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Telstra HD2 (T9193) Canadian 3G - SCREENSHOTS

I see a lot of talk on the forums about AT&T and the T9193, but there's been very little concrete data about Canadian 3G (Rogers, Bell/Telus).
I've been in Australia for the past month, and there I picked up a T9193, and had it on a pre-paid SIM with Vodafone. Apparently Vodafone's roaming partner in Canada is Rogers, so when I got off the plane in Vancouver I -- a Telus customer -- was able to confirm that Rogers works with this phone on 3G.
When I arrived home -- Victoria -- and got my Telus 3G SIM, it started working immediately.
I don't know much about coverage yet...seems solid in Victoria.
So, the phone works with Rogers and Telus (and therefore Bell), so Canadians should buy away!
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Did it come with 6.5.3 ROM? Im assuming you have already flashed it. How much and where did you buy it while you were there? Did it come with the 16GB card installed already? I know that was alot to ask, but I want to get one. since I have ATT in US or considering switching carriers to Tmo when they launch theirs.
Thanks

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How is the reception?

Spike15 said:
I see a lot of talk on the forums about AT&T and the T9193, but there's been very little concrete data about Canadian 3G (Rogers, Bell/Telus).
I've been in Australia for the past month, and there I picked up a T9193, and had it on a pre-paid SIM with Vodafone. Apparently Vodafone's roaming partner in Canada is Rogers, so when I got off the plane in Vancouver I -- a Telus customer -- was able to confirm that Rogers works with this phone on 3G.
When I arrived home -- Victoria -- and got my Telus 3G SIM, it started working immediately.
I don't know much about coverage yet...seems solid in Victoria.
So, the phone works with Rogers and Telus (and therefore Bell), so Canadians should buy away!
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hey man...stumbled across this, and its info i was lookin for. im with bell and was curious if anyone was runnin the telstra one yet...thanks!

vwauditech said:
Did it come with 6.5.3 ROM? Im assuming you have already flashed it. How much and where did you buy it while you were there? Did it come with the 16GB card installed already? I know that was alot to ask, but I want to get one. since I have ATT in US or considering switching carriers to Tmo when they launch theirs.
Thanks
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I ordered mine online from personal digital, out of Australia for $834USD delivered. It came with a 16GB micro sd in the box. I don't know what ROM it had because it was Telstra branded and I flashed it to a WWE ROM & now Dutty's 1.5. It works great with AT&T, my screen has an H on top for the most part since I'm getting HSDPA. I was considering switching to T-Mobile to get it as well, but now I don't have to, and I have it now.

Telstra HD2 (T9193) on Bell
I bought the Telstra HD2 and i am with Bell and the coverage is excellent. Bell will tell you that it is not compatible, but that is not the case. All towers broadcast 850 and 1900MHz so there is no reduction in coverage with the limitation to 850MHz (and the lower frequency bands have better building penetration anyway). I am very happy with the phone I am getting about 6.5Mbps download and 1.5 upload with Bell in Ottawa when i run through the built-in router feature.

blakemurphy said:
I bought the Telstra HD2 and i am with Bell and the coverage is excellent. Bell will tell you that it is not compatible, but that is not the case. All towers broadcast 850 and 1900MHz so there is no reduction in coverage with the limitation to 850MHz (and the lower frequency bands have better building penetration anyway). I am very happy with the phone I am getting about 6.5Mbps download and 1.5 upload with Bell in Ottawa when i run through the built-in router feature.
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Sorry for making an old topic bump.
I am looking for an HD2 T9193 used on ebay, just to end up my contract with Bell. Now i know i can buy one, i was having the same answers from Bell about compatibility. Thanx alot!

Hi all,
Now i got my T9193, i can tell it works partially on Bell's network. I got the ''3G'' on top, i can make voice calls and SMS but ABSOLUTELY NO DATA. Bell told me they use both frequencies UMTS850 and UMTS1900, 850 for voice and SMS, and 1900 for data. Its strange. Maybe because i roam on Telus towers here, this give me trouble big time since 10 years. I will break my contract with them. I have also tried a Telus SIM card in my Telstra and you know what? Everything works. 3G, 3.5G; HSPA (H on top) and data connect and let me navigate the web. Maybe if i could move my house to roam on a Bell tower instead of a Telus one i could have 3.5G....since Telus and Bell share their towers it gives many glitches like that.
Thank you for reading!

