Hi,
I will soon be traveling out of the country and was wondering if anyone has any experience using an international SIM with a unlocked CDMA world phone? If I put an international SIM is there any other setting I need to change to get it to route calls/text/data through the SIM card instead of using my Sprint ESN? I want to make sure to avoid international roaming charges and will be buying a prepaid GSM SIM card at the airport.
Also, does anyone have experience using on GSM 900/2100? The specs on the samsung site say it is supported but the FCC specs do not have it included? I'm leaning towards samsung but wanted to know if anyone has actually used it.
From Samsung:
Frequencies and Data Type LTE: Band 25; CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev.A: 800/850/1900MHz; HSPA+/UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100MHz; GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
From FCC:
CDMA1X + EV-DO band classes 0, 1, 10 (i.e. CDMA1X + EV-DO 850/1900/800)
LTE band class 25 (i.e. LTE 1900; PCS A-G blocks)
LTE 5 MHz FDD carrier bandwidth
LTE UE category 3
W-CDMA bands 2, 5 (i.e. W-CDMA 1900/850)
GSM 850/1900
Thanks!
I need a note 3 that can:
connect to AT&T LTE here in the USA
And connect to T-Mobile NL in Holland
And unlocked bootloader
ATT:
850 MHz CLR 5 UMTS/HSPA+ 21Mbit/s 4G In service
1900 MHz PCS 2 UMTS/HSPA+ 21Mbit/s 4G In service
700 MHz Block B 17 LTE 4G In service Main LTE band providing complete coverage
1700/2100 MHz AWS 4 LTE 4G In service Additional LTE band for more bandwidth in select markets
1900 MHz PCS 2 LTE 4G Service starts by the end of 2013 Additional LTE band for more bandwidth in select markets[31]
2300 MHz WCS 30 LTE 4G Approved for deployment in Oct 2012[32]
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TMO:
This company uses GSM1800 as their main frequency band for communications. In 2010 T-Mobile Netherlands had some problems with 3G capacity, but after investing in the network modernization they have managed to deal with this problem. So now they provide 3G services using 2100MHz band
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Am I restricted to the N900-T? or is there another one you know of.
sorry for the noob question i don't know about all the bands.
Thanks!
T-Mo NL uses the 900Mhz for 2G, 2100Mhz band for 3G, and are in the process of updating to the 900Mhz band for both 2G and 3G. (Should be finished by the end of 2016.) LTE runs on the 1800Mhz band. (I can dream these numbers by now...)
You can find the bands per phone version here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574886
Does the TMo US version even work with AT&T?
Both N900-t and N9005 work in terms of frequency for 2G.
You will probably not be able to use the N900T for 3G once the network upgrade is finished here, as we're going to be using the 900Mhz as the main frequency for 3G. The N900T can't see that one. The 2100Mhz will be serving as a bandwidth increaser, not as the main band.
There's a chance you won't get 4G everywhere on the N9005 when using it in the US, as it can't see the 700/1700/1900/2300Mhz frequency.
And you're going to have to root to get rid of the region lock either way if you want to use both SIMs.
Tmo version 4G will not work with AT&T 4G. I tried with my wife's phone
T-Mobile (US) devices support the same frequencies as AT&T devices. This is coming from experience and from the fact that I've pretty much memorized all the band numbers that carriers use and phones support.
If you want a Note 3 that supports AT&T LTE in the US and HSPA+ in NL, you can either get the AT&T model or the T-Mobile model. The T-Mobile model supports one extra band (1700 MHz HSPA+) that is only used on T-Mobile US (nowhere outside of North America), so it wouldn't make a difference. Just know that it CAN be used on AT&T. The other differences between the two:
1. The T-Mobile version supports Wifi Calling (if used on T-Mobile), AT&T model doesn't.
2. AT&T removes the "Network Mode" menu from the Settings menu (so you can't force EDGE for example).
3. AT&T version has a locked bootloader. T-Mobile version doesn't.
In many instances, although 900 MHz WCDMA/HSPA+ isn't listed, it's supported. I can't confirm it because I'm in the US, and GSM carriers use (total) 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz for WCDMA, not 900 MHz. I think it's just unlisted to discourage people from exporting the US models. The only LTE frequency that North America shares in common with Europe is 2600 MHz, which is supported by the phone. I believe that's only used in urban areas in Europe.
