Here are Sprint's Samsung, LG and OnePlus 5G phones that will and won't work on T-Mobile
Ever since the merger of T-Mobile with Sprint was announced as a done deal on April 1st, we were wondering which exactly phones that are currently sold by the two carriers will be able to take advantage of their networks when they start coalescing, especially in the 5G realm.
Which Sprint 5G phones will and won’t work on the new T-Mobile network after the merger?
Starting 4/28/20 the only Sprint devices that support the first, largest and only nationwide 5G network are the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
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That’s that, and you catch the drift. Since T-Mobile is mainly using the low-band 600Mhz spectrum for its “nationwide” 5G network, Sprint’s current 5G network (Band 41) will be redeployed to expand T-Mobile’s coverage to the mid-band, shutting down access to Sprint’s 2019 5G phones in the process.
So, which Sprint phones won’t be compatible with the new T-Mobile’s 5G network after the merger?
- Those who currently own, lease or make payments on a 7 Pro 5G (256GB), S10 5G (256GB), V50 ThinQ (128GB) and are paying less than $10/mo. will get a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G for $0/mo. after $41.67/mo. credit with a new 18-month lease.
- Those who currently lease or make payments on a 7 Pro 5G (256GB), S10 5G (256GB), V50 ThinQ (128GB) and are paying more than $10/mo. will get a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G for $10/mo. after $31.67/mo. credit with a new 18-month lease.
- Those who purchased an HTC 5G Hub on an installment plan will get a credit of $12.50/mo. for the remainder of the term. If they purchased the hotspot outright, T-Mobile will give them a one-time credit of $300 applied to their bill.
Way to turn a crisis into an opportunity, T-Mo, and to soothe the worries of all those who may be wondering why are the phones they just paid a premium for a few months ago, now going in the dustbin of 5G history. You basically will be able to keep your payments, and get a Galaxy S20 5G for either free, or for $10 a month as an upgrade, which is a great deal no matter how you slice it.