Works well on Bell Mobility!
Hi again, finally, got it to work properly, Bell's emplyees sometimes just don't care about foreing phones...

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Hi again, finally, got it to work properly, Bell's emplyees sometimes just don't care about foreing phones...
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Why would any other carrier be? If it's not their phone, why would they support it? Glad you got it to work.

lude219 said:
If it's not their phone, why would they support it?
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Because even though it's not their phone, and they made no money selling the phone, you're still their customer, and you're still paying them for their wireless services...

Spike15 said:
Because even though it's not their phone, and they made no money selling the phone, you're still their customer, and you're still paying them for their wireless services...
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Yea, you're paying for their wireless services, not their undying support for foreign hardware.
It's not their obligation/requirement to bend over backwards and support every phone that comes their way. I mean, hell, most CSRs don't even know how to troubleshoot their own carrier phones, what make you think they have enough exposure/training for foreign phones?
That's like saying that your Internet Service Provider should be held accountable because you werent able to configure your PS3/Xbox360 online. Just because they provide you internet services, doesn't mean it's their job to support hardware that they dont carry.

Galaxy S II Launching on Verizon in May!!!

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Moving out of April, May should see its share of Android, as well. May 5th is given as the day we can expect the the 4G LTE LG Revolution , and the Motorola DROID BIONIC is loosely listed with a May release, as well. Also without certain dates but listed as launching in May (or later) are the Motorola Droid X 2 and, get this, the Samsung Galaxy S II. I don’t think we expected the US launch of the Galaxy S followup to come so soon, but Verizon is suggesting it might be so (unless they are simply suggesting the launch will come after May).
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Here's to hoping AT&T will pick it up, and also that they don't mess with it.

Does verizon runs also on 850/1900 ?
i though they were on CDMA

Papi4baby said:
Here's to hoping AT&T will pick it up, and also that they don't mess with it.
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The international version will work with AT&T but keep in mind AT&T does not offer unlimited data or free tethering.
AllGamer said:
Does verizon runs also on 850/1900 ?
i though they were on CDMA
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This is point, Verizon will mod the stock phone to add CDMA radios.

open1your1eyes0 said:
The international version will work with AT&T but keep in mind AT&T does not offer unlimited data or free tethering.
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I am on a iphone unlimited plan with them right now. I just can't justify to drop that amount of money for a phone when the plans will cost me the same as getting a subsidized one from them.
Verizon is good in my area, but ATT is better, and the 3G is almost 3 times as fast as Verizon. I also hate the voice quality of Verizon, my area is too saturated with Verizon customers.

Papi4baby said:
I am on a iphone unlimited plan with them right now. I just can't justify to drop that amount of money for a phone when the plans will cost me the same as getting a subsidized one from them.
Verizon is good in my area, but ATT is better, and the 3G is almost 3 times as fast as Verizon. I also hate the voice quality of Verizon, my area is too saturated with Verizon customers.
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Of course if you are already grandfathered into AT&T's unlimited plan then you're fine. I would still be weary of tethering though because there have been recent news of AT&T cracking down on unauthorized tethering for those who don't pay for it.

Yay! Can't believe they fit 4G into such a thin phone, the other 4G phones are quite thick.

not happening.. there is no way that the phone wll be modified in such a short time after initial release to be a cdma version.. also we would have already seen it going through fcc approval if that was the case.

Edit - correct missed that

lgkahn said:
not happening.. there is no way that the phone wll be modified in such a short time after initial release to be a cdma version.. also we would have already seen it going through fcc approval if that was the case.
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Take look at this:
I'll let you know that I played with one on 3/19/2011 in a VZW store that was being held hostage by the Samsung rep. Yes, GS2 in VZW and it was the same form factor.
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drleospaceman said:
Probably outdated/inaccurate. Doesn't mention the Stealth/Charge which verizon is getting for sure around the same time or earlier (might've even mixed those up).
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It says "Samsung Charge" 4/7/2011 right in the pic.

