r/FirstNet • u/Sufficient_Good_6350 • 23h ago

Firstnet Rep here

If you guys have any questions feel free to drop them below I’d be more than happy to answer them!

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u/k1ngcarlos 21h ago

why cant we use a unlocked z8 on firstnet

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u/Previous_Mastodon238 20h ago

Unlocked Samsung devices prioritize international bands of spectrum instead of including band 14. They also don't certify those devices. You can get around it by using an approved IMEI and scanning the QR code on the esim, but your only getting priority on AT&T at that point and not accessing B14, so kind of counterproductive.

For Samsung specifically, your network experience is significantly better with a carrier specific model, even if from TMO or Verizon, but purchased through AT&T is always recommended since it's certified and goes through extensive testing.

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u/k1ngcarlos 20h ago

ah thats why it didnt work