HSPA+ 21 vs 42, does it matter?

[Andrew Martonik]

I haven't seen any rock solid sources produce a good answer: Is the Google Play version of the Nexus capped at HSPA 21+?

It is 42. I will bet any amount of money at this point (like... $299) that there are not two versions .

 

[scuttlefield]

According to TmoNews' updated article: "Update: According to Google’s press release, the Play Store Nexus 4 does in fact have HSPA+ 42Mbps connectivity as well, it’s the Play Store specs that are incorrect."

Hooray!!!

Source: Update: T-Mobile Confirms Nexus 4 HSPA+ 42Mbps Connectivity | | TmoNewsTmoNews

 

[dwd3885]

does StraightTalk use 42Mbps?

 

[John-Smith]

From the T-Mobile press release.

Thanks, lol I had no idea that HSPA 42+ was 4g..

 

[nrm5110]

Thanks, lol I had no idea that HSPA 42+ was 4g..

Its considered 4g to some just depends on what higher ups you talk too lol

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[srosencrans]

So, the unlocked Nexus in the Play store gets 42Mbps as well if you have T-Mobile? That would be swell, I've been reading a lot of contradictory statements since yesterday morning.

 

[Woosh]

does StraightTalk use 42Mbps?

ST on AT&T towers can only do 21, the T-Mo otoh will get 42 network.

 

[anon62607]

Thanks, lol I had no idea that HSPA 42+ was 4g..

By the originally media adopted meaning of the term 4G (matching the requirements of IMT-Advanced) nothing currently available is 4G. For that you would need LTE-Advanced deployed on at least 60MHz with 4 spatial layers (or 30 MHz with 8 layers).

Current LTE deployments, particularly in the US where they top out at 10 MHz and 2 layers, fall far short of IMT-Advanced, which the media likes to refer to as 4G.

 

[rubi76]

So, the unlocked Nexus in the Play store gets 42Mbps as well if you have T-Mobile? That would be swell, I've been reading a lot of contradictory statements since yesterday morning.

That's what everyone is saying. I guess we have to wait for someone to really test it... but most likely there are not 2 different versions (Also, I don't see Tmobile asking Lg to change the antenna just for their production...if that was true Tmobile would have made sure to mention that because it would push people towards buying the phone from them).
So i guess they put 21 speeds on Google Play page so that AT&T customers are not fooled - they will not have 42 no matter what.

 

[anoojshah]

The speed capability doesn't matter so much for you as it does for the carrier. Chances are, there will be other HSPA users sharing the cell tower with you, so you'll never be able to take advantage of the max speed. I wouldn't worry about it.

//from a former HSPA Engineer

 

[Andrew Martonik]

As if people were really still convinced that there are different versions...

Google has fixed their page to display 42mbps HSPA+ on the Play Store: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ature=device-featured&hl=en-US&token=V4di0MtR

 

[Mobimop]

As if people were really still convinced that there are different versions...

Google has fixed their page to display 42mbps HSPA+ on the Play Store: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ature=device-featured&hl=en-US&token=iz7ue4M1

Thanks Andrew I saw the same tech specs yesterday and was very surprised since T-Mobile is a launch customer why they wouldn't offer the 42mbps service. Now I just need to convince myself that is enough of a change from my current Galaxy Nexus to warrant purchasing the LG Nexus.... Decisions, decisions. LOL

 

[mrkalel]

It'll be based on location but it should provide faster data.



Are you on att? T mobile doesn't have lte. The highest I've seen on t mobile is 20 down on my gs3.

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I'm on AT&T...

 

[anon(847090)]

I think we can close this thread now that its very clear that there is no 21 version.

 

[emoeskaite]

I think we can close this thread now that its very clear that there is no 21 version.

Seconded.

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[arklab]

I was just at the T-Mobile store in Laguna Niguel California.
The top tech (who has a Nexus 4) double checked his phone, and yes BOTH Nexus 4 and service is HSPA+ 42.

Solved for me.

 

[TheLibertarian]

Where's the discovery here?

At least this was a current thread...

I was just at the T-Mobile store in Laguna Niguel California.
The top tech (who has a Nexus 4) double checked his phone, and yes BOTH Nexus 4 and service is HSPA+ 42.

Solved for me.