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Chaps,
My other half uses her O2 xda Exec with a work supplied 3G vodafone SIM. It works fine in the UK and she did a good job getting it set up with the right 3G UK vodafone settings etc- well done her!
Question is...
She's now working in the USA for a few days. The xda has found a network and can use it - great stuff but no 3G....
How can she determine what network its using over there - is this selectable somewhere (I couldn't find the option)?
Based on the network what would the settings be to allow her to use 3G!? Anyone help?
Thanks
USA doesn't have 3G. It's also why the universal isnt popular in USA. I feel sorry for em. :lol:
RyanZA said:
USA doesn't have 3G. It's also why the universal isnt popular in USA. I feel sorry for em. :lol:
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Oh bugger! You mean we're ahead of America on something!?
I can't believe silicon valley doesn't have 3G, I guess they have wireless hotspot all over....
T-Mobile US have mumbled something about enabling UMTS "in 2006" but I rather want to see it than hear about it.
The rest of the US carriers use fancy 1xRTT data protocols over CDMA networks - not compatible with GSM. People in the US still wonder what the "G" stands for ;-)
Blame it on our military. Those bands are owned by the US Gov. Just recently I have heard news of businesses getting access to those bands. And there was much rejoicing...
who ever said the us doesn't have 3G?
i live in houston and when i got the universal i did some reaserch:
i found that verison wireless has 3G on their devices, but they dont use sim cards, so they wont help...
but i now have cingular wireless, and it works great, but it is a bit pricy...
i believe about $45 per month...
so if you were just going to visit the us, then i would sugest to you that you go with t-mobile using the GPRS,
yes i know it is slow, but if you are only going to be using it for a little bit i think it would be fine. I believe the GPRS is $19.99.
so it really depends if you really think you need the 3G service...
if you dont think so then get GPRS, the exec can use it, and its not all that bad
It is true that the US does not have 3G but your Tri-Band GSM device will work perfectly fine. With the proper settings you can even surfe the WEB at 32k just no high speed for things like video calls.
I use my Exec quite often in various places in the US without any problems.
Just got this phone thinking it was 3G and I dont think that I am getting DSL speeds. Can anyone help me or direct me to the info. about the phones usage and if it is able to be used as 3G in USA on Cingulars network. THanks a million.
Sorry dude, the hardware radio used in the device is not compatible with Cingular's 3G... Nor is it likely that you can use it with T-mobile's upcoming HSDPA service, the US military still owns the exact radio band the Uni would need to use in the US.
you don't get DSL speeds on 3G anyway, the max is 384Kbps.
unless you have really slow DSL across the pond! here the average is 8Mbps, I'm on 24Mbps.
Thank you for the Information. That helps out a lot knowing that this phone is not what I thought it was when I bought it. Oh well, you live and learn. Thanks again for the Info.
hello, im currently a tmobile coustomer, isaw that the hd2 will be coming out during spring, may to be more exact. but i cant wait about 6 months, im dying to buy one, my question is if ibuy an unbraded htc hd2, will it work on tmobiles 3G network? since tmobile will be realsing it in spring?
help anybody,
thanks in advance..
No.
T-Mobile uses 1700 and 2100 UMTS. Current HD2s will only support the 2100 band, and T-Mobile -- uniquely -- requires both bands because one is bound to upstream and the other to downstream.
You'll have to wait for the T-Mobile HD2 if you want 3G.
Spike15 said:
No.
T-Mobile uses 1700 and 2100 UMTS. Current HD2s will only support the 2100 band, and T-Mobile -- uniquely -- requires both bands because one is bound to upstream and the other to downstream.
You'll have to wait for the T-Mobile HD2 if you want 3G.
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ohh i see, guess will have to wait 6months, thank you for your help.
just to be sure, the bands are a hardware thing? or a software thing?
It's a hardware thing, I'm on T-Mobile with just EDGE speeds but works well enough for me, I don't need much on the data end.
btw, I couldn't even wait til it hit the states...
mhmobile said:
It's a hardware thing, I'm on T-Mobile with just EDGE speeds but works well enough for me, I don't need much on the data end.
btw, I couldn't even wait til it hit the states...
