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    GOBI 2000 with T-Mobile

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by old busted, Nov 21, 2010.

  1. old busted

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    Can the GOBI 2000 get 3g via T-Mobile? Per Google tmo uses a 1700 mhz band that is not supported for 3g by the GOBI. If I found it on the internet it must be true, right?
     
    old busted, Nov 21, 2010
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    According to Qualcomm, Gobi is not certified on T-Mobile in the US. However, Gobi is certified on T-Mobile in Europe.
     
    Comptronic, Nov 25, 2010
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    It wasn't one of the choices listed in the documentation distributed with my US machine.
     
    old busted, Nov 25, 2010
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    Well we use different frequencies for 3G (UMTS/HSPA that is, we don't use CDMA2000/EVDO). I think we use 2100, but don't quote me on that!

    Also as a side-note, there is no Europe-wide certification for mobile devices, it's down to individual country networks to certify - and even then getting something certified on Vodafone UK doesn't mean it is certified on Vodafone Germany! (Gobi is used on T-Mobile UK though :) )
     
    Pinecone, Nov 26, 2010
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    Might I point out that T-Mobile MOST DEF runs on 1900 Mhz here in the US (for 3G at least). I know this because my 1900MHz repeater works here in my office with TMobile (And Sprint).

    Additionally, ATT now owns T-Mobile... :)
     
    Rob, May 24, 2011
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    The merger has yet to win approval, though it will eventually. We still have the best govt $ can buy. Next Sprint will sell to Verizon. Bet on it.
     
    old busted, May 24, 2011
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    VZW just bought Altel too... :/
     
    Rob, May 25, 2011
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