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Help me, please. GSM Band issues. |
blindguardian
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
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From: Brazil
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I have a problem here that must have been a problem for a lot of people.
I'm not from the US but I bought a cell phone there, over the internet. A Nokia 3595. It's a dual band cell phone (850/1900).
When it arrived in Brazil, I found out that it doesn't work because in here there is just one GSM band (1800). Is there something I can do to change my cell phone band so it fits Brazil's band? |
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knight4led
Joined: May 27, 2004
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sorry, I'm afraid the best thing you can do is try to return the phone or sell it online. You will just have to buy a new one. |
blindguardian
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
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There is no way at all that I can change it? |
blindguardian
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Is there any chance that they may add another GSM Band here in Brazil?
There is just 1800 in here. Is there a chance that they may add 850 or 1900?
If no, why not? |
blindguardian
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
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Is there any chance that they may add another GSM Band here in Brazil?
There is just 1800 in here. Is there a chance that they may add 850 or 1900?
If no, why not? |
lovewalrus
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
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No way possible to change the came of a proof mate. As for the network, a new one would have to be built costing some poor sod more than the national debt across there-sorry mate mite as well sell it on! :-(
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kimcheeboi
Joined: Dec 19, 2003
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@lovewalrus-is it possible to be more incoherent?
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Kurisuteru
Joined: Jul 25, 2004
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No way of modifying the phone since the band compatibility is in hardware. Phones are either 850/1900, 900/1800 or 900/1800/1900. Buy a phone which is compatible with your network as the chance of your telco supporting other bands in the future is slim.
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damo55
Joined: Apr 25, 2004
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Its all pll(phase locked loop) controlled by a 16pin ic,so no is the simple answer.
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Posted: 2004-07-31 10:51
