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timtam · 09-05-2005, 12:16 PM

Hi,

Anyone knows what frequency Cingular operates on in Illinois? Do they use 1900?

I'm still in contract with Cingular but wish to be able to use my triband 900/1800/1900 from overseas. When I insert my current Cingular SIM into the new phone, the signal is received some time and not some other time (very unreliable)

Thanks

COtech · 09-06-2005, 3:09 AM

The vast majority of Cingular's Illinois coverage is on 850 MHz. You'll see some 1900 MHz in cities and on major highway routes--this is the former ATTWS PCS system, now part of Cingular.

You REALLY need a 850/1900 MHz handset. You could keep the Euro tri-band for urban use. I expect Shizam76 will offer a more detailed answer, since he is an Illinois dweller.

COtech

Shizam76 · 09-06-2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timtam

Hi,

Anyone knows what frequency Cingular operates on in Illinois? Do they use 1900?

I'm still in contract with Cingular but wish to be able to use my triband 900/1800/1900 from overseas. When I insert my current Cingular SIM into the new phone, the signal is received some time and not some other time (very unreliable)

Thanks

Illinois is 850 for Cingular orange (original network) but now has overlapping 1900 coverage that used to be AT&T. When you put your sim into the 900/1800/1900 phone, you are picking up Cingular blue (former AT&T) network....to which I have found the coverage on blue is not as good as the orange side (850) at least here in Illinois. It would REALLY benefit you to have an 850 phone....at least while in Illinois. Having the 900/1800/1900 only phone is restricting you from good service here.

ShoresGuy · 09-06-2005, 2:52 PM

Normally the only thing you really need for the US is a decent GSM 850/1900 handset (between 50 and 100 bucks depending on the brand, where you buy and what features you can do without). That won't stretch your budget too much.

timtam · 09-07-2005, 9:34 AM

Thanks a lot for all your replies. It would be nice if I can use my new Euro-triband here (as it's a gift) but I guess I'll just stick with my current Cingular cellphone ... Thanks

ShoresGuy · 09-07-2005, 2:49 PM

You can use it but you won't get the desired coverage as you would with a GSM 850/1900 capable handset.

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timtam I have arrived! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cingular 850 1900 MHz Hi, Anyone knows what frequency Cingular operates on in Illinois? Do they use 1900? I'm still in contract with Cingular but wish to be able to use my triband 900/1800/1900 from overseas. When I insert my current Cingular SIM into the new phone, the signal is received some time and not some other time (very unreliable) Thanks

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09-07-2005, 9:34 AM	Original Poster #5
timtam I have arrived! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cingular 850 1900 MHz Thanks a lot for all your replies. It would be nice if I can use my new Euro-triband here (as it's a gift) but I guess I'll just stick with my current Cingular cellphone ... Thanks

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