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Am i screwed? Can Cingular help me out?

Discussion in 'AT&T Wireless Forum' started by Mac Mel, Feb 3, 2007.

  1. Mac Mel

    Mac Mel New Member

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    I've just recently bought a triband GSM phone(no 850mhz), and i am getting 0 bars signal at my home with my current carrier T-Mobile. The only option i have now is to try cingular, but i only have the 1900mhz band, do you think i should still try cingular without the 850 mhz band on my phone? Im located in Vallejo Calfornia the Bay Area.
     
    #1 Mac Mel, Feb 3, 2007
  2. SpookyET

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    No. There is no service in you area. If you have a T-Mobile national plan, it would have roamed on Cingular.
     
    #2 SpookyET, Feb 3, 2007
  3. Fire14

    Fire14 Easy,Cheap & Sleazy
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    Not everywhere & even if it did roam on Cingular, if the OP's phone does not have 850, he wouldn't be able to pick up a Cingular signal.

    To the OP, you can get a free phone at Cingular & try their service for the 30 days to see if it works everywhere you need it.
    I wouldn't use your current phone with a Cingular SIM, since you will still have the same problem without 850.
     
    #3 Fire14, Feb 3, 2007
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    walkguru Wireless Guru
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    True that.
     
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    #4 walkguru, Feb 3, 2007
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    You can get the SE w300i phone from Cingular free. It has great reception and great battery life.

    :D :D
     
    #5 blsemp, Feb 4, 2007
  6. SmArTeStChIlD421

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    first thing to know when considering Cingular with an overseas phone........dont bother even trying unless it supports 1900 and 850 cuz Cingular uses both evenly...........and T-Mobile is starting to use 850 a lot for roaming
     
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    #6 SmArTeStChIlD421, Feb 4, 2007
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    if the phone does not have 850mhz I wouldnt use it with a Cingular service... to read your horoscope... you will have signal issues...
     
    #7 elmo01, Feb 14, 2007
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    :lmao: haha
     
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    #8 SmArTeStChIlD421, Feb 14, 2007
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