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Will the iPhone 4 be able to work with the new 4G network?
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laieboy
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Jan 7, 2011, 05:32 PM
 
I went to the AT&T site and noticed the advertisements for the their new 4G network. Will the iPhone 4 work at 4G speeds with a software update? Or do we need to upgrade to the new iPhone 5?
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Jan 7, 2011, 06:28 PM
 
No.
Yes, if it is LTE-capable.
     
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Jan 8, 2011, 05:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by laieboy View Post
I went to the AT&T site and noticed the advertisements for the their new 4G network.
I wouldn't worry too much about it, their coverage area/deployment plan sucks.

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Will the iPhone 4 work at 4G speeds with a software update?
No.

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Or do we need to upgrade to the new iPhone 5?
I doubt iPhone 5 will support true 4G (LTE). Apple has always lagged on cellular standards. Maybe they'll pull a Tmo and brand HSPA+ as 4G.
     
   
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