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#2833254 16-Dec-2021 09:23

Handsomedan:

So does this mean that 5G is now enabled for my iPhone 6S? I updated it to the latest iOS...

Totally. I'm dusting off my old Nokia N95 and installing an open source update to Symbian to get some real retro 5G action. The kids these days just don't get it.

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#2833266 16-Dec-2021 09:37

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Handsomedan:

So does this mean that 5G is now enabled for my iPhone 6S? I updated it to the latest iOS...

Totally. I'm dusting off my old Nokia N95 and installing an open source update to Symbian to get some real retro 5G action. The kids these days just don't get it.

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#2833284 16-Dec-2021 10:11

Handsomedan:
So does this mean that 5G is now enabled for my iPhone 6S? I updated it to the latest iOS...

@Handsomedan I take it you are joking?

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#2833288 16-Dec-2021 10:20

Linux:

Handsomedan:

So does this mean that 5G is now enabled for my iPhone 6S? I updated it to the latest iOS...

Handsomedan I take it you are joking?

Pretty sure it is a valid question that deserves a valid explanation.

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#2833296 16-Dec-2021 10:26

freitasm:

Pretty sure it is a valid question that deserves a valid explanation.

Well, for clarity: no, 5G won't work on an iPhone 6S. Or indeed any model older than a 12.

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#2833425 16-Dec-2021 13:22

SaltyNZ:

freitasm:

Pretty sure it is a valid question that deserves a valid explanation.

Well, for clarity: no, 5G won't work on an iPhone 6S. Or indeed any model older than a 12.

That's what the government wants you to believe!

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#2835332 18-Dec-2021 21:51

Was in Auckland CBD and New Market today and saw no 5G coverage

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#2835653 19-Dec-2021 21:49

Linux: Was in Auckland CBD and New Market today and saw no 5G coverage

Were you running a stock 2degrees supplied device? Their press statement made it sound like they haven't dropped the software updates yet to allow 5G capable devices to access the 5G network.

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#2835657 19-Dec-2021 22:15

SaltyNZ:

Handsomedan:

So does this mean that 5G is now enabled for my iPhone 6S? I updated it to the latest iOS...

Totally. I'm dusting off my old Nokia N95 and installing an open source update to Symbian to get some real retro 5G action. The kids these days just don't get it.

On a slightly more serious note: are you going to enable 5G along the southern SH1 motorway? If not, how do you expect 2 Degrees customers who are leaving Auckland to be in a position to prove that they've taken the vaccine? I know that they could take their vaccine bat, but those tend to fly around in the car and have been known to bite people.

I expect a prompt answer, @SaltyNZ!

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#2835658 19-Dec-2021 22:16

@C0ld I was not surprised I did not see the 5G as the media release was quite clear about that

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#2835659 19-Dec-2021 22:18

Linux: @C0ld I was not surprised I did not see the 5G as the media release was quite clear about that

Then I hope you can see how your post was confusing??

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#2835660 19-Dec-2021 22:20

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Linux: @C0ld I was not surprised I did not see the 5G as the media release was quite clear about that

Then I hope you can see how your post was confusing??

That a question or statement? I gather question due to the question marks

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#2835661 19-Dec-2021 22:21

cokemaster:

On a slightly more serious note: are you going to enable 5G along the southern SH1 motorway? If not, how do you expect 2 Degrees customers who are leaving Auckland to be in a position to prove that they've taken the vaccine? I know that they could take their vaccine bat, but those tend to fly around in the car and have been known to bite people.

I expect a prompt answer, @SaltyNZ!

We have vaccine capybaras in test at the moment. They're generally more chill than bats and unlike rabbits they're too big to be easily lost in between the car seats.

As far as coverage rollout goes, I can't really discuss but I'm sure you can all make educated guesses without being too wide of the mark.

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#2835662 19-Dec-2021 22:32

Linux: @C0ld I was not surprised I did not see the 5G as the media release was quite clear about that

Then I hope you can see how your post was confusing??

That a question or statement? I gather question due to the question marks

Come on Jon. The amount you consistently berate other users on this forum - typically at what you'd assume is what you think of them as a lesser knowledge level.

If you're being sarcastic then tag it as such (/s) but don't bite the head off every person that tries to help, not knowing your existing skillset.

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#2835664 19-Dec-2021 22:37

@C0ld not sure what point you are trying to get across sorry!

I made a statement that I went into Auckland CBD and New Market and did not connect to the 2d 5G network. That was the end of it. I was not complaining about not connecting to it

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