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ooo, yea but for me data nd 3g or HSUPA is a big deal, so iguess im goin to have to wail till tmobile releases the us version.
just wondering at what website did you purchase yours? and how much u paid for yours, ive seen in many sites there about $690
I bought an import HD2 from the UK and use T-Mobile network in the US.Where I live (Texas) it logs in on the E network band, but recently made a trip to San Antonio and it logged in on 3G.
TMOUS w/ EDGE
Same as above... I am on TMO US with Edge and its working fine for me. I also couldn't wait till it hits US.
BTW I have the unlimited Edge plan for $5.99 ( grand-fathered plan ) so I am happy and works better for me instead of switching to thr $29.99 plan.
I use epc.tmobile.com as the APN and speeds are decent.
Arvin
S3BAZ10 said:
hello, im currently a tmobile coustomer, isaw that the hd2 will be coming out during spring, may to be more exact. but i cant wait about 6 months, im dying to buy one, my question is if ibuy an unbraded htc hd2, will it work on tmobiles 3G network? since tmobile will be realsing it in spring?
help anybody,
thanks in advance..
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Here you go.....
Expansys USA
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=188312&se=s3855
INTEGRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
http://www.integrontech.com/HTC-HD2.../htc-hd2.htm?gclid=CJiwrNmnr58CFVFM5QodwDHE1g
Not sure where you got the "May" timeline, as I'm pretty sure it's gonna come out in March (mid-end of).
S3BAZ10 said:
hello, im currently a tmobile coustomer, isaw that the hd2 will be coming out during spring, may to be more exact. but i cant wait about 6 months, im dying to buy one, my question is if ibuy an unbraded htc hd2, will it work on tmobiles 3G network? since tmobile will be realsing it in spring?
help anybody,
thanks in advance..
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BTW, if you look you will see that the phone is available NOW (May??)
taz357 said:
BTW, if you look you will see that the phone is available NOW (May??)
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Maybe you're looking at a European Tmobile, because it definitely is not out in the US.
yea ithink it was in pocketnow.com where i had read that, in spring in may something like that,
and yea im really dying for one =/
and for ambler11 nd arvi007 idk if should get one imported..because 3g is a big deal as i stated before. does the gps work good? stable? youtube? file downloading?
and are you guys on stock roms? or cooked?
thank you all for replying, and helping me.
If data is a big deal for you wait, you've waited this long...
I am in the same boat, I could import now and keep ATT edge, or wait for it to hit T-mo and switch over to a contract free plan. As I use a ton of data a month I will be waiting for full 3g.
If you live in area's with wifi you can mooch off of that, sadly most of the places I am do not provide that so its 3g all the way.
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If data is a big deal for you wait, you've waited this long...
I am in the same boat, I could import now and keep ATT edge, or wait for it to hit T-mo and switch over to a contract free plan. As I use a ton of data a month I will be waiting for full 3g.
If you live in area's with wifi you can mooch off of that, sadly most of the places I am do not provide that so its 3g all the way.
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yup its gonna be 6 long months, but its going to be worth it. =]
thank you all once again.
just wait for 1 month u will be happy
rooster_yang said:
just wait for 1 month u will be happy
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1 month? why one month? lol
ok so iwas just walking around the mall today (sawgrass mills in florida) and there is this store were they sell all kinds of phones and electronics, they have all the line of HTCs phones and iwas very suprised to see the HD2 so iwent to ask how much it was and they told me it was $1,000 i was like :O i asked them if it was the US version and they said yes, they told me it worked on all 3G networks, so iasked them to let me see it and put my SIM card in (tmobile) so itryed it out, and all i got was full EDGE they said it was my sim card, and stuff, i looked at the most and said EURO Version and showed me only the 2100 bands.
bunch of liars and rip offs. -_-
S3BAZ10 said:
hello, im currently a tmobile coustomer, isaw that the hd2 will be coming out during spring, may to be more exact. but i cant wait about 6 months, im dying to buy one, my question is if ibuy an unbraded htc hd2, will it work on tmobiles 3G network? since tmobile will be realsing it in spring?
help anybody,
thanks in advance..
