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Noticed over the past month my upload speed took a dump on AT&T wireless.
I finally confirmed it by getting a sim card out of a friends AT&T data card. With his sim, I can get over 1.5Mbit UPLOAD with the isp.cingular APN, when I switched back to wap.cingular (for smartphones), I can't get above 0.2 Mbit upload.
Please note, DOWNLOAD does not seem to be affected (as much). This is still a real ***** if you want to upload anything at all. I mean it use it pound 1.5 up all day long.
I called AT&T business care and they all but confirmed it, I was given a very dumbed down explanation of "data cards are locking on to a better signal". Translation, wap.cingular APN is now being throttled. I don't think this has been rolled out in all markets yet so YMMV.
I made a post about this on howard forums, but I wanted other AT&T users here to download speedtest.net from the market and confirm, or see what areas are affected.
Those that have access to a data card sim, and can switch to isp.cingular, you're input would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1641557&page=1&pp=15
Other notes... no proxy. Switched between isp.cingular and wap.cingular about 5 times to confirm. It's very consistent.
-James
I read your thread at hofo, but my nexus just pulled down 2 Mbps today so I don't see any throttle over here.
RogerPodacter said:
I read your thread at hofo, but my nexus just pulled down 2 Mbps today so I don't see any throttle over here.
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You said down, what was your upload?
Download is not in dispute.
i just got 1078 up....
apolloms said:
i just got 1078 up....
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Awesome, where you located? This seems to be a Salt Lake issue at the moment.
-James
.71 Mbps down/1.17Mbps up in Indiana
down: 2101kbps
up: 648kbps. usually higher
Alexandria, VA
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2.8 mbps down / 1.5 mbps up. No issues in Los Angeles.
2543kb/s down 1278kb/s up
Irvine california
no problems
I read your thread at hofo, but my nexus just pulled down 2 Mbps today so I don't see any throttle over here.
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You said down, what was your upload?
Download is not in dispute.
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upload was 1.4Mbps today. I ran a few tests at work on lunch and normal speeds both up and down. man I love the nexus!
Off of Chicago's 3G service I've been hit or miss on the upload. About 75% of the time it is less than 200k, other times it's well over 1-1.5 mbps. When it is below 200k it seems to start higher and then get scaled back below 200k on the speed test.
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I read your thread at hofo
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Sorry for the No0b qustion... But what is HoFo?
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Sorry for the No0b qustion... But what is HoFo?
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I'm also in SLC, and couldn't get over 200k on upload testing just now. I did get 2566k down though.
All is good in Ithaca, NY
Down: 3082 kbps
Up: 1278 kbps
Didn't seem to be the case last time I ran speedtest....d/l and u/l were practically identical. I would run it again right now, but I'm on 802.11 atm and the numbers I get are, obviously, drastically different on wireless than on 3G. I'd turn off 802.11, but I use y5 to remember what locations I have wireless on, and I'm oddly worried it might "forget" to turn it back on next time...lol.
Maryland
1.87-down
1.58-up
Seems normal for me...
Baltimore:
Down-2.51Mbps
Up-1.12Mbps
Baltimore as well
D: 2.52Mbps
U: 1.51Mbps
Germany as well
1.7 down
1.1 up
I went to download my first podcast today. It's about 25 MB and it's taking like 10 minutes to download. I tried a diff. podcast from a diff. site and the same slowness. I have full signal strength. Does Tmobile have some kind of restriction to speeds of downloading?
It's my first 3G enabled device so it's hard to say, but it seems like the internet is bit slow to me.. It takes quite some time to open full site like xda, for example. I don't know if that's normal, so that's my question.
I want to exchange it before 30 days if this is a problem.. but it seems like the internet is not up to speed.
web pages and everything is quick and snappy. faster than when i had sprints 3g. it's only when i download something such as a podcast.
dman777 said:
web pages and everything is quick and snappy. faster than when i had sprints 3g. it's only when i download something such as a podcast.
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You shouldn't be getting limited. Grab the speed test app off the market and see what it measures your speed at. I get 3-5 mbit at my home most of the time, sometimes faster, and I've never experienced a speed limit when downloading a file.
I got Download: 217kbps Upload: 59 kbps with speedtest.net.
With other units I got: Download: 0.15Mbps and Upload: 0.10
I have 4 full bars for signal.
