Does this phone work outside the USA? I travel a huge amount for work. I currently have a tri-band cell phone which uses a SIM card. This means I can use my USA number under a roaming agreement, or I can switch my American SIM card for one bought locally. I wonder if this phone will work in Europe and Africa and what I'd have to do and pay? Does this phone work outside the USA? I travel a huge amount for work. I currently have a tri-band cell phone which uses a SIM card. This means I can use my USA number under a roaming agreement, or... » Read More Does this phone work outside the USA? I travel a huge amount for work. I currently have a tri-band cell phone which uses a SIM card. This means I can use my USA number under a roaming agreement, or I can switch my American SIM card for one bought locally. I wonder if this phone will work in Europe and Africa and what I'd have to do and pay? « Show Less
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THe phone works great in South Korea, but it still recognizes itself as an American phone. Therefore I have to dial all the international jive to make a call to Korea. Making a call to the US is the same as it was in the US, I'm not sure if it can be programmed differently.
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Hi - I had this phone in the US with no poblems. I've moved back to Australia and have encountered some issues which may be related to the banding that is referred to above. I have found that when I connect the phone line it calls the handset continuously. WHen you answer there is just a dial tone and static. Has anyone else had this or been able to resolve? In regard to the different voltage - you just need to buy an adaptor that converts the output to the same as the old adaptor. I think I paid $30 at Dick Smith's.
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Works worldwide, no problem. But not all countries have the possibility of a local dial in number. More a problem will be that you need quite a good high speed internet connection, otherwise voice quality will be low. I am very happy with mine, reliable, and receiving calls via a normal phone number is working well in skype. I had several other services before that claimed this works, but this is now true for the first time with skype. If you are outside the 110V area, you will need an appropriate power brick for your voltage, but that is easy.
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This is where I got my replacement charger: http://www.dutchwest.co.uk/acatalog/philips-voip-phone-charging-cradle-mains-charger.html#aPCC289Call Philips if you are looking for a charger. They were of great help to me!!! I needed replacements as I have moved back for the US to Europe.
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Piotr, where the hell did u find a charger with a jack to fit in the base? I've been looking for months! what is the brand???
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Hi Edward, this phone will work world wide, dependant only on your service provider offering service (either directly or through a third-party) in that area.This phone was originally intended for European and Asian based users who can currently make use of the new 3G technology features. These features will not work in the US at this time however, but they claim this will soon be changing.Regards,CharlieCMiT SystemsFor more reviews of the latest cellular phones please visit http://www.cellphoneranking.com/
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Yes. Mine is being used outside the USA with a sim from a different operator.
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I actually tried to leave you a feedback , dont know if you received it , but all i said was i honestly don't know if the phone would work in trindad or tobago , my guess is that it's a phone , a phone should work worldwide . You should contact Cell-Sell , the seller of the phone . I'm in New York and i'm not in trindad or tobago so i can't give you a specific answer , sorry . Feel free to hit me up , good luck .
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This Phone works with any sim card in any country.I bought this phone when travelling to Europe as I am not a fun of big phones.I used it in Paris then took it to Africa in my country.it worked perfectly.As I am talking,my cousin is still using it over there.
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Hi.. you must insert an active simcard in it in order for the device to work. So for example, you can place the simcard of a data-line of the network provider in your country and it will work. However, if you travel, you need to have a simcard of the network provider in this new country, otherwise it will be condiered "data roaming" wich usually costs tones of money.
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beautiful phone unfortunately, the phone broke and i could not charge it any more. the Teeth in the charge area broke. Bought it and it did not last. Now i paid alot for the phone and had to go out and buy a new phone. since its been since May 2013 i do not think i could get any money for it. Phone does not come from the USA. Maybe you will have better luck. Sorry. It worked with my SIM card from AT&T.;
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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.
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The problem seems to be the frequency bands used. They are not the same in the US and Europe. Therefore 4G might function in the US but not in Europe and vice versa. Buying a carrier free phone that was programmed in Europe leads automatically to that problem in the US. I believe that your phone was unlocked in Europe and is therefore using the frequencies from over there (800 / 1800 / 2600) whereas the US bands are 750/850/2100 and so on. So there is no problem to use the phone but the 4G capability might not work. It might be better to buy a 4G with US specification (but locked to a provider). The problem seems to be the frequency bands used. They are not the same in the US and Europe. Therefore 4G might function in the US but not in Europe and vice versa. Buying a carrier free phone that was programmed in Europe leads automatically to that problem in the US. I believe that your phone was unlocked in Europe and is therefore using the frequencies from over there (800 / 1800 / 2600) whereas the US bands are 750/850/2100 and so on. So there is no problem to use the phone but the 4G capability might not work. It might be better to buy a 4G with US specification (but locked to a... » Read More The problem seems to be the frequency bands used. They are not the same in the US and Europe. Therefore 4G might function in the US but not in Europe and vice versa. Buying a carrier free phone that was programmed in Europe leads automatically to that problem in the US. I believe that your phone was unlocked in Europe and is therefore using the frequencies from over there (800 / 1800 / 2600) whereas the US bands are 750/850/2100 and so on. So there is no problem to use the phone but the 4G capability might not work. It might be better to buy a 4G with US specification (but locked to a provider). « Show Less
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Hello Alexander, I leave abroad (South America) and is really important for me to be sure that this model i9000-T, that is sold by Amazon, get the band 850MHz for 3G, because the cell phone operator in my country just works under this frequency.I´m sorry if I´m a little persistent in order to be sure, but you understand that this is a sell of $439.So, are you really sure that it works with this band?Thanks for your time and patient.Juan.
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You can use your phone internationally, but it usually requires making arrangement with you carrier to add the coverage. The issue is not the phone but the phone company. They are always glad to have your money. Just make the arrangement.
1906812
Yes as an unlocked quad band phone it is capable of working outside the U.SHowever, we can only guarantee basic call and text, we recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to this model phone without any restrictions.
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You can use any carrier world wide as long they are GSM network such as ATT, Tmobile in the states. What that means is the phone has a SIM card slot and as long as the carrier provides you with a SIM you are good to go.
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If it is unlocked then yes you should be able to use it outside of the US! I use mine in Costa Rica and it works Great!
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How could a Euro version phone work in US in terms of 3G, please educate me:)Thanksshishinn
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Hi, You need to check with the seller if the phone is locked or unlocked. If it's unlocked you will be able to use it outside the USA.
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Not sure I haven't been out of the US with mine. I assume it will just get an international plan. I've seen that plan available on the To Go Phone plans that I use with this phone. Call AT&T; and double check though.