Unlocked phones are becoming more popular. I am looking at getting a new phone/network, as I recently moved and now have very poor service at my house (U.S.).
Currently, I have a Verizon iPhone 5s (A1533) (that I purchased via VZW and used on their network for a couple years). I am now using this phone on T-Mobile. However, my 2G/3G bands seem to be somewhat weaker in some areas and I cannot do wifi calling.
I would like to get an unlocked phone and have full-service on a network.
I would like to switch to Android, specifically a Sony Xperia XZ1/Compact. Therefore, I would like a GSM capable network (AT&T and T-Mobile -- and their affiliates), but otherwise I don't care too much about carrier as long as it works well. I have done quite a bit of research, but am having a hard time finding anything super-informative and definitive. I have come across < spectrumgateway > and < willmyphonework >, which provided some information, but I'm still a little confused on to what extent each phone/network combo will work.
I've noticed FaceTime on my iPhone works (but can only call other FaceTime/apple devices like that). Is there an app or anything for android that always fill in wifi calling? I mean, the wifi calling allowed in service providers' firmware is essentially that, right? So can a third party item allow this or root the phone to allow it or something?
Is there any network I can use an unlocked Sony phone on and get full-service?
I need a good phone connection for work. I am supposedly well within all service providers' networks (per coverage maps), both voice and LTE, but without the carrier firmware that seems to, essentially, be false. I find this very ironic and frustrating, given that many carriers are now advertising "BYOD" plans (T-Mobile's entire U.S. ad campaign is based around this and unlimited services "the Uncarrier").
Thanks in advance!!
Currently, I have a Verizon iPhone 5s (A1533) (that I purchased via VZW and used on their network for a couple years). I am now using this phone on T-Mobile. However, my 2G/3G bands seem to be somewhat weaker in some areas and I cannot do wifi calling.
I would like to get an unlocked phone and have full-service on a network.
I would like to switch to Android, specifically a Sony Xperia XZ1/Compact. Therefore, I would like a GSM capable network (AT&T and T-Mobile -- and their affiliates), but otherwise I don't care too much about carrier as long as it works well. I have done quite a bit of research, but am having a hard time finding anything super-informative and definitive. I have come across < spectrumgateway > and < willmyphonework >, which provided some information, but I'm still a little confused on to what extent each phone/network combo will work.
I've noticed FaceTime on my iPhone works (but can only call other FaceTime/apple devices like that). Is there an app or anything for android that always fill in wifi calling? I mean, the wifi calling allowed in service providers' firmware is essentially that, right? So can a third party item allow this or root the phone to allow it or something?
Is there any network I can use an unlocked Sony phone on and get full-service?
I need a good phone connection for work. I am supposedly well within all service providers' networks (per coverage maps), both voice and LTE, but without the carrier firmware that seems to, essentially, be false. I find this very ironic and frustrating, given that many carriers are now advertising "BYOD" plans (T-Mobile's entire U.S. ad campaign is based around this and unlimited services "the Uncarrier").
Thanks in advance!!
