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One of the top reasons I chose Xda IIs over Xda IIi was for its quad-band capability. And now, with the latest O2 Asia Blue Angel ROM installed, there is the option to switch bands easily.
But I need your help to understand the practicality of bringing my phone to the U.S. and using it there. I have no idea at all how things work over there.
Can I get a new number with a new SIM card? Or do I have to do something else? And will I have to change the ROM I use? Just the radio? All these questions are begging for answers.
I await any suggestions you may have. Thanks.
sub_rosa25 said:
One of the top reasons I chose Xda IIs over Xda IIi was for its quad-band capability. And now, with the latest O2 Asia Blue Angel ROM installed, there is the option to switch bands easily.
But I need your help to understand the practicality of bringing my phone to the U.S. and using it there. I have no idea at all how things work over there.
Can I get a new number with a new SIM card? Or do I have to do something else? And will I have to change the ROM I use? Just the radio? All these questions are begging for answers.
I await any suggestions you may have. Thanks.
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You will no prolem to use Blue Angles in US , if you XDAIIs is unlock than you can use any sim card in US,but you only can use T-Mobile or Cingual in here others carriers not a GSM system.
Thanks for that info! Now, just to clarify, by "any SIM card" you mean T-Mobile or Cingual SIM cards, which are indeed available in the U.S.?
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Thanks for that info! Now, just to clarify, by "any SIM card" you mean T-Mobile or Cingual SIM cards, which are indeed available in the U.S.?
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yes,you got it
Hi again. Getting closer to the date of my trip to New York. I've already started looking into getting a new SIM for the trip, but I still don't know:
1. Must I flash with a different ROM (I have O2 Asia ROM right now)
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2. Must I simply flash a different Radio version (I have 1.15 now)
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3. Can I forgo all flashing and simply switch to a different band (Settings>Tools>Options>Band>GSM 850)
I'm hoping the third option is viable - and why shouldn't it be? Why have an option of switching bands if it were instead necessary to flash one's device?
Any last bits of advice on this? Thanks again.
Just switch to a different band - and perhaps rescan the available networks in the dialler app.
@Biohead, thanks - that's just what I wanted to hear.
If you are visiting the US and do not mind paying roaming charges, then do nothing as the XDAIIs will automatically switch to TMobile or Cingular on the 1900 -- who ever your Asian company has an agreement with. You can also buy a prepaid SIM from one of these companies or others (check the web).
If you are coming to live in the US, I suggest you get regular service with TMobile or Cingular as they are the only US providers that have GSM service. Someone on this forum already suggested that. I have no problems using my XDAIIs with the TMobile SIM card. Just make sure that your phone is unlocked for this option!
@SKassam,
That's interesting. I'm not sure I understand though... "on the 1900"? The bands on my Xda IIs are 850, 900, 1800 and 900/1800. I will be staying for only 1 month, so maybe I _should_ go with roaming, as it seems that otherwise I'd have to pay for some kind of package deal for a new SIM from TMobile or Cingular. My Xda IIs will really just switch to one of them automatically upon my arrival? Is it fairly certain, then, that my current provider (Matrix/StarOne), probably unknown outside of Indonesia, has some kind of agreement with one or the other? Lastly, are roaming charges typically prohibitive and exorbitant, or sensible? Thanks for your info. I appreciate any advice I can get, as I don't want to find myself out of the loop for a month.
@sub_rosa25,
The XDAIIs is a Quad band phone as in this link:
http://www.seeo2.com/product/XdaIIs/template/XdaIIsProductInfo.vm
May be you have a different model and not an XDAIIs?
Sorry for the confusion. It's definitely an Xda IIs, and quad-band; it's just that 1900 is not covered in its specs. US uses 850 and 1900 - the Blue Angel is compatible with 850. My problem is just that I don't know if T-Mobile or Cingular will do what you suggest they'll do upon my arrival. I need to know if it's more cost-effective to roam for a month or to buy the costly T-Mobile package just to get a new SIM. I suppose I should just contact my current provider and ask about roaming coverage and fees. Your info did help, though. Thanks again.
