TMobile HSPA +42

[UnlockedOnly]

I know I live in a +42 area......my question is how do I know when I am on +42 ? The mobile network type currently says HSPA:10

 

[minnemike]

do a speed test when you think you are in good range of a tower - what do you get? You'll never see top speed H+ unless you do something on the phone that calls for it. It auto switches speed to save battery.

If you are getting over 5 mbps in decent range of a tower, then you have H+! IF you are literally right next to a tower you should be getting at least 17 mbps.

 

[bunky1971]

These are speeds from refarmed 1900 spectrum...I pick up same speeds on 1900 + 1700 mhz. Cant wait for lte.

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[UnlockedOnly]

do a speed test when you think you are in good range of a tower - what do you get? You'll never see top speed H+ unless you do something on the phone that calls for it. It auto switches speed to save battery.

If you are getting over 5 mbps in decent range of a tower, then you have H+! IF you are literally right next to a tower you should be getting at least 17 mbps.

thanks, I will do the speed testing, mind explaining to me what you mean that I would have to do something on the phone to receive top speed...thanks again

 

[gone down south]

HSPA10 is +21, HSPA15 is +42.

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[b0bbert]

I got this the other day.

thanks, I will do the speed testing, mind explaining to me what you mean that I would have to do something on the phone to receive top speed...thanks again

What he means is unless you are actively using data it stays on 3G until the phone really needs the 4G/H+ connection. It idles on 3G to save battery. When I initiate a speed test it bumps from 3G to 4G since its requesting a connection.

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