Vodafone frequencies ?

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#19655 25-Feb-2008 12:59

What frequencies do the 2G and 3G operate on?
Thanks.

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#112919 25-Feb-2008 13:16

This link should have everything you need.

In addition, we are building a 900MHz 3G network which kicks off in April.

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#112928 25-Feb-2008 13:38

2G 900/1800mhz
3G 2100mhz
Soon 3G 900mhz

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#112930 25-Feb-2008 13:48

PaulBrislen: This link should have everything you need.

In addition, we are building a 900MHz 3G network which kicks off in April.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks for that, will eagerly wait for April to see if I can finally get 3G at home!

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#112934 25-Feb-2008 13:59

Sorry dumb question, but for those who aren't techie, please explain the difference between 3G on 2100mhz and 3G on 900mhz. Is there a difference at all? Thanks.

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#112936 25-Feb-2008 14:06

heavenly_wild: Sorry dumb question, but for those who aren't techie, please explain the difference between 3G on 2100mhz and 3G on 900mhz. Is there a difference at all? Thanks.

Coverage footprint per cell is bigger!

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#112937 25-Feb-2008 14:07

peejayw:
PaulBrislen: This link should have everything you need.

In addition, we are building a 900MHz 3G network which kicks off in April.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks for that, will eagerly wait for April to see if I can finally get 3G at home!

Pat

You will require a UMTS 900mhz device

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#112943 25-Feb-2008 14:27

"You will require a UMTS 900mhz device"

What about a suitable data card, will you have one?

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#112946 25-Feb-2008 14:31

We'll have cards and USB modems and phones at launch.

900MHz is better for rural/remote network coverage than 2100MHz...

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#112948 25-Feb-2008 14:40

peejayw: "You will require a UMTS 900mhz device"

What about a suitable data card, will you have one?

Me??

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#112961 25-Feb-2008 16:13

John's not allowed out of the office so he won't need one.

He sleeps in a tent in the basement most nights.

Eh, John?

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#112992 25-Feb-2008 17:54

So does that mean my Novatel Merlin XU870 data card will be able to take advantage of the new speeds or will I have to buy a new one?!

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#112993 25-Feb-2008 17:56

PaulBrislen: John's not allowed out of the office so he won't need one.

He sleeps in a tent in the basement most nights.

Eh, John?

A promotion from under the bridge? :P

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#113010 25-Feb-2008 18:41

It should be the most exciting upgrade yet.

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#113012 25-Feb-2008 18:44

PaulBrislen: John's not allowed out of the office so he won't need one.

He sleeps in a tent in the basement most nights.

Eh, John?

Shhhhhhh I might have to pay rent!!

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#113013 25-Feb-2008 18:45

corksta: So does that mean my Novatel Merlin XU870 data card will be able to take advantage of the new speeds or will I have to buy a new one?!

Speed!! Do you live in 3G coverage now?

The XU870 does not support UMTS900.

Best to read thread again then after if not clear question away!

Thanks John

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