I tried this with my Virgin Mobile Intercept and I got Download: 1.02 Mbps and Upload: 0.17 Mbps
Something is definitely wrong. I am running Trinity Kernel with CM7 rom. Would this problem be with my phone or with TMobile?
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I got Download: 217kbps Upload: 59 kbps with speedtest.net.
With other units I got: Download: 0.15Mbps and Upload: 0.10
I have 4 full bars for signal.
I tried this with my Virgin Mobile Intercept and I got Download: 1.02 Mbps and Upload: 0.17 Mbps
Something is definitely wrong. I am running Trinity Kernel with CM7 rom. Would this problem be with my phone or with TMobile?
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NAND it and then go back to stock to see if it changes, that would be my suggestion.
You have 4 full bars, but do you have the 3G icon displaying? Is it green?
Your speeds sound like you're stuck on EDGE.
Perhaps try cycling the 2G only setting on and off...
do a speed test and see what you are getting.
Out of interest are you in the uk? As I know T-Mobile restricted there data speeds for those that brought the nexus s form a third party seller like the carphone warehouse.
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As I know T-Mobile restricted there data speeds for those that brought the nexus s form a third party seller like the carphone warehouse.
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This is true, but does this include the Nexus S, if it does include the NS then that is disgusting because the NS is only available from Carphone Warehouse in the UK, you can't get the NS directly from T-Mobile UK or any carrier for that matter as it is sold as unlocked and unbranded, so we have no other choice but to buy from a third party like Carphone Warehouse.
I know some people had to call T-Mobile when they got there phone because of slow internet speeds, something to do with the wrong data plan code.
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You have 4 full bars, but do you have the 3G icon displaying? Is it green?
Your speeds sound like you're stuck on EDGE.
Perhaps try cycling the 2G only setting on and off...
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That was it!!!! It was set to 2G only. Don't know how that happened! Thanks!
dman777 said:
That was it!!!! It was set to 2G only. Don't know how that happened! Thanks!
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Actually I had the exact same issue. I never check that setting so when my phone wouldn't switch off edge I took it into T-Mobile. Must say I felt very intelligent.
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I agree its rubbish as they only sell through third party places. I had to call tmobile and complain about the data speed, they said that because I was not on the web and walk plus package that comes as standered with their Android phones when brought direct from them I would get a cap on my data.
The web and walk plan is am extra 5 quid a month but if you complain and make a point you use a lot of data, its the reason you use tmobile ect..... they sometimes upgrade you for free.
It took about 20 mins on the phone them but I managed it in the end.
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dman777 said:
That was it!!!! It was set to 2G only. Don't know how that happened! Thanks!
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;-)
Glad to see it was a simple fix. Sometimes we all forget to check the easy things as the first steps in troubleshooting!
I recently switched from ATT. Before I switched, I had my Dell streak and Nexus S both active. Every speed test I did, Tmobile blew away ATT, sometimes by almost 1mbs. There were even instances where I had less bars on the Nexus, and it still beat the Streak, which was on ATT.
I've done the whole diagnosis tweaking (release 6) and pretty much all of the other tweaks I've found in these very helpful threads.
But my download and upload speeds are atrocious. 80-150 kbs mostly. I ALWAYS have a 3g signal. I'm located in Boston and before this I had a Tilt2, which data speeds avg. 2000 - 3500 kbs.
Could it be my sim card? it is like 3-4 years old. Just a thought, because really i have no idea.
I am a novice when it comes to this type of tweaking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx
The specs indicate that the Focus is only capable of HSPA (HSDPA and HSUPA), not HSPA+.
Michael.
ouch, that hurts....8(
Thanks for the quick reply...much appreciated
But your Focus should still be able to match the speed of your Tilt2 which is HSPA as well (but with HSUPA disabled). The real world experience really depends where you are and how many AT&T customers are on the same tower as you. I routinely get about 100kbps speed (download) on my various 3G smart phones as well here in nation's capital.
On the other hand, a lot of ppl who bought the new '4G' HSPA+ AT&T phones (Inspire 4G and Atrix 4G) are also rarely ever get HSPA+ speed at all. Those so called 4G phones also comes with HSUPA disabled.
So, in the end, it is the same crappy AT&T network that limits your connection speed, really doesn't matter what phone you have. I'll be happy if I can reach the full 3G speed (2 to 3 mbps down, 1mbps up) in next few years. And refuse to play the AT&T '4G' game.
