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Inconsistent LTE network connection?

Ok so I have been using the skyrocket since the released date on Sunday and so far it's the LTE network has been nothing but a joke to me. When LTE picks up, it does run pretty fast at avg 15-20 mps. But the problem is it keeps hanging at not loading and it doesn't appear like it would pick up the HSPA+ speed as promised by AT&T. Spent counterless times with AT&T reps and they are useless. Swapped a brand new skyrocket with a new LTE sim card and still the same problem.
I live in Boston and we do have LTE network. Does anyone else have this problem with their LTE network? Or maybe it's just the Samsung skyrocket problem? I'm thinking of switching to the HTC vivid but I wonder if any Vivid owners are having the same problem too.

It's not the phone. At&t is restricting certain web site, streaming ect. Check your plan. I'm having the same issue pretty much everyone with an unlimited grandfather data plan.
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Dxtra said:
It's not the phone. At&t is restricting certain web site, streaming ect. Check your plan. I'm having the same issue pretty much everyone with an unlimited grandfather data plan.
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That's not what I'm encountering though. I'm just talking about facebook, espn or their default att/yahoo websites. They are hanging for minutes and wont load at all. I have to restart the phone every single time to get it to work again but it happens again in a few minutes later. It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.

digitalnrg said:
It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.
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You think?
Other then data cards these are the first phones to use LTE and the first real time, the Network is really going to be tested.
And this is ATT we are talking about. You want a good network switch to the big red.

I am having the same problem. i am in a non LTE area.
is there a way to change the apn so it only uses the HSPA+?

digitalnrg said:
That's not what I'm encountering though. I'm just talking about facebook, espn or their default att/yahoo websites. They are hanging for minutes and wont load at all. I have to restart the phone every single time to get it to work again but it happens again in a few minutes later. It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.
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I'm having the same problem as well. Certain website, Facebook ect. I notice is not the data speed or so. How is it possible that I could load certain one but not others. If the data is not working nothing would load period. So my guess at&t is restricting us.
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Dxtra said:
I'm having the same problem as well. Certain website, Facebook ect. I notice is not the data speed or so. How is it possible that I could load certain one but not others. If the data is not working nothing would load period. So my guess at&t is restricting us.
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I agree.
I am having the same problem.
-AG

Wasn't the whole point of 3.5G to ease the drop off from LTE when you're not in a coverage area? Instead the drop off is from LTE to no connection at all. Well played at&t.
I don't think I've seen my SR try and use 3.5G yet. It just sits there trying to load over LTE forever.

I don't think is LTE related. I'm having the same issue on HSPA+
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Dxtra said:
I don't think is LTE related. I'm having the same issue on HSPA+
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NOPE.
def helped me with changing to a HSPA apn

djarpit said:
NOPE.
def helped me with changing to a HSPA apn
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Which apn did you use? Is it for 3G or 3.5G?

slic33 said:
Which apn did you use? Is it for 3G or 3.5G?
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this is what i used
Under you Access Point Settings click on each APN you already have then in the menu, delete them.
Next create a new APN:
Menu Key, New APN.
Name : AT&T HSPA+
Important step: tap APN and enter exactly : phone
That's it! It's literally just "phone", not kidding. Leave everything else blank including Username and Password!
Scroll down to APN Type, Select Internet only
Hit the Menu Key, and hit SAVE
Your will return to APN settings, go to the APN you just created called AT&T HSPA+, tap the dot next to the APN and make sure it turns green!
Now for the MMS settings
Step 2 : MMS Settings
At the APN settings hit the menu key again and create a new APN, call it MMS
Under APN again just type : phone
go down to MMSC and fill the fields as follows
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: MMS only
Now again hit the menu key and save. This will be your default MMS setting and you will not need to select it.
Once your back at the APN menu with the fields you just created, make sure AT&T HSPA+ still has a green got by it.
Now hit the home key, then turn your phone off and back on.
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Inconsistent results in the Boston area. At home in NH on regular 4G I can surf the web, go anywhere, do anything without problems. When I'm in Boston on the LTE network during work hours it's really hit or miss as to whether or not I can reach any website. Speedtest.net says there's a "network connection error. "And when I do, it's slow....4-5 Mbps download as opposed to 17-23 Mbps I was getting 2 days ago.