@sub-rosa25,
I think you had better check with your provider because when I travel overseas, I have the world roaming option available free from my provider, TMobile. Roaming can cost a pretty penny so be careful how much roaming you do.
You can also check the websites for TMobile and Cingular and select Indonesia to see if Americans have your service provider when in Indonesia. You will also see how much your provider charges by the minute to Americans which should give you an idea as to how much raoming might cost in the US for you.
Just buy a phone card when in the US and it will be very cheap.
Right, there are several GSM bands available throughout the globe. Each continent usually uses a different one. I say GSM bands because there are also different types such as CDMA, WCDMA, EDGE, EV-DO etc.
There are 4 main bands of GSM. 850, 900, 1800 and 1900. Europe uses the dual band 900/1800 with the US using either 850 for some networks or 1900 on the others.
From what I can tell there are only 2 networks in the US that uses GSM technology: T-Mobile USA and Cingular. These are the only two networks that you will be able to use with the BlueAngel.
In order to use your BA in the US you have one of two choices. The first would be roaming. If Matrix/StarOne have an agreement with either T-Mob or Cingular it will automatically roam onto that network and it should lock it, much like it would at home. If not, you will have a choice of either of the networks - it won't really matter which one you choose. Just set your network selection to automatic and it will do the business itself
The other option (and it may be cheaper in the long run), will be buying a PAYG sim for either T-Mob or Cingular whilst in the states. Just bung the sim in (presuming the phone is unlocked), again set the network to automatic and it will do the job itself.
Roaming is generally an expensive option so is only worth doing for a small amount of time. In your case, it might be worth buying a PAYG sim and putting $10 on or so.
Long story short: as long as the network selection is automatic you will be fine.
Hello,
I am looking to buy a used nexus one... I have found some deals on line
BUT my only concern is: how can I differentiate between the two different versions of the phone? My carrier is FIDO and I have a data plan with them, so I want the phone that allows 3G speeds with FIDO.
I want to know how to differentiate between the two because many sellers online dont know the difference themselves since they dont have a data plan. I would rather avoid going through the trouble of meeting the person and testing my SIM in the phone. If there was anyway I could tell them to read something off the phone that tells the phone apart.?
As of March 16, 2010, there are two versions of the Nexus One. Both versions of the Nexus One cover most major GSM and 3G providers in the US, Europe and Asia. On both phones, the GSM radio frequencies covered are 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz. The original Nexus One also came along with UMTS frequency bands 1 (2100 MHz), 4 (1700 MHz), and 8 (900 MHz).[39], allowing it to access 3G throughout Europe, as well as on T-Mobile USA and WIND Mobile in Canada. The second version of the Nexus One supports UMTS frequency bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), and 5 (850 MHz), allowing it to access 3G in most of Europe, as well as on AT&T Mobility in the USA and Rogers Wireless, Fido Solutions, Bell Mobility, and TELUS Mobility in Canada.
Thanks any help is appreciated.
For FIDO you' need At&t version of the phone.
Behind the battery:
FCC ID NM88PB99110 for Belus/Frogideros/AT&T version
FCC ID NM88PB99100 for AWS version
Courtesy of HowardForums.com
Mr ILIA said:
For FIDO you' need At&t version of the phone.
Behind the battery:
FCC ID NM88PB99110 for Belus/Frogideros/AT&T version
FCC ID NM88PB99100 for AWS version
Courtesy of HowardForums.com
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Hey thanks man. Thats exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.
aziz831 said:
Hello,
I am looking to buy a used nexus one... I have found some deals on line
BUT my only concern is: how can I differentiate between the two different versions of the phone? My carrier is FIDO and I have a data plan with them, so I want the phone that allows 3G speeds with FIDO.
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No, you dont.
You want the one that is only 2G with robbers.
The reason for this is that you will ultimately want to drop the ripoff and go with better phone service. No sense limiting yourself.
3G with robbers won't help you with anything except causing data overages. This will cost you horribly. 2G is a nice way to reduce/prevent data overages, and with robbers' data rates, this is pretty much MANDATORY.
lbcoder said:
No, you dont.
You want the one that is only 2G with robbers.
The reason for this is that you will ultimately want to drop the ripoff and go with better phone service. No sense limiting yourself.
