Apple Watch Series 3 Limited to 3G-Like Speeds on T-Mobile [Update: Now 4G LTE]


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apple's new apple watch series 3 models support lte , umts connectivity, on t-mobile, lte connection speeds won't available. carrier limiting apple watch maximum speed of 512kb/s, more 3g connection lte connection.

speed limitation noted in t-mobile's fine print, says maximum wearables speed 512kb/s. it's noted on pre-order page when adding apple watch series 3 cart.

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@ issue t-mobile's 1 plan, limits both tethering , wearable devices 512kb/s. while users unlikely streaming video or doing other tasks require high connectivity speeds on apple watch, apple watch unlikely data hog, it's unclear why t-mobile has limitation in place.

t-mobile representative told macrumors reader tony "high speed data paired digits" plan provide 4g lte data. digits priced @ $25 per month without autopay, , $20 per month autopay.

no other major carrier in united states, including sprint, verizon, or at&t appears throttling apple watch speeds standard unlimited plans.

4 of carriers charging same $10 per month fee add apple watch existing iphone plan, , each 1 offering limited time promotion waives monthly fees first 3 months.

lte apple watch series 3 models became available pre-order morning, new devices slated arrive on friday, september 22, official launch date device.

update: t-mobile ceo john legere says t-mobile has changed policy. company offer unlimited 4g lte on apple watch series 3.



article link: apple watch series 3 limited 3g-like speeds on t-mobile [update: 4g lte]
 

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