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iPhone 5 - 4G on O2

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When O2 join the same spectrum as EE etc this year, does this mean the iPhone 5 will pick up the O2 LTE/4G on the phone?

 

I know this may sound like a silly question, but surely if they're both using the same spectrum, the bands will be the same? No?

 

Or will Apple release a modified network specific model when the auctions have taken place?

 

Cheers.

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perksie
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That's what the man said, you can read about it here:

 

http://www.o2.co.uk/4g?cm_mmc=googleuk-_-Handsets-_-4G%20Network%20-%20O2-_-4G%20Network%20o2%204g%2...

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EE's 4G spectrum is not the same as what O2 are bidding on, so the existing iPhone 5 on EE will not work on O2's.

Nor will O2's current iPhone 5 work on there up and coming 4G network.

If you have purchased an iPhone 5 already from O2 on contract you do have the benefit of a 4G promise, meaning you qualify for an early upgrade to a 4G compatible device.

I would not worry too much though, chances are the iPhone 6 will be here by then.
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Sounds pretty straight forward to me.

So, should Apple release an iPhone 6 this year, existing iPhone 5 owners who purchased within a specific time-frame will be eligible for the early upgrade?
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That's what the man said, you can read about it here:

 

http://www.o2.co.uk/4g?cm_mmc=googleuk-_-Handsets-_-4G%20Network%20-%20O2-_-4G%20Network%20o2%204g%2...

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Anonymous
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Exciting times ahead.

I hope the battery holds out better on the 5s or 6 better as Lte / 4g cains the iPhone 5's battery.
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