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Steven Fisher - 19 Feb 2004 06:38 GMT

Is there a list of the frequencies different networks use?

I'm going to the Philippines for a few months and I'm trying to figure
out if I can do a SIM swap on my T68i. Buying a new phone for just a
few months would be a complete waste of money...

Not exactly a Fido question, I know. My apologies. :)

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JF Mezei - 19 Feb 2004 08:33 GMT

> Is there a list of the frequencies different networks use?

Rest of the world uses 900 and 1800 for GSM.
North america uses 850 and 1900 for GSM.

Most phones outside of north america have 900 and 1800. Many phone now have
900 1800 and 1900.

Since 850 is new in north america, there are not that many phones that support
it yet.

If you go to the phillipines, you could buy a phone there and if it is
unlocked and has 900, 1800 and 1900, then you will be able to use it when you
come back on Fido.

Fido'.s phones are locked by default, so while you can use your fido phone if
it is a tri-band (900,1800,1900), you'll have to pay the horrendous roaming
charges and won't be able to use a local SIM card. You'll have to pay Fido
megabucks to have your phone unlocked (or arrange to have it done yourself or
via some unlocking store)

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Steven Fisher - 19 Feb 2004 17:37 GMT

> Fido'.s phones are locked by default, so while you can use your fido phone if
> it is a tri-band (900,1800,1900), you'll have to pay the horrendous roaming
> charges and won't be able to use a local SIM card. You'll have to pay Fido
> megabucks to have your phone unlocked (or arrange to have it done yourself or
> via some unlocking store)

My T68i started its life as a Rogers AT&T phone, so it is already unlocked.

I suppose the best thing for me to do is try out my wife's SIM card in
it when I get there. If it works, I can just buy one of my own.

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Joseph - 20 Feb 2004 17:31 GMT

>Is there a list of the frequencies different networks use?
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>Not exactly a Fido question, I know. My apologies. :)

http://www.gsmworld.com go to members. Pick the network. It will say
what frequency is used.

In the Philippines it is 900 and or 1800 Mhz. Very good networks
coverage there.

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