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I have one it does but unfourtantley I dont have an 3g signal and I already talked to tmobile they put insurance on my phone so when the 3G version comes out I will be able to swap it for that one instead of paying extra for it.
Hello everyone.
I'm from Bombay, India.
Currently I'm using Vodafone EDGE and the download speed is 30kbps and upload 20kbps. Well I find it too slow.
I wanted to know if any there is any 3G user in India.
Need some reviews on BSNL/MTNL 3G and what other service providers for fast connection.
Does anybody know when other service providers are coming out with 3G service in India?
Thank you
Anandc said:
Hello everyone.
I'm from Bombay, India.
Currently I'm using Vodafone EDGE and the download speed is 30kbps and upload 20kbps. Well I find it too slow.
I wanted to know if any there is any 3G user in India.
Need some reviews on BSNL/MTNL 3G and what other service providers for fast connection.
Does anybody know when other service providers are coming out with 3G service in India?
Thank you
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Well i am looking to get bew connection from bsnl 3g service tomorrow...so i will tell about howmuch fast is the download and upload rate.....by the way here in surat,gujarat....bsnl launched it's 3g..other private sectors are going to lauch till diwali.....
indresh88 said:
Well i am looking to get bew connection from bsnl 3g service tomorrow...so i will tell about howmuch fast is the download and upload rate.....by the way here in surat,gujarat....bsnl launched it's 3g..other private sectors are going to lauch till diwali.....
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Really? You don't say!
Bsnl has good 3G speeds at bombay. I found aitel also quite good but its at 2g. also bsnl and airtel have network issues at some places
Tata DoCoMo 3G Tariff Plans Announced
I don't get the umlimited plan concept. Later speed drops to 128kbps?
Airtel launched 3G i guess....Saw it in Times Of India..
shr said:
Airtel launched 3G i guess....Saw it in Times Of India..
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I'm coming to Delhi at the beginning of December and would love to be able to pick up an Airtel SIM with 3G at the airport. Hopefully it is available in Delhi by then!
Hello,
I'm from Karnataka.
Activated 3G from bsnl. 4200rs for 6months unlimited upto 7.2mbps speed. Brought data card from ebay instead from bsnl.
Its running very well here. Getting upto 4mbps and may get more sometimes.
I'm able download 1.5gb in hour. Today morning I have downloaded COD Black Ops and playing now.
However, it depends upon tower and signal. Now I'm getting 100kbps, no idea whats wrong. Should check tomorrow morning.
Thanks...
Best Regards
SGMD1 said:
I'm coming to Delhi at the beginning of December and would love to be able to pick up an Airtel SIM with 3G at the airport. Hopefully it is available in Delhi by then!
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Go for Vodafone...Its signal strength[tower] is very powerfull..Even in the subways,i can fearlessly use my fone without worrying of d call geting disconnected.
shr said:
Airtel launched 3G i guess....Saw it in Times Of India..
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In Bombay? Cuz incoming with my nexus one and want to make full use of data with 3G
Diamond_dawg said:
In Bombay? Cuz incoming with my nexus one and want to make full use of data with 3G
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Nope Mumbai
Well,yes...In December i guess Nationwide, we will have 3G...Airtel has launched i guess...Watch its site for more info..I haven't done that.
Using BSNL here in Hyderabad. connectivity and speeds are good but cant say the same if you go out of town. guess BSNL's missed the competition ,let's see with the big players in what is going to happen
srikanth.naidu said:
Using BSNL here in Hyderabad. connectivity and speeds are good but cant say the same if you go out of time. guess BSNL's missed the competition ,let's see with the big players in what is going to happen
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Hey nice to see your name. My name is also same!
I too got 3g from bsnl but since yesterday night ( Saturday ) I'm getting upto 256kbits/s only. Don't know whats wrong. I have tried using my HTC phones but same problem.
