No GSM coverage but has LTE coverage?

memn1
memn1 May 13, 2018 9:25 AM
  • Member Since: Oct 30, 2014

    Hi,

     

    I was on a trip to Yosemite, and along the highway, I realized there was no GSM network coverage.  I then realized there was LTE coverage, as once I enabled Cell Data usage, I was able to make an LTE call.

     

    Why was GSM coverage not available but LTE available in some areas?  I thought GSM is always available as long as there's good signal?

     

    Thanks.

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    • Latest reply on May 15, 2018 9:24 AM by tmo_amanda

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      • tmo_amanda

        Re: No GSM coverage but has LTE coverage?

        tmo_amanda May 15, 2018 9:24 AM (in response to memn1)
        • Member Since: Oct 4, 2012

        Hey, memn1!

         

        I'm glad you were able to connect to LTE. As for why you weren't able to get on our 2G/3G network can depend on a few things such as your phone type and compatibility with the frequencies provided or towers may have been undergoing maintenance. I looked over the area and see that a new tower that includes 2G is being added to the area but we also have our U1900 and LTE 2100 bands active in the area.