Pixel 2 on AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Verizon... Questions for owners

[jimmiekain]

So... right now I have a Nexus 6p and I use it on AT&T. I hate that fact that the HD Voice and VoLTE do not work on the N6p when used on att. For these reasons and a few others, I'm considering a switch to Tmo or Vzw when / if I get the Pix2.

Can a few of you let me know what carrier you use and the following? This will help me choose what carrier to switch to or if I should stick with ATT.

1. Does HD Voice work on your carrier? (Explained: If you call someone else with the same carrier you have is it a super crisp HD phone call? Or, does it sound normal?)

2. Does VoLTE work? (Explained: When in a LTE area and not connected to wifi if you make or receive a phone call does your Pix2 data connection change to H, Ev or, does it still say LTE?

Thanks for all of your help guys.

 

[Almeuit]

So... right now I have a Nexus 6p and I use it on AT&T. I hate that fact that the HD Voice and VoLTE do not work on the N6p when used on att. For these reasons and a few others, I'm considering a switch to Tmo or Vzw when / if I get the Pix2.

Can a few of you let me know what carrier you use and the following? This will help me choose what carrier to switch to or if I should stick with ATT.

1. Does HD Voice work on your carrier? (Explained: If you call someone else with the same carrier you have is it a super crisp HD phone call? Or, does it sound normal?)

2. Does VoLTE work? (Explained: When in a LTE area and not connected to wifi if you make or receive a phone call does your Pix2 data connection change to H, Ev or, does it still say LTE?

Thanks for all of your help guys.

1) HD Voice will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

2) VoLTE will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

3) An extra one I know I cheated ... WiFi calling will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

 

[jimmiekain]

@Almeuit thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

 

[DarkNeo]

1) HD Voice will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

2) VoLTE will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

3) An extra one I know I cheated ... WiFi calling will work on T-Mobile & Verizon. It will not work on AT&T / Sprint.

Great, nice to know I get nothing on Sprint lol

 

[Almeuit]

Great, nice to know I get nothing on Sprint lol

Sprint doesn't allow it since they want their software. AT&T is the same reason... although I know AT&T could do it easily since T-Mobile does. Not sure on Sprint doing it easily. I would think so but their network is a little weird when it comes to restrictions versus others.

 

[pseudoware]

AT&T are @ss holes and basically suck.

 

[husslord]

I plan on trying out T-Mobile due to this...can always switch back.

https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/google-pixel-2-offer

 

[Nonymous666]

Another extra with T-Mobile is that Android's native Visual Voicemail works with T-Mobile.

 

[Damu357]

On TMobile, everything works, even video calling. Not sure about advanced messaging

 

[jimmiekain]

On TMobile, everything works, even video calling. Not sure about advanced messaging

Duo? Or carrier video calling?

 

[Damu357]

Duo? Or carrier video calling?

Carrier, I don't have duo enabled. When I try to initiate a video call the menu pops up for video calls, plus under the pixel secret settings video calls are provisioned for TMobile.

 

[csiguy1]

Other than the 2 issues listed, does the Pixel work well on AT&T?

 

[y2jdmbfan]

Other than the 2 issues listed, does the Pixel work well on AT&T?

Yes it does. It supports all the current LTE bands they are using.

 

[anon(19759)]

Can anyone confirm if tap-to-wake and lift-to-wake work on the Pixel 2? Possibly switching over from Galaxy S8 and I love the ability to press the invisible home button when it's asleep and just check the lock screen for notifications.

 

[nyc_rock]

If I buy the unlocked version and use it on Verizon, will wifi calling work?

 

[Almeuit]

If I buy the unlocked version and use it on Verizon, will wifi calling work?

Yes.

 

[klau25]

Yup I'm using a 2 XL on tmobile. Everything works perfectly.

 

[Gdwheel]

Other than the 2 issues listed, does the Pixel work well on AT&T?

My XL works okay on AT&T, except the signal is garbage. It shows 5-10 db less than my other phones with the same sim in the same location. Combined with terrible battery life and the screen issues, it is probably going back.

 

[Damu357]

My XL works okay on AT&T, except the signal is garbage. It shows 5-10 db less than my other phones with the same sim in the same location. Combined with terrible battery life and the screen issues, it is probably going back.

Wow, I get great signal strength on TMobile and excellent battery life, my last charge had over 8 hrs screen time and 24hrs standby time.

 

[Cherenkov]

My XL works okay on AT&T, except the signal is garbage. It shows 5-10 db less than my other phones with the same sim in the same location. Combined with terrible battery life and the screen issues, it is probably going back.

I'm seeing the opposite compared to my Samsung S7 -vs- my P2. I'm getting much better signal. I don't have the XL version, just the smaller Pixel 2.

Also, ran a speed test and I'm getting 115 down, 18 up, so speeds are solid.