Hopefully this means that T-Mobile will see the SGS2 by late April. That would be the case since T-Mobile is GSM right?

Bing, bloat ware, contracts, delayed updates. Oh joy.

This won't launch in May. Doesn't make sense. Why would they release this less than a month after the Charge? Plus, each carrier will make their alterations, just like they did with the original GS line, and that will push a release well into the summer/fall
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Virtue94 said:
Hopefully this means that T-Mobile will see the SGS2 by late April. That would be the case since T-Mobile is GSM right?
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This is correct T-Mobile does use GSM bands.
Kevin Gossett said:
This won't launch in May. Doesn't make sense. Why would they release this less than a month after the Charge? Plus, each carrier will make their alterations, just like they did with the original GS line, and that will push a release well into the summer/fall
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The Charge is not planning to be released as a flagship device so it is not competing with it. Also since they already have a roadmap out, that means they already have at least several samples for the network and are working on bugs and extra support to meet a deadline.

That roadmap is highly suspect... Many are skeptical of it's authenticity. And the Charge isn't a flagship device for Samsung, but it does have the Droid branding for Verizon, so it doesn't make sense that VZW would launch a superior device a month later. Just my .02

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That roadmap is highly suspect... Many are skeptical of it's authenticity. And the Charge isn't a flagship device for Samsung, but it does have the Droid branding for Verizon, so it doesn't make sense that VZW would launch a superior device a month later. Just my .02
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While I agree the authenticity is skeptical it is the only thing we have to go on thus far and we have no received word from Verizon or anyone else proving this false. Also my point was that it was not a flagship device for Verizon either.

lgkahn said:
not happening.. there is no way that the phone wll be modified in such a short time after initial release to be a cdma version.. also we would have already seen it going through fcc approval if that was the case.
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Because FCC compliance isn't needed yet. They have no intention of selling it right now. Go look at how far out the Xoom was sent to the FCC. 2 weeks before release. Same thing with iPhones... Manufacturers hold FCC checks until the last possible moment to keep their devices as close to secret as possible. I expect FCC submission to happen about 2 weeks before release.
As for the LTE, the VZW rep was the one that said it had LTE, but I could not confirm it on the actual device as there was no data connection enabled in the software at all. Perhaps that's even more of a confirmation as we have all seen the ATT devices with functioning data connections.
So maybe they haven't gotten the LTE drivers ready for the LTE chipset in the phone??? Or maybe she just had a GSM device and turned off the data so when she went into VZW they wouldn't see "AT&T" on the screen??
Don't know, but I couldn't verify the rep's claims when I looked at the phone. I do know what was both said to me on 3/19 and now what was leaked to phandroid...and they both jive.
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I would love if this were true, but I'm not going to get my hopes up... Verizon always gets the good phones really late.

open1your1eyes0 said:
The international version will work with AT&T
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If the international version works with 850/1900, I'll get UK or Singapore version.
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So if Verizon grabs our lovely S2 and refits it with a CDMA radio are we looking at the same BS Verizon produced with the Droid 2 Global where it's a """Global Phone""" but it won't work on any other network because Verzion is a criminal organization? Will Sprint/AT&T have the buying power to keep GSM based S2s in circulation? Living here in Canada it's frustrating to be technologically backwards, it's even more frustrating when a greedy corporation like Verizon locks the phone down in the US, eliminating it's availabilty in Canada and making it virtually impossible to get one down there unlocked for up here.....
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I suppose I could always order a phone from the international market but with it's market pull (considering it's the only phone that doesn't seem to have any compromise except for the 3 button versus 4 button push) it'll take forever to get one :/

Walmart/T-Mobile Prepaid $30/mo "Unlimited" 4G Plan + Unlimited Text/100 Minutes

Walmart/T-Mobile Prepaid $30/mo "Unlimited" 4G Plan + Unlimited Text/100 Minutes
Who is getting this epically awesome plan?
I am!
I felt the need to spread the word.
http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/articles/walmart-and-t-mobile-introduce-exclusive-no-annual-contract-4g-offering

Not even close to suitable for my needs.
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Hmm yeah I suppose if you need a TON of data, you are better off elsewhere...but for people who want to stick with a GSM carrier, there's nothing better right now!
I'm not sure I could ever give up switching phones as I please.

