3G WCDMA 900MHz phone

**big mick000** · 03-08-08, 07:03 PM

Hey all. I am after a phone that can be used on Optus' 900MHz 3G service, that isn't a Nokia 6121c locked to vodafone.

If anyone knows of one, or has read of one such mobile, please post in this thread. The only 3G available here is Optus' 900MHz WCDMA service, unless I walk up the road, and I might get NextG. Or should I put up with the GSM service, and wait for 2100 MHz? Much appreciated.

EDIT : What would it cost to unlock a nokia 6121c anyway?

Cheers, Mick.

**big mick000** · 06-08-08, 06:10 PM

Bump? Anyone?

**Sanity** · 06-08-08, 06:17 PM

Have you checked the Optus website ? Have a look and see what they are selling , it should give you a few makes and models that you can Google for tech specs.

**mango** · 06-08-08, 06:21 PM

check out the sony K850i

**big mick000** · 06-08-08, 06:38 PM

I have checked with Optus, and for me, a plan is out, and there are only two prepaid 3G phones listes, both samsungs, none 900 MHz UMTS capable.

Mango, it seems to be UMTS 850, not UMTS 900, according to SE.

Any ideas, please?

**mango** · 06-08-08, 06:54 PM

just had a look at g/sons user manual, se k850i umts 2100, gsm 900/1800/1900, thats what the book says.

i knew it had 900 somewhere.

**big mick000** · 06-08-08, 06:57 PM

I need UMTS 900.

**big mick000** · 08-08-08, 08:42 AM

I've settled on a Nokia 6121c for $250, unlocked.

**Adobe** · 18-08-08, 11:16 PM

In theory all GSM phones that are 3G 2100Mhz should be able to be software patched to be 3G capable in the 900Mhz band. But of course no phone maker will do that as that would slow down sales of there new phones.

Adobe.

**rastus86** · 19-08-08, 07:03 PM

well i have the Nokia 6120c which is the same as the Nokia 6121c except it doesnt do the 900 3g service it does the next g 85 0 mhz
i was wondering if it is a software change/thing ?

03-08-08, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
big mick000 Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 436	3G WCDMA 900MHz phone Hey all. I am after a phone that can be used on Optus' 900MHz 3G service, that isn't a Nokia 6121c locked to vodafone. If anyone knows of one, or has read of one such mobile, please post in this thread. The only 3G available here is Optus' 900MHz WCDMA service, unless I walk up the road, and I might get NextG. Or should I put up with the GSM service, and wait for 2100 MHz? Much appreciated. EDIT : What would it cost to unlock a nokia 6121c anyway? Cheers, Mick. __________________ caps lock... UNLEASH THE FURY!! Want Aurora? eaglesats@gmail.com http://www.freewebs.com/eaglesats/ Last edited by big mick000 : 03-08-08 at 08:13 PM.

06-08-08, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
big mick000 Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 436	Bump? Anyone? __________________ caps lock... UNLEASH THE FURY!! Want Aurora? eaglesats@gmail.com http://www.freewebs.com/eaglesats/

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mango Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: most of the time lately in hospital Posts: 444 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 0 Weeks, 0 Days and 16:53:46	check out the sony K850i Last edited by mango : 06-08-08 at 06:22 PM. Reason: CAPS

06-08-08, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
big mick000 Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 436	I have checked with Optus, and for me, a plan is out, and there are only two prepaid 3G phones listes, both samsungs, none 900 MHz UMTS capable. Mango, it seems to be UMTS 850, not UMTS 900, according to SE. Any ideas, please? __________________ caps lock... UNLEASH THE FURY!! Want Aurora? eaglesats@gmail.com http://www.freewebs.com/eaglesats/

06-08-08, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
big mick000 Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 436	I need UMTS 900. __________________ caps lock... UNLEASH THE FURY!! Want Aurora? eaglesats@gmail.com http://www.freewebs.com/eaglesats/

06-08-08, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,821	Have you checked the Optus website ? Have a look and see what they are selling , it should give you a few makes and models that you can Google for tech specs.

06-08-08, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
mango Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: most of the time lately in hospital Posts: 444 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 0 Weeks, 0 Days and 16:53:46	just had a look at g/sons user manual, se k850i umts 2100, gsm 900/1800/1900, thats what the book says. i knew it had 900 somewhere.

08-08-08, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
big mick000 Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 436	I've settled on a Nokia 6121c for $250, unlocked. __________________ caps lock... UNLEASH THE FURY!! Want Aurora? eaglesats@gmail.com http://www.freewebs.com/eaglesats/

18-08-08, 11:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Adobe Premium Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 170 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 17:29:30	In theory all GSM phones that are 3G 2100Mhz should be able to be software patched to be 3G capable in the 900Mhz band. But of course no phone maker will do that as that would slow down sales of there new phones. Adobe.

19-08-08, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
rastus86 Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 41 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 17:44:15	well i have the Nokia 6120c which is the same as the Nokia 6121c except it doesnt do the 900 3g service it does the next g 85 0 mhz i was wondering if it is a software change/thing ?

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