We haven't decided which carrier we're going to go with (at&t VS tmobile). Which version is the smarter choice to purchase - US or Global? Reasons?
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I got the Global version because I live on Australia and the global version supports all of our frequencies as well as the majority of places around the world (including every GSM carrier in the US except for t-mobile).If you are keen on going with t-mobile I recommend going the US version.Although some people are saying the global version works with t-mobile in some areas, so I guess you might want to take the risk if you travel outside the US a lot.To clarify, this is only 3G data I'm talking about, 2G data and voice calls work with every GSM carrier on either the Global or US model. I got the Global version because I live on Australia and the global version supports all of our frequencies as well as the majority of places around the world (including every GSM carrier in the US except for t-mobile).If you are keen on going with t-mobile I recommend going the US version.Although some people are saying the global version works with t-mobile in some areas, so I guess you might want to take the risk if you travel outside the US a lot.To clarify, this is only 3G data I'm talking about, 2G data and voice calls work with every GSM carrier on... » Read More I got the Global version because I live on Australia and the global version supports all of our frequencies as well as the majority of places around the world (including every GSM carrier in the US except for t-mobile).If you are keen on going with t-mobile I recommend going the US version.Although some people are saying the global version works with t-mobile in some areas, so I guess you might want to take the risk if you travel outside the US a lot.To clarify, this is only 3G data I'm talking about, 2G data and voice calls work with every GSM carrier on either the Global or US model. « Show Less
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This isn't an easy answer. Different carriers require different bands across the world. Purchasing the "Global"is the safest option. This guarantees your phone will work with every carrier overseas. However, the service may not be as good or even be only 2G (edge) speed. If you buy the AT&T; version, there is no guarantee of it working outside of the United States. Even if it does,AT&T; has optimized it for their network and may not work as well abroad.
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This is a sim card phone, the carrier has to be GSM and as far as I know TMobile has GSM but AT&T; is CDMA, personally I use simple mobile, it is a spin off company (TMobile based), check with the store
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So to break it down for you:For 3G data support:US Model = T-Mobile ModelGlobal Model = Nearly every other GSM carrier on the planetYou pick.
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Well, the one in this picture has the at&t logo on it. You should look for one that says International Version for the unbranded one. That way you will receive all available updates for the phone and not just the ones at&t decides you should get.
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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.
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In the US, T-Mobile would be the better choice for 4G LTE support. Since this phone does not support the 700 LTE band used by AT&T;, you will not get LTE support on AT&T; in most areas. It does support both LTE bands used by T-Mobile nationwide.
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I found out that each carrier buys into the perks of the phone that they want. I would get an At&T; ready phone. I looked up phones that were only TMobile ready.
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You will get 4g since the bands in the phone are international, but not lte since America runs on different lte bands then the rest of the world.
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There isn't much difference other the the radios used for each network. The international version will work on at&t; and tmobile but you wouldn't get the 4G LTE speeds for data
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I am not sure what the difference is on the international version compared to Verizon's.
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This version comes pre-loaded with AT&T; apps, however it is unlocked to be used in other Countries as long as the cell phone company has GSM service and not CDMA. However I'd recommend to check the frequencies between the phone and what is used in the country you are planning to travel to. Just in case to be in the safe side. The one that I've owned has 16GB buil-in + a 16GB memory Card for a 32GB storage capacity. You might want to ask the seller about the one that you are planning to buy.One thing that I want to add, battery life is HORRIBLE! If you are a heavy user stay away from this phone. Hope this help to make an inform decision. This version comes pre-loaded with AT&T; apps, however it is unlocked to be used in other Countries as long as the cell phone company has GSM service and not CDMA. However I'd recommend to check the frequencies between the phone and what is used in the country you are planning to travel to. Just in case to be in the safe side. The one that I've owned has 16GB buil-in + a 16GB memory Card for a 32GB storage capacity. You might want to ask the seller about the one that you are planning to buy.One thing that I want to add, battery life is HORRIBLE! If you are a heavy user stay away from... » Read More This version comes pre-loaded with AT&T; apps, however it is unlocked to be used in other Countries as long as the cell phone company has GSM service and not CDMA. However I'd recommend to check the frequencies between the phone and what is used in the country you are planning to travel to. Just in case to be in the safe side. The one that I've owned has 16GB buil-in + a 16GB memory Card for a 32GB storage capacity. You might want to ask the seller about the one that you are planning to buy.One thing that I want to add, battery life is HORRIBLE! If you are a heavy user stay away from this phone. Hope this help to make an inform decision. « Show Less
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Its neither an international version nor an AT&T version unlocked. Its simply an unlocked phone
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@T.PatrickYou are right. I was wrong about the US version. The v40 firmware was introduced in January for many international versions but not for the US versions. Bottom line right now is (as I mentioned before) its a matter of personal preference if you like the black with a silver stripe on the sides or chrome trim around the screen. They are both good phones.
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If says unlocked then is n if your plan allows international, then your good to go....Make sure it states your plan, i.e.: att, horizon, t-mobile, etc....
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I live in the USA and use my phone and it works great. My phone is also international compatible if I notify T mobile.
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We have only used our phones in the US .. however Samsung sells the international version and if your carrier (Verizon, ATT, Sprint, etc) is out of the US I do not see why there would be a problem. Have you contacted your carrier..
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Yes you can. I have the international version, and I'm on AT&T.; (I'm in the USA.)
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This particular model is the international version which has HSPA, which can be branded as 4G but is slower than 4G LTE. If you want 4G LTE you will have to get the US version from AT&T.
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L. Stanley,Can you help me out? I know nothing about all of this cell phone technology - I just need to buy my boyfriend a present and think this is a great gift. He's on T-mobile, so which version of the phone should I get him that will work here in the US? I don't know if it makes a difference but he's from Australia so the phone also needs to work there when he goes back.Thanks alot!