3G with robbers won't help you with anything except causing data overages. This will cost you horribly. 2G is a nice way to reduce/prevent data overages, and with robbers' data rates, this is pretty much MANDATORY.
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Hey stupid, did you happen to read the original post saying he has a data plan and wants to use 3G?
OP: Don't listen to lbcoder, you clearly stated you wanted to keep your 3G data so the AT&T one pointed out by Mr ILIA is the right phone.
Yeah, he's clearly angry with the cell phones thugs in Canada. And I don't blame him, but I currently can't get a cheaper deal with Wind than what Fido/Rogers gives me. (For my usage.)
Here's hoping Wind is really a great success though, then it won't take people 5 hours on the phone to get a good deal anymore.
But if you do want an unlimited everything plan, and live in the few cities that Wind is in, and don't plan to travel to other cities in Canada often. Then seriously consider them when your time is up.
Taknarosh said:
Hey stupid, did you happen to read the original post saying he has a data plan and wants to use 3G?
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LOL!!! That's a style!
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if there any big difference between between the Tmobile and AT&T samsung tab?
Does one have better features or better pre-loaded apps? Are both easily rootable? If so, which is better?
The only internal hardware difference is that the T-Mobile tab supports the T-Mobile 3G bands whereas the ATT tab supports ATT bands. Also, the ATT tab will be better if you were to travel a lot in Europe as it can support European 3G frequencies.
There are also some changes in design on the back of the tab (mostly in regards to color). As for preinstalled apps, I an unsure as I do not own a T-Mobile tab.
synplex said:
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if there any big difference between between the Tmobile and AT&T samsung tab?
Does one have better features or better pre-loaded apps? Are both easily rootable? If so, which is better?
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The T-Mobile one will work with T-Mobiles faster 3G HSPA+ network. Not at 4G though, just faster than 3G. However, this it not available everywhere.
In the EU, the T-Mobile version will only support Edge, whereas the AT&T version will support 3G.
The most important piece is AT&T version could be used as a phone w Euro firmware and an existing AT&T SIM card. Sounded like you're not an AT&T user but it's doable.
For Tmob tab, you could also set it up as a phone but you will need a data plan then setup GV+IPKall+SIPDroid if you don't want to pay for Skype.
caveman999 said:
The only internal hardware difference is that the T-Mobile tab supports the T-Mobile 3G bands whereas the ATT tab supports ATT bands. Also, the ATT tab will be better if you were to travel a lot in Europe as it can support European 3G frequencies.
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The TMo Tab supports European 3G frequencies too.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
The TMo Tab supports European 3G frequencies too.
Regards,
Dave
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It can?
I know it wont wont in the UK, as their 3G frequency is 2100 and i believe the T-Mobile tab uses a different frequency for uploads vs downloads (1700 and 2100).
dh010447 said:
It can?
I know it wont wont in the UK, as their 3G frequency is 2100 and i believe the T-Mobile tab uses a different frequency for uploads vs downloads (1700 and 2100).
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It will work in the UK.
Read the specs. Follow the link, and click on specs.
The TMo US Tab supports:
850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz;UMTS: Band I (2100);UMTS: Band IV (AWS);UMTS: Band IV (1700/2100)
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The UK, and the pretty much the world outside of North America, uses UMTS Band I.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
It will work in the UK.
Read the specs. Follow the link, and click on specs.
The TMo US Tab supports:
The UK, and the pretty much the world outside of North America, uses UMTS Band I.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
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I got the specs from Samsung's website, they are posted as:
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS : Band IV(1700), I(2100) & Wi-Fi
I read the UMTS bands as the AWS 1700/2100, (1700Mhz u/l; 2100Mhz d/l) not AWS(1700/2100) and UMTS 2100 (so only able to download on the 2100, not upload on this frequency).
It does seem a little unclear, but if it really does support 2100Mhz upload and download, that would be awesome!! Would also mean you could unlock it and put a 3G AT&T Sim in it...
Anyone know this for sure?
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if it really does support 2100Mhz upload and download, that would be awesome!! Would also mean you could unlock it and put a 3G AT&T Sim in it...
