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Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

Dunkgirl — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:44:32 GMT

Hi I need some help please not sure which one to buy. There are 3 options I have to get a Samsung Galaxy S7 G930T(T-Mobile/MetroPCS) or G930A(AT&T/Cricket) or G930V(Verizon)

All 3 models have
2G bands     GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands     HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands     LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600)

But exclusive to each phone are certain frequencies.
Only the G930A (AT&T) has
3G bands     900
4G bands     LTE band 1(2100), ,8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)

Only the G930T (T-mobile) model has
3G bands     1700(AWS)
4G bands     LTE band 1(2100), 12(700), 13(700), 20(800)

Only the G930V (Verizon) model has
3G bands     900 / & CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands     LTE 13(700), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300)

Which do I get and why? G930A or G930T or G930V? Thanks!

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

bridonca — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:06:59 GMT

Get the AT&T version. If you are on the fringe, you will appreciated LTE band 12

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

stonechucker — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:10:36 GMT

@Dunkgirl, either the AT&T or the T-Mobile devices. They're the roaming partners for Public Mobile in the US, so the devices will work.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

srlawren — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:45:17 GMT

@bridonca wrote:
Get the AT&T version. If you are on the fringe, you will appreciated LTE band 12

@bridonca note: also available on the T-Mobile version

@Dunkgirl wrote:
Hi I need some help please not sure which one to buy. There are 3 options I have to get a Samsung Galaxy S7 G930T(T-Mobile/MetroPCS) or G930A(AT&T/Cricket) or G930V(Verizon)

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Which do I get and why? G930A or G930T or G930V? Thanks!

@Dunkgirl you would actually be fine with any of these as they all support the required 3G frequencies plus the core LTE band 4, and common auxilliary bands 2, 5, and 7. You may get slightly more LTE coverages with the AT&T and T-Mobile versions than the Verizon but they will all work well.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:14:22 GMT

It is toss up between AT&T and T-Mobile. Telus uses bands 12, 13, 17, 29 for 700 Mhz LTE. Each of these phones has 2 out of 4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telus_Mobility

Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

srlawren — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:26:29 GMT

@will13am wrote:
It is toss up between AT&T and T-Mobile. Telus uses bands 12, 13, 17, 29 for 700 Mhz LTE. Each of these phones has 2 out of 4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telus_Mobility

Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?

Actually I've also witnessed B30 (at least in the GVA) https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/Fun-with-LTE-Discovery-widget-LTE-bands-observed-yesterday-in/m-p/137407#M10699. So I think I'd lean toward the AT&T version. But again, any of them will be fine, with the "extra" bands just being a bonus.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

Dunkgirl — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:25:55 GMT

Thanks for the help guys. AT&T one it is.

@will13am wrote:
Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?

@will13am$250 all in brand new in the box.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 01:44:39 GMT

@Dunkgirl wrote:
Thanks for the help guys. AT&T one it is.

@will13am wrote:
Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?
@will13am$250 all in brand new in the box.

Welp. It's a Galaxy phone and it's 3 years old. For the same money, I would buy a Mi A2 android one edition.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

computergeek541 — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 04:03:34 GMT

@Dunkgirl wrote:
Hi I need some help please not sure which one to buy. There are 3 options I have to get a Samsung Galaxy S7 G930T(T-Mobile/MetroPCS) or G930A(AT&T/Cricket) or G930V(Verizon)

All 3 models have
2G bands     GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands     HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands     LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600)

But exclusive to each phone are certain frequencies.
Only the G930A (AT&T) has
3G bands     900
4G bands     LTE band 1(2100), ,8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)

Only the G930T (T-mobile) model has
3G bands     1700(AWS)
4G bands     LTE band 1(2100), 12(700), 13(700), 20(800)

Only the G930V (Verizon) model has
3G bands     900 / & CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands     LTE 13(700), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300)

My opinion: This may be contrary to the opinion of of others, but I would say to go for the T-Mobile variant. If you ever decide to switch companies, it will be compatible with Videotron/Fizz and Freedom's 3g networks. I also believe that LTE Band 13 could prove useful in Canada.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

Dunkgirl — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:44:25 GMT

@will13am wrote:
@Dunkgirl wrote:
Thanks for the help guys. AT&T one it is.

