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Mr5tealUrKills

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Hello,
I was shopping around for a Note 5 when it occurred to me that I should probably check if it was compatible first. I don't know the frequencies that metro accepts so if someone could please help with that?

The frequencies the phone has are
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA
4G bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
And yes it is unlocked.
~Thanks
Zane
 
Welcome to the site! :)

Your post didn't list the 3G and 4G bands, but the T-Mobile and AT&T versions do have the correct bands for MetroPCS.

MetroPCS 3G bands:
1700/2100MHz or 1900MHZ.

4G:
Band 2 = 1900MHz
Band 4 = 1700/2100MHz
Band 12 = 700MHz
 
Thanks for the welcome and reply Kate! I messaged the seller to see if they could specify the bands as I didn't see them in the listing. I can include the link to the listing just in case I missed anything, if that is anything of interest.

Thanks
~Zane.
 
I found this little snippet somewhere else in the listing not sure if it helps , I also messaged the seller just in case.

Compatibility: USA Carriers: T-Mobile (2G), AT&T (3G)
 
Metro uses T-Mobile so if that's correct you'd only have 2G. Is it listed as a "world" or "international" phone? Those often don't have the correct bands for high speed data in the US.
 
Get the exact model number,then,use this:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
As this phone is relatively new (less than two weeks old),I'd be leery of e-Bayer's & the like.
If the price is below normal MSRP,something's up.
TANSTAAFL
Get the IMEI & check it here:
https://swappa.com/esn
And check w/Samsung & the carrier if it's a carrier-based phone.
 
KOLIO said:
Get the exact model number,then,use this:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
As this phone is relatively new (less than two weeks old),I'd be leery of e-Bayer's & the like.
If the price is below normal MSRP,something's up.
TANSTAAFL
Get the IMEI & check it here:
https://swappa.com/esn
And check w/Samsung & the carrier if it's a carrier-based phone.
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Not quite sure if i did that right but screenshot included.


kate said:
Metro uses T-Mobile so if that's correct you'd only have 2G. Is it listed as a "world" or "international" phone? Those often don't have the correct bands for high speed data in the US.
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Some of this stuff does concern me:
"Buy with Confidence

1. 800+ Sold
2. No Carrier Logo
3. Factory Unlocked
4. Brand New
5. Sealed Box
6. No Region Lock"

But you can check the listing for yourself at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...-Phone-/281771703891?var=&hash=item419ae6fe53
 

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KOLIO said:
If you're gonna use it on Metro PCS,might as well get the T-Mobile version,it's less expensive & a better match:
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/samsung-galaxy-note5.html
Metro & T-Mobile are on the same network,so,the band match may be under-represented.
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Seems like a great alternative, would I have to unlock it for use on metro? (One would think no because they ride the same network) and i cant seem to order one without it forcing a plan on me.
 
Yeah,you'd have to get it unlocked.
Give 'em a call,they should work with you.
 
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