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Doesn't Att 3g run off of 850/1900Mhz, not 2100?
ap3604 said:
Doesn't Att 3g run off of 850/1900Mhz, not 2100?
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Yeah - your right, 1900 not 2100. Getting a bit carried away....
dh010447 said:
I read the UMTS bands as the AWS 1700/2100, (1700Mhz u/l; 2100Mhz d/l) not AWS(1700/2100) and UMTS 2100 (so only able to download on the 2100, not upload on this frequency).
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Trust me, it's fine.
Band IV is AWS and completely separate from Band I. Even the Samsung website explicitly mentions the bands it supports. European 3G uses Band I so it will work.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Trust me, it's fine.
Band IV is AWS and completely separate from Band I. Even the Samsung website explicitly mentions the bands it supports. European 3G uses Band I so it will work.
Regards,
Dave
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That is awesome.. The only thing, other than cost, holding me back was that it might not work in the UK.
Now I just have to convince myself that i will get $350 + monthly data use out of it. Price, though expensive, is not really an issue but if I bought it and didn't use it, i would get into trouble from the missus.... :s
Flash T-Mobile Tab to support AT&T Voice
FYI - I followed Rotohammer's directions and i flashed a T-Mobile Tab, then unlocked it, and after I inserted my AT&T sim, I had phone and Edge:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886714
However, I'm trying to figure out if I can load a new modem and get AT&T 3G on this tab (bought from T-Mobile)? I tried the bell modem but it didn't work. Am I safe to assume that the T-Mobile hardware will support AT&T 3G and I only need to find the right software?
Thanks - these forums are great... Sorry if this is the wrong spot.
caryawilson said:
FYI - I followed Rotohammer's directions and i flashed a T-Mobile Tab, then unlocked it, and after I inserted my AT&T sim, I had phone and Edge:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886714
However, I'm trying to figure out if I can load a new modem and get AT&T 3G on this tab (bought from T-Mobile)? I tried the bell modem but it didn't work. Am I safe to assume that the T-Mobile hardware will support AT&T 3G and I only need to find the right software?
Thanks - these forums are great... Sorry if this is the wrong spot.
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Don't waste your time and or brick your Tab. Tmo Tab will never get 3G on an ATT sim card because it doesn't do 3G on 850/1900mhz band. Hardware doesn't support ATT's 3G bands.
dh010447 said:
That is awesome.. The only thing, other than cost, holding me back was that it might not work in the UK.
Now I just have to convince myself that i will get $350 + monthly data use out of it. Price, though expensive, is not really an issue but if I bought it and didn't use it, i would get into trouble from the missus.... :s
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I understand the feeling. I initially went with the Tmobile version but at a data rate coming up to almost $70 after taxes ($59.99 unlimited data for not having my phone with Tmobile), I took it back, paid the $10 restocking fee and went with the at&t version. After roto's rom to enable phone i just plop in my existing unlimited (grandfathered) at&t sim and i'm golden.
Either way I did the analysis....and i believe it was after like 8 months the AT&T version comes out cheaper and if i recall that was WITH the 2GB data plan included.
Excel is your friend!
trinikartel said:
I initially went with the Tmobile version but at a data rate coming up to almost $70 after taxes ($59.99 unlimited data for not having my phone with Tmobile), I took it back, paid the $10 restocking fee and went with the at&t version.
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Huh? $59.99 per month?
I thought it was just $39.99/mo for 5GB of data on T-mo even if the tablet was your only device...
trinikartel said:
I understand the feeling. I initially went with the Tmobile version but at a data rate coming up to almost $70 after taxes ($59.99 unlimited data for not having my phone with Tmobile), I took it back, paid the $10 restocking fee and went with the at&t version. After roto's rom to enable phone i just plop in my existing unlimited (grandfathered) at&t sim and i'm golden.
Either way I did the analysis....and i believe it was after like 8 months the AT&T version comes out cheaper and if i recall that was WITH the 2GB data plan included.
Excel is your friend!
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Tmo does not have a $59.99 data-only plan. It's $39.99 for 5GB, after which you're throttled past the 5GB allotment. No overages.
But i prefer AT&T's $24.99 2GB plan (don't need calling, already have a phone). The price is just right. Still looking to trade my Tmo Tab for an ATT one...
