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idiots at Telus don't want to sell without contract

that's it they lost my business
damn Telus wasted me 2 weeks waiting for nothing
idiots at Telus don't want to sell the phone without a contract
bestbuy canada don't have them in stock, even though the website said they do.
checked 2 store already that shows, and still shows it has stock
most likely i'll be picking up the Tmo version instead, less hassle

WTF! You cant buy a phone outright, you have to be on contract instead? Thats insane.Does this apply to ALL phones?
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why dont you get Rogers galaxy s2 LTE?
it has the same bands as Telus but with LTE added!

Most likely it's because they are low on stock and to get more commission they save it for contracted customers. I know that's what I would do if it were me.

netnerd said:
why dont you get Rogers galaxy s2 LTE?
it has the same bands as Telus but with LTE added!
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No it will not work on wind / mobilicity AWS frequencies.
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That's so stupid! I was able to get it outright at my Telus store at 10am, dunno if that changed or not throughout the day or not.
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i went with T-Mob too. ebay has phones for around $518 shipped.

Let me know if you nerd help getting one on the states ag
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DyingBlade said:
Most likely it's because they are low on stock and to get more commission they save it for contracted customers. I know that's what I would do if it were me.
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+1 Very likely.

AllGamer said:
that's it they lost my business
damn Telus wasted me 2 weeks waiting for nothing
idiots at Telus don't want to sell the phone without a contract
bestbuy canada don't have them in stock, even though the website said they do.
checked 2 store already that shows, and still shows it has stock
most likely i'll be picking up the Tmo version instead, less hassle
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my hook-up thread doesn't seem as bad anymore does it. I knew the big 3 would probably be as***** about it and so that's why i wanted a tmobile version instead.
You can probably buy it off someone who's trying to make a quick profit. $500 is a reasonable offer for a $100 on-contract phone.

Just try a different Telus store maybe?

Have you picked one up yet allgamer?
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still trying to get the unbranded version from BestBuy... but chances are i might be getting the Tmo version instead
got bored of waiting...

AllGamer said:
that's it they lost my business
damn Telus wasted me 2 weeks waiting for nothing
idiots at Telus don't want to sell the phone without a contract
bestbuy canada don't have them in stock, even though the website said they do.
checked 2 store already that shows, and still shows it has stock
most likely i'll be picking up the Tmo version instead, less hassle
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Lol so this is what it takes to ruffle your feathers huh? I'm used to seeing you so calm and collective in your posts lollll!
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Romanbb said:
Have you picked one up yet allgamer?
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yeah, in the end i went for the Tmo version, can't stand the idiocy at Telus
it should arrive in the next 2~3 days

If you know someone working for Telus or can get a hold of a Telus Team login, you can purchase the phone without a contract right now at $509

Best buy offering LTE-Less GNex?

Okay I need an aswer to this by tomorrow... I figured id ask here while I look on google.
Will best buy be offering the UK or a GNex version wiithout the LTE radio in it for people say on T-Mobile orf those who don't want the LTE radio in it?
I'm asking because my parents are either going to get the SGS2 (which is inferior with T-Mobiles version) or the GNex and I'm the one deciding which. Obviously I want the GNex, but not sure I do if it comes with the LTE radio in it..
Thanks in advance for the nice responses!
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Couldn't u just look on best buy or call them? They probably will eventually.
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There is no GSM version officially released in the US. You have to import and buy full price.
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Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.

Well I'm just thinking maybe when Tmobile starts selling them they might see fit to sell the GSM edition as they don't seem to have LTE in the near future.. do you guys think maybe that's a possibility?
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right now best buy only sells the Verizon LTE version.
if the device ever launches in the USA in a GSM version, you'll be sure they'll carry that as well like they did with the Nexus S.

neok44 said:
right now best buy only sells the Verizon LTE version.
if the device ever launches in the USA in a GSM version, you'll be sure they'll carry that as well like they did with the Nexus S.
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Thank you. Do you think it will?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thank you. Do you think it will?
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Dude, they will launch it in the US withing the next couple months for GSM carriers...Verizon has an exclusivity on it for now..which in my opinion is restarted ..
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MisterEdF said:
Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.
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Yes they have. They sold the n95 and similar phones without carrier branding.
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joshnichols189 said:
Yes they have. They sold the n95 and similar phones without carrier branding.
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And the Nexus S.
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thank you. Do you think it will?
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Eventually. Gotta wait for that VZW exclusive to end first.

CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thank you. Do you think it will?
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They will but its gonna take a few months or so. If you can wait months to save 200 dollars then wait. If not you pay premium to enjoy it now.

Credit card.

MisterEdF said:
Probably not until either AT&T or T-Mobile starts selling them. Has BB (or ANY major B&M retailer) ever sold "non-carrier branded" devices? I don't think so. They make money on the contracts. If they could avoid hardware completely they'd do it in a second.
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Best Buy Mobile was actually the exclusive retailer for the Nexus S. Unlocked unbranded. Subsidized on tmobile. In fact they still sell the Nexus S unlocked unbranded and subsidized on att.
#justsayin
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pr3cision said:
Dude, they will launch it in the US withing the next couple months for GSM carriers...Verizon has an exclusivity on it for now..which in my opinion is restarted ..
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First of all, wtf at your grammar and using the wrong words. Do you even look back at your words after you type them out?
Secondly, nobody knows for sure if America will get any version other than the LTE model. It's all assumption until an announcement is made.

hotleadsingerguy said:
First of all, wtf at your grammar and using the wrong words. Do you even look back at your words after you type them out?
Secondly, nobody knows for sure if America will get any version other than the LTE model. It's all assumption until an announcement is made.
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Whoa, calm down. Its from the XDA App, so it was an Autocorrect from 'retarded'.
Now, I am just debating if I am willing to spend $50.00 more to get the phone 30 days earlier. I just wish there was some OFFICIAL talk if the GSM version is going to be available stateside.

Verizon has it exclusive for 60 days from launch according to someone I spoke with from Samsung.
After talking with someone from AT&T, you'll probably see it there in February or March.

snackpants said:
Whoa, calm down. Its from the XDA App, so it was an Autocorrect from 'retarded'.
Now, I am just debating if I am willing to spend $50.00 more to get the phone 30 days earlier. I just wish there was some OFFICIAL talk if the GSM version is going to be available stateside.
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Don't forget BB will charge tax.

T-Mobile?

Has anyone heard any rumors about a Galaxy Nexus on contract for T-Mobile?
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Not even a peep. No one knows at this point. If you want it, you're gonna have to just go off contract and buy the international one.

My phone shows up as T-Mo Galaxy Nexus on the web version of the market. To me, that shows that something is in the pipeline...

danger-rat said:
My phone shows up as T-Mo Galaxy Nexus on the web version of the market. To me, that shows that something is in the pipeline...
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Are you using a Galaxy Nexus on T-Mobile? That'd explain it... Pretty sure the market just reads the build.prop and the carrier ID.

My N1 had always shown with no carrier ID, because T-Mo didn't officially support the N1...

Buy a international version! That's what I did and thankfully never regretted it! Best phone I ever used and also came from a vibrant..

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My N1 had always shown with no carrier ID, because T-Mo didn't officially support the N1...
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T-Mobile sold subsidized nexus ones..
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Yes, but they never officially supported them. They always displayed as an unknown device on mytmobile, etc

joshnichols189 said:
T-Mobile sold subsidized nexus ones..
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Not really. All Nexus One phones were sold directly from Google.
Yes, T-Mobile offered a plan to users who wish to sign up with a two-year contract. This was very limited as it was only for customers who were on individual plans.
Nexus One was never marketed or advertised in T-Mobile corporate stores or their website.

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Has anyone heard any rumors about a Galaxy Nexus on contract for T-Mobile?
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Guys I don't know if you realise but FRIGGING AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY ON THE PLANET!!! By T-Mobile do you mean T-Mobile UK US DE IT or what ? I'm waiting for an upgrade on my T-Mobile contract in UK and there is no sight of gnex on this network at all ...
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MattSkeet said:
Guys I don't know if you realise but FRIGGING AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY ON THE PLANET!!! By T-Mobile do you mean T-Mobile UK US DE IT or what ? I'm waiting for an upgrade on my T-Mobile contract in UK and there is no sight of gnex on this network at all ...
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I realize its kinda vague with some posters, but OP has an American flag in his profile and lists his locale as Dallas, TX lol.

