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LTE and the Irish Networks - Quick Question

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  • 28-11-2012 12:10pm
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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,867 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm considering upgrading to a Note 2 that I'd be using on the eMobile network, but probably buying Sim-Free from the likes of Amazon UK/Germany.

    I've noticed a lot of reviews on those sites complaining that the Note 2 N7100 doesn't have LTE support - for that you need a N7105 apparently which is an extra £100 or so.

    If I remember right, Meteor won part of the 4G/LTE spectrum bid lately didn't they? As they and eMobile are the same thing really - both share the same network infrastructure and back-end ops - would I be better off shelling out the extra to future-proof myself a bit longer, or is it unlikely any sort of 4G/LTE deployment will happen for another few years anyway?


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    Max Power 2010
    Registered Users Posts: 422 ✭✭Max Power 2010


    Kaiser2000 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm considering upgrading to a Note 2 that I'd be using on the eMobile network, but probably buying Sim-Free from the likes of Amazon UK/Germany.

    I've noticed a lot of reviews on those sites complaining that the Note 2 N7100 doesn't have LTE support - for that you need a N7105 apparently which is an extra £100 or so.

    If I remember right, Meteor won part of the 4G/LTE spectrum bid lately didn't they? As they and eMobile are the same thing really - both share the same network infrastructure and back-end ops - would I be better off shelling out the extra to future-proof myself a bit longer, or is it unlikely any sort of 4G/LTE deployment will happen for another few years anyway?

    For Meteor/eMobile 4G/LTE services will be available before June 2013 on 850 & 1800mhz bands, so its up to you really, its not that far away I suppose.


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    Nickindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 642 ✭✭✭Nickindublin


    Max Power 2010 wrote: »

    For Meteor/eMobile 4G/LTE services will be available before June 2013 on 850 & 1800mhz bands, so its up to you really, its not that far away I suppose.

    If this is the case I would hold off upgrading until the networks confirm roll out dates if your current phone is okay. And I would think it will major cities first.


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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,867 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Cheers for the replies lads.

    I will probably go for the phone anyway, but it'd be nice to have the support for 4G if it's going to start rolling out that soon, so I might as well shell out the extra for the upgraded model in that case.

    Thanks again


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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,867 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Actually, quick follow-up then..

    The Note 2 that's currently being sold by emobile/meteor online.. is that the N7100 or N7105 does anyone know, or if anyone here has gotten one lately, could you check?

    Cheers!


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    Kaiser2000 wrote: »
    Actually, quick follow-up then..

    The Note 2 that's currently being sold by emobile/meteor online.. is that the N7100 or N7105 does anyone know, or if anyone here has gotten one lately, could you check?

    Cheers!
    It's the 100


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