Overall the T-Mobile model is the most open in terms of bootloader and supported frequencies (though either model would work in your case).
Will AT&T LTE work on the n9005? I have entered apns but i can only get HSDPA+. I have been told you can only get T-Mobile lte and not at&t is that true?
GhostSoldier_US said:
Will AT&T LTE work on the n9005? I have entered apns but i can only get HSDPA+. I have been told you can only get T-Mobile lte and not at&t is that true?
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These are the supported bands:
- FDD-LTE (800/850/900/1800/2100/2600MHz)
- WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100MHz) + GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz).
Check if ATT uses any of these LTE bands.
-Edit- ATT uses the 700 and 1700 Mhz frequency so that a no go buddy
Scource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
gee2012 said:
These are the supported bands:
- FDD-LTE (800/850/900/1800/2100/2600MHz)
- WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100MHz) + GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz).
Check if ATT uses any of these LTE bands.
-Edit- ATT uses the 700 and 1700 Mhz frequency so that a no go buddy
Scource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
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Dang... I guess im using hsdpa+ for awhile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51853258&postcount=14
Just to add for info, the N9005 International version supports LTE bands:
800 = channel 20
850 = channel 5
900 = channel 8
1800 = channel 3
2100 = channel 1
2600 = channel 7
while ATT USA uses:
700 = channel 17 (future)
1700 = channel 4
1900 = channel 2
and Tmobile USA uses:
1700 = channel 4
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I hope the following information is applicable for all countries....
India's mobile frequencies & bands are
2G : GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz
3G : WCDMA/HSPA/UMTS 2100 MHz ---- which are equivalent to BAND 1
4G : TD-LTE 2300 MHz ---- which are equivalent to BAND 40
As you all know only Airtel is providing 4G in india in TD-LTE 2300 MHz.
Two types of LTE -- FDD LTE , TDD LTE (NEW China Standard mainly)
TD-LTE -- Time-division Long-Term Evolution
LTE TDD -- LTE Time-Division Duplex
TDD LTE -- Time-Division Duplex LTE
All above 3 are same I guess...
And the main stream LTE is called FDD-LTE - Frequency-Division Duplex LTE
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OPO International Bands are ----
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2G: GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
3G: WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/8
-- Which are equivalent to --- 2100 /1900 / 1700 / 850 / 900 MHz ( Frequencies)
4G: LTE: Bands: 1/3/4/7/17/38/40
-- Which are equivalent to --- FDD 2100/ FDD 1800/ FDD 1700/ FDD 2600 / FDD 700 b c / TDD 2600 / TDD 2300
OPO Chinese Bands are ----
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2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G: WCDMA: 2100 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
TD-SCDMA：1880-1920/2010-2025MHz
-- Which are equivalent to --- 1/2/5/8/39/34
4G: FDD-LTE :2100/1800/2600 MHz
TD-LTE：1880-1920/2300-2400/2570-2620MHz
-- Which are equivalent to --- 1/3/7/39/40/38
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So for India Both versions should work with all available telecom providers.
Let me know your thoughts guys...
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No 4G on OPO in India
I thought of buying one, but seeing that it uses FDD LTE instead of TD, 4G will not work on this device in India.
WIND Mobile in Canada uses AWS Bands 1700/2100 in Canada. This phone is compatible with 4G 2100 as it shows, but not 1700. Do you think I will have 4G connectivity? Or 3G?
I bought one one from Lenteen and the 4G works perfectly in France with SFR
Does anyone know if flashing CM11S onto China OnePlus Ones will unlock the international bands? The CM11S factory image has a radio image. CM11 builds also include a radio.
