Is such a beast available for purchase anywhere yet?
I realize it won't be compatible with US GSM frequencies, I just want it to work on both my CDMA verizon account and GSM in Europe (Norway, Germany and Switzerland). I'm leaving at the begining of august for a few months so I'd need it before then.
I'd leave Verizon in a second, but I'm tied to it through work.
I live in New Zealand and purchased an unlocked touch pro 2 from singapore which is compatible on both the gsm and wcdma networks here if that helps.
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I saw on ebay touch pro 2 locked for t-mobile - sprint an other carriers
It looked different (no stainless steel rim and looks like plastic housing)
And I wonder is there any differences (in specs) between both versions in terms of:
- support for GSM networks in europe
- sales package content
- ability to unlock using codes and software sold on the internet
or should i consider both the same
Neither one are compatible with Europe 3g, you can still get gsm bands working, if you need a Touch Pro 2 working with Europe 3g I suggest you buy the unbrand and unlock TP2 and not a north american phone.
the north american version is being sold for about 550$ on ebay
while international version is sold unlocked in retail shops for 800$
thats why it was tempting
so sad 3G cannot work
thanks a lot
Actually the CDMA versions have Quadband GSM and European 3G support along with the CDMA support! The question though is if you can even get the phone unlocked and if it will accept any SIM other than the one from the carrier it was made for (to allow roaming).
I know Verizon is getting the LTE version exclusively in the US, so I won't be able to get a subsidized version from T-Mobile until 2012 from the sounds of it. However my question is the Specs seem to suggest the GSM version will work on the T-Mobile network if I can just get my hands on an unlocked GSM version. There aren't going to be multiple GSM versions like the Nexus One right? Am I correct, or am I missing something. Should I hold out until 2012 or try to find an unlocked GSM version from the UK or Canada?
Entire thread on this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316800
it will, also at atnt, its an umts (3g) and 2g
im really lost in the terminology behind all of the different phone standards... umts/hspa/gsm/evdo/1xrtt/lte/wimax/etc etc etc...
Verizon (and Sprint) are CDMA dominant networks. But Verizon LTE requires a SIM-card:
(1) Will a Verizon LTE phone accept a GSM SIM and work at optimal speed? e.g. Vodafone SIM in UK
(2) Conversely, can't the "Global/GSM" Galaxy Nexus take the Verizon LTE SIM and work on Verizon's network?
(3) Is the Verizon LTE's version of Galaxy Nexus a hybrid CDMA-GSM phone (like Sprint's Photon) ... i.e. if I get it unlocked, I could also use it with most international services?
The unlocked global GN is 750$. But if Verizon's contract price is 300+200 [term. fee]... AND it works internationally... clearly its the way to go
1 - No.
2 - No.
3 - No.
You're confusing SIMs for radios. Each phone has a different radio that can connect to EITHER GSM (UK model) or CDMA (USA model). The GNex cannot connect to both.
The GSM version will work in the US with a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM card on a GSM network. You can also take it on international trips (changing SIMs or roaming), as most of the world uses GSM.
The CDMA (Verizon LTE) version will work on Verizon only.
I want to get good CDMA phone (Like Motorola Droid Maxx or Verizon iphone 4s) for my Mom in India. She uses Reliance CDMA phone. Is it possible to unlock the CDMA phones in USA and use them in India. They don't have a sim how can we make them work ? I have no clue about CDMA phones. I saw few posts and retailers selling USA based CDMA phones in India. But i am wondering how to make them work. Do CDMA phones come with SIM as well these days ????
You have to find out if the provider will add ESN's to their network. Verizon and Sprint will not do it here, but things are run a little more shady on that side of the world!
would purchasing the international Lte version be compatable with the UK o2 networks LTE bands when they arrive soon next year?
or just get uk gsm version? really would like the LTE option if its available ...
im staying on O2* so EE is out the question.
*would be unlocked sim free ...forgot to mention (currently on giffgaff chip)
Rhino-2-Horny said:
would purchasing the international Lte version be compatable with the UK o2 networks LTE bands when they arrive soon next year?
or just get uk gsm version? really would like the LTE option if its available ...
im staying on O2* so EE is out the question.
*would be unlocked sim free ...forgot to mention (currently on giffgaff chip)
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get the regular Note, LTE is still a long way. EE will not have the whole uk covered for maybe a year, god knows when O2 will and giffgaff paying for it.
By then u will be looking at the Note III at best or rumors of Note IV