Can Sprint use T-Mobile 5G?

While we work on bringing everyone over to T-Mobile, Sprint customers can start enjoying T-Mobile Tuesdays and our expanded 5G network. For now, they’ll still access their account, manage their plan, and pay their bills here. Qualifying plan and capable device required.

Will T-Mobile use Sprint towers?

T-Mobile is building a 5G network that uses Sprint spectrum and towers, and it is aiming to shift Sprint customers to the T-Mobile network instead of the Sprint network. In addition to shutting down the Sprint LTE network, T-Mobile plans to deactivate Sprint’s 3G CDMA network on January 1, 2022.

Is T-Mobile expanding 5G coverage?

As T-Mobile continues to rapidly expand Ultra Capacity 5G, Opensignal’s data shows more and more customers can access the Un-carrier’s speedy 5G coverage more often.

Does Sprint have 5G towers?

Sprint launched its True 5G Network at the end of May 2019 and because it uses mid-band spectrum as the underlying technology for the network, it has been able to offer the widest 5G coverage of all US carriers at launch.

Is Sprint 5G the same as T-Mobile 5G?

The early 5G smartphones from Sprint use a Snapdragon X50 5G modem, while newer phones that can access T-Mobile’s combined 5G network utilize Qualcomm’s X55 5G modem. 5G device design and network compatibility differences were previously detailed by CNET.

Is Sprint network going away?

The Sprint network shutdown is T-Mobile’s next step in combining its assets following a $26 billion merger that was finalized in April 2020. Along with the 3G network, Sprint’s LTE assets will be retired in June 2022.

How long will Sprint phones work on T-Mobile?

Sprint’s LTE network will be retired on June 30, 2022. The good news is most Sprint LTE and 5G devices are compatible with the T-Mobile LTE or 5G network and will continue to operate on T-Mobile’s LTE and 5G networks. Customers only need to take a few easy steps: Replace the Sprint SIM card with a T-Mobile SIM card.

How fast does T-Mobile 5G grow?

The Un-carrier’s 5G download speeds were 4x faster than AT and over 3x faster than Verizon on average across the four cities in the report commissioned by T-Mobile. Ultra Capacity 5G was also available nearly 75\% of the time on average compared to just 2\% for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband.

Where is 5G available for Sprint?

Currently, Sprint’s 5G cities are: Atlanta. Chicago. Dallas-Fort Worth.

What LTE bands does Sprint use?

Sprint’s current 4G LTE network runs on bands 25, 26 and 41.