MattSkeet said:
Guys I don't know if you realise but FRIGGING AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY ON THE PLANET!!! By T-Mobile do you mean T-Mobile UK US DE IT or what ? I'm waiting for an upgrade on my T-Mobile contract in UK and there is no sight of gnex on this network at all ...
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Does it matter which T-Mobile he means in this case since you said yourself neither is getting it? T-Mobile in the UK owns T-Mobile here anyways.
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joshnichols189 said:
Does it matter which T-Mobile he means in this case since you said yourself neither is getting it? T-Mobile in the UK owns T-Mobile here anyways.
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Well just because DT owns T-Mobile USA doesn't mean they both get products at the same time... They announce and run their own product lines and deals separate of each other.

MattSkeet said:
Guys I don't know if you realise but FRIGGING AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY ON THE PLANET!!!
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Dude, I'm from Lancashire...

If you are talking T-Mobile USA... I say yes, its the unlocked GSM galaxy nexus. Negri supposedly has it for 575 shipped after coupon for the 16gb version. That's not much more than I paid for my grey market daily steals gsm galaxy nexus. After inflation its not much more than the 520 dollar nexus s I bought day one. True, its not subsidized, but if you plan on keeping the phone for any length of time you potentially pay less staying off contract. More up front, but less on the back end. Plus you get access to almost everything in the app store. I still can't get wallet working with my nexus s but this one works out of the box. Plus square trade is less than T-Mobile warranty or geek squad (us GSM nexus s only available at best buy). Save up a little or pay it on credit and pay over time, but in the 500s this is a great phone for T-Mobile given the features. Unsubsidized 32gb model on Verizon is 645 new so...
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MattSkeet said:
Guys I don't know if you realise but FRIGGING AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY ON THE PLANET!!! By T-Mobile do you mean T-Mobile UK US DE IT or what ? I'm waiting for an upgrade on my T-Mobile contract in UK and there is no sight of gnex on this network at all ...
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I thought all carriers had it over here, just go to orange as they share spectrum or o2 or vodafone. Or could take the cheaper action and get giffgaff and buy it outright.

martonikaj said:
I realize its kinda vague with some posters, but OP has an American flag in his profile and lists his locale as Dallas, TX lol.
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not on tap talk
I think this is just plain stupid this whole forum should be divides on to GSM and cdma section. Going to accessories section is pointless to me as 99% of topics are bloated with stuff that doesn't exist anywhere else than us of a. And even if there is something it gets lost in minutes
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MattSkeet said:
not on tap talk
I think this is just plain stupid this whole forum should be divides on to GSM and cdma section. Going to accessories section is pointless to me as 99% of topics are bloated with stuff that doesn't exist anywhere else than us of a. And even if there is something it gets lost in minutes
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Splitting the forums into more sections would cause more havoc. Most shippers are international anyway especially the purchases made on Ebay.
The GSM extended battery comes from South Korea and took about 7-10 days.
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joshnichols189 said:
T-Mobile in the UK owns T-Mobile here anyways.
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No it doesn't.
T-Mobile UK is an independently operated wholly-owned subsidiary of Everything Everywhere. Everything Everywhere is partially owned by Deutsche Telekom.
T-Mobile US is an independently operated wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom.
But really the ownership matters less than the fact that all of the T-Mobile networks run quite independently of each other. So to get back to it, it does matter for people to specify 'which' TMO they're referring to. Of course, this one should have been pretty clear based upon OP's information.

zephiK said:
Splitting the forums into more sections would cause more havoc. Most shippers are international anyway especially the purchases made on Ebay.
The GSM extended battery comes from South Korea and took about 7-10 days.
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Yyyyy NO!!! Example : cruzier light androidified case no chance shipping from us.
Let's say I don't like the case or it doesn't fit return is more expensive and time consumi .
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Galaxy s3 international vs at&t s3

How come they have more development then we do....are our devices limited....they only thing I kno is the processor ?
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a lot more people in the world have the International version of the s3 (gt-i9300)

That is always the case when the international version uses a different cpu than domestic. That is why i am hoping Note 2 comes with Exynos in the US also.
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When u have a phone like ours (only canada and us) compared to one available in all of europe and some parts of asia as well as Australia and so on i believe theres gunna be more devs and what not....
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.