Be ware....It's not prepaid. If you run out of minutes they charge you like 90 dollars. Read the fine print. I had 30 dollars worth of data left I didn't even use switched to tmobile thinking prepaid is prepaid and they sent me a bill for 90 cancelation fee. Didn't even use my 30 worth of paid for data

No, it's NOT just TONS of Data. It's also minutes. 100 minutes? Yeah, I don't think so. This plan isn't that great. If it meets your needs fine, but don't go talking down to others JUST BECAUSE THEY DON'T AGREE WITH YOU.
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Whoa, not sure where all the hate is coming from. I suppose I misunderstood you and certainly was not talking down to you. So I apologize.
Anyway, my plan is to use Google Voice or sipdroid since the minutes are capped to only 100. I just wanted to make people aware of the opportunity.
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styndall said:
Whoa, not sure where all the hate is coming from. I suppose I misunderstood you and certainly was not talking down to you. So I apologize.
Anyway, my plan is to use Google Voice or sipdroid since the minutes are capped to only 100. I just wanted to make people aware of the opportunity.
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There's no hate. Your post about TONS OF DATA was condescending.
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I can tell you that I am going to jump on this Sunday.
It is perfect for the 3G GSM cellular modem in my laptop.
I am sick of not having internet access in some places and as I won't ever be using voice or giving out that number it is just perfect and a deal!
Plus no f---ing contract.

Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?

Hmm yeah I suppose if you need a TON of data, you are better off elsewhere...but for people who want to stick with a GSM carrier, there's nothing better right now!
I'm not sure I could ever give up switching phones as I please.
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Nope. Not really helpful.

eenbox said:
Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?
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Check HoFo. I haven't found much useful information here on XDA.
Of note, I have found no problems with the plan thus far (have only used it for 1 month)

hey everyone. so apparently mobile to mobile doesnt apply to monthly 4g plans. i never read this anywhere and i tried to do as much research as i could before i tired to get on this plan. but now, after 1 day of ussage, im out of minutes.
if you guys have any specific questions, post them, and ill try to answer them

Fact: I found that I had to buy a $30 t-mo phone at walmart to get this plan, and after activation, I moved the sim to a nicer device (bought a nearly unused lg g2x for cheap). I don't talk on the phone, google voice when I do (voice messages conveniently converted to text) and never give out my t-mo phone #.
History: I have been using boost for a couple years and was happy with their service/plan, but even the rather nice samy prevail (thank you ShabbyPenguin!!) was feeling a bit limited (despite root and link2sd). Was about to try Hoarks CM7 on it. I did not feel like trying to get a regular sprint phone to work on boost either.
Review: Signal strength not as good at home, but I use wifi here anyways. I get about 2Mb data over cell here tho, so not too bad. Phone is a kickass upgrade (CWM, CM7 nightly thanks to XDA forums tutorials!) and I like that I can use my sim in many other devices!
Expect to pay $30 for a phone and $30 for plan. Web activation of phone worked. Be sure to use THE AGENT CODE on the phone box! I bought the $30 card but using the scratch and dust number did not validate online , I called tmobile number and entered it there and it validated (whew!).
hope that sheds some light...
eenbox said:
Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?
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freelikegnu said:
Be sure to use THE AGENT CODE on the phone box! I bought the $30 card but using the scratch and dust number
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Is the agent code unique? If not, can you share it?

I just ordered the SIM on T-Mobile's website (ended up getting it as an addition to my postpaid plan for my NS which was sitting unused). I followed the activation steps in the booklet that came with the SIM. No agent code needed and I paid $5.34 for the SIM.
NOTE: This only works if you already have a compatible phone with AWS bands. I don't know about activating a newly bought phone on this plan.
Wasn't me!! I didn't do it!

