H2O Wireless - United States

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H2O Wireless (United States) uses 11 LTE bands and 6 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with H2O Wireless (United States). See the tables below for details.

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Last updated: 2024/08/07 - See latest updates

H2O Wireless is a United States-based prepaid cell phone service that utilizes the AT&T network. It is a brand of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Locus Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Telrite Holdings, Inc., since 2019. H2O Wireless offers both monthly and pay-as-you-go plans, with various tiers of data and hotspot options available.

Key Features:

  • Network: H2O Wireless operates on the AT&T network, providing good coverage across North America.
  • Plans: The service offers multiple prepaid plans, including:
    • A $20 plan with 3GB of 4G/5G data and 2GB of hotspot data.
    • A $30 plan with 10GB of 4G/5G data and 5GB of hotspot data.
    • An $60 plan with unlimited data, 20GB of hotspot data, and speeds limited to 256 kbps after the initial data is used.
  • Hotspot: The $60 unlimited data plan allows for hotspot use, but speeds are throttled to 8 Mbps.
  • Activation: Customers can activate their SIM card by following simple steps on the H2O Wireless website.

Additional Information:

  • Authorized Dealers: Due to having only one office, H2O Wireless sources its services from independent contractors who work under their own company names.
  • Customer Needs: The service is suitable for those who need moderate data usage and occasional hotspot access. It is not ideal for heavy data users who require high-speed data.

Overall, H2O Wireless provides a cost-effective option for those who want to use the AT&T network without the full cost of AT&T's plans.

Is a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) operating on the host network of:

Frequency Bands

LTE

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band.
B4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz AWS 1) for its wireless services. This band is used for both uplink and downlink operations, with the 1700 MHz segment used for uplink and the 2100 MHz segment used for downlink.
B17 (700 MHz bc) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 17 (700 MHz bc) for its mobile broadband services. This frequency band operates in the 700 MHz range, specifically between 704-716 MHz for the uplink and 734-746 MHz for the downlink, with a duplex spacing of 30 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. It is utilized by H2O Wireless for providing mobile broadband services, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and is also used in carrier aggregation configurations with other bands to enhance network performance and capacity.
B30 (2300 MHz WCS) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses the LTE Band 30, which is part of the Wireless Communications Service (WCS) band at 2300 MHz. This band is used for 4G, 5G, and similar mobile services. The WCS band was auctioned off in 1997, and AT&T is the most prominent user of this band for mobile service.
B5 (850 MHz) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE band B5 (850 MHz) for its network operations. This band is part of the LTE frequency bands used by H2O Wireless to provide coverage and services to its customers.
B12 (700 MHz ac) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 12 (700 MHz) for its network. This band provides wide coverage and good building penetration, making it beneficial for rural areas and ensuring reliable service even in remote locations.
B14 (700 MHz PS) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 14, which is the 700 MHz Public Safety band. This band is allocated for public safety communications and is used for both commercial wireless and public safety services. The deployment of this band for commercial use began after the FCC auctioned licenses to use portions of the 700 MHz Band for commercial purposes in 2008.
B29 (700 MHz de) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 29, which operates in the 700 MHz frequency band. This band is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions. The deployment details for this specific band are not provided in the available information.
B46 (TD 5900 MHz) LTE

H2O Wireless United States does not use LTE Band 46 (TD 5900 MHz).
B48 (TD 3600 MHz) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 48 (TD 3600 MHz).
B66 (1700/2100 MHz) LTE

H2O Wireless United States uses LTE Band 66 (1700/2100 MHz). This frequency band is utilized for 4G LTE networks, providing coverage and service across various areas.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N2 (1900 MHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR band n39, which operates in the 1900 MHz frequency range. This band is part of the Frequency Range 1 (FR1) and is used for both uplink and downlink transmissions.
N5 (850 MHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR frequency band n5, which operates on the 850 MHz frequency range. The uplink frequency is 824 to 849 MHz, and the downlink frequency is 869 to 894 MHz. This band is primarily used in North America and is known for providing good coverage over a wide area due to its lower frequency range, which allows it to penetrate obstacles more easily.
N66 (1700/2100 MHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR frequency band n66 (1700/2100 MHz). This band operates in the frequency range of 1710 - 1780 MHz for the uplink and 2110 - 2200 MHz for the downlink, with a total bandwidth of 90 MHz. It employs Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology.
N77 (3700 MHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR frequency band n77 (3700 MHz). This band operates at 3700 MHz and is commonly referred to as the 3.7 GHz band or C-band 5G. It is widely used for 5G services due to its relatively common availability and the ability to offer high capacity throughput. The n77 band is used in time division duplexing (TDD) mode and supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz.
N260 (mmWave 39 GHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR N260 (mmWave 39 GHz) frequency band for its 5G services. This band is intended for short-range transmission at high data rates and is part of the FR2 range. The popularity of this band is due to the availability of underutilized spectrum, enabling several hundred megahertz to be dedicated to 5G services. It supports high capacity services and dense frequency reuse, particularly beneficial in busy city areas and within office buildings. The deployment of this band is part of the ongoing development and expansion of 5G networks.
N261 (mmWave 28 GHz) 5G NR

H2O Wireless United States uses the 5G NR N261 (mmWave 28 GHz) frequency band for its wireless services. This band operates in the millimeter-wave range, specifically at 28 GHz, and is designed for short-range transmission with high data rates. It is intended for applications such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and early mmWave mobility trials.

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