International 4G iPad Models Will Work on AT&T, Not on LTE in Home Countries

highlighted slashgear yesterday, wi-fi + 4g ipad announced apple on wednesday , launching in ten countries next friday not compatible lte networks under development in of launch countries. apple's lte discussion during media event focused on 5 carriers in united states (at&t , verizon) , canada (bell, rogers, , telus), noting international markets have other options available cellular connectivity.

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issue international lte availability stems fact at&t version of new 4g ipad released in united states supports lte on 700 mhz , 2100 mhz frequency bands. apple distributing same model international markets, lte implementations in of countries utilizing 800 mhz, 1800 mhz, , 2600 mhz bands not supported device.

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the new ipad wifi + 4g put pre-order in europe yesterday supports same 700mhz , 2100mhz lte bands at&t version in us; however, actual lte roll-out in europe expected use 800mhz, 1800mhz , 2600mhz bands.

means, if commercial lte networks become more commonplace in europe - has part remained using faster variants of 3g technology, such dc-hsdpa, new ipad supports - apple tablet unlikely compatible them.

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apple has confirmed the verge international 4g ipad models can used on at&t's lte network in united states travelers, though not have lte support @ home. according apple:

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ipads sold internationally able connect at&ts lte network when in appropriate sim , plan.

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the ipad 4g lte model sold verizon in united states exclusive carrier @ least time being, lte compatibility limited 700 mhz band in line carrier's implementation of technology.

article link: international 4g ipad models work on at&t, not on lte in home countries

 

that's why bought verizon model-supports more bands in end.

don't see why verizon 1 can't support 2100 lte also...seems easier consumers if 1 model. love able use on at&t's network if faster though. suppose can 3g if desire.

 

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