@will13am wrote:
Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?
@will13am$250 all in brand new in the box.
Welp. It's a Galaxy phone and it's 3 years old. For the same money, I would buy a Mi A2 android one edition.

@will13amI am not too sure... the galaxy is older but its got a faster / newer cpu / gpu? Xaiomi hasn't started on OLED technology yet?

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:45:38 GMT

@Dunkgirl wrote:
@will13am wrote:
@Dunkgirl wrote:
Thanks for the help guys. AT&T one it is.

@will13am wrote:
Going off topic a bit, why a galaxy S7?
@will13am$250 all in brand new in the box.
Welp. It's a Galaxy phone and it's 3 years old. For the same money, I would buy a Mi A2 android one edition.
@will13amI am not too sure... the galaxy is older but its got a faster / newer cpu / gpu? Xaiomi hasn't started on OLED technology yet?

No the Mi A2 has IPS LCD screen (6 inch display vs 5.1 on the S7). The CPU is mid range Snapdragon 660. We are comparing a 3 years old flagship to something modern. I believe new midrange >> 3 year old flagship. The S7 will have no further software support whereas the android one program guarantee full software updates to July 2020 (think android Q, maybe android R) and security updates to July 2021 for the Mi A2. These updates come directly from Google. After July 2021, you can unlock the bootloader and receive further software support from the xda community. Imagine having fresh software secure software from cradle to grave. TouchWiz bloat (cringe) vs stock android. The display doesn't run the phone, it's the software that runs it. You owe it to yourself to give bloat free stock android a test drive. You will never go back to OEM bloat.

BTW, do you do anything mission critical on your phone like banking or making purchases? Doing that on an S7 for the next 3 years is like using an computer running unpatched windows XP!

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

RobertQc — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:57:35 GMT

@will13am wrote:

BTW, do you do anything mission critical on your phone like banking or making purchases? Doing that on an S7 for the next 3 years is like using an computer running unpatched windows XP!

@DunkgirlThis is a pretty important note from @will13am

Security these days is a big thing to consider when buying any technology that may take care of not only storing all of your personal details (even fingerprint info!) but also all your financial needs.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:10:57 GMT

@RobertQc wrote:
@will13am wrote:

BTW, do you do anything mission critical on your phone like banking or making purchases? Doing that on an S7 for the next 3 years is like using an computer running unpatched windows XP!
@DunkgirlThis is a pretty important note from @will13am

Security these days is a big thing to consider when buying any technology that may take care of not only storing all of your personal details (even fingerprint info!) but also all your financial needs.

It's a real paradigm for many North Americans to shop brands that are not household names here. Xiaomi is a household name on the world stage. They are #3 worldwide for cell phone manufacturing. Don't mix them with ZTE and Huawei, Xiaomi participates in the android one program and they allow bootloader unlocking.

https://www.techspot.com/news/75421-xiaomi-becomes-world-third-most-valuable-public-smartphone.html

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

Dunkgirl — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:24:21 GMT

@will13am wrote:
@RobertQc wrote:
@will13am wrote:

BTW, do you do anything mission critical on your phone like banking or making purchases? Doing that on an S7 for the next 3 years is like using an computer running unpatched windows XP!
@DunkgirlThis is a pretty important note from @will13am

Security these days is a big thing to consider when buying any technology that may take care of not only storing all of your personal details (even fingerprint info!) but also all your financial needs.
It's a real paradigm for many North Americans to shop brands that are not household names here. Xiaomi is a household name on the world stage. They are #3 worldwide for cell phone manufacturing. Don't mix them with ZTE and Huawei, Xiaomi participates in the android one program and they allow bootloader unlocking.

https://www.techspot.com/news/75421-xiaomi-becomes-world-third-most-valuable-public-smartphone.html

@will13amI didn't buy the samsung, even though all my stuff is Samsung. I am sooo not sure what to do now. Looking into options from Xaiomi.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

bridonca — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:09:39 GMT

@Dunkgirl, get an LG G6 from Koodo. $240 small tab, and there are fees and rebates, depending on who you buy from. But is is a new phone, and it is a good phone, and if something goes wrong with it, you have better support.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

Dunkgirl — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:17:20 GMT

@bridonca wrote:
@Dunkgirl, get an LG G6 from Koodo. $240 small tab, and there are fees and rebates, depending on who you buy from. But is is a new phone, and it is a good phone, and if something goes wrong with it, you have better support.

