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Using your Phone OverseasThe United States cellular market is an open market subject to little government regulation, as is the case with many industries in the U.S. This free market atmosphere provides the consumer with the benefits of lowered costs through competition while sacrificing the uniformity and standards of service that often exist in other areas of the world. Carriers in the U.S. are free to develop new, competing standards which aren’t always compatible with infrastructure in other countries.
Next Page - How Cellular Works »If you plan on traveling outside of the U.S., you should sign up with a U.S. carrier utilizing GSM technology and purchase what’s known as a Quad-Band phone (commonly referred to as a "world phone"). While many cell phone users in the U.S. subscribe to Sprint and Verizon's CMDA (or TMDA) networks or Nextel's iDEN network, most of the rest of the world uses GSM. AS such, if you plan to use your cell phone internationally, you'll want to sign up with a provider that uses GSM and offers international roaming services (either on their network or through partnerships with providers in other countries.) AT&T, T-Mobile, and SunCom are the major providers using GSM within the U.S. While their networks in the U.S. operate mainly on the 1900 and 850 MHz bands, a Quad-Band phone can function on any of the four bands used throughout the world: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz. Not all GSM phones are Quand-Band, so make sure you're getting what you'll need when purchasing a new phone. Conversely, many import phones sold in the U.S. are Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 only; these phones will work on AT&T, T-Mobile, and SunCom's networks in many areas, but some less populated places are covered only by the 850 band. For more information, see “Chapter 10 – Understanding Cellular Technology and Frequencies”. Our fancy algorithm says this stuff is related...Friday, November 28, 2008I am looking to buy a replacement phone for service I have with Immix Wireless. They do not appear on the list above. Would it be safe to say that any unlocked GSM 1900 phone would work with the carrier? Saturday, November 08, 2008The site is great for those who are quite unfamailiar with the mobile and communications terminilogy. Thanks to phonedog. :) Wednesday, November 05, 2008hello,
i was wondering if T-Mobile would reject me for a free phone for their flexpay service, if on my credit report i have already verizon and sprint on my credit? i mean they werent defaults on payments just something that went wrong with billing that both companies would not fix cause it was not their fault.
but will T- Mobile deny me? Wednesday, November 05, 2008I have had a nice information from your website. great site.thx Wednesday, October 29, 2008hey Linnea,
Nokia N95 would be good for you. It has Wifi, 3G, GPS or maps, mp3 player and you could install a lot of good applications as well. I have the 8GB version and I'm with T-mobile. Saturday, October 18, 2008I need a phone with good GPS and instant messaging and Wifi and a big screen, speaker phone, voice command, of course bluetooth. I'm with T-mobile. What can I get that those things will work on their network? Like the GPS, will it work there with full data. I was set on the instinct then saw that there is no Wifi, oh and need something that can tether to computer for modem with on the boat! I have to buy soon so any help would be really great. Thanks Wednesday, October 15, 2008thats like saying its not worth it to pay your car insurance. i have a pda with tmobile and only paid a quarter of it to get a new one when it broke. its was sooooo worth it not to have to shell out another 500 for a new pda. Tuesday, October 14, 2008If I buy the Nokia n81 from the website can i use it for AT&T and T-mobile? and i live in the US. Thursday, October 02, 2008I live in a rural area. I just got a new Nokia 6555 and the signal reception is terrible. What phone has the best signal reception?? Sunday, September 14, 2008I have a verizon phone and i have to admit it`s great. Before I had tmobile but they were terrible. service sucked and the costumer service was crapy too. I bought the phone from small store retailer in brooklyn and i m happy with it. As far as online stores i think people are still not trusting online as person to person sale. I know yodaphone.com is pretty good at this with bunch of other sites. Cheers. Sunday, August 31, 2008hi noah,...i just wanna know how much is the LG env2,...
cauz i just wanna buy the phone only,...and it can be carry by verizon wireless,....and which is the better, env2 or sony ericson w580i??,....please,..reply to my questions,...thank you Sunday, August 24, 2008hey how are you doing Friday, August 22, 2008I have a helio fin phone and i haven't seen any reviews on it. I just wanted to know if i missed out on the episode. i really like this web site and thanks for all the hard work. Ray Wednesday, July 30, 2008iwantacelluarphonedownloadringtonesandbluetooth.andmustin31087zipcode. Tuesday, July 29, 2008I have had a nice information from your website. Keep it up! Tuesday, July 22, 2008Which firm would you go with for a two week GSM phone rental for use in Japan, with v/mail, calling to and from U.S.? Thursday, July 17, 2008Is there any plan that does not require a two year contract to start service. I have t-mobile, my contract is running out, but I am upset with the service we have had and don't want to have to commit to another two years, tho I can't seem to find a plan that works better for us
Wednesday, July 16, 2008I lost my ATT (GSM) phone and would like to buy a replacement so that I do not have to extend my existing phone plan. Because my phone is lost (fell in the bay), I cannot exchange the SIM card. Can I still buy a replacement phone with this plan? Friday, July 11, 2008this is informative1! can i have it please? Thursday, June 26, 2008Thanks for the good information on Insurance.. I thought I was the only one who thought it was nuts, but I never realized it was that bad. I think a manufacturer's warranty is good enough for me, but the Ebay idea is really smart! |
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