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I recently unlocked my AT&T Blackberry Bold 9000. I reactivated it on T-Mobile and signed up for a pre-paid plan. I'm only getting EDGE speeds even though it's a 3G smartphone. Do I need to change the APN settings? What do I need to do to get 3G speeds? Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
P.S. Does T-Mobile provide tech support for non T-Mobile products?
AT&T and T-Mobile use different frequency bands for their 3G networks. You will never get 3G if you use an AT&T branded device on T-Mobile. EDGE (2G) is all that is possible.
That's very depressing to hear. Thanks for your reply. Have a nice weekend.
Yes they do as long as it's a service related problem, not a phone one. They have a Blackberry escalation team. I had a problem getting BIS to work when I first switched my AT&T 9000 to TMO. They were very helpful.
Agreed. I have switched between numerous non-Tmo BB's over the last few months, and they are always extremely helpful with setting my phone up to work properly with their service. Also, don't be depressed, EDGE is not really that bad- it's really like 2.5G. :)
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EDGE is NOT bad.
I am using the BB9000 on TM with a BB Playbook and the tether speed is quite good.
On the other hand OP, if you had done your research on the availability of TM 9000 3G, this was discussed time and again on the 9000 forum.
From a practical standpoint, 3G on 9000 drains the battery; most people to leave the speed at 2G
you made my weekend.
man how searching the forums could have saved the depression
It will work on EDGE and it's also nice :)
Unlocking a 9000 doesn't really accomplish much unless you want to travel or move to T-mobile and get slower browsing speeds?
Do any US based GSM carriers use the necessary bands to provide 3G?
Not that I am aware of. Cincinnati Bell uses the same bands as T-Mobile.
I'm not sure what you're asking. AT&T and T-Mobile provide 3G service for Blackberry phones. As LAK611 said in his earlier post, they use different freq's so you can't use one branded to one service on the 3G of the other.
This is not unique to BB's. All AT&T phones (including iPhones) behave the same way.
This will explain why.
AT&T is using 1900 MHz (850 MHz in some markets) for 3G.
T-Mobile will use 1700 MHz for download and 2100 MHz for upload
This will explain why.
Bold 9000 specs
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
As you can see the bold don't support the T-Mobile 1700 mhz
Have fun with EDGE or change network
Enjoy DelftEo
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