iPhone 4S - Carrier Switching and International Use

**ILuvMyMac** · 06-22-2012, 10:06 AM

Yes, you'll get 3G on at&t and its mvno's with a Gevey. A cdma iphone has the same hardware as a gsm one so no 3G for Tmoblile.

**jellysweep** · 06-22-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by ILuvMyMac

Yes, you'll get 3G on at&t and its mvno's with a Gevey. A cdma iphone has the same hardware as a gsm one so no 3G for Tmoblile.

Thanks for the prompt response. I really appreciate it!

**Mr.Cell** · 06-22-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvMyMac

Yes, you'll get 3G on at&t and its mvno's with a Gevey. A cdma iphone has the same hardware as a gsm one so no 3G for Tmoblile.

Yea you will get 3G aka fake 4G

**jarrodpd** · 06-23-2012, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by eastercat

3. If you want to switch between cdma and gsm, you have to start with a cdma phone. GSM phones and apple's factory unlocked are locked on the cdma side because cdma providers are jerks; they won't take a phone that's not in their database.
You can't switch between between sprint and verizon, because...well, cdma providers are jerks.

It's best to use a carrier or factory unlock. Mainly because users don't bother to read the important stuff, update their ios and kill their gevey unlock.

I mainly think its cause they're restrictive a$$holes. I think thats exactly why Verizon chose CDMA, So they could lock customers into two year contracts and make it to where they couldn't leave with their phone and to reduce competition.

**jarrodpd** · 06-23-2012, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by ILuvMyMac

Yes, you'll get 3G on at&t and its mvno's with a Gevey. A cdma iphone has the same hardware as a gsm one so no 3G for Tmoblile.

When T-Mobile refarms their network in major cities it will be compatible with 3G data service, from my understanding though it will be slightly limited because of the amounts of spectrum they have in some cities not being enough but for most it will be fine.