1800MHz 4G on iPhone 5

[Chris_K]

Hi all,

For any iOS device users out there, you may have noticed a recent carrier file update. Typically these are nothing but minor updates to keep your devices running smoothly and efficiently on the network, but the most recent carrier file update adds support by default for 1800MHz 4G. Currently the only area we have 1800MHz 4G is the Channel Tunnel, so we hope you enjoy the speed if you have an iPhone 5 and plan to travel through it sometime soon.

PS. To clarify, this will not give your iPhone 5 the ability to connect to our widespread 800MHz 4G signal - no software updated will achieve this as the iPhone 5 only supports a small range of 4G frequencies, and 800MHz isn't one we're afraid.

[Anonymous]

The one great thing about 3 Network is that they offer (pretty much) full usage of your minutes AND data while abroad.  The channel tunnel thing is not really an issue for most people - and besides, being without a signal for like 20 mins is hardly a big deal.  Oh that and they do unlimited 4G data and tethering.

The only gotchas with the 'use like at home' deal is that texts aren't included and (I think) calls to other british mobiles abroad are also charged.  The sooner O2 get taken over the better!