Yeah it's clearly AT&T LTE in certain areas are not fully deployed yet. I live literally minutes from downtown Boston so this is a shame on AT&T. They should fix the "hanging on LTE" problem, instead switch it back to HSPA+ like they advertise.
Obviously I can just change the network to HSPA+ only and problem solved, but it defeats the purpose of having LTE network.

digitalnrg said:
Yeah it's clearly AT&T LTE in certain areas are not fully deployed yet. I live literally minutes from downtown Boston so this is a shame on AT&T. They should fix the "hanging on LTE" problem, instead switch it back to HSPA+ like they advertise.
Obviously I can just change the network to HSPA+ only and problem solved, but it defeats the purpose of having LTE network.
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As I said a thousand time apparently no ones read. Is not just an LTE issue. I having the same issue on a none LTE market.
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Dxtra said:
As I said a thousand time apparently no ones read. Is not just an LTE issue. I having the same issue on a none LTE market.
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That's weird. I was using HSPA+ for last few months with Atrix, LG Thrill without any data network hanging problem. I'm giving up on AT&T. I would jump ship to big red if I didn't have 5 lines already

djarpit said:
this is what i used
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Thanks.
It's sad that we're reduced to manually switching from LTE to H+
Anyone feel like making a widget that will change the apn settings for us automagically? That way we can switch back and forth quickly

digitalnrg said:
That's weird. I was using HSPA+ for last few months with Atrix, LG Thrill without any data network hanging problem. I'm giving up on AT&T. I would jump ship to big red if I didn't have 5 lines already
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And you'd have a whole new list of complaints.

crawlgsx said:
And you'd have a whole new list of complaints.
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+1 to that!

I'm having similar issues. Sometimes the data will work, other times it won't. I have contacted AT&T tech support numerous times now, they have a ticket open for me so we will see where it goes.
I have tried the new apn settings, resets, etc but nothing seems to work for me.
I'm in a non-LTE market with grandfathered unl data

Straight Talk APN Settings

Is anybody using this phone with Straight Talk? I'm curious if you can get LTE with ST or if it would be limited to HSPA+ ??? I'm assuming you need a special APN for the LTE. Any info would be appreciated, thanks!

im posting from my phone, so i don't knoe what carrier u are using. In any case, the default rom apn settings shoulf work for LTE for both rogers and at&t, but just to confirm use this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566820

Lte settings please
I've got a rooted skyrocket and have been given the runaround too many times by AT&T reps. The most recent time was last morning, when I asked for an old iPhone to be unlocked (as per their own statement)
I've decided to get the SAME coverage at half the price ($45).
All I'd like (not really need though), is the APN settings for the LTE network, if they have that, cause I live in an AT&T LTE city
Thanks in advance

No lte on straight talk.only 3g.
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Any idea what speeds I should expect (I'm in dc if that matters)
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wirelessFREAK said:
Any idea what speeds I should expect (I'm in dc if that matters)
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I get 4g connection with2-5 mbps download in atlanta, no lte though.
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RE:
I can get 4G, but not LTE. The settings are :
Name
straight talk
APN
att(dot)mvno
Proxy
proxy(dot)mvno(dot)tracfone(dot)com
Port
80
MMSC
mmsc(dot)cingular(dot)com
MMS Proxy
66.209.11.33
MMS Port
80
Just skip anything not listed.

LTE seems to cause less of a load on their network. I assume so because ATT has a higher limit on LTE, and cause verizon has been giving, grandfathered in, unlimited users, a free LTE phone. Well, those with very high data usage.
This makes me assume that they would want the same for the usage of MVNOs. That would cause them to have a ST LTE option.
These may have been a series of compounded assumptions (which is never a good idea), but i wish someone would look into it
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I have heard that doing the right mix between Straight Talk and AT&T LTE settings it has worked in areas of course where there is LTE but i am not sure if it was using a AT&T sim and registering it to Straight Talk or if it was just use a reg Straight Talk sim. Any ways i have seen people doing it but no one sharing info so i will try and test things as you should and if anyone gets it working pls share as that the purpose of this comunity

Scored a free, unbranded GT-I9020T

So Google sent my work a Nexus S GT-I9020T to test Google offers, and we ended up not using the program, and were left with the phone. Simply, I asked if I could have it and they gave it to me.
I have T-Mobile, popped my SIM card in it, and it's working. Now it only shows up in the notification bar as 3G, but I'm getting roughly 4.5-5MB down with speed test. I can't really find the exact specs of the GT-I9020T, and whether or not it will work with T-Mobiles 4G, do I need to change the APN for MMS and all that stuff, and what ROMS can I flash?
Thanks!

Kivamaki said:
So Google sent my work a Nexus S GT-I9020T to test Google offers, and we ended up not using the program, and were left with the phone. Simply, I asked if I could have it and they gave it to me.
I have T-Mobile, popped my SIM card in it, and it's working. Now it only shows up in the notification bar as 3G, but I'm getting roughly 4.5-5MB down with speed test. I can't really find the exact specs of the GT-I9020T, and whether or not it will work with T-Mobiles 4G, do I need to change the APN for MMS and all that stuff, and what ROMS can I flash?
Thanks!
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first, thats not a 4G phone. secondly, those are Tmobiles 3G speeds(HSPA, not HSPA+). i see as high as just under 7mbps speeds in neck of the woods.