You should get a new sim card considering it is 3-4 years old that will affect connectivity to 3g and hspa network..
Boston network shouldn't be a problem.
Samsung Focus At&t USA
I had the same problem when I had an old SIM card in my att fuze when trying to connect to 3g and hspa speed networks...rule of thumb is buy a new SIM when switching to a new phone....it also depends on what network your on...are you at&t?
Samsung Focus At&t USA
Yes, I am currently on Att network. Which I must say was really reliable and fast, up until the last few months...
And I will get a new sim card after work today or early tomorrow. I will let you know if that helps at all.
Thanks peeps 8)
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I've done the whole diagnosis tweaking (release 6) and pretty much all of the other tweaks I've found in these very helpful threads.
But my download and upload speeds are atrocious. 80-150 kbs mostly. I ALWAYS have a 3g signal. I'm located in Boston and before this I had a Tilt2, which data speeds avg. 2000 - 3500 kbs.
Could it be my sim card? it is like 3-4 years old. Just a thought, because really i have no idea.
I am a novice when it comes to this type of tweaking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx
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Samsung Focus unlocked I get 3G+ in EU, if that helps. Seemed pretty fast, but I haven't done a speed test, though.
Usually I unlock my phone as soon as I get it home. With a bunch of unknowns with the Focus, I'm waiting it out right now before I do anything
So My phone is still locked 8)
Thanks for the help
I got 3G+ icoon with Rogers ROM, but not with AT&T ROM. And there's tool which can enable 3G+ icon, so I think it's just a registry issue.
3g+
I also get 3G+ with a Rogers sim card in my Focus, same card in the BB only 3G.
Is it possible to check whether this is just graphic, or there is a real difference in d/u speeds? I am using AT&T Focus in Europe.
You can check real speed with speediest.net to differentiate whether its gfx only or real network.
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I also get 3G+ with a Rogers sim card in my Focus, same card in the BB only 3G.
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I'd love to hear what results you get if you test out the download/upload speeds. Like others have said you can use speedtest.net or there's a pretty good app called Bandwidth that I use.
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I'm getting a Focus and will unlock it to use on T-Mobile. What's the highest speed I can get? Thanks.
ikingblack said:
I'm getting a Focus and will unlock it to use on T-Mobile. What's the highest speed I can get? Thanks.
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7.2 mbps download
siralex241 said:
7.2 mbps download
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tmobile's edge network is that fast?
minori_aoi said:
I got 3G+ icoon with Rogers ROM, but not with AT&T ROM. And there's tool which can enable 3G+ icon, so I think it's just a registry issue.
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Do you have a link to the tool that enables the 3G+ icon
baritoneguy said:
Do you have a link to the tool that enables the 3G+ icon
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minori_aoi said:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Connectivity\CellularUx\DataConnectionIcon
1XHSDPA = "3G+"
You can basically change it into anything (3 chars max.). And I prefer "H", instead of "3G+".
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My original post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17018543&postcount=6
Hey guys,
So I'm in the market to possibly replace my Sony Xperia Z3 and I'm intrigued by the sheer awesomeness that is the Note. I'm wondering if I ordered the phone from china, would I be able to use it with an AT&T Sim card and have cellular access? I don't need FULL LTE speeds, though I'd like to have close to that.Sorry for the newb question! I couldn't find an answer to this anywhere.
Cheers,
Bump! Still need this information. Thanks!
You will get EDGE ans GPRS... I'm on Rogers in Canada and I think it will be the same for AT&T....
On the flip side you get great battery life...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G on AT&T
edmondt said:
You will get EDGE ans GPRS... I'm on Rogers in Canada and I think it will be the same for AT&T....
On the flip side you get great battery life...
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I have tested using my AT&T SIM card in the USA. I have the export model which says fdd-lte/tdd-lte/wcdma/gsm on the box label. I get H, or H+ next to Mobile strength to pop up on the top header which I believe is GPRS. It also says AT&T 3G on the top header, so I don't believe you can get LTE in the States. As stated, battery life is excellent. I'm still on V5. Struggling to upgrade to V6. There seem to be many links and different versions of V6 for the 4G. I have tried them all, but I get a big X and a stop message in Chinese, so I'm not sure what any of it means. It just reboots to V5. Will keep exploring.
