Sony Ericsson T306: Compatible with European GSM networks?

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Russell Wayne - 02 Mar 2004 19:49 GMT

I have a Sony Ericsson T306 that is being unlocked so I can use it
when traveling abroad. It's a triband with 800/850,1800, and 1900.
Are these compatible with European systems? Is there anything else I
need to know other than having to get the appropriate SIM cards? Many
thanks for your help on this.

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John Cummings - 03 Mar 2004 16:48 GMT

> I have a Sony Ericsson T306 that is being unlocked so I can use it
> when traveling abroad. It's a triband with 800/850,1800, and 1900.
> Are these compatible with European systems? Is there anything else I
> need to know other than having to get the appropriate SIM cards? Many
> thanks for your help on this.

The 1800 MHz is compatible with European systems; the
800 and 1900 MHz are for the Americas. Just avoid
buying a SIM for a 900 MHz only network. In Belgium,
I found Mobistar S.A. was a 900 MHz only network
(after first checking the UK and France). The networks
with 900 MHz in UK and France also have 1800, and there
are 1800 MHz only networks also. I was checking at
GSMworld.com.

John C.

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James Pole - 06 Mar 2004 20:32 GMT

> The 1800 MHz is compatible with European systems; the
> 800 and 1900 MHz are for the Americas. Just avoid
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> are 1800 MHz only networks also. I was checking at
> GSMworld.com.

Many GSM 900 networks only use 1800 in areas of high mobile usage, such
as the CBD and shopping districts in many cities, so don't rely on 1800
coverage in Suburbs and Rural areas if you're using a 900 network. It's
best to use a 1800-only network if you're roaming overseas with a phone
not capable of using GSM 900.

FYI: Info about England:-
Vodafone UK - GSM 900/1800 (not recommended)
O2 UK - GSM 900/1800 (not recommended)
Orange UK - GSM 1800 (recommended)
T-Mobile UK - GSM 1800 (recommended)

- James

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