I didn't think it was a 4G, since my G2 got slightly higher speeds in some spots.

As simms said. You need the SPH-D720 4G version to use a 4G network. (US Version)

APN Setting for AT&T HTC ONE X - SLOW DATA

Can someone please post their default APN settings for their HTC ONE X. When I used the default AT&T PTA APN and my network speeds are TERRIBLE and very unstable, regardless of LTE or HSPA+ connection I get about 0.5MBPS at max and usually less. I made my own APN using the following CINGULAR 410 (APN settings) and get decent speeds now, though LTE doesn't work (obviously) but at least I am getting speeds now of 3MBPS roughly and the network seems far more stable. Can someone pelase advise what their APN settings are and if they have seen issues similar to this? AT&T insists there is nothing misconfigured, though there OBVIOUSLY is.

Have you tried flashing a different radio?
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Artood2s said:
Have you tried flashing a different radio?
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Using the following.
Android version: 4.0.3
Software number: 1.85.502.3 710RD
HTC SDK API level: 4.11
HTC Extension version: HTCExtention_403_1GA_4
Kernel: 3.0.8-01155-gca24d1e
Baseband: 0.17.32.09.12_10.86.32.08L
Build number: 1.85.502.3_R2 CL63811 release-keys

Stupid question but it almost sounds like you are throttling after hitting 5 gig limit.

ngerasimatos said:
Can someone please post their default APN settings for their HTC ONE X. When I used the default AT&T PTA APN and my network speeds are TERRIBLE and very unstable, regardless of LTE or HSPA+ connection I get about 0.5MBPS at max and usually less. I made my own APN using the following CINGULAR 410 (APN settings) and get decent speeds now, though LTE doesn't work (obviously) but at least I am getting speeds now of 3MBPS roughly and the network seems far more stable. Can someone pelase advise what their APN settings are and if they have seen issues similar to this? AT&T insists there is nothing misconfigured, though there OBVIOUSLY is.
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I use PTA in NYC and hit over 6mbps everytime.

Itaintrite said:
I use PTA in NYC and hit over 6mbps everytime.
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I have unlimited data and this is a corporate account.

ngerasimatos said:
I have unlimited data and this is a corporate account.
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You are being throttled. End of thread.

zeuzinn said:
You are being throttled. End of thread.
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I called AT&T and they stated I am NOT being throttled as my data usage is under 5GB monthly. Further, they said if I was in fact being throttled it would be on BOTH LTE and HSPA+ which is obviously not the case as when I use the modified APN I am able to hit 6+ MBPS speeds.
Any other suggestions?

4G LTE working on T-Mobile with unlocked One X

Idk if this has been confirmed, I searched a little and didn't see anything, I have an unlocked AT&T HTC One X on T-Mobile prepaid unlimited $70 plan and just started getting LTE today at home with it, speeds went up from a best of 14mbps on H+ to 22mbps the first time I ran it on LTE. This is going to be nice being that for some reason they never block my tethering so I use it as my home internet lol.

I can't believe the upload speeds, I used to never get more than 3mbps now its hitting 16mbps lol. Hooray for unlimited uncapped 4G LTE for $70 a month, and I've ran it up to 35 gigs one month so it really is uncapped.

punxnotdead185 said:
I can't believe the upload speeds, I used to never get more than 3mbps now its hitting 16mbps lol. Hooray for unlimited uncapped 4G LTE for $70 a month, and I've ran it up to 35 gigs one month so it really is uncapped.
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That's awesome, are you in a refarmed area?

Favelarx said:
That's awesome, are you in a refarmed area?
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Refarmed?

punxnotdead185 said:
Refarmed?
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Yeah, an area where T-Mobile changed their spectrum so that unlocked phones work on their 4g network. I don't live in a refarmed area and only get Edge speeds on my unlocked One X

Oh possibly, I live 20 miles from Minneapolis. That would explain why I get edge when I leave the cities but I don't care cuz that's like once a month.

punxnotdead185 said:
Oh possibly, I live 20 miles from Minneapolis. That would explain why I get edge when I leave the cities but I don't care cuz that's like once a month.
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Yeah, it's good to see that the unlocked One X gets T-Mobile's LTE

Lucky duck! Does anyone know if there's a website somewhere that's keeping track of this kind of data? You can't get it from T-Mobile themselves unfortunately. I'd consider leaving Straight Talk for T-Mobile if I knew I would have working data coverage in most of the places I go with LTE in my home town. I hate having to wait for wifi to do anything big. The One X in unsupported areas is so slow you couldn't google to save your life. At least with AT&T I get reasonable speeds everywhere I go except tiny little towns.

