Phone compatibility with metro pcs?

Mr5tealUrKills · Sep 1, 2015

Hello, I was looking to buy a Note 5 for use with metro. I found one that I like but I'm not sure if its compatible. Any and all help is appreciated. Below is a snippet of the bands but beyond that I don't know.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Technology:
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands:
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands:
HSDPA
4G bands:
LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
and heres the link to the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281771703891?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=580774060859&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks

ak47jar3d · Sep 1, 2015

I believe so. Metro PCs uses t mobile towers so a note 5 from T-Mobile should have the bands to work on metro.

Mr5tealUrKills · Sep 2, 2015

So should I pick up the phone despite the risk of compatibility?

ak47jar3d · Sep 2, 2015

I would speak to a representative from metropcs to verify compatibility before making such a big investment

Mr5tealUrKills · Sep 2, 2015

So would you go to a local store or call the customer service?

ak47jar3d · Sep 2, 2015

Either. As long as you get an answer, it really doesn't matter.

Mr5tealUrKills · Sep 2, 2015

So I spoke with the customer service rep on the phone. She wasn't very helpful, she just told me to take the phone to a local store which I cant, since I don't have it.

ak47jar3d · Sep 2, 2015

Mr5tealUrKills :

I am about 90% certain it will work using t mobile version of Note 5. All bands are there. With that being said, its still too expensive for me to recommend doing it and testing your luck. I have confirmed that Note 3 and Note 4 work. I guess the Note 5 is too new for anybody to confirm it.

Mr5tealUrKills · Sep 2, 2015

I'm half tempted to try it but I don't know...

hang-the-9 · Sep 3, 2015

Almost every carrier has a web site you can plug in your phone info in and find out if it will work.

https://www.metropcs.com/phones/details/metropcs-sim-card/610214639998.html

cely3m · Jan 4, 2016

I have a note 5 and I was thinking of switching to metro as well but the phone don't open and has no slot for a sim card can it be possible to still keep my phone....with metro

Yolanda_1 · Apr 14, 2016

cely3m :

I have a verizon Note 5 that I switched to Metropcs and everything works fine except sending pictures and receiving mms text messages. If I could figure that out it would be perfect working on metropcs.

hang-the-9 · Apr 28, 2016

Yolanda_1 :

This is because of the differences in Verizon and Metro PCS service, one of CDMA other is GSM. You can get some basic use but not everything when trying to get Verizon phones working on GSM network like Metro or AT&T.

Porschea · Aug 14, 2016

Yolanda_1 :

cely3m :

I have a verizon Note 5 that I switched to Metropcs and everything works fine except sending pictures and receiving mms text messages. If I could figure that out it would be perfect working on metropcs.

Porschea · Aug 14, 2016

@Yolanda_1. How did you enable your "Add" button your Verizon note 5 if you don't mind me asking?

FrankHope · Aug 15, 2016

Hello,

Buy Samsung Note 5 locked to any GSM network like At&t,Cricket,T-mobile etc...It is easy to unlock with full functionality via Unlock Code online. CDMA network mobiles are difficult to unlock,if gets don`t function proper.

Thanks,
* Moderator edit for company link *

Manny_27 · Sep 12, 2016

The answer is yes. I speak from experience as I have a Note 5 from T-Mobile and am using it on Metro PCS. Also, if the link to the Note 5 is the exact one to which you are buying, or have possibly purchased than the answer is more so yes that you can. There is a way for you to check, but it requires the IMEI number of the phone. The link is below.

-- Manny

https://www.metropcs.com/phones/details/metropcs-sim-card/610214639998.html

Cheryl_42 · Apr 7, 2017

My daughter just switched from Tmobile to metro pcs with a note 5 and has had no issues.

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