Note 9 = 4G / 5 G compatible (on T-Mobile USA network)?

[captivedroid]

I just realized that for the past 2 years, my Galaxy Note 9 utilized only 2/3G

I bought an unlocked/international SM-N960U1 off ebay.

Can this particular model harness 4/5 G?

cD

 

[mustang7757]

That model SM-N960U1 is the unlocked US and has 2g/3g/4g

 

[captivedroid]

Hey, thanks for your quick reply.

Does this screenshot attachment indicate 4G or nah?

I'm not sure what "LTE" means exactly. I heard (years ago) that it indicated not really 4G or 5G.

 

[mustang7757]

Hey, thanks for your quick reply.

Does this screenshot attachment indicate 4G or nah?

I'm not sure what "LTE" means exactly. I heard (years ago) that it indicated not really 4G or 5G.

Welcome, yeah LTE is 4g

 

[captivedroid]

so what should I expect from ookla speed test results?

(not completely sure whether it's working)

 

[mustang7757]

so what should I expect from ookla speed test results?

(not completely sure whether it's working)

That will depend if your on 3g,lte,2g and carrier

 

[mustang7757]

Dont forget in auto mode it will go to what in your area at the moment so can be either LTE or 3g

 

[captivedroid]

recently my brother mentioned 3G network being shut down within months.

is that true?

cD

 

[mustang7757]

recently my brother mentioned 3G network being shut down within months.

is that true?

cD

Yeah that should happen by next year i believe

 

[captivedroid]

Today's speed test. New SIM card.

In major U.S. metro area. Do these results look right?

 

[mustang7757]

This mine on T-Mobile pixel 5 , I turn 5g off and choose LTE

 

[captivedroid]

Wow...

graveyard hours and I finally get over 80Mbps.

 

[captivedroid]

So how soon will Note 9 got kaput when 5G takes over?

 

[gray2018]

I would assume that your Note 9 should still be fine for awhile as long as you are on 4G. I honestly don't see 4G going away any time soon. I would be more concerned with lack of security updates after 2022 honestly.

 

[captivedroid]

Have you seen this video?

Published on YouTube Jul 12, 2021