XT 2100MHz Coverage in Christchurch

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#39030 7-Aug-2009 20:25

I was looking around at phones, and especially with DSE's sale at the moment, I am thinking sbout buying the LG KU990 Viewty. Unfortunately this handset only supports 2100MHz. Telecom monopolises my area in Christchurch, so I was wondering how coverage of 2100MHz is in Christchurch (northern suburbs especially). Coverage in Auckland (Takanini) would be helpful as well.

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#244053 7-Aug-2009 20:31

Just do not go there find a W850 model

John

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#244055 7-Aug-2009 20:35

johnr: Just do not go there find a W850 model

John

Not really my kind of phone.

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#244056 7-Aug-2009 20:39

thelimoman:
johnr: Just do not go there find a W850 model

John

Not really my kind of phone.

Its not a phone

W850 = WCDMA 850mhz

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#244057 7-Aug-2009 20:42

johnr:
thelimoman:
johnr: Just do not go there find a W850 model

John

Not really my kind of phone.

Its not a phone

W850 = WCDMA 850mhz

Ahhh... I got confused with the Sony Ericsson W850. I have also been considering the LG GM310f, but for the extra hundred dollars I could get a fairly good touchscreen.

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#244082 7-Aug-2009 22:45

The XT network is not 2100MHz. It's a 100% 850Mhz network that uses 2100 for additional capacity in the main centres.

Buying a 2100 only handset is a crazy move, you need something that supports 850Mhz.

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#244115 8-Aug-2009 08:17

sbiddle: The XT network is not 2100MHz. It's a 100% 850Mhz network that uses 2100 for additional capacity in the main centres.

Buying a 2100 only handset is a crazy move, you need something that supports 850Mhz.

I'm only considering because, I live in Christchurch. I'm also considering using 2degrees as well, but the prices don't suit my lifestyle.

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#244116 8-Aug-2009 08:23

Point is if using telecom XT get a handset that supports W850mhz

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#244120 8-Aug-2009 08:34

johnr: Point is if using telecom XT get a handset that supports W850mhz

I know. I just really like that phone.

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#244134 8-Aug-2009 09:31

thelimoman:
johnr: Point is if using telecom XT get a handset that supports W850mhz

I know. I just really like that phone.

If you are happy with large numbers of nill coverage areas, and the probability of deadspots and dropped calls by all means go for it.

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#244148 8-Aug-2009 10:23

Wellington has a pile of live 2100 sites (according to netmonitor) but coverage is terrible in the hills, I'd strongly advise, het a UMTS 850MHz phone.

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#244157 8-Aug-2009 10:49

Also, 2100 is not officially running on XT yet (or wasn't recently). They also recently disabled 2100 on their network catching out people who were not using a 850 capable handset.

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