Sprint and T-Mobile continue to shift things around as part of the merger that went through earlier this year. As expected, T-Mobile is now shutting down Sprint’s 5G network. T-Mobile started this process in April and it has been using the 2.5GHz spectrum for its own 5G network.
We knew this day was coming and some phones would be left without 5G access. Older Sprint 5G phones that used the Qualcomm X50 modem will not be able to connect to T-Mobile’s network. These phones include the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, Galaxy S10 5G, and LG V50 ThinQ 5G. Earlier this summer, Sprint launched the LG V60 5G and OnePlus 8 5G, which use the newer X55 modem. Those devices, along with the Galaxy S20 5G, can use T-Mobile’s 5G network.
As mentioned, T-Mobile is using Sprint’s 2.5GHz spectrum to build out its own 5G network. The carrier has already re-deployed the new 2.5GHz spectrum in New York City and it reactivated it in parts of Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles. New York City is currently the only city that has T-Mobile’s low, mid, and mmWave 5G.
According to BayStreet Research, around 75,000 now incompatible Sprint 5G phones were sold. If you’re an owner of one of the Sprint devices that lost 5G access, there are a few deals you can take advantage of. You can get the LG V60 ThinQ with the dual-screen attachment for $14.16/month for 18 months or the OnePlus 8 5G for $10/month for 18 months. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a 5G city or not.
Source: FierceWireless | Via: The Verge
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