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grant_k:wongtop: Nokia 6085 is Quad band GSM - $150 - no 3G though.
Cheers for that3G is not necessary for our family.
I just checked on Parallel Imported web site, but the nearest they have is Nokia 6080, but they don't say whether it is Quad Band or not. I'll check up on it later when I have more time.
http://stuff.co.nz/4386786a28.htmlBut the WorldMode phones it now sells are not compatible with its 850MHz W-CDMA network, meaning those devices will not work in New Zealand once Telecom switches off its CDMA network, which it may do any time from 2012.
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sbiddle: And while on the topic I'll correct Tom PS who wrote a story in the Dom Post today as well (since he's probably following this thread!). There still seem to be a lot of people who believe Telecom are rolling out a nationwide WCDMA network which is incorrect.
http://stuff.co.nz/4386786a28.htmlBut the WorldMode phones it now sells are not compatible with its 850MHz W-CDMA network, meaning those devices will not work in New Zealand once Telecom switches off its CDMA network, which it may do any time from 2012.
Telecom are not building a 850MHz WCMDA network. They are rolling out WCDMA @ 2100MHz and GSM @ 850MHz. There 2100MHz WCDMA network is going to cover the major cities while rural areas will be 850 GSM.
I don't think I'd be worried buying a WorldMode phone now and it not working in 4 years time anyway - how many g33ks keep a phone for 4 years? :-)
bbman: Telecom are not building a 850MHz WCMDA network. They are rolling out WCDMA @ 2100MHz and GSM @ 850MHz. There 2100MHz WCDMA network is going to cover the major cities while rural areas will be 850 GSM.
That’s also my understanding, nationwide GSM EDGE @ 850, with WCDMA in metro areas @ 2100.
nzbnw
sbiddle:
I don't think I'd be worried buying a WorldMode phone now and it not working in 4 years time anyway - how many g33ks keep a phone for 4 years? :-)
Regards,
Old3eyes
nzbnw: That’s also my understanding, nationwide GSM EDGE @ 850, with WCDMA in metro areas @ 2100.
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