Rogers Nokia 6820b - Can I use in UK?

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Since your phone does not have the 900 band, you will be better off with
any of the 1800 ONLY providers.


Scoobadivr Wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> I'm a bit of a mobile phone newbie, so let me apologize up front if
> this is a simple question.
>
> I have a Nokia 6820b GSM phone (which I believe is the North American
> version of the 6820a). I use the phone on the Rogers network in
> Canada.
>
> According to the Rogers website, this phone has 850/1800/1900
> capability.
>
> I'm going to be visiting the UK shortly and need to have access should
> someone from work need to call me (I know...work/life balance...that's
> a discussion for another forum!)
>
> As far as I can tell, there are 4 providers that I can roam with;
>
> BT Cellnet 900/1800
> Orange PCS 1800
> T-Mobile UK 1800
> Vodafone 900/1800
>
> Based upon this information, I would assume that I could use the phone
> in the UK...is this the case? What's the difference between the
> 900/1800 providers and the 1800 ones? Since my phone does not have
> 900
> capability, will I have difficulty connecting??
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Scuba
>
>
> --
> Scoobadivr


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