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I really wish the iPhone let you disable certain bands - I get there's an argument about "you need to be able to use them just in case you need it for an emerge
by stephen_g 4y ago
I really wish the iPhone let you disable certain bands - I get there's an argument about "you need to be able to use them just in case you need it for an emergency call", but in Australia where I live, the 2G networks have all been shut down and the spectrum re-allocated, and my carrier will shut down 3G around the end of the year an the largest carrier shut 3G down mid 2024.
So I can safely disable 2G knowing that I will not need it, since the networks don't exist and while I'm in the country the only possible use would be a downgrade attack. Similarly, I'm happy to turn off 3G given I'm very rarely out of LTE coverage and it's not long until it will be gone anyway.
If it's really a problem, they could have an "re-enable bands if needed while attempting an emergency call" option (or have it do it automatically with no option).