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What network type does MetroPCS use?

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What network type does MetroPCS use?

Metro is powered by T‑Mobile––America’s largest 5G network. And while 5G grows, you can count on our 4G LTE network the connects 99% of Americans.

Is MetroPCS a GSM or LTE?

MetroPCS (now Metro by T-Mobile) use T-Mobile’s nationwide GSM network and is a prepaid carrier that offers 4G and 5G phone services.

Is MetroPCS 3G or 4G?

Metro by T-Mobile offers mobile Broadband Internet Access Services for smartphones, basic phones, tablets, mobile hotspot devices, and other wireless devices over our 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G broadband networks.

Is MetroPCS on GSM network?

You can now bring your unlocked GSM phones to receive MetroPCS service. This is significant because it marks the first time that MetroPCS, which was CDMA-only before the merger, is using T-Mobile’s GSM network.

Is MetroPCS a CDMA network?

GSM and CDMA are the only two types of network services provided commonly called 2G and 3G networks. MetroPCS, Metro PCS Uses GSM Or CDMA before the merger with T-Mobile, used to provide service only on CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).

Does MetroPCS use GSM or CDMA?

Before they merged with T-Mobile, MetroPCS makes use of the CDMA network but this ceases to exist after the merger. The implication is that all devices on GSM tech will still be compatible with MetroPCS service. This is because they are now GSM. So, all phones that work with T-Mobile, AT, Sprint are all compatible.

What frequency band does MetroPCS use?

Network: MetroPCS runs on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network. For 4G LTE, the carrier uses bands 4 and 12. These bands use the frequencies 1900, 1700 def, 700a. For phones using 2G or 3G network technology, the Metro PCS network primarily uses the 1900 MHz frequency.

Is MetroPCS on 5G?

All T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile plans include access to 5G at no extra cost.

Is MetroPCS GSM or CDMA?

GSM
Yes, Metro uses T-Mobile’s GSM network. If you’re coming from T-Mobile or AT, which both run on GSM networks, your phone will likely be good to go as long as you unlock it and purchase a Metro SIM card. If you’re switching from Verizon, though, you may run into issues, since both of those carriers run on CDMA.

What carrier is compatible with MetroPCS?

Verizon, U.S Cellular, Sprint, and other CDMA Carriers: For example, Barring the iPhone 4 all Verizon and U.S Cellular iPhones are compatible with MetroPCS. That said, a majority of other phones that have been using Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular networks will not work with MetroPCS.