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Sprint iPhone 5 to T-mobile

itsmerc15

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Does anyone out there know if you can take a sprint iPhone 5 over to T-Mobile. I've read reports saying you can and others saying you can't. Anyone have first hand experience.
 

SwitchBeach

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You need to confirm whether or not it is actually unlocked. Sprint (in the past) has typically been a bit prickly about unlocking their phones.

And if it is in fact locked, Sprint is the only one that can unlock it.
 

fightcrazy

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Don't think the iPhone 5 has band 12, very important, long distance with solid penetration for signal.
 

genoist

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The 6s and 6s Plus (and soon the 7 and 7 Plus) are the only iPhones with Band 12.
 

CherokeeMarty

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I came over to the 6s just to get band 12 and I've not been disappointed. My reception is improved, and since I live and work in a rural area, that's important.