Yup caught me off guard. The the tmo salesman explained it to me instore. If or when I take my phone with tmo I will get a $10 discount on the data plan. Fishy but whatever, I was never a t-mobile customer so I just went along with it but yes normally its 39.99
Bumping this as I was going to get a WiFi only TAB but with its inferior hardware I'm looking at a 3G TAB.
On Amazon the Tmobile version is a lot cheaper at $475 than the AT&T version at $550, not sure why?
Anyway I'll be using it in Europe so it seems the Tmobile version would do the trick with its 2100Mhz frequency?
webvan said:
Bumping this as I was going to get a WiFi only TAB but with its inferior hardware I'm looking at a 3G TAB.
On Amazon the Tmobile version is a lot cheaper at $475 than the AT&T version at $550, not sure why?
Anyway I'll be using it in Europe so it seems the Tmobile version would do the trick with its 2100Mhz frequency?
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The AT&T version has always been more expensive...just the way it's been priced I guess. If your only or mainly going to be using it in Europe you will be fine with the T-Mobile version as it will run 3G on 900/2100 over there
If you're keen on digging around with different roms and are comfortable flashing around then go for it. But if you're looking for a smooth out of the box experience off the bat (with calling etc enable) I'd wait and pick up one over there....just my 2 cents
Dumb question
When I look to buy HTC Vivid 4G LTE Some said unlocked. Will my at&t sim card (i am on infuse 4g) work with this even they are from same service AT&T?
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I am not sure I understand what you are saying but you will have to get a new sim card, one that supports lte.
You can use the same SIM card. You just won't get LTE.
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You can use the same SIM card. You just won't get LTE.
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So I will have to go at&t store to replace card for lte?
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cline2 said:
So I will have to go at&t store to replace card for lte?
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If you have LTE in your area then yes. Go in and say you need a new sim card. They will probably charge u a nominal fee
ATT shouldn't charge for new sim - only if it is not a corporate store.
U do not need a diff sim if u have the 4g already ....I came from inspire and didn't have to change my card and my LTE works
randong said:
U do not need a diff sim if u have the 4g already ....I came from inspire and didn't have to change my card and my LTE works
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Hm. I came from an Inspire and couldn't get any data til they gave me a new SIM...which confused me, but I didn't have data with my old SIM, then I had data with my new one...so I didn't ask too many questions
I came from an HTC Aria and had to get a new SIM, something about it being provisioned for LTE.
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I came from an HTC Aria and had to get a new SIM, something about it being provisioned for LTE.
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This. AFAIK, the new SIM card allows you to use the PTA APN, at which point they put you on the LTE "equivalent" of your current data plan.
homeslice976 said:
Hm. I came from an Inspire and couldn't get any data til they gave me a new SIM...which confused me, but I didn't have data with my old SIM, then I had data with my new one...so I didn't ask too many questions
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I think it has something to do with how new Ur card is mine didn't have to be changed just he had to provision it that's it
Confirm need to switch sim or can you alter APN settings on phone to pick up LTE?
So, I went from a galaxy s2 with unlimited data plan, very expensive, but my SIM won't pick up LTE when put it in my new Htc Vivid....so are you saying I have to have a new LTE SIM?
Will AT&T give me one as I would think they want traffic to move over to the LTE service if I am already paying for an unlimited plan?
Anyone run into this?
I cannot change my plan to anything more expensive as it is a corp plan but it is already an unlimited voice data plan....
maddie01 said:
So, I went from a galaxy s2 with unlimited data plan, very expensive, but my SIM won't pick up LTE when put it in my new Htc Vivid....so are you saying I have to have a new LTE SIM?
Will AT&T give me one as I would think they want traffic to move over to the LTE service if I am already paying for an unlimited plan?
Anyone run into this?
I cannot change my plan to anything more expensive as it is a corp plan but it is already an unlimited voice data plan....
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Is it unlimited data as well? I was under the impression that lte was for data and phones calls switch back to a lower network setting. If it is unlimited data you would need a new sim to take advantage of the lte. They should not charge you for the sim, I got it for free when I upgraded to the vivid from the captivate.
