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Nokia N82 3G problem

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Power UP
Power UP Original post #1
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:24 PM
The N82 has 3G but it supports only the 2100Mhz band(European)
*www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n82-2177.php

And it does not support other bands like 850,1900 etc. For example the N82 3G doesn't work in US but it works in Europe.

I have read that 3G will be launched in India by the end of 2008.
*www.techtree.com/India/News/3G_Telecom_Services_by_End_2008_Raja/551-89640-613.html

Does anyone know what will be the band used by India for 3G services ?

I use Edge for browsing etc , so i will definitely prefer 3G for its faster speed and other added services.

I am planning to buy N82 but if doesn't support Indian 3G then i will be stuck with Edge.

So you guys have any clues :confused:
girish.g
girish.g #2
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:30 PM
no clue about indian 3g spectrum.

*timesofindia.indiatimes.com/US_raises_19b_in_spectrum_sale/articleshow/2896443.cms
hope this will be useful
Power UP
Power UP #3
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Any other info :(
krates
krates #4
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:58 PM
dude 3g will be there in india very soon don't worry about that
Pathik
Pathik #5
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:58 PM
It should be 2.1Ghz to 2.4Ghz.
dreamcatcher
dreamcatcher #6
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:59 PM
india will follow the UK spectrum..that is 2100 Mhz..dont worry..it will work in India...
Power UP
Power UP #7
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Does anyone know any websites that state India will use the 2.1Ghz band :(
H
hellgate #8
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:06 PM
yup India will provide 3G in the 2.1GHz spectrum.read it in a newspaper.
Power UP
Power UP #9
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Please any website :(
dreamcatcher
dreamcatcher #10
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:10 PM
aare yaar..its not yet confirmed..and if you have some common sense, you will know that India always carries the norm set by the UK..it will be the 2.1 Ghz spectrum..and you wont find many phones which are quadband..except the K850...
Power UP
Power UP #11
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Did some searching myself and found these sites

*gigaom.com/2007/11/13/india-finally-has-a-3g-plan-wimax-in-the-mix-too/

*www.techtree.com/India/News/3G_Mobile_Services_are_here/551-84493-613.html

It seems 2.1Ghz will be the band used by India for 3G

Thanks for clearing up the doubt guys.

I guess i am too paranoid sometimes :D
Pathik
Pathik #12
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Thats justified when you pay 20k for something.