Does the Unlocked/uncarrier S9 support T-mobile Band 71

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Different sources are posting different specs. The listing on frequencycheck is much more vague for the model (SM-G965U does not specify which carrier/version [if different versions are different]).

Can we get this information directly from Samsung somehow?

It wasn't the only place I saw it. One site was showing the FCC filing with Band 71 on there. I'll have to dig up the link later as I'm heading out the door.
 

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I'd like to know if the unlocked model supports it. Seems like it would but I want to be sure before I pre-order.
 

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Here is some info I just received from Samsung support concerning the bands the s9 unlocked supports.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
So it looks like no band 71 for T Mobile in the unlocked phone.

---------- Post added 04-03-2018 at 12:39 AM ---------- Previous post was 03-03-2018 at 11:53 PM ----------

Here at the bands the t mobile variant supports according to Samsung support.
Connectivity Frequencies and Data Type 2G GSM:
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850)
3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
4G FDD LTE : B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B66(AWS-3),B71
4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
 

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I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.

Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
 

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I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.

Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.

Ugh..... Can we get more clarification? I am seeing tons of mixed info online. I just paid more to preorder the unlocked version so I wouldn't have to deal with Tmobile bloat....now it sounds like I will be missing more than just the bloat. Debating cancelling my preorder...

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According to this detailed list, only the T-Mobile version of the phone supports 600mhz.

https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-g965-model-number-differences/

I hope this is not the case, but this list suggests it is.

This page has been updated. The unlocked version is now also listing band 71....so looks like good news!
 

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Ugh..... Can we get more clarification? I am seeing tons of mixed info online. I just paid more to preorder the unlocked version so I wouldn't have to deal with Tmobile bloat....now it sounds like I will be missing more than just the bloat. Debating cancelling my preorder...

What kind of bloat are you referring to, out of curiosity? I wonder if I've just grown used to it.

Coming from an S7, I disabled apps like Lookout, Caller ID, etc. - the only two that remain are T-Mobile and Visual Voicemail. I don't like that Facebook is built in as an untouchable system app, but other than that, it seems easy to handle the bloat.
 

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Found this info on the Best Buy site, this confirms what Samsung support told me no band 71 for the unlocked variant.
Network
Universal Unlocked Yes
Data Transmission Type DC-HSDPA, DC-HSPA+, EDGE, EV-DO, FD-LTE, FDD-LTE, GPRS, HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, LTE, LTE Advanced, TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, TDD-LTE, VoLTE
Data Transmission Operating Band 3G Band 1, 3G Band 2, 3G Band 3, 3G Band 4, LTE Band 12, LTE Band 13, LTE Band 17, LTE Band 18, LTE Band 19, LTE Band 20, LTE Band 25, LTE Band 26, LTE Band 28, LTE Band 29, LTE Band 34, LTE Band 38, LTE Band 39, LTE Band 40, LTE Band 41, LTE Band 5, LTE Band 7, LTE Band 8
Data Transmission Peak Upload Rate 150 megabits per second
Wireless Compatibility Bluetooth, MIMO, Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N Dual Band
Network Type CDMA, GSM
4G LTE Band 1, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 46, 5, 66, 7, 8
GSM 2G Frequency 1800, 1900, 850, 900
CDMA 2G Frequency 1900, 800, 850
GSM 3G Frequency 1700, 1900, 2100, 850, 900
CDMA 3G Frequency 1900, 800
4G LTE Frequency 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2500, 2600, 700, 800, 850, 900
 

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I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.

Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
The problem I have with this information is that at those levels of support they historically don't really know. Usually you can have 3 different conversations and get 3 different answers.

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The problem I have with this information is that at those levels of support they historically don't really know. Usually you can have 3 different conversations and get 3 different answers.

Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

Can attest to this. I also contacted Samsung about this twice just to make sure and both times, two different people have said band 71 is supported by the unlocked US version. Might be out of luck until someone actually gets the phone and tests.
 

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Well, after reading the thread I decided to contact Samsung support, again, to see what they might say today. I contacted live chat support again and this is what they sent me. The bands supported by the Galaxy s 9 unlocked variant.

Sohail M at 7:17, Mar 5:
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900 PCS)
B3 (1800 +)
B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
B5 (850)
B7 (2600)
B8 (900)
B12 (700 ac)
B13 (700 c)
B17 (700 bc)
B18 (800 Lower)
B20 (800 DD)
B25 (1900 +)
B26 (850 +)
B28 (700 APT)
B29 (700 de)
B30 (2300 WCS)
B32 (1500 L-band)
B38 (TD 2600)
B39 (TD 1900 +)
B40 (TD 2300)
B41 (TD 2500)
B46 (TD 900)
B66 (1700/2100)
B71 (600)
 
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Decided to peruse the FCC docs for the Galaxy S9, located here: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repo...id=iZpmwirNeCdRpxZDqp7ksg==&fcc_id=A3LSMG960U

Specifically the "HAC Key Feature letter" doc, if I'm reading/understanding it correctly, both the SM-G960U and SM-G960U1 (unlocked model if they're following the same model number scheme as last year) will support Band 71 LTE.

I guess direct linking to the doc is not allowed, but you can open it from the link above.
 
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Band 46 is actually LTE-LAA, so that's also good news that the unlocked model supports that.
 

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I have a definitive answer to finally put this to rest, yes Band 71 is support on Unlocked galaxy s9

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    Here is some info I just received from Samsung support concerning the bands the s9 unlocked supports.

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
    So it looks like no band 71 for T Mobile in the unlocked phone.

    ---------- Post added 04-03-2018 at 12:39 AM ---------- Previous post was 03-03-2018 at 11:53 PM ----------

    Here at the bands the t mobile variant supports according to Samsung support.
    Connectivity Frequencies and Data Type 2G GSM:
    GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
    3G UMTS: B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850)
    3G TD-SCDMA: B34(2010),B39(1880)
    4G FDD LTE : B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B66(AWS-3),B71
    4G TDD LTE: B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500)
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    Does anyone know if the S9 support all the new LTE band 71
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    I asked Samsung support today, they confirmed that the unlocked SM-G965UZKAXAA will not have B71 support.

    Granted, it's tier 1 support, but he did go over all the other bands.
    The problem I have with this information is that at those levels of support they historically don't really know. Usually you can have 3 different conversations and get 3 different answers.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
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    Does anyone have the unlocked version and can confirm functionality like VoLTE, new bands, etc.?

    yes Unlocked version have and support VoLTE and all bands including band 71
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    Lol... this picture?

    Yup, that's it right down to all hex values, thanks for posting it. Would have posted the image directly if possible, but I do not deal with hosting sites.

    This specific MetroPCS info was not covered on any forum I found.