• After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.

Help Droid X Compatible with LTE Technology?

gizh00

Lurker
Aug 9, 2010
2
0
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and I had a question regarding Droid X and LTE Technology.

I called Verizon today and asked if the Droid X will be compatible with LTE technology when it is launched later on this year, and the representative stated, "Yes." Now, my understanding is that LTE would require a new hardware to work properly, is this not true? I just dont want to get stuck with a 2 year contract with the Droid X, If I can wait and get a phone that will be compatible with LTE later on.
 
The SIM card is only the start, though. It requires a new radio, too. Frequencies will be different.

Reps who answer questions like that frustrate the hell out of me. If you don't know the answer, tell someone you'll find out. Don't just make it up. There's a better-than-even chance that you'll be wrong and will have damaged the relationship a lot more than admitting you don't know would have damaged it.
 
Upvote 0
the LTE that is launching this year is for mobile data only, i.e. netbooks, tablets, and portable hotspots.

LTE call service is scheduled for around Q3-4 2011 at the earliest...
and no the X will not be compatible, nor will any phone out right now...all of verizons phones are CDMA radios, or CDMA/GSM quad band...LTE will require its own radio...
 
Upvote 0
Yes it will be compatible! The rep answered your question correctly. You will be able to make phone calls and you will be able to access the internet just like you can right now. You won't, however, be able to enjoy the high speed of LTE, you will be stuck at 3G speeds. Technically speaking though, everything the rep said was correct
 
Upvote 0

BEST TECH IN 2023

We've been tracking upcoming products and ranking the best tech since 2007. Thanks for trusting our opinion: we get rewarded through affiliate links that earn us a commission and we invite you to learn more about us.

Smartphones