather have the flagship processor in this phone.

Do people really believe AT&T will have their version ready by this summer? I think not. I think maybe by the end of August but not June or July.

**planoman** · 05-12-2012, 03:38 PM

LTE is too strong in my hometown and State for that matter to ignore. The AT&T version will likely have the S4 which is fine. Can't wait until next month! I also like the capacitive buttons opposed to a physical home button.

I predict the phone comes to AT&T in June.

**20blks** · 05-12-2012, 09:01 PM

Buy the international version and then sell it whenever Att releases it.

**wilfreb** · 05-12-2012, 10:57 PM

i much prefer the global version, 3G speeds are fine for me and i wont be dealing with all those bloatware and delayed updates from att.

**LazrRocketArm** · 05-12-2012, 11:48 PM

Would be too hard to drop the LTE. Often find myself turning off the wifi, so I get faster speeds.
ATT version for me

**Urbancowboy69** · 05-13-2012, 02:01 AM

What is the most reputable place to but the international version? Cheapest including shipping.

**planoman** · 05-13-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Urbancowboy69

What is the most reputable place to but the international version? Cheapest including shipping.

Amazon.com or Expansys USA. Amazon.com will begin charging sales tax to Texas residents in June or July of this year due to a large distribution center they put in the DFW area. Bummer!!! Both would likely have free shipping.

**E_man** · 05-13-2012, 11:52 AM

If.I do buy an SGS3, it probably will be the international version. I am not up for contract renewal, used that for someone else. As such, the price difference will be quite a lot smaller for me. I'd rather huge Dev support than LTE.

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**LazrRocketArm** · 05-13-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by planoman

Amazon.com or Expansys USA. Amazon.com will begin charging sales tax to Texas residents in June or July of this year due to a large distribution center they put in the DFW area. Bummer!!! Both would likely have free shipping.

Agreed.
Be careful with Amazon though. Remember they not only sell direct, but also act as a storefront for some third parties.
Make sure you are buying from Amazon.

**planoman** · 06-05-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by LazrRocketArm

Agreed.
Be careful with Amazon though. Remember they not only sell direct, but also act as a storefront for some third parties.
Make sure you are buying from Amazon.

Yes I bought my international GNote from global mobiles through Amazon. No issues at all. You do get the same return policy as Amazon even if they just fufill the other for someone else. I did buy ensquared insurance for a year just in case.

**oldmanjenkins** · 06-05-2012, 10:38 AM

LTE is too strong a signal to not go AT&t.

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**20blks** · 06-05-2012, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by oldmanjenkins

LTE is too strong a signal to not go AT&t.

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It's amazing that everyone isn't on At&t with the speeds we get. I was in a convo with someone last night who was impressed with T-mobile getting 8mbps. Go figure

**jcp007** · 06-05-2012, 12:48 PM

4G LTE AT&T version for me. The S4 processor seems less likely to eat batteries and why be limited essentially to HSPA+ or 3G?

**jcp007** · 06-05-2012, 12:54 PM

The expense of the international version is too high.

**I Monarch** · 06-05-2012, 12:59 PM

To put a little perspective on things, I ordered the international One X, but the AT&T version was such an improvement, I bought one of those with my upgrade. The S4 chip is that quick, and uses a lot less power. I consistently get about an hour longer in screen-on time with my S4 version.

Now we don't know about the S4 vs the quad-core Exynos comparisons will be like, but I'm pretty confident the S4 version will be the one to go with.

**Newtoandroid99** · 06-05-2012, 01:19 PM

LTE is not available at my house, but is available 10 miles down the road, and when i'm out and about it's hit or miss on weather it's available. It's really a lot faster then the 4G so it's hard to pass up. But i have noticed my data jumped up to 3GB in one month on LTE on my one X. I have the unlimited data, but i'm kind of concerned that i may start getting throttled every month if i keep using LTE so i'm kind of torn. I'm not sure if i can return my one X as i already exchanged it one time although i'm inside the 30days. I'm not up for contract renewal so either way i'm paying 549+ for the SG3.

**LazrRocketArm** · 06-05-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Newtoandroid99

LTE is not available at my house, but is available 10 miles down the road, and when i'm out and about it's hit or miss on weather it's available. It's really a lot faster then the 4G so it's hard to pass up. But i have noticed my data jumped up to 3GB in one month on LTE on my one X. I have the unlimited data, but i'm kind of concerned that i may start getting throttled every month if i keep using LTE so i'm kind of torn. I'm not sure if i can return my one X as i already exchanged it one time although i'm inside the 30days. I'm not up for contract renewal so either way i'm paying 549+ for the SG3.

Pretty sure the LTE cap for throttling is 5 gb. I've never been past that on my 9 months of LTE.

As far as an exchange, I believe it is technically up to the store manager to disallow returns. As long as the exchange is for a different phone, it's usually allowed.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-i727 on ATT LTE

**Newtoandroid99** · 06-05-2012, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by LazrRocketArm

Pretty sure the LTE cap for throttling is 5 gb. I've never been past that on my 9 months of LTE.

As far as an exchange, I believe it is technically up to the store manager to disallow returns. As long as the exchange is for a different phone, it's usually allowed.

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Nice, 5gb is something I can live with. I may try a exchange, although I may just keep it, if I can get over 500 for it on eBay It that would be all good

**timberga** · 06-05-2012, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by LazrRocketArm

Pretty sure the LTE cap for throttling is 5 gb. I've never been past that on my 9 months of LTE.

As far as an exchange, I believe it is technically up to the store manager to disallow returns. As long as the exchange is for a different phone, it's usually allowed.

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I can absolutely confirm that when I went from Unlimited iPhone to Unlimited LTE Smartphone my cap changed from 3GB to 5GB. The rep confirmed it on the phone.

**LazrRocketArm** · 06-06-2012, 12:30 AM

I can also confirm the unlimited option while preordering online.
At least to extend grandfathered plans.

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