4G device is backward compatible to receive 3G signals.

Get a Safcom, Airtel and Orange SIM card and decide based on the following in order of priority:
./bernard


On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Erick Njoka <erickarn@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks, guys.  By the way, will the 4G model pick up 3G signals?  If
so, which 3G provider is the best, in terms of reliable signal, in the
Nairobi area?
Erick

On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:06 AM, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru@gmail.com> wrote:
> If $130 wouldn't make a dent, despite lack of 4G in Kenya, I'd still advise
> you to be 4G-ready.
> If we ever get 4G, don't worry, your 4G-ready iPad would be among the first
> to pick the signals. Doesn't matter which country the iPad is purchased
> from/in. And if you ever pick "test" 4G signals in the near future, spread
> the WORD!
>
>
>
> ./bernard
>
> On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, Erick Njoka <erickarn@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Someone I know is considering buying an iPad, and the difference in
>> price between the iPad WiFi only vs WiFi plus 4G is $130.
>>
>> Can anyone confirm that they're getting "4G speeds" in the Nairobi
>> area, or at least "3G speeds"?  Does it matter which country the iPad
>> is purchased? Thanks.
>>
>> Erick
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