Can I buy a 5G sim deal for my 4G enabled phone?

alvaro31 · ‎26-10-2021

Hello

I would like to sign for a sim only monthly deal which says 5G phones only but the trouble is my phone is 4G enabled (Samsung A70) and because I like it I don't want any other phone at the moment.

My question is if I get a 5G sim deal will I be able to use it in my 4G phone? I'm not really bothered about 5G so would be happy with 4G still.

MRGC · ‎27-10-2021

You can buy a 5G plan for a 4G phone, but you won't get 5G speeds, because your phone is built for 4G. Newer phones will look for the best signal available, but you'll only get 5G speeds with a 5G enabled device.

View solution in original post

XRaySpeX · ‎26-10-2021

Yes, you can buy any SIM Plan for your phone.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP

MRGC · ‎27-10-2021

You can buy a 5G plan for a 4G phone, but you won't get 5G speeds, because your phone is built for 4G. Newer phones will look for the best signal available, but you'll only get 5G speeds with a 5G enabled device.

This page is no longer active

Can I buy a 5G sim deal for my 4G enabled phone?