In 1 days I had downloaded 8 gb game but I'm guessing is it because after 8 gb the speed comes down to 256kbps.
Hope it isn't or else I have lost my hopes on 3g.
p.s I have 4200rs unlimited
CRACING said:
Hey nice to see your name. My name is also same!
I too got 3g from bsnl but since yesterday night ( Saturday ) I'm getting upto 256kbits/s only. Don't know whats wrong. I have tried using my HTC phones but same problem.
In 1 days I had downloaded 8 gb game but I'm guessing is it because after 8 gb the speed comes down to 256kbps.
Hope it isn't or else I have lost my hopes on 3g.
p.s I have 4200rs unlimited
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cool dude srikanth's are in house
I'm on 10 GB limited since i use my 4 Mbps WiFi when i'm home so haven't had chance to download that much .
srikanth.naidu said:
cool dude srikanth's are in house
I'm on 10 GB limited since i use my 4 Mbps WiFi when i'm home so haven't had chance to download that much .
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haha ok.
BTW; do you know how to check the total usage?
shr said:
Nope Mumbai
Well,yes...In December i guess Nationwide, we will have 3G...Airtel has launched i guess...Watch its site for more info..I haven't done that.
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Thanks and ya it's good if it comes nation wide. Cuz I'll be mostly in Bombay and belgaum
not sure ,try 123
Diamond_dawg said:
Thanks and ya it's good if it comes nation wide. Cuz I'll be mostly in Bombay and belgaum
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Ya,it would be too good if it comes nationwide..I'd go in for Vodafone cuz its signal strength in Mumbai is exceptionally strong than others...
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not sure ,try 123
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nope, I don't hear anything about 3g usage there. Just the balance and validity.
However, good news is I'm getting 4mbps again today so its back in action.
Downloading NFS Hot Pursuit 2010
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hello friends
today i bought a new bsnl prepaid 3g sim and its downloading speed is much much better than docomo.
title sums it up really. im going to america for about 4 months and wondered if my UK HTC HD2 will work over there. im currently on t-mobile in the UK, but the phone is unlocked. im going to be travelling around a bit, but a bulk of my time will be in new york/new jersey area.
if not any advice on a handset that does work? id like to keep people updated with my trip so twitter/facbook access is important.
any advice on what network and what plan to go for? to be honest the first 3 months i will probably pick a pay as you go sim, as i will be working and will have access to twitter/facebook and a phone provided. it is the last month that i will be travelling around and is when data access will be important.
matthewharmon102 said:
title sums it up really. im going to america for about 4 months and wondered if my UK HTC HD2 will work over there. im currently on t-mobile in the UK, but the phone is unlocked. im going to be travelling around a bit, but a bulk of my time will be in new york/new jersey area.
if not any advice on a handset that does work? id like to keep people updated with my trip so twitter/facbook access is important.
any advice on what network and what plan to go for? to be honest the first 3 months i will probably pick a pay as you go sim, as i will be working and will have access to twitter/facebook and a phone provided. it is the last month that i will be travelling around and is when data access will be important.
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Hi,
I am a UK vodafone Hd2 user.
I travel with work to the US, including NY, 1 week every month and get a reasonable service. The main issue is that Edge is the best service you will get.
I do not swap SIM's but use roaming, 1 week is not too bad with data and call roaming packages but expensive for full time.
All other functions work fine including GPS
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Hi,
The main issue is that Edge is the best service you will get.
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You mean you cannot 3G in US? Is it because UK phones don't operate on the 3G bands in US, or because your operator does not have 3G roaming in US?
thanks for the advice. im with t-mobile so il have to look at their roaming packages. im mainly based in new jersey/pennsylavania areas, can anyone reccommend a network with a good reception? im going to call t-mobile a bit nearer the time and see what they can do, maybe they can transfer me to a US plan? the main thing i wanted to know is am i better of buying a phone when i am out there, buying one in the UK that is unlocked and says USA compatable (quad band i think?) or should i stick to my HD2?