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Is it unlimited data as well? I was under the impression that lte was for data and phones calls switch back to a lower network setting. If it is unlimited data you would need a new sim to take advantage of the lte. They should not charge you for the sim, I got it for free when I upgraded to the vivid from the captivate.
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That is the case.
When they provision your plan, they put you on the LTE equivalent of what you already had. No change in price or terms or anything. You just have Smartphone Unlimited LTE instead of Smartphone Unlimited or whatever it's called.
Hi all, you were correct, ATT store gave me a new LTE capable SIM, the weird thing is that the only APN setting on the phone is called PTA....and won't give me any data connection at all, I am NOT in a LTE area now but I would think it would revert to the system that is available, 2g,3G or Hspa?
I added another APN but does this mean I have to manually switch back and forth when I get into an let area? This seems ridiculous?
Any advice I would appreciate?
Is there one APN setting that will do it all?
Other question. I am on infuse 4g (4g sim card in it) wonder iif I get other phone from Verizon or T-Mobile that has 4g and unlocked. Will I get 4g speed from them or what??
Thanks
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hi, Infuse is a GSM phone so no Verizon....
As of now...tmobile sim might work but would only get you 2g...and you have to do a SIM unlock...tmobile 3g only works on 1700 band and Infuse has 3G bands of 850, 1900 and 2100 (UK band).....
Now, article today mentioned tmobile might open 1900 band on their hspa+ network but it is later this year and again you would have to SIM unlock...hspa+ is a pseudo 4g...it is not LTE but much faster than typical 3G,...that could work for ya...
Hope that helps.....
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hi, Infuse is a GSM phone so no Verizon....
As of now...tmobile sim might work but would only get you 2g...and you have to do a SIM unlock...tmobile 3g only works on 1700 band and Infuse has 3G bands of 850, 1900 and 2100 (UK band).....
Now, article today mentioned tmobile might open 1900 band on their hspa+ network but it is later this year and again you would have to SIM unlock...hspa+ is a pseudo 4g...it is not LTE but much faster than typical 3G,...that could work for ya...
Hope that helps.....
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Yea I guess to get phones by AT&T.
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Hi,
I have an unlocked GSM international HTC One, bought from Handtec (UK).
I'm going to USA next week, and wanted to buy a prepaid sim card with a 3g plan. So far the best option that i found is T-mobile. But i have doubts about compatibility.
Will i be able to have LTE with my current internatonal One with a T-mobile network ? Or at least 3G/H ? or is it going to be limited only to Edge, as i've read somewhere ? I think T-mobile only uses 1700 and 2100 UMTS bands, which i think my phone is not compatible with...please correct me if im wrong.
Which US GSM network would be the best (compatibility wise) option for my phone ?
Thanks
Please, someone answer me...
I just need to know if i'll be able to have something more than Edge speed with my current phone under a t-mobile network ? Or my only option is At&T ?
Thanks
Benfran said:
Hi,
I have an unlocked GSM international HTC One, bought from Handtec (UK).
I'm going to USA next week, and wanted to buy a prepaid sim card with a 3g plan. So far the best option that i found is T-mobile. But i have doubts about compatibility.
Will i be able to have LTE with my current internatonal One with a T-mobile network ? Or at least 3G/H ? or is it going to be limited only to Edge, as i've read somewhere ? I think T-mobile only uses 1700 and 2100 UMTS bands, which i think my phone is not compatible with...please correct me if im wrong.
Which US GSM network would be the best (compatibility wise) option for my phone ?
Thanks
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I may be wrong (so you may want to cross check the info).
T-Mobile uses AWS bands for LTE; International HTC One doesn't support the AWS required by T-Mobile. You MIGHT be able to use 3G/H.
Sprint is CDMA so that's off the table.
I think AT&T will be your best. You might wanna check the coverage in the intended area of use of any carrier you choose.
Get a straight talk att SIM. 45 and att network... We don't really offer the traveler SIM options other countries do... In fact, because of "terrorism" you would be better off buying a Tracfone at Wal-Mart because most services require you to register your phone to a US address to even activate the SIM
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Unfortunately that means calls only. I don't particularly like att but it's almost guaranteed that you will get support if you get their GoPhone service
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