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[Q] Unlocking xt860 for USA

So i'm travelling to the states for 5 days and someone suggested to me instead of paying for a bunch of roaming add-ons from Bell, i may be better off to unlock my phone and get a sim card on a pay as you go plan. Is this possible and more importantly is it worth it?
Any advice is appreciated

I would personally bite the bullet. It'll probably cost you about $20 to unlock the phone and then you will have to get an AT&T SIM card or pay as you go, probably won't have data on it, etc etc... Last time I went down to the US I spent about $50 on roaming. You're only down there for 5 days, how much time do u want to spend screwing with your phone?
Another thing you could do is turn on airplane mode but keep the wifi turn on, and get a google voice number. Pair that with GrooVe IP, and you have a $5 wi-fi only solution.

The data is what I'm more interested in. My phone will double as my GPS unit, and Google search to find stuff to do. Bell charges 30 bucks for 10 MB.
I'm probably gonna e doing 4-5 trips a year to the states, on a pay as you go I could probably just reload everytime I go down, once I have the sim
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Just go to Crackberry, go to the SIM unlocking section, find a site that allows you to unlock for free, then yeah T-Mobile has prepaid service, or maybe AT&T I don't know. Anyway, you get the idea.
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would this work with tmobile's 4g/3g network?

Stanley,
AFIAK the 3G frequencies used by T-Mobile is AWS, which the XT860 is not compatible with.

Hey guys sorry just a quick question...
Would the Bell XT860 work on Rogers/Fido once it was unlocked? Has anyone actually tried it?
The reason I ask is because I've read that apparently the Verizon Droid 3 was not compatible with Fido/Rogers even after being unlocked.
Thanks

Bell XT860 definitely works on Rogers when unlocked. I'm using one right now on Rogers. (Just running the Chinese ME863 ROM on it right now). When i was on the stock Bell ROM it also worked fine.
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danifunker said:
Stanley,
AFIAK the 3G frequencies used by T-Mobile is AWS, which the XT860 is not compatible with.
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So it wouldn't work with T-Mobile? I read on a post ssomewhere that someone was using it for tmobile
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LaZiODROID said:
Bell XT860 definitely works on Rogers when unlocked. I'm using one right now on Rogers. (Just running the Chinese ME863 ROM on it right now). When i was on the stock Bell ROM it also worked fine.
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Thanks, I appreciate the clarification.

It may only get EDGE.
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danifunker said:
Stanley,
AFIAK the 3G frequencies used by T-Mobile is AWS, which the XT860 is not compatible with.
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I know nothing about this stuff, but google search tells me that t-mobile uses 1900 MHz GSM and 2100MHz UMTS which are both supported by the xt860. They also support HSPA+
does this not mean the xt860 should work on t-mobile?

The phone would need the phone to support the 1700mhz band as well.

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The phone would need the phone to support the 1700mhz band as well.
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Any success with unlocked XT860 working in the USA and getting 3G?
I read elsewhere, it will work on AT&T 3G?
Anyone, please?

All you should have to do is unlock the SIM slot.

J.Tichi said:
Any success with unlocked XT860 working in the USA and getting 3G?
I read elsewhere, it will work on AT&T 3G?
Anyone, please?
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I'm running on at&t u.s.a. in Pennsylvania with full 3g on the droid 3.
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I use an AT&T SIM in an unlocked Bell XT860 (and my carrier is actually Rogers) when travelling to the U.S. Everything works fine and I get the H symbol indicator.
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68rescue said:
I'm running on at&t u.s.a. in Pennsylvania with full 3g on the droid 3.
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Hey fireeater,
I just ordered an XT883 that will be unlocked and will be used with my T-mobile sim. T-Mobile uses 1700 & 2100 for their 3g while AT&T uses 850/1900. Do you know if the agreement between AT&T and T-mobile will allow the XT883 to get 3g with t-mobile?

Tmobile is refarming their 3g. So you will get 3g by the end of the year.
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att merge is off lmao

http://m.t-mobilescoop.com/gameon?c.../nivnCjCm4mCjC-aaj4wyTwyjWwfcByLjGF5yBMwFwEfl

2kwic25 said:
http://m.t-mobilescoop.com/gameon?c.../nivnCjCm4mCjC-aaj4wyTwyjWwfcByLjGF5yBMwFwEfl
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I wonder what the investment is, more towers?
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How unfortunate
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this come out a few months back, was the only reason I switched to the Amaze when my mT4G died instead of going somewhere else.

