{"id":400944,"date":"2017-09-16T02:02:16","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T18:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/09\/15\/apple-watch-series-3-limited-speeds-tmobile\/"},"modified":"2017-09-16T02:02:16","modified_gmt":"2017-09-15T18:02:16","slug":"apple-watch-series-3-limited-to-3g-like-speeds-on-t-mobile-update-now-4g-lte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/apple-watch-series-3-limited-to-3g-like-speeds-on-t-mobile-update-now-4g-lte\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Series 3 Limited to 3G-Like Speeds on T-Mobile [Update: Now 4G LTE]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 3 models support LTE and UMTS connectivity, but on T-Mobile<\/a>, LTE connection speeds won’t be available. The carrier is limiting the Apple Watch to a maximum speed of 512kb\/s, which is more like a 3G connection than an LTE connection.<\/p>\n

The speed limitation is noted in T-Mobile’s fine print, which says the maximum wearables speed is 512kb\/s. It’s also noted on the pre-order page when adding an Apple Watch Series 3 to your cart.<\/p>\n

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At issue is T-Mobile’s ONE plan, which limits both tethering and all wearable devices to 512kb\/s. While most users are unlikely to be streaming video or doing other tasks that require high connectivity speeds on the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch is also unlikely to be a data hog, so it’s unclear why T-Mobile has this limitation in place.<\/p>\n

A T-Mobile representative told MacRumors<\/em> reader Tony that its “High Speed Data with paired DIGITS” plan would provide 4G LTE data. DIGITS is priced at $25 per month without autopay, and $20 per month with Autopay.<\/p>\n

No other major carrier in the United States, including Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T appears to be throttling Apple Watch speeds with their standard unlimited plans.<\/p>\n

All four of the carriers are charging the same $10 per month fee to add an Apple Watch to an existing iPhone plan, and each one is offering a limited time promotion<\/a> that waives monthly fees for the first three months.<\/p>\n

The LTE Apple Watch Series 3 models became available for pre-order<\/a> early this morning, with new devices slated to arrive on Friday, September 22, the official launch date for the device.<\/p>\n

Update:<\/strong> T-Mobile CEO John Legere says T-Mobile has changed its policy. The company will now offer unlimited 4G LTE on the Apple Watch Series 3.<\/p>\n

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The Apple Watch Series 3 plan on @TMobile<\/a> will be $10\/m for unlimited 4G LTE. Thanks for your feedback. We always listen & act! #uncarrier<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LqsGJ6X6xq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John Legere (@JohnLegere) September 16, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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