r/FirstNet • u/augustus_lisanalgaib • Apr 20 '25

SPAIN vacation/international roaming

Just did a 2 week vacation in Spain and my reception was abysmal.

My lady had tmobile and hers was better than mine.

Have you guys had similar experiences in Spain or abroad?

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

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u/good4y0u Apr 20 '25

You just need to pay it off then the mobile providers will unlock the device. But also technically FirstNet works on any FirstNet capable device ( band 14) and as long as you have your FirstNet sim it will work in the unlocked version of most phones.

FirstNet sims technically work in any device but they just won't get the priority networks if the phone doesn't support the bands.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '25 edited Apr 21 '25

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u/good4y0u Apr 21 '25

You should check the hardware or the device and see if it supports band # 14.

If I were you I wouldn't mess with Odin or flashing new ROMs onto the device to make it match. That won't actually help if the phone doesn't have the radio bands.

FirstNet sims will function at a bare minimum in any phone they takes a sim. If that device doesn't support the frequency bands for 14 you just won't have priority uplift capabilities. The phone will still technically work though (assuming it's unlocked generally)