@bridoncaI don't want to go to Koodo and I don't want to leave public mobile just for a phone. I would like to purchase the phone in cash upfront. No contract. No "tabs".

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

bridonca — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 18:52:30 GMT

You can order the phone direct from Koodo, then cancel your Koodo service as soon as you get the phone. As long as you pay off the tab, you are good with Koodo. If you order from Koodo directly, you do not have to pay an activation fee. You order from a vendor like, Walmart, the Mobile Shop, or WOW mobile, you have to pay the activation fee and 3 months service on the lowest cost plan, but you can also receive gift cards or points from these vendors at around $300 to pay for this. It is definatively more convoluted, but it is still cheaper, and safer than buying using used or from the other end of the world, and you get a really good phone!

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:03:03 GMT

@bridonca wrote:
@Dunkgirl, get an LG G6 from Koodo. $240 small tab, and there are fees and rebates, depending on who you buy from. But is is a new phone, and it is a good phone, and if something goes wrong with it, you have better support.

Lol, friends don't let friends but LG G phones. Search boot loop and every model of LG phone shows up. The G6 is sure to receive just as much support as S7. BTW, it's not so proper to discuss Koodo phone churning at the sister brand's forum.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

will13am — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:00:11 GMT

@Dunkgirl wrote:
@will13am wrote:
@RobertQc wrote:
@will13am wrote:

BTW, do you do anything mission critical on your phone like banking or making purchases? Doing that on an S7 for the next 3 years is like using an computer running unpatched windows XP!
@DunkgirlThis is a pretty important note from @will13am

Security these days is a big thing to consider when buying any technology that may take care of not only storing all of your personal details (even fingerprint info!) but also all your financial needs.
It's a real paradigm for many North Americans to shop brands that are not household names here. Xiaomi is a household name on the world stage. They are #3 worldwide for cell phone manufacturing. Don't mix them with ZTE and Huawei, Xiaomi participates in the android one program and they allow bootloader unlocking.

https://www.techspot.com/news/75421-xiaomi-becomes-world-third-most-valuable-public-smartphone.html
@will13amI didn't buy the samsung, even though all my stuff is Samsung. I am sooo not sure what to do now. Looking into options from Xaiomi.

Sorry for introducing complication into your life. The last time I used a Samsung product was the note 2. I have explored all sorts of brands, tirelessly chasing value and unlockable bootloader. Briefly thought one plus was the brand to covet. They got too pricey. Xiaomi is my current target.

Re: Help! What do I buy?? G930A or G930T or G930V?

bridonca — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:46:40 GMT

@will13am wrote:
@bridonca wrote:
@Dunkgirl, get an LG G6 from Koodo. $240 small tab, and there are fees and rebates, depending on who you buy from. But is is a new phone, and it is a good phone, and if something goes wrong with it, you have better support.
Lol, friends don't let friends but LG G phones. Search boot loop and every model of LG phone shows up. The G6 is sure to receive just as much support as S7. BTW, it's not so proper to discuss Koodo phone churning at the sister brand's forum.

New LG closeout phones are the best phones! Whatever defects that were uncovered get ironed out by the end of the LG phone's production run, and the price ends up cheaper because of the published defects. LG seems to have gotten better, because I have heard nothing significant about the runs of G6 and G7 phones. I am certainly happy about the G6 I got.

As for churning phones, by far, compared to buying used or from an unknown vendor in China, buying from Koodo is a much better option. Public Mobile should be selling Koodo's closeout phones anyway!

Since Koodo decided to poach Public Mobile customers already, it is very hard to believe there is a moral high ground when it comes to such matters. I keep on churning Koodo closeout product, and vendors are still happy to deal with me, and will continue to be. Telus knows what is going on, yet they continue the practice.