Question 1

Will this phone work on the Sprint network?

Accepted Answer

Verizon and Sprint use CDMA technology; AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM
GSM
GSM phones use a SIM card for 2G (voice and text), 3G (voice, text and internet), and 4G (high speed internet and VoLTE) operation. This is a small removable plastic card that stores the data needed to identify a subscriber on a wireless network.

The phone itself is not part of the authentication process; the SIM card handles all of that.
CDMA
Phones running on CDMA networks do not use a SIM card for 2G or 3G, but do still require one for 4G. Electronic serial numbers are used to identify subscribers for 2G and 3G. These serial numbers are coded in to the phones themselves, which creates a problem.

You will need to get your new provider to grant permission for your device to be given a serial number (and thus a working service line and phone number) on its network. This permission is not often granted.

I have this phone on pay as you go service that is using the ATT network and workd great

Question 2

If I choose to buy this phone...it will work with any carrier...?  Verizon etc...

Accepted Answer

from asus website:

Compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile and cellular network providers utilitzing GSM network such as: Straight Talk, Walmart Family Mobile, MetroPCS,  Simple Mobile, Brightspot, Net10, h20 Wireless, and Cricket Wireless

This device is not compatible with CDMA Networks such as: Verizon, Sprint, and US Cellular.

Question 3

Will this be compatible with T-Mobile 4G LTE frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

I'm trying to find out if this phone will work with my carrier (a small, independent Verizon-type company). Does this work with Verizon?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 5

cricket 4g lte compatibilty?

Accepted Answer

Asus zonefone 2 has LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20). cricket GSM service is using at&t network. AT& T 4g lte has Band 17(700Mhz), Band 5(850Mhz), Band 2(1900Mhz), Band 4(1700/2100Mhz). I guess that Asus zenfone 2 will work with cricket 4glte network. however, as far as I know that cricket wireless will restrict the maximum download speeds available to its new Cricket prepaid customers to 8 Mbps on LTE devices and 4 Mbps on HSPA+ devices.  what is the point if you can not get full 4g lte speed !!! If you have good tmobile coverage in your area, you should get tmobile repaid plan,  tmobile does not limit your 4g lte speed.  I have tmobile repaid unlimited data plan, top 4g lte speed at 70mbps download and 25 mbps upload in NYC.

Question 6

I want to purchase this phone and replace my i-phone 4s with AT&t and use it as a go phone.  Is it compatible??

Mitch

Accepted Answer

This unit is compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, TMobile and cellular network providers utilizing GSM
network.

Question 7

GPS?  comes with this phone

Accepted Answer

I researched this subject before buying the phone. I did not dig into hardware spec myself. Some resources indicated that it has GPS. There was statement that it has GLONASS (many vendors support both GPS and GLONASS to increase reliability and accuracy). From practical point of you it is the best navigating device I ever used. I had several different standalone GPS devices and receivers before the era of smartphones, tried Samsung, Nvidia Shield, LG, Nexus. The Asus Zenfone so far is the best. Starts and picks up signals much faster, keeps navigation where other devices lose connection. Exceeds expectation.

Question 8

Does this work with Sprint?

Accepted Answer

This unit is compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, TMobile and cellular network providers utilizing GSM network. This device is not compatible with CDMA Networks such as: Verizon, Sprint, and US Cellular.

Question 9

Removable battery or no? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Not removable battery, but it has a quick charge mode that only takes around 20mins  from 10% to 60% .

Question 10

does this phone work on t-mobile and verizion networks?

Accepted Answer

This unit is compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, TMobile and cellular network providers utilizing GSM network. This device is not compatible with CDMA Networks such as: Verizon, Sprint, and US Cellular. For LTE this unit supports bands:1,2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20.

Brand	Asus
Series	Zenfone 2
Model	ZE551ML
Part Number	ZE551ML-23-4G64GN-SR

Technology	4G LTE
Bands & Frequencies	2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA - China & India 4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 9(1800), 18(800), 19(800), 28(700) - Taiwan LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800) - US LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China & India
Data transfer	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, LTE, Wi-Fi

Form Factor	Smart Phones
Color	Silver
SIM Card	Dual SIM Cards
SIM Card Type	Micro SIM
Secondary SIM Card Type	Micro SIM
Sensors	G-Sensor / E-Compass / Gyroscope / Proximity / Ambient Light Sensor

Touch Screen	Capacitive touchscreen
Main Display Size	5.5"
Main Display Resolution	1920 x 1080
Pixel Density	401 ppi
Main Display Color	16M
Main Display Format	IPS

Rear Camera	13.0 MP
Flash	Dual LED
HD Video Capture	1080p
Auto Focus	Yes
Front-Facing Camera	5 MP

Asus Zenfone 2 Unlocked Smart Phone, 5.5" Silver, 64GB Storage 4GB RAM, US Warranty

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Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
System Chip	Intel Atom Z3580
Processor	PowerVR G6430 GPU
Processor Core	Quad-Core
Processor Speed	2.3 GHz
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB
Expansion Slot Type	MicroSD (TF Card)
Max Storage Expansion	Up to 64GB

Wi-Fi Support	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Connectivity	Yes
USB	microUSB v2.0
Audio Connectors	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth Support	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, EDR
Other Connection	NFC

Battery Capacity	3000mAh
Battery Type	Non-removable Li-Po Battery

GPS Integrated	A-GPS, GLONASS
Software & App	MP4 / H.264 player Document viewer Photo / video editor
Audio	MP3, WAV ringtones MP3 / WAV / eAAC+ player
Message	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Additional Function	Wi-Fi/GPS/NFC

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)	6.00" x 3.04" x 0.43"
Weight	6.00 oz.

Item#: N82E16875220011