Nexus 5 + Straight Talk Unlocked Phone MicroSIM (AT&T) = Fast LTE speeds

[Jeff72]

Nexus 5 + Straight Talk Unlocked Phone MicroSIM (AT&T) = Fast LTE speeds
Note: I got the MicroSIM very recently after they began offering AT&T SIMs again with the LTE support, it was $7.43 after taxes with free shipping

SpeedTest - Chicago area test to Chicago Comcast server

Test 1
21Mb/s download
7.59Mb/s upload
139 ms Ping

Test 2
18.24 Mbps download
8.17 Mbps upload
85 ms ping

Test 3
21.47 Mbps download
10.55 Mbps upload
84 ms ping


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For comparison purposes, here are results from my old phone:
Galaxy Nexus (GSM) Results using Straight Talk unlocked phone SIM card (old standard mini-SIM) using AT&T 3G
Test 1
7.11 Mbps download
1.13 Mbps upload
118 ms Ping
Test 2
6.93 Mbps download
1.15 Mbps upload
130 ms ping

 

[jamiecta]

looks great! I'm still messing with my APN settings trying to find something that works. I've ended up posting in the ST forums to see if I get any support there. A friend with an N5 reported similar stats though - impressive.

 

[Jeff72]

looks great! I'm still messing with my APN settings trying to find something that works. I've ended up posting in the ST forums to see if I get any support there. A friend with an N5 reported similar stats though - impressive.

I've heard the old SIMs may not work with the new APN settings on Straight Talks web site, that's why I got a new MicroSIM from Straight Talk recently and it works great so far with the current APN settings from Straight Talk's website.

 

[jamiecta]

I bought my sim about a month ago in anticipation (just ported from Verizon last night) so hopefully I should be good on that front. Thanks for the info tho. I don't want to hijack your thread.

I've asked for help in another thread so hopefully it will get resolved and I'll be zipping along like you are!

 

[Schex13]

So it mentions video streaming and the like violate the TOS. Does that include Netflix and such? I'd hope not...

 

[rexxcastle]

What APN settings are you using, i cant get my MMS working and have a new card

 

[Jeff72]

What APN settings are you using, i cant get my MMS working and have a new card

AT&T settings from Straight Talks web site here: straighttalkbyop.com/program.php

FIELD SETTINGS
NAME straight talk
APN tfdata
PORT 80
MMSC http://mms-tf.net
MMS PROXY mms3.tracfone.com
MMS PORT 80