Will an iPhone 4S be able to connect to 4G Network?

Submitted by SaintEmpyreus t3_11btfsq in iphone

I'm planning on buying an iPhone 4S. I've just recently found out it is a 3G phone and not a 4G one. I have 4G internet at my home, so I was wondering whether I would still be able to connect an iPhone 4S to my internet. I know 3G and 4G run differently, but i thought maybe it's possible for a 3G phone to connect to 4G network, however the phone would still run on 3G standards but with access to the internet. I don't really care if the phone runs on 3G standards, I just want to know if the phone would be able to connect to 4G network.

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EfficientAccident418 t1_j9zqjm3 wrote

It should be able to connect to Wi-Fi just fine, but it won’t be able to utilize the faster download speeds.

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SgtAnderson11B t1_ja01a7l wrote

If you are asking if the phones Wi-Fi will connect to your router which just happens to use 4G then yes. It will. The source of your internet is irrelevant. Unless you’re getting the iPhone 4 for free why would you even bother? Get an X or an 11 if you want something cheap that will also work on the modern network

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jw154j t1_j9zspur wrote

If you are in the US, all major carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile have shit down their 3G networks.

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newecreator t1_j9zt1qo wrote

No.

The first iPhone to be able to connect to 4G is the iPhone 5. You're better off buying a newer iPhone that do support 4G.

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fyoudingho t1_ja2kojo wrote

Wifi yes. 4G cell network? Fuck no

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chemicalsam t1_j9ztcj8 wrote

Why on earth did you buy a 4S?

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SaintEmpyreus OP t1_j9zyxd0 wrote

I haven't yet. I currently have an android phone and it's complete trash, android is way more vulnerable to malware unlike iOS, and I always have a problems with ghost touch on my screen. No matter how much i wipe it the ghost touch doesen't go away, the screen isn't even cracked. I just needed a good cheap phone that works well so that's why I'm buying a 4S.

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chemicalsam t1_ja011c9 wrote

Bruh the 4S came out in 2013. Seriously DO NOT buy it. Buy an SE if you want a cheap phone.

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Geaveen t1_ja03c82 wrote

And do you even get malware on your phone? Since u talked about being vulnerable.. Jumped to iPhone last year and never got anything in my android phones. Also, don’t buy that phone, Jesus. That’s so old, it’s just terrible to use nowadays

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kliao1337 t1_ja0fph3 wrote

If you are concerned with malware then do not purchase a device that haven’t received a software update in three years.

If you want a cheap iPhone that is supported — get an SE or used Xr / 11.

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Alwaysaprairiegirl t1_ja05uk2 wrote

Considering there are no software updates for it, I would not touch that phone. Like Chemicalsam said, get the SE. It’s going to be supported for way longer, isn’t going to potentially compromise your data, and will be a solid phone for a good few years. Using a phone that hasn’t gotten updates in years is quite frankly dangerous.

That being said, having switched from Android four years ago: enjoy! The hardware is great, it works together, and it’s just fun to use. There are some great threads here too about fun tricks (one of my favourite is that if you accidentally delete something, shake your phone and it will ask you if you want to undo what you just did).

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el_redditero12 t1_ja076th wrote

It will not be able to connect to 4G network. It will connect to Wi-Fi, but only use the slower speeds. Now, why you think that an 11 year old phone is any good in this day and age, is another question.

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