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DrewJW

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Hi all.

I am soon to pull the trigger on a titanium note II and I am wondering if I will get LTE when it rolls out? I've seen the HSPA specifications from the Samsung website but have been told all Samsung phones are rolling out with LTE?
 
Yes, I'd like to know too?

But from what I understand, there's an SNote2 LTE version coming out on the 15th October from 'EE', but what I don't get though, there's an issue with frequencies regarding 4G (LTE) compatibilities, so some operators will work on a different LTE frequency for there network, but I don't fully understand and can't seem to get clear information on this.

Will LTE or 4G phones from any makers which are sold in the UK, be full compatible with any mobile network, and be fully backward compatible with any 3G/2G signals also? It's a simple question I hope.

Regards
 
liviococcia said:
Yes, I'd like to know too?

But from what I understand, there's an SNote2 LTE version coming out on the 15th October from 'EE', but what I don't get though, there's an issue with frequencies regarding 4G (LTE) compatibilities, so some operators will work on a different LTE frequency for there network, but I don't fully understand and can't seem to get clear information on this.

Will LTE or 4G phones from any makers which are sold in the UK, be full compatible with any mobile network, and be fully backward compatible with any 3G/2G signals also? It's a simple question I hope.

Regards
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Hi i've asked around various forums and got a good reply HERE which gave me the idea that the current GSM models will utilize traditional GSM Radio HSPA+21 radio tech (3G?) but be Quad Core where the newer ones coming with EE's launch will have Dual Core but will be able to hop on 4G LTE, however that will roll out only in cities and limited range around the UK, and even longer wait for other networks.
 
Thanks DrewJW, I now understand.

I just don't agree with Samsung, and other mobile phone makers regarding the production of separate phone models just to comply with UK LTE standards, new models should already be compatible for any UK network, compatibility should already be built in for any transmission that can be generated.

Just to mention also, LG are hot on Samsung's heels with the Optimus G, a 4.7 screen, Snapdragon Quadcore 2g ram 12 meg camera..... and it LTE 3G/4G..... none of this messing about, and there's talk of them coming out with a larger screen varient, hopefully with a pen and high definition screen resolution.

Thanks again
 
liviococcia said:
Thanks DrewJW, I now understand.

I just don't agree with Samsung, and other mobile phone makers regarding the production of separate phone models just to comply with UK LTE standards, new models should already be compatible for any UK network, compatibility should already be built in for any transmission that can be generated.

Just to mention also, LG are hot on Samsung's heels with the Optimus G, a 4.7 screen, Snapdragon Quadcore 2g ram 12 meg camera..... and it LTE 3G/4G..... none of this messing about, and there's talk of them coming out with a larger screen varient, hopefully with a pen and high definition screen resolution.

Thanks again
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Nor me, I've made my mind up to get the Note 2 from 3mobile, they offer unlimited 3G HSPA+21 data for
 
@liviococcia, Samsung doesn't just make phones for the UK, they can't be expected to hold back release of a phone while the UK sorts out its 4G bands.
Also as 4G bands needed are different around the world they have a huge number of customers to satisfy all at the same time needing different LTE handsets. (There's about 6 variations of the LTE Note2).
The demand for the the LTE note2 is high & its UK version will be available tomorrow a full 2 weeks before 4G officially launches.
The EE version will be "3" compatible as it runs 1800Mhz.

Compatibility for the future 800Mhz & 2.6Ghz would be nice if its included but bear in mind those bands aren't even owned by Voda & O2 yet for 4G use so we are expecting Samsung to produce compatibility where it as yet doesn't exist.
Also huge areas of the UK will not see 4G coverage during the next 12 months & those that do may be out off by the price & certainly the horrendous amount of data you will use as most will need at least 5GB a month to enjoy the benefits of 4G.
 
A bit unrelated but still on three, does anyone know if the pay as you go (or the contract) phones are sim locked?

Also I've noticed they sell the phone for
 
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