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Help Nexus 5 AT&T compatability

Hi all,

Do you know if Nexus 5 is 100% compatible with AT&T. I know a lot of articles state that Nexus 5 will work with AT&T, but that is not saying that it will work with all of the AT&T frequencies (ex: Voice and Data (2G, 3G, 4G (HSPA and HSPA+), & 4G LTE).

going thru https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/14213d9b713c65ce it looks like Nexus 5 is not compatible with AT&T HSPA network.

Here is a frequencey comparision by one of the Google group posters (credit to Chad Tulp)

"4G LTE-
Looks like AT&T uses LTE bands 4/17/29/30
The Nexus 5 can use any of these 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
So a Nexus 5 on AT&T can use bands 4 and 17 for LTE

3G-
AT&T uses UMTS bands 2/5
(UMTS uses wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA))
The Nexus 5 can use any of these WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
So a nexus 5 on At&T can use bands 2 and 5 for 3G"

Here is another post (credit to Darren Harper):

"I've looked at the AT&T frequencies (AT&T Mobility - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and it looks like the GSM and most LTE frequencies will work. The only problems I see are with the 3G HSPA+ protocols and the new LTE 30 band, which isn't listed as supported by the Nexus 5. If you don't have full 4G LTE coverage where you are, I would wait for official confirmation."

Any ideas suggestions etc., Thanks.
 
I currently have a rooted Galaxy S3 with hotspot. Do you guys think I will still have to root the nexus to have hotspot on At&t?

The Nexus won't have any software blocking you from activating hotspot. However that doesn't mean that AT&T may not look at packet transfers or use other detection methods like user agent tests like T-Mobile does.
 
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The Nexus won't have any software blocking you from activating hotspot. However that doesn't mean that AT&T may not look at packet transfers or use other detection methods like user agent tests like T-Mobile does.

Thank you for your response sir, I have a unlimited plan so hopefully I'm good. I have been using the hotspot on my rooted S3 for months haven't gotten any warnings yet, so hopefully all is good!
 
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The phone won't have software blocking tethering, but AT&T can (and will) block it from their end. Even T-Mobile does this.

One of the methods they use is to do packet inspection and check the user-agent to see if you are visiting sites with a desktop browser.

Do not plan on tethering working for very long
 
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The phone won't have software blocking tethering, but AT&T can (and will) block it from their end. Even T-Mobile does this.

One of the methods they use is to do packet inspection and check the user-agent to see if you are visiting sites with a desktop browser.

Do not plan on tethering working for very long

I use both, AT&T charges extra for tethering, T-Mobile has restructured services, I'm allowed 2.5 GB tethering at no extra charge and I use it monthly.

Along with network improvements offering speed that matches my AT&T account I'm very happy with T-Mobile :)
 
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The phone won't have software blocking tethering, but AT&T can (and will) block it from their end. Even T-Mobile does this.

One of the methods they use is to do packet inspection and check the user-agent to see if you are visiting sites with a desktop browser.

Do not plan on tethering working for very long
For mild use every so often it should be okay. Especially if it is being tethered to a tablet, then packet inspection is going to reveal that you are using a tablet which may be allowed.
 
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