Airportal.de
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I was wondering about switching to t-mobile for a cheaper plan, but can someone tell me that is the speed is good. Here's my speed for att
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Damn, this is faster than when I had my att sim in it.
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i used to get 4-8mbs Dl and 1-2 Upld now im getting 18-25mb with 11mbs upload.im in Los Angeles

Following up on your experience with TMO and One X
I was really glad to see your post about the One X getting LTE service on T-Mobile. I just switched to T-Mobile from AT&T with quite a few phones in my family (cut my bill almost in half!) To make a long story short I popped the T-Mobile SIM in my iPhone 5 and connected straight to the LTE network. Needless to say I was surprised because T-Mobile does not make any mention of having LTE in the Sacramento, CA area, but two reps did confirm that my LTE service was here to stay. Unfortunately my iPhone 5 and a Galaxy SIII and Note II (all originally purchased for AT&T and then unlocked for T-Mobile) seem to revert to the EDGE network and then get permanently stuck there after about ten minutes of LTE. Have you noticed that happening with your One X? I've always been a big fan of the One X and I would love to have one, but I'm not sure if it supports the HSPA+ 42 network and or how well it keeps a lock on the LTE networks for T-Mobile. I'd love to hear how you like it after having a few weeks to try it out.
Thanks and sorry it's a bit off-topic, just wanna see how the One X holds up on T-Mobile's network!

jamesbii said:
I was really glad to see your post about the One X getting LTE service on T-Mobile. I just switched to T-Mobile from AT&T with quite a few phones in my family (cut my bill almost in half!) To make a long story short I popped the T-Mobile SIM in my iPhone 5 and connected straight to the LTE network. Needless to say I was surprised because T-Mobile does not make any mention of having LTE in the Sacramento, CA area, but two reps did confirm that my LTE service was here to stay. Unfortunately my iPhone 5 and a Galaxy SIII and Note II (all originally purchased for AT&T and then unlocked for T-Mobile) seem to revert to the EDGE network and then get permanently stuck there after about ten minutes of LTE. Have you noticed that happening with your One X? I've always been a big fan of the One X and I would love to have one, but I'm not sure if it supports the HSPA+ 42 network and or how well it keeps a lock on the LTE networks for T-Mobile. I'd love to hear how you like it after having a few weeks to try it out.
Thanks and sorry it's a bit off-topic, just wanna see how the One X holds up on T-Mobile's network!
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I just sold my galaxy s2 (t989) because not only was it slower than my htc amaze, I just couldnt stand touchwiz. I cant understand why anyone would want to own a samsung galaxy smartphone, easier to brick, no access to hboot, nice screen, hardily any widgets, lags when switching apps, I dunno, I just realized I made a mistake trading my amaze for an s2, and I almost got a one s, but my dad has one, and I figured he would always be cool with trading me whatever I bought, so I took a $250 risk with an Att one x unlocked. I had no idea that it even had lte! Not to mention that I didnt think tmobile had lte cranked up in my city (Jax,Fl). Im very much stoked with a really nice phone that downloaded venomxl rom in less than five minutes.

I live north of Atlanta and switched to T-Mobile several months ago. They rolled our LTE this summer and so far the speeds have been great. I regularly get 25-35 mbps down and 15-20 mbps up. I only get HSPA while in my apartment, but am still able to achieve speeds in the high singles to mid-teens. Coverage here is decent although I have noticed several dead spots, most noticeably along GA400 north of town which is a major highway. Kind of unforgivable but I am hoping the spectrum purchased in the MetroPCS acquisition will better coverage since they had a big presence here as well. All in all, I am happy with the service and glad I switched from AT&T.

I get good speeds when I'm outside.
I'm on an good signal area yet I have basically unusable data inside.
I actually just wrote T-Mo a letter requesting an ETF Waiver because of the bad service.
I almost got fired because of missing a text...
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Can you help me I'm just switched to T-Mobile but I can't get internet or sms on my phone please help me
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max1099 said:
Can you help me I'm just switched to T-Mobile but I can't get internet or sms on my phone please help me
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Did you check your APNs?
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timmaaa said:
Did you check your APNs?
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Wen I insert the sim card it didn't showe any sons I tried differents tmobile sons but didn't work
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max1099 said:
Wen I insert the sim card it didn't showe any sons I tried differents tmobile sons but didn't work
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I mean apns not sons sorry

Did you any signal at all? Or just no data?
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