Difference between revisions of "PinePhone Carrier Support"
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For more general information, see [[PinePhone#Modem_and_Carrier_Support|Modem and Carrier Support]]. | For more general information, see [[PinePhone#Modem_and_Carrier_Support|Modem and Carrier Support]]. | ||
= Verizon = | = Carriers= | ||
== T-Mobile == | |||
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], | |||
T-Mobile's primary frequency band for the United States is 12 (700ac MHz). | |||
T-Mobile's bands and protocols are summarized on | |||
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/t-mobile-united-states this page]. | |||
== Verizon == | |||
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], | According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], | ||
Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz). | Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz). | ||
Verizon's bands and protocols are summarized on | |||
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/verizon-wireless-united-states this page]. | |||
However, it also says: | |||
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This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network. | This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network. | ||
Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier, it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network. Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not. | Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier, | ||
it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network. | |||
Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not. | |||
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= Resources = | |||
* IMEI - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity International Mobile Equipment Identity] | |||
Revision as of 00:35, 26 July 2020
This page contains hints on setting up cellular network connectivity for specific carriers. For more general information, see Modem and Carrier Support.
Carriers
T-Mobile
According to this page, T-Mobile's primary frequency band for the United States is 12 (700ac MHz).
T-Mobile's bands and protocols are summarized on this page.
Verizon
According to this page, Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz).
Verizon's bands and protocols are summarized on this page. However, it also says:
This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network. Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier, it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network. Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not.
According to a "Verizon Agent" on a chat session:
We are the network operator and we will check whether the device will be compatible. For that, we need to have the device's ID (IMEI number). This will be on the device's purchase box; the device ID can also be found under device settings.