LTE to 3G

[DAC350]

So I'm 8 months in to owning my S3 and never renewed the at&t service plan. Ironically, right at the 8 month mark (4/15/16) my MMI no longer displays LTE but instead 3G. I've never seen 3G in the area I live in and was wondering if it's because I let the service lapse, or is there something wrong with the LTE radio that I should take my car in for? I plan on renewing it at some point, just not right now.

[zcspec]

The first thing you can do is test to determine if your S3 still receive data access. The easy way is to do a search using Google from your car. If you have no access, Google will tell you it cannot connect to a data connection. Once you've established that you're out of data, do not, and I repeat, DO NOT renew your plan. It's a rip off. I would look into other carriers who offer data plans cheaper than what Audi/AT&T charge. I personally use my iPhone to tether and have 4g all the time.

[DAC350]

I can confirm I have no data but shouldn't my vehicle still display LTE after letting the at&t plan terminate? Just wondering why it is only displaying 3G and want to make sure it isn't an issue with the vehicle. Once your at&t plan lapses, does the MMI no longer display LTE?

[Z32drifter]

Nothing is wrong, 3G is the default display.

[DAC350]

Nothing is wrong, 3G is the default display.

No, it's not. It's displayed LTE until this weekend.

[DAC350]

I personally use my iPhone to tether and have 4g all the time.

How are you tethering your iphone to provide a data connection to your car?

[DarkSideGTI]

I thought it was maybe telling me that I had LTE/3G coverage on my phone or something. It shows the message icon when I get a text right next to it.