If I purchase a Nokia 930 from outside the US, can I use it on AT&T?

[Jowarman]

I'm just wondering. Love the orange back! Will LTE still work as well?

This is what I found on Nokia's website. I compared the new 930 to my current device, the 1520. The GSM settings seem to match. Does this really mean anything or am I missing something? Thanks!!

Nokia 930 Specs:


Nokia 1520 Specs:

 

[N_LaRUE]

If those things are identical and the L930 is fully unlocked SIM free then it should work.

Are you positive that the L930 you got is that spec?

The main thing is the GSM Network 850 and 1900Mhz.

 

[jmerrey]

You will get 4g data speeds, but not LTE.

 

[zipro]

You will get 4g data speeds, but not LTE.

? 4G and LTE are one and the same thing.

 

[jmerrey]

no they aren't

 

[xandros9]

? 4G and LTE are one and the same thing.

In the US, 3.5, H+ speeds have been passed off as 4G, often called "fauxG"
Actual 4G is called 4G LTE.

Just marketing, isn't it great?

 

[Squachy]

In the US, 3.5, H+ speeds have been passed off as 4G, often called "fauxG"
Actual 4G is called 4G LTE.

Just marketing, isn't it great?

I think that was due to LTE not being available or widespread at the time so they had to find a creative way to say 'hey you don't need the 4G LTE connection because our 4G HSPA connection is much faster than the standard 3G connection"

 

[kabel_mk]

I'm just wondering. Love the orange back! Will LTE still work as well?

This is what I found on Nokia's website. I compared the new 930 to my current device, the 1520. The GSM settings seem to match. Does this really mean anything or am I missing something? Thanks!!

Nokia 930 Specs:
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Nokia 1520 Specs:
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Is your L1520 att branded? Those specs you posted aren't the ones for RM-940 (the att version).

Anyway, from the specs for L930 you posted, the phone it will get 3G (band 2 and band 5), but it will not get LTE on ATT at all. On LTE ATT uses band 2, band 4 and band 17