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I have tested using my AT&T SIM card in the USA. I have the export model which says fdd-lte/tdd-lte/wcdma/gsm on the box label. I get H, or H+ next to Mobile strength to pop up on the top header which I believe is GPRS.
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What type of download speeds are you getting on the Note with AT&T non-LTE?
I am looking at purchasing the Note Pro and trying to get a comparison.
Thanks.
Speeds on AT&T 3G
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What type of download speeds are you getting on the Note with AT&T non-LTE?
I am looking at purchasing the Note Pro and trying to get a comparison.
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Sorry, just noticed your post. It varies but on my last test I got a Ping of 21 ms, Download of 6Mbps (it seemed to slow down as the test proceeded) and Upload of 6.4 Mbps. Still running on 3G. When I get H+ the download speed seems to go faster, but the upload much slower. Again speeds seem to vary, depending on the signal.
I tried to modify the phone to get AT&T LTE bands, but no go.
I am using Redmi note 4(bought in India). I have H2o sim, which use AT&T network. I am getting LTE here in Texas. and download speed 3.5 MBps and 0.74 Upload. not bad for my usage.
Hey all, so it's been a couple of days and getting to the point, I've been getting roughly 6-12 Mbps on the phone as download speed and sometimes but very rarely making it to 20. I live in a very suburban, non congested area as well so I don't know if it's just me, but has anyone else on Verizon had this slow data issue and if so is there a solution?
I'm getting pretty much the same speed as my pixel 3 XL was. It's probably a tad bit slower but in everyday use I cant tell any difference
I'm getting great speeds
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I'm getting great speeds
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Here's another speed test with a different app.
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Hey all, so it's been a couple of days and getting to the point, I've been getting roughly 6-12 Mbps on the phone as download speed and sometimes but very rarely making it to 20. I live in a very suburban, non congested area as well so I don't know if it's just me, but has anyone else on Verizon had this slow data issue and if so is there a solution?
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At home I'm getting 81Mbps down and 15Mps up.
At work at my desk 91Mbps down and 19 up.
Working great for me in the SF Bay Area.
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At home I'm getting 81Mbps down and 15Mps up.
At work at my desk 91Mbps down and 19 up.
Working great for me in the SF Bay Area.
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Ooohhh, very nice. I'm jealous!
So I found my issue and fixed it. It was with my signal settings in the programming menu. Now getting around 60 Mbps.
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So I found my issue and fixed it. It was with my signal settings in the programming menu. Now getting around 60 Mbps.
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Curious, what changes did you make
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Curious, what changes did you make
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I went into phone info from *#*#4636#*#* and changed my preferred network type from "TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS" to "LTE/CDMA/UMTS (Auto)"
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I went into phone info from *#*#4636#*#* and changed my preferred network type from "TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS" to "LTE/CDMA/UMTS (Auto)"
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Thanks for this tip! I've always had crappy network speeds since they reintroduced the new "unlimited" plans (in my area it went from getting 50 Mbps down to like 2 Mbps) after that. And of course Verizon refuses to accept they did anything on their end to cause the decrease in speed. But anyways on my 6T I was getting around 4 Mbps down and after changing to LTE/CDMA/UMTS (Auto) I'm pulling around 20 Mbps down!
I have a tower behind me a few hundred yards. Just pulled 80 down and 11 up. Same network settings.
I am getting similar speeds to what I got on my G7.
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Thanks for this tip! I've always had crappy network speeds since they reintroduced the new "unlimited" plans (in my area it went from getting 50 Mbps down to like 2 Mbps) after that. And of course Verizon refuses to accept they did anything on their end to cause the decrease in speed. But anyways on my 6T I was getting around 4 Mbps down and after changing to LTE/CDMA/UMTS (Auto) I'm pulling around 20 Mbps down!
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No problem, but just a fair warning sometimes the phone will automatically revert itself back to the other one because of the"auto"status of this version. I was experimenting more and found the permanent fix to be changing it to "LTE/WCDMA"
Seems to be hit or miss for me. The other day I got this (https://www.speedtest.net/result/a/4400707884) 70 down and 20 up. But then sometimes I wont get more than 5. Still definitely faster than my note 8 ever was tho. I love this phone man.
Knox, Tennessee area, 58MB down, 6 up.
Every test I have ran has been great!! Multiple times and locations!
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I'm getting DL speeds of about 20+ Mbps and Upload speeds of anywhere between 1-3 Mbps, indoors. Is this normal?