5G on Apple iPhone in India

[doineedto]

I don't think that iPhone's would need any software update to enable 5G.
Apple support page states that once 5G network is available, the phone will connect to it, and cellular data options will be shown.

 

[tatyasky]

I don't think that iPhone's would need any software update to enable 5G.
Apple support page states that once 5G network is available, the phone will connect to it, and cellular data options will be shown.

I still believe a Carrier Update would be needed for iPhones 12 and up. That can be pushed by Airtel or Apple.

 

[tatyasky]

WTF I am reading on some websites that 5G on iPhones will be usable only from Dec 2022.

Isn't that false advertising on Apple's part to launch phones with 5G Ready tagline when they launched iPhone 12?

 

[tatyasky]

@pankaj I am reading conflicting reports where Apple will push 5G support to all compatible iPhones in December 2022.

It seems like Jio, Airtel and Apple were caught pants down when Modi pressed the big Red button to launch 5G services.

 

[Navjot Singh]

Apple confirms 5G software update in India in December

 

[AltusRector]

Apple to rollout 5G to iPhones in December for Indian Operators

Apple to rollout 5G software update in December

 

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[Jonas]

Apple to roll out 5G software update in December

"5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple said in a statement

indianexpress.com

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[tatyasky]

Will beta 5G Carrier update land today?

 

[Xposed]

Let’s wait till 10 PM

 

[SVK]

So I got 16.2 update on my iPhone 12 Mini.
But I don't see any 5G options in Mobile Network settings. Is it because VI Sim is inserted in that Phone?

 

[Xposed]

yeah, the update is for JIO and AIRTEL

 

[Deleted member 83050]

Getting around 550 mbps down and 50-100 mbps up on my Airtel E-Sim. Getting a very good coverage of 5G signal across my house.
Device: iPhone 12 running on latest iOS 16.2 stable

 

[Chip]

@SVK Vi (and BSNL of course) has not started 5G services yet. Only Airtel and Jio. Vi will take time they don't have the finances to push into the 5G space just yet.

 

[SVK]

@Chip I know VI has not started, and might not start 5G until their financial situation resolves.
But I was thinking I should see 5G option in phone setting irrespective of SIM card inserted.

 

[Chip]

@SVK Not sure about that maybe you can ask Apple support because unless Apple pushes an update which carrier specific as it did with Jio and Airtel it may not show up. And there will likely be no update till such time Vi indicates to Apple it is ready to go live with 5G

What you can do is try a confirmed 5G Jio or Airtel sim in your phone and check if you see the toggle switch.