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#20081 12-Mar-2008 20:37
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Hi

Is there a version of the Nokia N95 that works on the Telecom Network. I like the latest 8 gig but I can only find Vodafone ones on TradeMe..

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  #116197 12-Mar-2008 20:44
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The N95 is only a GSM phone. No CDMA version exists so it can't be used on Telecom.

It does however do GSM850MHz and WCDMA 2100 MHz so will work on Telecom's GSM/WCDMA network when it is launched.



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  #116199 12-Mar-2008 20:48
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As I understand Nokia stopped Making CDMA handsets!

I could be incorrect

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  #116200 12-Mar-2008 20:49
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Nokia still design CDMA handsets AFAIK, but leave the making up to other companies.
Apparently it is due to the chipsets being too expensive for them to keep up?



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  #117929 21-Mar-2008 18:50
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So, will we have to use the Telecom branded n95 (assuming they will be selling it) or can we use an unlocked non telecom sold n95's once telecom's gsm network is up and running?

Im assuming telecom will be selling a far greater range of phones once gsm is up and running because the cdma range really isnt the greatest!




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  #117935 21-Mar-2008 19:36
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Any unlocked GSM phone should work just fine for basic functions on Telecoms new network.







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  #117942 21-Mar-2008 20:48
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thanks for that tony.

what about number portability? im on a post paid telecom plan, will my number be able to be transferred regardless of whether its a telecom endorsed gsm phone or not?

thanks in advance!




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  #117956 21-Mar-2008 21:46
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Damager: thanks for that tony.

what about number portability? im on a post paid telecom plan, will my number be able to be transferred regardless of whether its a telecom endorsed gsm phone or not?

thanks in advance!


Number portability will have nothing to do with your proposed transition, as Telecom is already your service provider. Telecom will however arrange for your number to be transferred from your current CDMA service to the new WCDMA / EDGE service.

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  #118126 22-Mar-2008 21:56
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thanks nzbnw

i was getting the cdma to gsm within telecom mixed up with the telecom to vodafone number portability. i understand now Smile




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