Posted by neox
1- I understand that the D750i (the copy of K750i but offered in the Lustrous Blue : ugly! imho) is sold exclusively through TMobile and TMobile partner network operators. But will the K750i be sold in the US markets??
2- If so, will the carrier be Cingular or TMobile? or both?
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Posted by Residentevil
T-mobile in US will not be carrying the K750i. However, you can buy it from a vendor and then go to T-mobile in the US and have them activate it and use a t-mob SIM.
Posted by Chazzer3
T-Mobile will probably carry their branded version of the W800, which is called the D750.
Posted by EastCoastStar
many many US carriers will be advertising the W800 soon! but i dont think a real version of the k750 will be coming :-\
the w800 might end up getting called the w807 or w805 on cingular or at&t. i know this wasnt ur question, but its the same idea.
Posted by ZeaLoTNYC
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that's what i'm planning on doing, the only downside is that it's most likely going to be very, very expensive. i really like everything about the phone but i may have to wait several months after it's available to get it if it ends up costing upwards of $400-$450. i've been using my old samsung R225 for about 6 months now and have been waiting for a good phone to invest in.
Posted by Grimslade
Is there any hard info on a k750/d750/d757/whatever the model # that operates on the 850MHz frequency? I may be moving back to the states, and want a k750-like phone, but don't want to sacrifice coverage/reception to use it.
Thanks in advance!
Brian
Posted by numnums
@Grimslade
you can probably use it on T-Mobile. i use an unbranded T630 with 900/1800/1900, so the 1900mhz works on T-Mo just fine.
i'm planning on getting a K750 next, so hopefully it will work here too!
Posted by Grimslade
@numnums--Thanks. Can I ask where you live? I'll be in NYC.
TIA
Posted by Grimslade
@numnums--Thanks. Can I ask where you live? I'll be in NYC.
TIA
Posted by numnums
i'm in massachusetts. just check the coverage maps on the t-mobile.com site.
last time i went to NYC i was on a different network but it must be good there - anyone else know?
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Posted by obsixx
Before I got my k700 I called up t-mob and they told me they were 900 not 850. For some reason when I insert a cingular sim the k700 freezes or runs very slow. Works fine on t-mob. Might be my phone, but it's something to look into before choosing a network.
Posted by sole.collector
just by looking at the current t-mobile phones, i doubt we will get it. well, not at this life time i guess..
Posted by neox
SE website (USA) indicates that the K750i will be coming to US soon... Maybe TMobile will be offering it afterall!!... i know that are offering the D750i...
Posted by Jools
I often see questions about various 'carriers' in the US releasing (or not) certain phones...
Is it not possible to buy whatever phone you want (SIM-free from an independent retailer) and then just use whatever SIM card you want from whichever network/carrier you prefer?
This is very common practice in Europe, but from what I read, seems rare in the US.
Is that right? And if so, why?
Posted by neox
@Jool:
The infrastructure of US carriers was based on NAMPS, TDMA, CDMA, and now CCDMA... GSM technology just recently crossed the pond (several years ago!), thus the reason behind the lack of network compabatabilities between US and Europe. Now, TMobile and few other carriers are penetrating the US market with GSM services, they make it possible to purchase any SIM-free GSM phone; which will work on their networks... even if they dont offer some particular phones..
I purchased a K750i and activated with TMobile; works like a charm (except for Tzones). The downside is, their networks are still full of holes; but they are rapidly filling those holes with cell sites!!
Posted by rigel
Another reason people are waiting for carriers to "introduce" phones is because said carriers subsidize handsets - most often they subsidize handsets that you buy when you extend your contract for another 12/24 months.
Of the two remaining big GSM carriers in the US T-mobile is the smallest, with the sorriest selection of handsets (with the exception, maybe, of the Danger) and with the slowest network (no 3G yet, whereas both big CDMA players and Cingular have started offering 3G services).
At least they are cheap (T-mobile). I am paying $10/mo for unlimited GPRS data which is not bad and $50/mo for 1000 min, free long distance (another american "invention" due to mobile numbers having the same prefix as landlines), free roaming within the US, and free calls within the T-mobile network.
Posted by stillhere153
I live in Manhattan New York. I got a K750i Exactly one month ago. I've got a 1gb sony high speed card...everything works great.
The k750i works in New York for the individual who asked.
IN FACT MY SERVICE WORKS IN SOME SUBWAY TRAINS AND IN MOST BASEMENTS...
COMPLAINT - the t-zones home page is blank LMAO
Posted by neox
@stillhere,
The reason for tzones not working (blank page!) is because the K750i settings on the TMobile websites arent available for that phone.. You must select a phone on their website, and if it doesnt match your handset then Tzones is a blank page.. they might fix that in the future (dont hold your breath!)... It is useless for me !! but to have $4.99/mo. internet access is pretty decent..
Posted by Eya
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1) Where did you buy you K750i, and for how much ? I'm going to live in the US, starting October, and am wondering if I should buy my K750i in the US or in Europe (where I'm now).
I can have it for 269Euros (350$ US) with an renewal of my subscription (that I'll give to my father).
I don't mind having to subscribe if in the US when buying the phone, if I can have a rebate at the same time (current pratice here in Europe, you usually save 200$ on the phone if applying for a new subscription)
2) would you recommend T-mobile or Cingular, in terms of offer & quality of service ? (I'll be in the DC area)
Thanks in advance,
Eya
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Posted by Grimslade
Thanks @stillthere. I've be in NY with my K750 friday, so its good to know. But tmobile mobile won't let me set up my account online, so it'll have to wait for monday. :-(
Posted by neox
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1- I bought my K750i from Ebay.. I was lucky to get it for $360 at the begining of July. Now it should be cheaper.. One thing you must be careful about: Make sure the phone you purchase is UNLOCKED or unbranded!!! then you could use it anywhere.... also if you could get a manufacturer's warranty, that would be ideal. If you buy it in Europe, then you get a manufacturer's warranty.. In US, you dont..
2- I use TMobile... They are ok! in terms of coverage areas.. but Cingular is better coverage. As far as plan pricing, TMobile is much cheaper!!... but you dont get rollover minutes... Checkout the Coverage maps of DC area. for both....
ur welcome..
Posted by Eya
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