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International Nexus 5 - Can I use LTE?
Hi from the United Kingdom,
I'm travelling to the USA later this month. I have the Nexus 5 (international version) which has LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20
If I use an AT&T SIM with this phone, would I be able to get LTE speeds?
Thanks
Mike
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IIRC, AT&T uses 2/4/5/17, so it doesn't sound like you'll be able to get LTE reliably.
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Rayosun
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21stNow
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AT&T uses bands 4 and 17 for LTE service, so you will not receive LTE service with the international version of the Nexus 5 on AT&T. This phone is also not compatible with T-Mobile US' LTE service. Because your phone does not have a CDMA radio, the other two major US carriers are not options for your use. I hope that this helps.
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ATRIXGUY
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21stNow
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This confusing information is not helpful to the mlamb or anyone else that may read this. There are two different Nexus 5 models. mlamb has posted the bands on the phone that he/she has. The specifications for the two different Nexus 5 models are shown in the link below:
http://www.google.com/nexus/5/
The LTE bands that AT&T uses are shown in the link below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Since LTE bands 4 and 17 are the only two that AT&T uses right now, mlamb's phone will not receive LTE service on AT&T.
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