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could you please tell me if its possible to make the p800 accept a 3g sim card if not how about the p900
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Posted: 2004-03-02 22:18:26
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Its not possible, they run on a completly different type of network!
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Posted: 2004-03-02 22:34:57
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It is possible! Since most of the 3G network is still young so most of the operators (like Orange) offer mixed 2.5G and 3G mode in their SIM cards so if your location has only 2/2.5G coverage, it will use the 2/2.5G network. Some of the operator has SIM lock which locks their SIM card to a particular moible so it's really depends on the operator and of course you will be only able to access the 2.5G network even with the 3G.
Tom
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Posted: 2004-03-03 05:21:44
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Yes you can, just that you can't use 3G services on the P800, only normal 2.5G services.
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Posted: 2004-03-03 14:42:48
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But be carefull,because for some strange reason the sim or the phone(!) can burn!
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Posted: 2004-03-03 15:15:23
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u cannoy use a 3g usim in a standard gsm fone, UNLESS it was one of the earlier sim's, but 3g is even starting 2 clamp down on that, the way they see it, they can make a great deal of money via the downloads, and u cannot access these on a standard gsm fone.
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Posted: 2004-03-03 16:10:38
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Not all 3g sims will work in gsm handsets. Jurt try it and find out.
This message was posted from a Nokia
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Posted: 2004-03-03 16:16:23
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Ok, people, to prevent much fervent debate:
The first batch of SIMs works (i.e. sold with the NEC E606s). They then locked them to only "3" handsets.
Since the launch of the Nokia 7600 on "3" by Carphone Warehouse, "3" have had to unlock the SIMs, as it is a generic Nokia handset, with "3" software loaded onto it.
However, I called "3" to ask them about this - I was told that my reasoning was right, but "3" knew which customers were doing this (IMEI tracing) and were taking steps to prevent this. They would first send you a new SIM (subtle, I thought!) and then write to you, informing you that you are in breach of contract. I thought this was a bit odd, so I checked the small print, and it is a contractual term that the SIM must be used in a "3" handset (oh, crap!).
So, if it looks too good to be true, it usually is!
Dave
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Posted: 2004-03-03 18:23:01
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2.5g SIM & 3g USIM use different voltage. The result, eithe a burn out SIM or a burn out fone. They're not completely compatable!
This message was posted from a Nokia
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Posted: 2004-03-04 13:43:24
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Oh yeah, forgot that bit - they warn of "serious risk of damage to your non-"3" handset"! I thought that was scare-mongering bollocks to make you use their crappy services, but I gues the aforementioned voltage difference must mean it has some legitimacy!
Well at least "3" got something right!
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Posted: 2004-03-04 18:30:20
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