I'm moving back to DC this summer (from Beijing) and I want to get on this plan. But I lost my phone the other day and need something for the next 3 months.
Q: Is there any Android/ICS international phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.

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international[/U] phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.
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Is the Google's Galaxy Nexus an "international" phone? That may be an option.

Considering changing to this plan...
Has anybody tried tethering on this plan? Also, any non-overage related throttling to report?
mixersoft said:
I'm moving back to DC this summer (from Beijing) and I want to get on this plan. But I lost my phone the other day and need something for the next 3 months.
Q: Is there any Android/ICS international phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.
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Generally, no. Some hacking has been done on AT&T-branded phones (e.g. Galaxy Note) to get them to work with T-Mobile's 3G. However, most phones are incapable of this. Saying 1700 band is a bit misleading - as there are a couple 1700MHz bands that are not AWS (i.e. T-Mobile USA).
So far, all of the Nexus phones (GSM versions, excluding "a" variants which support AT&T's 3G) work with the AWS band. A few others like the Sensation and Evo 3D come to mind.
Your options will be limited because the AWS band is fairly unpopular. Most manufacturers don't bother with it as it's used only on the less-popular networks of the U.S. and Canada - nowhere else.

is it worth buying international gn2 for us at&t network users

hi friends can i know purchasing international galaxy note 2 to use on at&t network is good or wait for the official release from at&t .can i get 4g speeds on gt-n7100 ? because lte is a battery sucker and at&t version comes with lot of bloatware .please suggest me a right option

hey whats up, yes u can also use the note 2 on straight talk with h+, i heard i fast, i have mine with simple mobile and im fine, also im getting 1 day and 12 hours with 5+ hours on screen on a single charge, this phone rocks, i hope it help in something..good luck, thanks

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hey whats up, yes u can also use the note 2 on straight talk with h+, i heard i fast, i have mine with simple mobile and im fine, also im getting 1 day and 12 hours with 5+ hours on screen on a single charge, this phone rocks, i hope it help in something..good luck, thanks
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thanks for the information....

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thanks for the information....
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Need to know if in your area have LTE like me for example I need to wait till next summer (1 point for the International)second I already flash a new ROM from XDA to update my device if I buy the one for AT&t i'm not shure(1 point for the int.)this why I buy the 7100:angel:

I don't live or work in a current LTE area, but even if I did I would still buy the International version. Two main reasons.
1.Developer support is always better.
2. Speeds on HSPA+ are more than sufficient for me. If I was on LTE I would probably go over my data cap every month.
I attached a speed test screen shot to give you an idea. Just in case I'm about an hour Northwest of Atlanta.
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I live in ATT LTE territory and I purchased the international version. It works better than anything else I've purchased. Whether or not it is LTE will not be a problem for me. I do not need to load data quicker. I'm not convinced LTE would make a big difference.

Argh. I guess I'll just get the international version. If nothing else, it won't have AT&T crapware and restrictions on it. It doesn't really make a lot of sense to spend $679 on one though when I have an upgrade sitting there waiting to be used. I'm so impatient, I'll probably just buy one from negeri on eBay tonight and have it by Wed, lol.
Does google wallet / NFC work on the international one?

ericshmerick said:
Argh. I guess I'll just get the international version. If nothing else, it won't have AT&T crapware and restrictions on it. It doesn't really make a lot of sense to spend $679 on one though when I have an upgrade sitting there waiting to be used. I'm so impatient, I'll probably just buy one from negeri on eBay tonight and have it by Wed, lol.
Does google wallet / NFC work on the international one?
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if you're gonna stay on the ATT route, it seems like you're wasting money not having AT&T subsidize your phone. consider switching to straight talk. if you're impatient, consider switching to straight talk, and get the int version. i think you'll end up saving $30 a month

apascual89 said:
I don't live or work in a current LTE area, but even if I did I would still buy the International version. Two main reasons.
1.Developer support is always better.
2. Speeds on HSPA+ are more than sufficient for me. If I was on LTE I would probably go over my data cap every month.
I attached a speed test screen shot to give you an idea. Just in case I'm about an hour Northwest of Atlanta.
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hi friend can u post the screenshot again its not getting opened

apascual89 said:
I don't live or work in a current LTE area, but even if I did I would still buy the International version. Two main reasons.
1.Developer support is always better.
2. Speeds on HSPA+ are more than sufficient for me. If I was on LTE I would probably go over my data cap every month.
I attached a speed test screen shot to give you an idea. Just in case I'm about an hour Northwest of Atlanta.
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These are my exact reasons for going with the N7100. I couldn't be happier.

