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Hi I'm planning to buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, but before I buy it does anyone know if it is compatible with T-Mobile's network? I don't know if this is needed but I am from SoCal.
According to GSMarena.com there are two versions of the Note 7: 48MP & 12MP. The 48MP is for the "Global Market" and the 12 MP is for India. Neither seem suited for use with T-Mobile. The only LTE band listed in their specs that is at all compatible with T-Mobile is band 5. T-Mobile only has band 5 LTE in Myrtle Beach, SC. So, my advice is to avoid this phone. If you have a different model number, feel free to post it.
According to GSMarena.com the K20 Pro has these bands:
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
For use on T-Mobile you need LTE bands 2, 4/66. 12 and 71*. LTE band 5 is used only for roaming and in Myrtle Beach, SC.
*71 will become more necessary as more band 71 sites are deployed.
It looks like you would be stuck on GSM and some 3G with that phone.
