I got the Dual Xperia Z3 today, I have a number with Wind and number with Virgin mobile here in Canada.
I installed both nano sim cards in the device but it wont allow me to use both at the same time. If I turn on one, the other goes off, if I turn on the other one, the first one goes off.
The device tells me one can do data while the other does gsm only, both carriers use gsm, so whats up? why am I not allowed to use both cards at the same time?
I just want one for data (obviously), but I want to be able to send/receive messages and calls for both.
I s that not possible?
Just found this:
Apparently only Rogers or Fido (rogers is the worst at scamming their costumers) use those bands.
For the unlocked (international) fans - The big three Canadian network frequencies
Partial C/P from http://www.tintedgreen.net/guide-will...
Telus (including Koodo)
2G
CDMA 850/1900
EVDO 850/1900
3G (and fake 4G)
HSDPA 850/1900
HSPA+ 850/1900
UMTS 850/1900
WCDMA 850/1900
1x EV-DO CDMA2000
4G (called 4G+)
LTE 1700/2100
Bell (including Virgin Mobile, PC Mobility)
2G
CDMA 850/1900
EVDO 850/1900
3G (and fake 4G)
HSDPA 850/1900
HSPA+ 850/1900
UMTS 850/1900
WCDMA 850/1900
1x EV-DO CDMA2000
4G
LTE 1700
Rogers (including Fido, Petro-Canada Mobility)
2G
GSM 850/1900
GPRS 850/1900
EDGE 850/1900
3G (and fake 4G)
HSDPA 850/1900
HSPA+ 850/1900
UMTS 850/1900
WCDMA 850/1900
4G
LTE 1700
virgin isnt gsm
Related
It is my understanding that the 3g network coming out in the USA from T Mobile is WCDMA which is a duel band 1700/2100 system where as the European system is 1900/2100 meaning that the tri band phones ( my TYTN II ) will not work on this new 3g system. Is there any way to change my phone to 1700/2100 from 1900/2100. The duel bands are one for uploading to the tower and the other to download to the phone. In the USA the 1900 band is used for pda service thus T mobile is going with the 1700 band.
I want a 3g enabled smartphone/PDA for t-mobile, not the G1 dont like it. T-mobile 3G uses bands 1700 Mhz and 2100 Mhz right? So if i buy a phone that supports HSDPA 2100 Mhz will it work on the t-mobile 3G data network?
t-mobile is a gsm network though, so i don't know that an hsdpa phone would work with them (first of all no sim slot)
tmobile's 3g is new and not fully released so it would be difficult to find a phone that supports their 3g (you won't find anything but the g1, and you couldn't unlock a phone from att to support there 3g because the bands are different)
This is my understanding, but if i am wrong you guys can correct me
Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a Galaxy SIII from the States to use here in Australia, and am having a hard time understanding the intricacies of the cellular bands. I get that CDMA stuff is a no go (Verizon, Sprint) and that it seems only TMobile and AT&T are possibilities. Here is a chart with the variants and their banding listed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III
The variants support all 2g frequencies, but I don't understand how the 3g part works. The t-mobile one in the 3g band is
850, AWS (Band IV), 1,900, 2,100 MHz UMTS / HSPA+ / DC-HSPA+
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
, which doesn't include the 900 that some networks use here. Will the phone use only 2G if this is the case? Will that make any difference to me? Will the AT&T one work as well?
Can someone please give me some clarification? :victory:
Below is the info for Aus carriers...
2G
2G, other wise known as GSM, is standard on almost all phones (except CDMA phones in the USA). Most new phones come with quad band GSM support. A quad band GSM phone supports 850, 900, 1800, and 1900MHz.
2G is old technology and provides a fall back position when 3G coverage is unavailable.
Australian 2G bands:
900Mhz (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone)
1800Mhz (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone)
3G
There are several 3G networks operating in Australia. 3G frequencies are usually specified as UMTS/HSDPA or WCDMA frequencies on the mobile phone specifications.
Australian 3G bands:
850MHz (Telstra, Vodafone) – Exclusive 3G band
900MHz (Optus, Vodafone) – available in most metro areas on Optus, with both Optus and Vodafone re-farming the 2G 900 spectrum in regional and rural areas
2100MHz (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) – Exclusive 3G band
Hey all,
I'm considering buying an unlocked Fujitsu F-02E from ebay, but I am worried that 3G will not work.
Can anyone confirm that 3G is working on AT&T or T-Mobile in the USA with this phone? I am fine with either carrier.
Here are the bands they list for the phone:
2G Network : GSM GPRS EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
3G Network : WCDMA HSDPA 800, 850, 1700, 2100 MHz
4G Network : LTE 2000 Mhz
Obviously I know LTE is not going to work - not concerned about that.
Any input would be much appreciated.
The HSDPA/HSUPA will work fine and 2G GSM will work fine after inputting the AT&T APN settings and saving it.
I have the F-02E in White color and it is working on Rogers HSPA 3G with around 8-10mbits down and 1-3mbits up.
It will work with AT&T the only thing that wont work would be LTE cuz band difference
I recently purchased a virgin mobile moto g XT1548. I would like to use the device on t-mobile. Is there a way to unlock it for GSM use.
Note: This phone has most of the GSM bands and sim card support.
SIM Card Type micro SIM (3FF)
GSM Mhz Band Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
2G Network CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G Network CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
4G Network LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4,5,12,17,25,26), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Data Network CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
SIM unlock can only be done by the carrier, or a reputable unlocking service (for a fee).