will a factory unlocked work on tmobile usa

[suprtong]

ive been wanting a new pearl 3g so i was surfing ebay and came across someone selling oem factory unlocked phones but im usure as to wheather it will work on tmobile usa 3g or only 2g.. and also if you have any idea if you can use there web2go internet on this pearl like you were able to do on there 8100 and 8120.. here is the link for the ebay auction BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 Unlocked WIFI+2gb Memory Card - eBay (item 130482610964 end time Mar-05-11 08:49:10 PST)

[angelamattew]

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[freethisberrydotcom]

You will only be able to use it on 2G with tmobile.

[suprtong]

What are T-Mobile 3g bands?.. are they 1700 or 2100. here are the specs that the seller posted about the phones bands..
general 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100

[Tiassa]

Accordingto Wikipedia T-Mobile USA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (admittedly not a perfect source, but probably correct) they use "AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band" so it seems like it should work. I'm thinking about getting one from Amazon, for the "customer service" factor, but I'm still hesitant to pull the trigger, because I still haven't held one in my hand yet (after visiting 3 different ATT stores)

[jdaclutch]

Originally Posted by Tiassa

Accordingto Wikipedia T-Mobile USA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (admittedly not a perfect source, but probably correct) they use "AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band" so it seems like it should work. I'm thinking about getting one from Amazon, for the "customer service" factor, but I'm still hesitant to pull the trigger, because I still haven't held one in my hand yet (after visiting 3 different ATT stores)

I was also looking at this one on amazon, i mean 234, 2 days free shipping(amazon prime)/$4 overnight shipping. I think it is a good deal, not sure if this is going to work with tmobile or not. But based on the spec, it should work.

Amazon.com: Blackberry 9100 Pearl 3G Unlocked Phone with 3 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical Trackpad and GPS--International Version with Warranty (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

[TequilaAddict]

Can you return it to Amazon if it won't work on T-Mobile?

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[jdaclutch]

Originally Posted by TequilaAddict

Can you return it to Amazon if it won't work on T-Mobile?

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"You may return new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items should be returned in their original product packaging. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error. Just visit our online Returns Center, and we will guide you through the process and even supply you with a return mailing label you can print out.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper; however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

If you have an Amazon private label product or other product that is eligible under a warranty issued by Amazon, you can always choose to exercise your rights under that warranty rather than going through our General Returns Policy."

[kurtla]

why not just get one that works for sure vs dealing with amazon, what a hassle imo. you need AWS 900 / 1700 / 2100, like this:NEW Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 AWS Unlocked Wind T-Mobile - eBay (item 140514382875 end time Mar-01-11 07:49:04 PST)

[jdaclutch]

Originally Posted by kurtla

why not just get one that works for sure vs dealing with amazon, what a hassle imo. you need AWS 900 / 1700 / 2100, like this:NEW Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 AWS Unlocked Wind T-Mobile - eBay (item 140514382875 end time Mar-01-11 07:49:04 PST)

Because the Amazon one is cheaper and it's unbranded factory unlocked. and Rim's full warranty vs when you buy a unlocked AWS, Rim would not fullfill warranty other than the original owner. Plus it's ebay, some people like me would never buy stuff from ebay.

[kurtla]

cheap is good when it works - many people cannot get the cbw or wind to fire up on uma yet alone 3G, so to get a phone what will work 100% vs one that is not clear seems like a sound choice to start things off in the right direction and I would love to see someone get service outside a 30 day window from a vendor that supplies amazon, no way - the only way to get proper service imo is direct right from the carrier.

edit, just had some coffee - any unit not purchased via a carrier will usually just have a 30 day max warranty or whatever the return policy provides for - RIM devices have a 1 year warranty, but not directly - all warranty claims are administered via the carrier - if you don't get a device via a carrier you are out of luck, no warranty. I would rather purchase from someone that has close to a 100% positive feedback and says the device will work on a specific network vs a no name via amazon, etc any day of the week.

[suprtong]

well i bought the one from the ebay auction i posted in the first post and it is working on tmobile 3g.the little 3g icon shows up so im happy with it so far. and the i mreceived it 2 days after i bought it so that was nice as well

[kurtla]

3g means you do not have a full data connection, if you care

[suprtong]

Originally Posted by kurtla

3g means you do not have a full data connection, if you care

im confused than? can you explain it to me.. and how do you know if you have a full data connection than?

[kurtla]

it will say 3G, not 3g - call your carrier, they can talk you though if its possible with the device you have and they will also tell you if the device is compatible spec wise. did you also get UMA working?