Asking because I'm not receiving LTE signal on my China OPO that I've flashed to CM. Then again I have yet to try my SIM on another LTE enabled device...
djfoo000 said:
Does anyone know if flashing CM11S onto China OnePlus Ones will unlock the international bands? The CM11S factory image has a radio image. CM11 builds also include a radio.
Asking because I'm not receiving LTE signal on my China OPO that I've flashed to CM. Then again I have yet to try my SIM on another LTE enabled device...
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I would also love to know this thanks
djfoo000 said:
Does anyone know if flashing CM11S onto China OnePlus Ones will unlock the international bands? The CM11S factory image has a radio image. CM11 builds also include a radio.
Asking because I'm not receiving LTE signal on my China OPO that I've flashed to CM. Then again I have yet to try my SIM on another LTE enabled device...
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I've flashed Chinese OnePlus ONE with CM 11S and am still missing the AWS bands (Wind, Mobilicity, T-Mobile USA)
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I've flashed Chinese OnePlus ONE with CM 11S and am still missing the AWS bands (Wind, Mobilicity, T-Mobile USA)
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I asume you flashed it with fastboot and not with recovery right?
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I asume you flashed it with fastboot and not with recovery right?
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Well, yes and no. I brought back 3 Chinese OPO from Beijing, and flashed the first via fastboot while transiting in Tokyo - that one would NOT work in any of the Japanese carriers (using two different SIM - Fido from Canada and TuneTalk from Malaysia) while Samsung Galaxy S3 worked fine. The second one I flashed once back in Canada via the standard recovery method as described by GizChina, and that one does not work on AWS band when tested with Wind Mobile SIM while Fido & Speakout SIMs worked awesome
Given my Japanese experience I'm not inclined to think the fastboot flash is any better than standard recovery flash
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Well, yes and no. I brought back 3 Chinese OPO from Beijing, and flashed the first via fastboot while transiting in Tokyo - that one would NOT work in any of the Japanese carriers (using two different SIM - Fido from Canada and TuneTalk from Malaysia) while Samsung Galaxy S3 worked fine. The second one I flashed once back in Canada via the standard recovery method as described by GizChina, and that one does not work on AWS band when tested with Wind Mobile SIM while Fido & Speakout SIMs worked awesome
Given my Japanese experience I'm not inclined to think the fastboot flash is any better than standard recovery flash
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Hey, u said your fido sim work awesome. does it give u 3g or LTE network?
wataru said:
Hey, u said your fido sim work awesome. does it give u 3g or LTE network?
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Giving me 3G/H+, someone else said I may need a SIM upgrade - will try later
LTE on AT&T USA
djfoo000 said:
Does anyone know if flashing CM11S onto China OnePlus Ones will unlock the international bands? The CM11S factory image has a radio image. CM11 builds also include a radio.
Asking because I'm not receiving LTE signal on my China OPO that I've flashed to CM. Then again I have yet to try my SIM on another LTE enabled device...
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Has anyone using the OPO on ATT and have no problems with 4G LTE?
I heard some people got it to work but then when it looses LTE connection it doesnt drop to 3G so the connection is lost or the call is dropped.
Please let me know if anyone has this situation happening.
Thanks!
i have chinese oneplus one and i havent use 4g in Turkiye
I am using T-Mobile US and I noticed that they use different bands. When I go in engineering mode 11 Bands are checked but the rest a dim. Is there a way to enable certain bands so I can get 4g? Currently I can only get 4g in major cities like when I go to chicago
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I am using T-Mobile US and I noticed that they use different bands. When I go in engineering mode 11 Bands are checked but the rest a dim. Is there a way to enable certain bands so I can get 4g? Currently I can only get 4g in major cities like when I go to chicago
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I did not get 4G with T-Mobile in NY either.
'Jiayu S3 discussion/support MEGA Thread' OP page mentions
Code:
Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHZ - WCDMA 900/1900/2100MHZ
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 - TDD-LTE B39 B40 B41 - FDD-LTE B3 B7 B20
Several other android smartphone flagships do not support all frequencies/bands worldwide.
If we turn on all the bands maybe