Nokia
EDGE on 3G phones...
I think it is worth the wait as N70 is starting to sell with some indirect phone dealers in the US. I plan to use T-mobile only, so will they do away with their 1900 and go to 850 also? And is it true that I won't be able to roam where they have agreements with cingular or will the 900 band pick up the 850 band and let me roam?
I'm a little confused about the N70/other 3G phones. I've read some places say that since its a 3G phone it won't offer the EDGE service and only works with the slower GPRS, and others say that even though its a 3G phone, it will support EDGE so I get faster t-zones... Can you clear that up for me? thanks alot. bye
I'm a little confused about the N70/other 3G phones. I've read some places say that since its a 3G phone it won't offer the EDGE service and only works with the slower GPRS, and others say that even though its a 3G phone, it will support EDGE so I get faster t-zones... Can you clear that up for me? thanks alot. bye
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According to Nokia's european website here are the N70's Data Transfer Features:
# WCDMA 2100 with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed UL/DL= 128/384kbps, CS max speed 64kpbs)
# EGPRS, class B, multislot class 10 (UL/DL = 118.4/236.8 kbps)*
# GPRS, class B, multislot class 10
*Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support
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So basically it's a Class 10 EGRPS (EDGE) device. So the phone will use EDGE assuming you have appropriate service in your area. Now it is possible that if the N70 gets "released" in the US, some of the features may change or be limited. It all depends on how the carrier in the US modifies the Nokia firmware. If you get an unbranded, imported N70, EDGE should work. Once the import...
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# WCDMA 2100 with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed UL/DL= 128/384kbps, CS max speed 64kpbs)
# EGPRS, class B, multislot class 10 (UL/DL = 118.4/236.8 kbps)*
# GPRS, class B, multislot class 10
*Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support
--
So basically it's a Class 10 EGRPS (EDGE) device. So the phone will use EDGE assuming you have appropriate service in your area. Now it is possible that if the N70 gets "released" in the US, some of the features may change or be limited. It all depends on how the carrier in the US modifies the Nokia firmware. If you get an unbranded, imported N70, EDGE should work. Once the import...
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