I have read so many different variations, I want to make sure I am correct.
1) 9500 will have GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100
2) 9530 will have VZ's EV-DO, as well as a removable SIM for GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100.
3) Neither will have WiFi.
So, if I wanted to buy one exclusively for GSM use, I can still buy a 9530 and unlock it? Or does it default to only EV-DO in the States, even if the GSM is unlocked?
Should the the usual Blackberry unlockers have ability to do this to the 9530 (i.e., was it easily done with the 8830's)?
I think when on gsm, u get no 3g data???????????????
That's true. I don't mind the EDGE so much - I mean, I use the internet for info I need immediately, and, EDGE is generally only a few seconds slower than 3g. But, I MUST use my T-Mobile GSM when overseas, as I have the best, only, and grandfathered Omnipoint/Voicestream/T-Mobile int'l roaming plan, which is about 32c a minute for incoming calls in most first world countries. As a frequent traveller, this rate is invaluable.
So, my thought is, I MIGHT just port my T-mobile number to Verizon for the Storm and US use, and forward my number when I go overseas, and use my T-Mobile GSM SIM when overseas via the SIM part of the 9530, which would yield me 3g as well. It just means I need a Blackberry plan with Verizon AND T-Mobile.
Can someone still confirm my first query about the bands?