sush143555 said:
hi friends can i know purchasing international galaxy note 2 to use on at&t network is good or wait for the official release from at&t .can i get 4g speeds on gt-n7100 ? because lte is a battery sucker and at&t version comes with lot of bloatware .please suggest me a right option
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Learn to search already been asked.
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apascual89 said:
I don't live or work in a current LTE area, but even if I did I would still buy the International version. Two main reasons.
1.Developer support is always better.
2. Speeds on HSPA+ are more than sufficient for me. If I was on LTE I would probably go over my data cap every month.
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What about for T-Mobile? Is it worth it to buy an international version if i'm gonna be using T-mo? I know it will only be HSPA+ anyway, but is there a international version that is compatible with their network?

Techngro said:
What about for T-Mobile? Is it worth it to buy an international version if i'm gonna be using T-mo? I know it will only be HSPA+ anyway, but is there a international version that is compatible with their network?
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Not sure, I would definitely check first. I know that the Note 1 only works on Edge for data in T mobile .
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sush143555 said:
hi friend can u post the screenshot again its not getting opened
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Techngro said:
What about for T-Mobile? Is it worth it to buy an international version if i'm gonna be using T-mo? I know it will only be HSPA+ anyway, but is there a international version that is compatible with their network?
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You will only get EDGE speed, not usable at all.
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kojaraty said:
You will only get EDGE speed, not usable at all.
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That depends!
If you are in a market where TMo has refarmed 1900MHz spectrum, you will get 3G.
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Techngro said:
What about for T-Mobile? Is it worth it to buy an international version if i'm gonna be using T-mo? I know it will only be HSPA+ anyway, but is there a international version that is compatible with their network?
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As people have said before, you'll get EDGE unless you're in a 1900 MHz refarmed area... although this thing is coming out in a week or so (hopefully on the 24th), so I'd wait til then at least you'd get a 1 year warranty and LTE for future proofing by simply waiting a week or so.

I posted this in another thread, but international for me is always the way to go. But @OP, you need to know a couple of things before you make your decision:
- International version will have better battery life cause of no LTE.
- better development support
-no carrier bloat ware.
- Factory unlocked.
The AT&T version
- cheaper on contract (although if you switch to prepaid like straight talk, you'll end up paying less in a two year span)
- warranty( easy to go to your carrier and switch phone if there's an issue)
-LTE super fast speeds if you're in an LTE market.

[Q] Nexus 4 off-contract on AT&T

I currently have Verizon but plan on dropping them once I get the Nexus 4. How do I use this phone on AT&T if I've never had service with them? Is that even possible to do or is prepaid my only option?

Walk into an att store. Pick either a post paid or prepaid rate plan. Purchase an att microsim. Walk out.
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neer2005 said:
Walk into an att store. Pick either a post paid or prepaid rate plan. Purchase an att microsim. Walk out.
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Do you know if I can use my employee discount too?

Vitamin_D said:
Do you know if I can use my employee discount too?
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If you have an employee discount (FAN Discount), you HAVE to be placed into a contract.

not to derail your thread, but I'm curious, if you walk into the ATT store and have an account with them, will they give you a micro SD card for the nexus 4?

locsplitter said:
not to derail your thread, but I'm curious, if you walk into the ATT store and have an account with them, will they give you a micro SD card for the nexus 4?
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I called and they said yes. Free of charge... I'm still just gonna cut One tho. Already printed the template.

Wait, you're an AT&T employee using Verizon?
If it weren't for the whole employee thing, I'd say T-Mobile is a much better option.

