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Barry Harfenes - 04 Jan 2004 21:30 GMT

I have been using the complete nation plan with Cingular for the past year
without any problem at home, or traveling. The only problem is that I can
only choose from 2 phones. I am thinking of changing to their GSM plan and
would like to hear how those phones and service fare around the state and
around the country.

To avoid some comments I can not use Verizon or Sprint since I can not get a
signal from them in or around my home ( I transfered to Versizon and had to
switch back) ATT and Cingular are my options and I prefer the Roll-over
option with Cingular.

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Chris Russell - 04 Jan 2004 23:10 GMT

If you want to go GSM-only, go to the Cingular website (Orlando's maps are
still the TDMA version-plug in Detroit, MI to get an idea) and see how much
of the state and country you will have no service-no GSM (discount the
future areas listed-they aren't here yet). Multi-network phone refers to a
GAIT phone (Nokia 6340i currently $0.00 for Orlando and SE t62u $49.99-both
have current TDMA/AMPS and add both frequencies of US GSM). If you want GSM
for the data capabilities, then only GSM will satisfy you. Only you can make
the determination for you as you know where you will need service.

Chris
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> I have been using the complete nation plan with Cingular for the past year
> without any problem at home, or traveling. The only problem is that I can
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> switch back) ATT and Cingular are my options and I prefer the Roll-over
> option with Cingular.

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Boris Dynin - 10 Jan 2004 09:11 GMT

I just ordered SE T616 from Cingular. One thing I'd like to find out: on Web
site they call it 'World phone'. Does it mean it can be used in Europe?
Also, will it be usable in areas without digital coverage (with older analog
signal)?

Thanks much,
Boris

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Dave C. - 10 Jan 2004 13:02 GMT

> I just ordered SE T616 from Cingular. One thing I'd like to find out: on Web
> site they call it 'World phone'. Does it mean it can be used in Europe?
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> Thanks much,
> Boris

To use it in Europe, you'd have to buy a sim card in Europe. It doesn't
have analog capability. Also, I'm not sure you'd be able to just pop a
different sim into it. -Dave

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John Cummings - 11 Jan 2004 01:32 GMT

The SE T616 has GSM on 800/1800/1900 MHz. The first and
last bands work in North America (and some other spots),
and the 1800 MHz will work in Europe and Asia (and some
of South America).

No analog, only digital GSM.

John C.

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kf4qzj - 26 Jan 2004 01:12 GMT

ALL "world band" phones from C are unlocked. All US only are locked.

I work in FL and the GSM is great all over, If you had good TDMA then
GSM will be no issue.

>> I just ordered SE T616 from Cingular. One thing I'd like to find out: on
>Web
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>
>John C.

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