Their investing in bringing LTE and the 1900 AWS band to the network, the 1900 band should be here by the end of the year, therefore encouraging iphone users and other 1900 band compatible devices, such as just about every international device out there and LTE, well that is pretty obvious why.

I logged in online yesterday and a pop up about this came up. So retarded.
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sportsstar89 said:
How unfortunate
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Why is it?

My fiance got a text from TMobile the other day about how the merger is off and they'll be upgrading their LTE. Funny they sent out texts, I never got one.
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eliasadrian said:
My fiance got a text from TMobile the other day about how the merger is off and they'll be upgrading their LTE. Funny they sent out texts, I never got one.
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I got one of those as well.

Dark Nightmare said:
I got one of those as well.
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Weird they didn't send it to everyone...silly TMobile.
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Does this mean better service for us? The LTE ? and more towers and signal?
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Im confused. They announced the merger was dead months ago. Why is this news now?

Been wondering the same.

ITALIANNYC said:
Im confused. They announced the merger was dead months ago. Why is this news now?
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Maybe some people didn't know. You know, the ones that don't listen to the news, read any newspapers, blogs, anything.. I know t-mobile subs use more data than every other carrier in the states but apparently its cause we're watching netflix and hulu on our smartphones. lmao

It's new because they're trying to reassure customers that they're working on getting they're service to it's peak, better signal, faster data speeds and also by implementing the 1900 band enabling customers who want the iPhone to be able to use it and get 3G/HSPA speeds with data, after all they lost a lot of customers when they slacked off during the merger period. They're trying to win those back and insure that they keep all others that are currently still with them.

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It's new because they're trying to reassure customers that they're working on getting they're service to it's peak, better signal, faster data speeds and also by implementing the 1900 band enabling customers who want the iPhone to be able to use it and get 3G/HSPA speeds with data, after all they lost a lot of customers when they slacked off during the merger period. They're trying to win those back and insure that they keep all others that are currently still with them.
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does enabling that band also improve service in areas where its crap? i only get 2g
(probably going to at&t soon with my amaze)

ziggy46 said:
does enabling that band also improve service in areas where its crap? i only get 2g
(probably going to at&t soon with my amaze)
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Na, think they're building new towers for that, adding LTE infrastructure to the current network as well, that new band is to enable other devices such as international and devices from networks like AT&T to work on their 3G/HSPA and soon LTE network, hence no more 2G only on iPhones anymore.

coupetastic-droid said:
Why is it?
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Better service, more phones all my friends have at&t and they have service everywhere even in school
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Dark Nightmare said:
I got one of those as well.
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i've received 2 of those lol

And this is new news? Strange....
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Which international phone?

Could someone tell me which one would work on an ATT network? Kinda confused cause I think the HTC one has different frequency bands depending on what country you are in. I would like a international one cause I have to travel overseas alot. Would the handtec one work? Thanks.
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It only has to work on GSM networks to be an "international" phone

Handtec works
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Thanks for the replies. Do any of you know what speed I would get? LTE? 4G? Thanks.

If it isn't a US region One, you will only get HSPA+ at best.

This is exciting, SoftBank isn't messing around

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/...ith-att-and-verizons-coverage-and-performance
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Excellent though this sounds, I find it hard to remain enthusiastic about Sprint in light of the new plans "unlimited" plans they've been shopping around that severely restricts roaming data.

beerindex said:
Excellent though this sounds, I find it hard to remain enthusiastic about Sprint in light of the new plans "unlimited" plans they've been shopping around that severely restricts roaming data.
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Yep roaming costs a lot of money. No carrier wants you to roam. Look at any carriers tos.
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Is this something the GS4 is able to take advantage of? I know they said they are releasing 3 new phones.
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Also Sprint is bringing service to a lot of subway stations in nyc so I'm happy
Source: engadget
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tenaciousj said:
Is this something the GS4 is able to take advantage of? I know they said they are releasing 3 new phones.
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Our S4 cannot do LTE @ 800Mhz. Only 1900.

