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5G SIM in iPhone 7 Data Speed Low

Kash12 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:12:30 GMT

I have iPhone 13 Pro on order, went to O2 shop to order 5G sim card. As it has backwards compatibility to 4G. guy swapped the new sim card with 5G bolt on. I use to get data down load around 3MB, with new sim card it dropped to average of 4MB. Customer service said all settings fine and no network issues in the area.

Appreciate if anyone has any suggestions, as there is no 5G coverage in my are. Thanks

Re: 5G SIM in iPhone 7 Data Speed Low

Bambino — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:25:26 GMT

@Kash12 A 5G bolt on in a phone that isn't compatible and not in a 5G area is useless. When you get your new phone you'll be ready, but at the moment you're paying for a bolt on that you can't use.

Re: 5G SIM in iPhone 7 Data Speed Low

MI5 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:02:28 GMT

@Kash12

Your speeds are fine from what you say but will vary at different times of the day.

As 5g is provided at no extra cost, you're not losing out on anything.

Enjoy your new phone when you get it.