We haven't decided which carrier we're going to go with (at&amp;t VS tmobile). Which version is the smarter choice to purchase - US or Global? Reasons?
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So to break it down for you: For 3G data support: US Model = T-Mobile Model Global Model = Nearly every other GSM carrier on the planet You pick.
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I bought the phone 2 years ago. At the time I was getting ready to retire from the US to Thailand. I needed an unlocked phone, that uses sim cards and ran on the GSM system. At that time AT&T; ran on CDMA. So I had to switch to T MOBILE (GSM) Not sure, but I think those 2 companies merged. That might have changed things there. Please check in an AT&T; store to get the right answer. Since I am here in Thailand I am no longer "in the know". Hope that helps.
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That's something that you'll definitely have to ask AT&T.; When I had T-Mobile, they set me up for international calling... but this was something that had to be done upon request and well in advance (10 days) prior to the time that I was going to leave the country. My guess is that without initiating changes through the network server, phone service is probably limited to the U.S.
338512
ATT in US??? That's what I need, but I am unsure of compatibllity with ATT (and company return policy if product fails in US).
2012344
Its neither an international version nor an AT&T version unlocked. Its simply an unlocked phone
802198
After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage working without changing their initial registered numbers. After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage... » Read More After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage working without changing their initial registered numbers. « Show Less
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It's AT&T device and unlock by them so I will say yes is really international version :)
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nosure; if you find one that you want to buy, ask the seller who the carrier is. i do not have at&t but i did ask before buying it. i know it's an outdated phone BUT I LOVE IT!
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I have the US version and it has Edge, 3G, and 3.5G coverage in T-mobile depending on your location.
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Use att&t.; Only thing is though, you will be locked to their network. Maybe you should think about getting an unlocked phone, so if in the event you have to travel, you can just use a chip from whatever country you visit. Just a suggestion.
1279920
There are several differences in the AT&T US Version and the International Unlocked version: Unlocked/International: 1) Works right out of the box with T-Mobile or AT&T sim cards and will be a great phone if you travel to Europe at it will accept other sim cards. 2) You will need to setup lanuage and country in the settings in the phone. Mine came setup in English for the UK, so I just had to set up USA. 3) International has FM radio. 4) The processor is similar in the two, I prefer the International. 5) Physical home button and also when you press it it wakes up the screen AT&T US NOTE: 1) No FM Radio 2) No physical HOME button 3) Sim is locked to AT&T so you cannot use the locked AT&T one with TMobile sim card unless you unlock the phone. A website to go to for more on this subject is: http://smallcomputing.net/2012/04/10/samsung-galaxy-note-international-gt-n7000-vs-sgh-i717/ Hope this helps. Daisy 1) No FM Radio.
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We use both carriers.Please let me know if there is anything else i can do for you or if you have any questions.Sincerely,Briana
1035750
Typically it means it is not tied to US phone carrier (as opposed to most tablet versions that are tied to AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or whatever), and so you should be able to buy a local 3G sim-card to use it when travelling internationally. Unfortunately, I did buy a 3G sim in Ethiopia and haven't been able to figure out how to get it working anyway.
802197
After registration with AT&T and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage working without changing their initial registered numbers.
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Yes, am oversea as well. My advice to you will be to check with your local network provider to see if their network is compatiable with verizon before purchase. I donot know anyting about T.Mobile. Hope this helps.goodluck
18468
Sorry I don't know neither. This international version only allows 3G which I sometimes find it slow when using Internet. :( This sucks.
902188
US Means it will only work in the united stats. Global means the phone will work anywhere in the world as long as it can connect to the provider you sign on for service with. If you don't plan to take trips outside of the united stats very often then there is no reason to have the Global phone. :)