Will a UK released 8900 work in AU?

[Aaron S]

Hi CB,

I lost my Curve 8310 a few months ago and *really* need another BB!

Does anyone know if a UK released 8900 will work on AU networks (or even US released)? There hasn't been any release dates for AU but the phone's been released to US and UK already. I also have no doubt the 8900 - when it's finally released - will be way overpriced!
Why buy locally when I can get one from the UK for AU$600 - AU$700?
Does anyone here from AU have an overseas 8900 working on Telstra/Optus/Vodafone?

Any information would be appreciated.

[Edwarddd]

why dont you just get the AU version.

as i said in the 8900 Voda forum, its coming to optus and vodafone this week-ish.

in the future these two carriers are going to have VERY similar bb lineups if my sources are correct. (hint hint.. 9520)

[Aaron S]

Interesting. Googling didn't give me any dates for an Australian release, but if it's coming out shortly then I may wait. Although, the RRP will probably still be way over the top which may still warrant an o/s purchase.

If that's the case then my question still stands - does anyone know if a UK or US released BB 8900 will work on AU networks?? I'm surprised no one has answered...

[Jamie]

Is this any help? BlackBerry - Specifications - BlackBerry Curve 8900 Specs

According to the Product Information Safety Guide supplied with my phone it supports Quad band so should work worldwide.

Mobile network radio
quad-band support GSM® 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 MHz
power class Class 1 (DCS 1800, PCS 1900), Class 4 (GSM 850) as defined
in GSM 5.05, Class 4 (GSM 900) as defined in GSM 02.06,
Class E2 (GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900)

This is copy and pasted from the supplied Guide.

[Aaron S]

Thanks Jamie. Looks like the phone would work in AU as the 8320 has similar specs.

Checking eBay.co.uk and eBay.com.au this morning - 8900 is UK would cost AU$745, 8900 is AU would cost $938. I do wonder if the prices will even out when the 8900 is officially released here (dates would nice!).

[yikez]

My unlocked 8900 from carphonewarhouse in the UK works in Kuwait

Got it for approx $585 USD