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bikeme74 Posts: 45

Hi There,

My SIM card is from T-mobile. It used to be in my Samsung v205 phone (900/1800/1900). When I inserted the T-mobile SIM card in my new K700i, power-up and it did a search, the screen says “Cingular Wireless” as the provider. I thought it would say “T-mobile.”

Anybody know why this is so???

I get mostly 100% reception in my apartment (Los Angeles). I am just wondering why the screen says “Cingular Wireless,” which is T-mobile’s competitor, isn’t it??? I know Cingular Wireless merged/bought out AT&T Wireless, but why DOESN’T my screen say T-mobile as the provider. My account, contract, and SIM card are from T-mobile. I made many calls on the K700i, and all the calls shows up on my T-mobile monthly statement.

Do you think T-mobile America has a contract with Cingular Wireless??? Any cell phone guru who know what’s going on, please post. Thanks. Sorry if this is a retarded question.

I've been reading too many cell phone posts. People say Cingular uses 850 mhz and T-mobile uses 1900 mhz in North America. The K700i is 900/1800/1900, so now I'm confused.

My Sony Ericsson K700i = from eXpansys USA (which is from the UK), unbranded and SIM-free, EU version, firmware = R2A041.

Regards,

Ps.

The screen sometimes freezes/stalls/lags (for a second or two) when I move fast between icons/functions/menus etc., as if the software is trying to catch up with me. Maybe I’m used to jumping fast between screens. Any ideas or problem with your K700i doing this???

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Posted: 2004-07-11 01:12:21
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rdnymllnsktr Posts: > 500

It's cause you're roaming and T-Mobile doesn't charge for roaming. This message was posted from a T616
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Posted: 2004-07-11 01:17:21
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Residentevil Posts: > 500

That is correct. You are using the 1900 band. T-mobile has no coverage in this area, so your phone is looking for another provider, that has coverage in that area. (roaming).
There is also a setting about it. Do not know where exactly. I do not have a K700.
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Posted: 2004-07-11 07:27:01
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Vlammetje Posts: > 500

Assuming the menu is built the same way as previous se phones, I'd expect it to be under communication. This message was posted from a Z600
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Posted: 2004-07-11 11:30:28
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