And LA is one of the first cities to get the new triband! Ughhh
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We all know if you have sprint coverage your getting lte. The question is what's sprint going to do about the other 70% of America that were roaming or no coverage. Fix that then yes sprint competes with Verizon.

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We all know if you have sprint coverage your getting lte. The question is what's sprint going to do about the other 70% of America that were roaming or no coverage. Fix that then yes sprint competes with Verizon.
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Where did you get 70% from?
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daniel4653 said:
Where did you get 70% from?
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Out of his ass....must have Sprint confused with T-Mobile. Sprint home coverage covers somwhere around 70% of the U.S. geographically and around 85-90% of the population currently. When NV is completed, around 95% of the population will be covered by 800,1900,2300mhz (tri-band)LTE and 800mhz voice.
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miketucky350 said:
We all know if you have sprint coverage your getting lte. The question is what's sprint going to do about the other 70% of America that were roaming or no coverage. Fix that then yes sprint competes with Verizon.
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I live in Sacramento California and don't have LTE. The only place that really has LTE in California is the bay area and LA. Not sure where the if you have Sprint coverage you are getting LTE comes from.
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GiantJay said:
I live in Sacramento California and don't have LTE. The only place that really has LTE in California is the bay area and LA. Not sure where the if you have Sprint coverage you are getting LTE comes from.
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I heard there were a few towers in Sac that had been turned on. His profile shows he's in Indiana I believe.
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can't wait.. Denvers on the list!! ^-^'
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daniel4653 said:
I heard there were a few towers in Sac that had been turned on. His profile shows he's in Indiana I believe.
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I know there is like 7 towers with live LTE in rural Sacramento. But that doesn't cover the 1 million plus that live here is my point
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Sadly I doubt that this will have any benefit for my area. Despite being within 4 miles of 2 large casinos Sprint coverage in this area is spotty at best. I doubt if any municipalities with less than 1 million residents will ever get any form of Sprint LTE.
Verizon has LTE in practically the entire state but their pricing and customer service are so crappy that I would not even consider switching to them.

gharlane00 said:
Sadly I doubt that this will have any benefit for my area. Despite being within 4 miles of 2 large casinos Sprint coverage in this area is spotty at best. I doubt if any municipalities with less than 1 million residents will ever get any form of Sprint LTE.
Verizon has LTE in practically the entire state but their pricing and customer service are so crappy that I would not even consider switching to them.
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Really ? Landcaster and victorville in so cal both have LTE and have a population of 1 million. And small.cities of less that 100,000 in central California have LTE
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gharlane00 said:
Sadly I doubt that this will have any benefit for my area. Despite being within 4 miles of 2 large casinos Sprint coverage in this area is spotty at best. I doubt if any municipalities with less than 1 million residents will ever get any form of Sprint LTE.
Verizon has LTE in practically the entire state but their pricing and customer service are so crappy that I would not even consider switching to them.
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The plan is that anywhere that has 3g will have LTE by the end of next year.
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One of the problems I have already been seeing is that you now get charged extra for data roaming in places where it used to be included in your plan. A lot of peeps I know are getting let out of contracts because of that. And from what I'm hearing it actually doesn't seem like roaming signal in general is as good as it was just a few months ago.

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The plan is that anywhere that has 3g will have LTE by the end of next year.
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If that turns out to be the case I will be pleasantly surprised.

Bands

I'm reading stuff saying that the gsm Version of the phones have vzw cdma and lte bands. Is this true?
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BumP
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i cant say for sure about that.
but i am fairly certain the verizon version comes with HSPA+ and LTE bands for T-Mobile and AT&T. if this is true, then i'm inclined to think YES as the answer to your question...but again, cannot say for certain

yyhd said:
i cant say for sure about that.
but i am fairly certain the verizon version comes with HSPA+ and LTE bands for T-Mobile and AT&T. if this is true, then i'm inclined to think YES as the answer to your question...but again, cannot say for certain
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The Verizon model cannot use AT&T LTE, but it can use AT&T HSPA+.

mattlgroff said:
The Verizon model cannot use AT&T LTE, but it can use AT&T HSPA+.
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OK. My mistake. Lol
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