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Topic # 108021 23-Aug-2012 13:44 Send private message

To save me checking the specs of handsets i.e. do 850/900 and 2100 for 3G

Basically do I can use anyones network for 3G [data] by just changing SIM 

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  Reply # 675929 23-Aug-2012 13:48 Send private message

Galaxy S2, S3, and most of the Nokia handsets out currently do also. Haven't really checked any others.




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  Reply # 675946 23-Aug-2012 14:17 Send private message

iPhone 4 and newer do too.

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  Reply # 675947 23-Aug-2012 14:18 Send private message

Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia N9. iPhone, HTC Sensation, Samsung Galaxy SIII will do.





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  Reply # 675971 23-Aug-2012 14:51 Send private message

Thank you for your replies

I'm not big on spending large on handsets, are there any under $300 ? Embarassed

 


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  Reply # 675976 23-Aug-2012 15:20 Send private message

xlinknz: Thank you for your replies

I'm not big on spending large on handsets, are there any under $300 ? Embarassed

 


Doubtful, all the penta/quad band 3G phones are high end phones. I don't think you'll find any that are under $300.


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  Reply # 679690 31-Aug-2012 12:33 Send private message

here you go a 3G phone for under $200

http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phones/vodafone/lg/auction-507979816.htm




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  Reply # 679691 31-Aug-2012 12:35 Send private message

That auction clearly says "For Vodafone and 2degrees". It's not for Telecom XT.





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  Reply # 679694 31-Aug-2012 12:40 Send private message

freitasm: That auction clearly says "For Vodafone and 2degrees". It's not for Telecom XT.


But the specs show it's an XT phone unsuitable for 2degrees or Vodafone.

Clearly a seller to avoid if they can't get the basics right.





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  Reply # 679695 31-Aug-2012 12:44 Send private message

I think Nokia Asha 300 is quad band on 3G/UMTS. But it is better to confirm that with the shop.
And it is under $300, but it is not a smart phone

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  Reply # 679696 31-Aug-2012 12:45 Send private message

True... Didn't even look down as it was already wrong on the first line. The phone will work on Telecom XT but will have some bad spots around on Vodafone/2degrees. Better not bother.





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  Reply # 679699 31-Aug-2012 12:48 Send private message

Nokia C7, N8 E7 are all penta band in the 3G range and are 100% 3G compatible on XT, 2 Degrees and Vodafone.




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  Reply # 679761 31-Aug-2012 15:47 Send private message

Have a link

http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?chkHSDPA850=selected&chkHSDPA900=selected&chkHSDPA2100=selected

Double check that the one you buy locally is the same edition but most of these are fine.

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  Reply # 679770 31-Aug-2012 16:22 Send private message

GSMArena doesn't list individual models and sometimes specs ate unified. This means not all handsets support the bands listed.





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  Reply # 679801 31-Aug-2012 17:15 Send private message

eXDee: Have a link

http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?chkHSDPA850=selected&chkHSDPA900=selected&chkHSDPA2100=selected

Double check that the one you buy locally is the same edition but most of these are fine.


I wouldn't trust GSM Arena to have their facts correct.




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  Reply # 679886 31-Aug-2012 20:07 Send private message

I have been looking at devices that can run on all 2d vf & xt for awhile
the low-end options are nokia asha series or huawei x1 android
mid range devices around 500 will be nokia devices too
high end you can go for iphone samsung galaxy and nokia lumia series etc




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