Sorry if this has been mentioned in another thread somewhere, it's 5:23am here and I'm about to crash; how much is it off contract and is it going to be sim locked..?

Better answer than AT&T is to get Straight Talk -- same towers, same service only cheaper. $45/mo unlimited. Unless you get a big corporate discount...
Tmo internet speeds are better if you're in a place where it has good service, but often that is not the case. Actually, you can choose between Tmo and AT&T service on Straight Talk.

Not to derail or anything, but can anyone running the N4 on AT&T give some feedback on HSPA+ speeds?
I'm really trying to decide what to do... considering jumping ship from AT&T to Tmobile, but their reception is apparently crap according to my friends and parents who were on T-mobile and are now all on AT&T. But AT&T is so expensive, and will throttle my grandfathered "unlimited" data plan after 5GB anyways and the N4 doesn't even have LTE and we have to pay 300/350 for it off contract...

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Better answer than AT&T is to get Straight Talk -- same towers, same service only cheaper. $45/mo unlimited. Unless you get a big corporate discount...
Tmo internet speeds are better if you're in a place where it has good service, but often that is not the case. Actually, you can choose between Tmo and AT&T service on Straight Talk.
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+1 on that. I'm using Straight Talk Sim program on my AHD right now, and won't even consider any other available options.
It's by far the best option available right now!
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dontdo_that said:
Not to derail or anything, but can anyone running the N4 on AT&T give some feedback on HSPA+ speeds?
I'm really trying to decide what to do... considering jumping ship from AT&T to Tmobile, but their reception is apparently crap according to my friends and parents who were on T-mobile and are now all on AT&T. But AT&T is so expensive, and will throttle my grandfathered "unlimited" data plan after 5GB anyways and the N4 doesn't even have LTE and we have to pay 300/350 for it off contract...
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In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.

I have straight talk with att sim i get 5-7 down and 2 up with my old lumina 900 so. I also have had tmobile b4 here where i live get about the same.
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straight talk doesn't allow streaming of any kind or tethering. I don't stream anything so doesn't bother me.

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In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.
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Thank you for the feedback... that's alarming considering its CHICAGO, one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country... maybe it's all your tall buildings?
The Nexus 4 is such an uneconomical choice for USA AT&T.

will a 3g(HSPA) sim card work for the Nexus 4?
I have the Inspire 4g(not really 4g).

dontdo_that said:
Thank you for the feedback... that's alarming considering its CHICAGO, one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country... maybe it's all your tall buildings?
The Nexus 4 is such an uneconomical choice for USA AT&T.
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Nope, it's the same in Lincoln Park, Lake view, and Hyde Park which are all low-midrise. Downtown reception is actually not any worse; it's just as poor. I'm not sure how other carriers' reception is in Chicago, but I can assure you that it is not tall buildings. I've visited Toronto a few times, and used a temporary sim from Fido. It worked great. Reception was really good (except in the subways, but that's to be expected).

P00t said:
will a 3g(HSPA) sim card work for the Nexus 4?
I have the Inspire 4g(not really 4g).
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When I went into my local store and spoke with a sales associate, they told me all I had to do was switch my 3G sim card for a micro sim and everything would work fine with any phone regardless of speed. For example, there was no special LTE package or LTE compatible plan I needed if I had wanted an LTE phone.
You might need to get your 3G sim card converted to a HSPA+ compatible micro SIM.... but I can't verify that.

InvalidUsername said:
In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.
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False. I get excellent coverage. Good speeds as well. Just tested at 9mbps down 1.6 up.
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dontdo_that said:
When I went into my local store and spoke with a sales associate, they told me all I had to do was switch my 3G sim card for a micro sim and everything would work fine with any phone regardless of speed. For example, there was no special LTE package or LTE compatible plan I needed if I had wanted an LTE phone.
You might need to get your 3G sim card converted to a HSPA+ compatible micro SIM.... but I can't verify that.
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thanks for the quick answer.
if the current sim card i have does not work on the nexus 4
i will asap go to at&t store and get my sim card changed.
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False. I get excellent coverage. Good speeds as well. Just tested at 9mbps down 1.6 up.
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Where in the city?