The Gear S3 Frontier has only one Model (LTE)

[mcain4041]

I ordered my Gear S3 Frontier on Sunday morning from the Samsung website, I am in the US. After reading and researching I was concerned about not ordering the correct version/LTE model. As a Verizon user I want to use this watch on my Verizon plan. I called Samsung tech support and they assured me all Frontier models of this watch are LTE ready. All I would need to do is activate with Verizon once I receive the watch. I have read mixed reviews and comments on this issue so I wanted to share my experience.

 

[jakestgermain]

I don't believe this is correct information. If you look on Samsungs website they have two different Frontier models and on clearly states bluetooth and WIFI where the other says Bluetooth/LTE and WIFI

 

[mcain4041]

That is why I called Samsung Tech support. Because I was getting contradicting reports. If you click on the non at&t model for $350 it states LTE ready. Just scroll down.

Gear S3 frontier Wearables - SM-R760NDAAXAR | Samsung US

"The Gear S3 is 4G LTE connected1 so you can receive texts, emails, and alerts without reaching for your phone. With a built-in speaker and microphone, you can also make and answer calls hands-free. "

 

[LivDoug]

Just looked at the product page. It does seem like this could be right. Even if you look at the footnotes at the bottom of the page, it doesn't say anything about lte only being on certain models.

 

[jakestgermain]

That is why I called Samsung Tech support. Because I was getting contradicting reports. If you click on the non at&t model for $350 it states LTE ready. Just scroll down.

Gear S3 frontier Wearables - SM-R760NDAAXAR | Samsung US

"The Gear S3 is 4G LTE connected1 so you can receive texts, emails, and alerts without reaching for your phone. With a built-in speaker and microphone, you can also make and answer calls hands-free. "

Look at the bottom of that page where you can expand the tech specs. It says Bluetooth and wifi.

 

[jakestgermain]

Also it wouldn't make ANY since to charge $50 more for an AT&T preorder on Samsung's website if you could just spend 350 for the other frontier model and get the same LTE

 

[jakestgermain]

Samsung Gear S3 Smart Watch | Samsung US

 

[Sword fish]

The version AT&T and Verizon is selling is the R765 so I am not sure the Samsung Rep knew what they were talking about. Since this watch uses an e-sim, it will be software based so this software is probably not on the R760.

 

[mcain4041]

well I guess I will be calling Samsung again to reconfirm this. Please hold.

 

[srz1977]

Someone on Reddit called Samsung CS and they said it was indeed two different models.

The more expensive one is LTE equipped.

 

[mcain4041]

Just called tech support again. NOW they are saying there are!! two different models and that I should wait for the release of the Verizon version which should be in a few days. Ugh order canceled problem solved. Thanks guys.

 

[LivDoug]

Im assuming there could be plenty of upset customers after these all start shipping. Ive seen several posts of people buying these non lte frontiers and they are figuring they have lte because its a frontier model. Samsung really needs to try and make sure the product information on their site is made much more clear, and best buy/amazon should have their pages say bluetooth only. Im still patiently waiting for verizon to get the s3 up for sale.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I'm waiting on the Verizon version as well. Hoping that it comes out soon.

 

[CHRISALLEN3285]

I'm confused. I pre-ordered the Gear S3 Frontier from AT&T. Is there two versions or not?

 

[Sword fish]

If you ordered the gear Frontier from AT&T, you should get the LTE model SM-R765. If you order it from anywhere else, it will not have the LTE option SM-R760.

 

[Gdwheel]

I'm confused. I pre-ordered the Gear S3 Frontier from AT&T. Is there two versions or not?

The AT&T model will have LTE connectivity. You have to add a line (or put it on a line) to order it -- at least I did.

 

[CHRISALLEN3285]

The AT&T model will have LTE connectivity. You have to add a line (or put it on a line) to order it -- at least I did.

I went to an AT&T store earlier and they assured me that there isn't two versions of the Frontier. They said there's a Frontier and a Classic version. I already have a line. They told me that I pre-ordered the correct one and that I should be fine. No worries. I just keep seeing online that everyone is confused and thinks there's two versions of the Frontier.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I went to an AT&T store earlier and they assured me that there isn't two versions of the Frontier. They said there's a Frontier and a Classic version. I already have a line. They told me that I pre-ordered the correct one and that I should be fine. No worries. I just keep seeing online that everyone is confused and thinks there's two versions of the Frontier.

That's because there are two versions. The one you can buy at Best Buy will not have LTE. The cellular versions are being sold through carriers so if you bought it from your carrier, you can't get the wrong version.

 

[Shane Smith8]

My gear s3 is sm-r765a. This is lte correct? Prob for at.t that's why the a

 

[jgreg02]

I ordered my Gear S3 Frontier on Sunday morning from the Samsung website, I am in the US. After reading and researching I was concerned about not ordering the correct version/LTE model. As a Verizon user I want to use this watch on my Verizon plan. I called Samsung tech support and they assured me all Frontier models of this watch are LTE ready. All I would need to do is activate with Verizon once I receive the watch. I have read mixed reviews and comments on this issue so I wanted to share my experience.

I think these are carrier specific. If you want Verizon i recommend you get it from them.