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Using an AT&T branded LG B470 on a 2G network with T Mobile?
Does T Mobile still support 2G phones or older phones and their 2G network? Is the LG B470 from AT&T still supported on T Mobile's 2G network? Can I use the LG B470 from AT&T on a 2G network with T Mobile? Do I have to call AT&T Customer Service, go to the AT&T store, or use the AT&T website to get a unlock code from AT&T and unlock the LG B470 for T Mobile?
It still needs to have VoLte to be activated on Tmobile so don't get your hopes up because most really are not experts much like the Apple geniuses at the Apple store.
The most sure-fire way to see if a device is going to work on our network is by entering the IMEI into our Bring Your Own Device Checker. That will check that the network technology is compatible and that the device supports VoLTE. VoLTE is a requirement for any device on the T-Mobile network to be able to access calls and data.
Irteza Shamsi wrote:
HeavenM wrote:
The most sure-fire way to see if a device is going to work on our network is by entering the IMEI into our Bring Your Own Device Checker. That will check that the network technology is compatible and that the device supports VoLTE. VoLTE is a requirement for any device on the T-Mobile network to be able to access calls and data.
No, I don’t have the phone.
If you don't have the phone, then the best thing you can do is get the phone and try it. Double check the return policy when you do that, though, because if it does not work, it would be unfortunate for you to be stuck with the phone.
Probably not since it doesn't support VoLte but if you hace the imei# you can use the link below to check.
https://www.t-mobile.com/resources/bring-your-own-phone
Personally I don't know why anyone would want to use 2G since it's less secure. My works IT department advised us to turn off 2G.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/2gs-security-weaknesses-are-still-a-problem-even-for-modern-phones/
It still needs to have VoLte to be activated on Tmobile so don't get your hopes up because most really are not experts much like the Apple geniuses at the Apple store.
El 2 de abril de 2024, se retirará la red 2G GSM más antigua de T-Mobile
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/t-mobile-network-evolution
At best, you might get 8 months of 2g service
2g will soon be gone. I wouldn't recommend a device that doesn't support VoLTE and TMobile lte/5g frequencies
T Mobile's 2G network is still active. I spoke to a T Mobile Expert at technical support team over the phone if I can use an AT&T branded LG B470 on a 2G network but a T Mobile Representative said yes to me over the phone that I can use the LG B470 from AT&T on T Mobile's 2G network after 3G shutdown from July 1, 2022 and I can use it on a 2G network with T Mobile after 3G shutdown from July 1, 2022 when it's unlocked.
Did you ask the expert how the phone will support VoLte calling with no 3G?
gramps28 wrote:
Did you ask the expert how the phone will support VoLte calling with no 3G?
A T Mobile Expert at technical support told me that an AT&T branded LG B470 supports 2G but not 3G, 4G, or VOLTE because the phone is compatible on T Mobile’s 2G network and a old flip up phone can fall back to 2G after 3G shutdown from July 1, 2022.
gramps28 wrote:
It still needs to have VoLte to be activated on Tmobile so don't get your hopes up because most really are not experts much like the Apple geniuses at the Apple store.
Misspelled T Mobile. T Mobile’s 2G network is still around.