Noob question. Can an international version work on the at&t network here in the USA? Sorry about the Noob question.
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Zeke757 said:
Noob question. Can an international version work on the at&t network here in the USA? Sorry about the Noob question.
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yes but you wouldn't get LTE. and you would be paying an unsubsidized price so you wouldn't really get your moneys worth from a pricy at&t plan.

Thanks man.
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jefferson9 said:
yes but you wouldn't get LTE. and you would be paying an unsubsidized price so you wouldn't really get your moneys worth from a pricy at&t plan.
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I beg to differ on this statement. I have both Euro S3 and ATT S3, the only advantage of the ATT is the LTE. Aside from that the Euro is hands down better in every aspect.
Unsubsidized pricing is NOT that bad, the huge benefit to this is you are not tied to busted ass ATT for 2 years and are able to leave them at any moment.
And with my Euro I have gotten more than my monies worth. The only reason I have the ATT one is because I got a steal on it and I couldn't pass it up. But it honestly just sits on my couch most of the time.

And if you are not in a contract buying an unsubsidised unlocked phone actually saves you money rather than signing a contract with a carrier. My folks pay $100+ for what I get for $45 month. If you do the math, you pay full price 10 times over buying a subsidized phone.
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Pricing of the cell phone plan has nothing to do with if the phone is subsidized or not...
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Pricing of the cell phone plan has nothing to do with if the phone is subsidized or not...
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That correct, on At&T the plans are not connected to the device, you only get a break on the price on the device if you agreed to keep your account for 24 months, what phone you have or what plan you have during that period doesn't change or affect the contact.

Correct but if you get a subsidized phone you signed a contract.. carriers plans are more than the prepaid or postpaid plans that offer the same benefits.. its a known fact that carriers get you in the door by offering phones subsidized while offering higher rates than prepaid but if you do the math buying the phone outright you save more money (a LOT MORE) going with Straight Talk over AT&T and essentially get the same service.
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You don't have to but the phone at a subsidized price you can buy it out right and not sign a 2 yr contract its your choice.
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What do you guys pay for AT&T? $90 a month per line or so? $60?.. $50?.. Straight Talk is exactly the same at $45, they are also on the verge of allowing lte.. the minutes for dollars scam the carriers have been using is very outdated and coming to an end.
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Postpaid service is better on every Carrier than prepaid in my opinion.
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Postpaid service is better on every Carrier than prepaid in my opinion.
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I agree. That's why I use straight talk. Its post paid.
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Well if your going with one of the most costly carriers buying the us version from at&t over the unlocked version saves you 20% the cost of the phone + a 2 year plan. Obviously you would save money from using the unlocked version on a crappy carrier / plan without LTE..

jev3gs said:
That is always the case when the international version uses a different cpu than domestic. That is why i am hoping Note 2 comes with Exynos in the US also.
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The Note 2 is coming with the Exynos quad core and it will support LTE. Check out Briefmobile.com, they have an article about it. Definitely getting it.
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The Note 2 is coming with the Exynos quad core and it will support LTE. Check out Briefmobile.com, they have an article about it. Definitely getting it.
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Why? The next gen Exynos is around the corner. And it's dual core, now what does that say about quad core
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daddymatt said:
What do you guys pay for AT&T? $90 a month per line or so? $60?.. $50?.. Straight Talk is exactly the same at $45, they are also on the verge of allowing lte.. the minutes for dollars scam the carriers have been using is very outdated and coming to an end.
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we pay $10 per line line plus $30 for unlimited data and $20 total text unlimited text on 4 lines. granted it is grandfathered, so it is 100% with it for us to stay on our plan.
straight talk limits your data to 2gb and they don't offer LTE. i also have yet to see anything indicating they will or could. to each his own, though.
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Where to get a note 2?

Every bestbuy and att store in my area is sold out, and i'm looking to buy one off contract. Any smaller kiosks or other places like walmart that might have them?
also would i be able to just buy a tmobile one off contract and pop my att sim in it?

brfitzp said:
Every bestbuy and att store in my area is sold out, and i'm looking to buy one off contract. Any smaller kiosks or other places like walmart that might have them?
also would i be able to just buy a tmobile one off contract and pop my att sim in it?
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You would need to sim unlock the Tmobile phone first.
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Sell you mine for $650
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Ask an at&t rep to look at the retail stores in your area to fone one and keep it on hold for ya.
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