Apple working with AT&T to bring Band 8 LTE to iPhone users in Puerto RicoWith a special carrier update, Apple and AT&T are working to bring Band 8 LTE to Puerto Rican iPhone users so they can get service back faster.
Peurto Rico is still suffering in the wake of horrific hurricane damage and communication services remain down for a huge number of people on the island. Apple and AT&T are hoping to help by making Band 8 AT&T available through a special carrier update.
Matthew Panzarino, reporting for TechCrunch:
Because LTE is not licensed on Band 8, many phones have not yet been equipped for use with it, though some newer radios are able to connect to it and use it. Apple devices from the iPhone 5c and up and running iOS 10 or higher can download a carrier setting and begin using it right away.
LTE Band 8 is a 900Mhz band, which means that it has much improved range over lower frequency bands. This will help devices reach further cell towers, distribute the load among those now accessible towers and penetrate buildings and other obstru...
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Apple working with AT&T to bring Band 8 LTE to iPhone users in Puerto Rico
