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What frequency does mobile run in Bahamas? |
casperr
Joined: Jul 12, 2002
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From: Quezon City Philippines
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I am assuming 1900 just like North America? Is this correct? Do all countries in Central and South America use the same frequency?
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casperr
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Ive done a lot of research and i dont see any GSM provider in Bahamas, does this mean there is no GSM system in that country at all?
If anyone knows, i would appreciate the info |
wapchimp
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If there is it will either be tri-band or iden - bits of south america run on iden (as u no it's not gsm compatible) so u will need an iden phone.
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casperr
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iden? havent heard about it?
Anyways, i did a couple more search and I am almost certain that there is no gsm system in bahamas. Kind of amazes me.
Anyhow, would that mean text messaging wouldnt work? I mean, does txt only work on gsm systems? Especially texting internaionally, philippines to be more specific.
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wapchimp
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no network = no service = no text 
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casperr
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they had TDMA i think but i guess thinking it to work for text messaging is like thinking the impossible..
dont much about tdma or whatever it is  |
wapchimp
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iDEN - (Integrated Dispatch Enhanced Network) iDEN is essentially a hybrid of TDMA digital cell phone and two-way radio. Providers are limited (examples are NEXTEL in the US and Amigo in Israel). Phone equipment is produced exclusively by Motorola  the company that created the standard by blending their historic experience with handheld radios with the expertise in cellular technology. Certain iDEN phones offer GSM 900 compatibility, making global roaming possible in many countries without iDEN networks
Bahamas has network called Batelco, which has an AMPS network (whatever that is) & runs on frequency of 800mhz - no sure if this is fixed line pay phones or mobile network - use http://www.google.com & search for this info - hope this helps
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casperr
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Thanks man 
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amagab
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Well I guess that means I have to rent a phone when going to Bahamas. Or does anyone have any updated information? I'd like to use my cell phone when I'm there.
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wapt
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Maybe the easiest way is inquiring ur own network runner. They might know the GSM coverage there, or even roaming status. AMPS? An exactly old analog system prior to TDMA. Is it still alive?
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Posted: 2002-10-11 11:55
