9800 with bell?

[mohawk rcer]

so if i bought a torch from the states and broght it her to bell mobility would it work,
thanks

[ssbtech]

Don't think so.. Isn't bell a CDMA network? The Torch is GSM only.

[ohnoitsbrandon]

Yes, you'll have to unlock it. Bell will be getting it but who knows when.

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[416MASSIVE]

Originally Posted by ssbtech

Don't think so.. Isn't bell a CDMA network? The Torch is GSM only.

Bell is HSPA and CDMA.

[yogi]

Bell will have it this autum. But no date yet.

[ssbtech]

Originally Posted by 416MASSIVE

Bell is HSPA and CDMA.

And the torch is GSM?

TMFA...
(too many freakin' acronyms)

[aznlgcy]

It will work on Bell, just wait many people are having issues with the Torch currently anyways, by the time it releases in Canada maybe it will be solved with OS leaks and official releases.

[webmeister]

Originally Posted by ssbtech

And the torch is GSM?

TMFA...
(too many freakin' acronyms)

Yes. The Torch is a GSM phone. Yes...too many acronyms! The Torch is a 3G phone and would primarily be used on a 3G HSPA network such as Bell, Telus and Rogers' new networks (which all use the same frequencies, by the way). It has no CDMA capabilities like some so-called "World" phones such as the Tour.

It will connect to 2G GSM services where they are available. For example, I just came back from Washington DC with my Bold 9700 and was connected variously to AT&T's edge, 3g and 3G networks depending on coverage. Here in Canada Bell does not have any 2G network fallback, the exception being in Saskatchewan where they currently have several "Extended Coverage" areas where they have leased big Red's network while they finish rolling out 3G coverage in partnership with SaskTel.

[Fubaz]

Originally Posted by mohawk rcer

so if i bought a torch from the states and broght it her to bell mobility would it work,
thanks

Negative... unfortunately the Torches 9800 radio bands are of different frequency, It would work perfect on ROGERS!

Just wait and get a Bell branded one when it comes out.

[webmeister]

Originally Posted by Fubaz

Negative... unfortunately the Torches 9800 radio bands are of different frequency, It would work perfect on ROGERS!

Just wait and get a Bell branded one when it comes out.

Incorrect!
Bell, Telus and Rogers use the same 3G frequencies. Unlocked 3G phones that work on any one of those carriers will work with the others' 3G networks. For example, I have a Rogers SIM that I carry around to put in my unlocked Bell Mobility BB Bold 9700 for where Bell's coverage is non-existent or weak.

AT&T uses the same frequencies as Bell/Telus/Rogers. AT&T is Bell's roaming partner in the States for that reason. When roaming in the States, I sometimes connect to T-Mobile, too, but only on 2G since T-Mobile's 3G frequencies are different than those supported on my 9700.

An unlocked AT&T Torch 9800 will definitely work on the Bell network and the Rogers network and the Telus network....at least as making/receiving calls and basic BIS functionality are concerned.

/ES