[Q] Venue in Europe: PCS or AWS optimized version?

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Hello to everyone

I am considering buying the Dell Venue Android phone from Dell US site, and it's giving me the option to choose from 3G-Optimized for PCS networks (AT&T, etc) and 3G-Optimized for AWS networks (T-Mobile, etc). The problem is that I would be using it in Europe, with European SIM cards. The phone is unlocked, so no problems there. I just want to ask which version is better suited for European 3G networks, some say neither, some say either...

Could somebody here shed some light into this? It would be much appreciated

Thank you

Link --> http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...d=mobile-venue

Ask your provider. In Russia, 3G runs at 2100MHz and both models working fine.

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Thanx Samver

Here in Serbia 3G also runs on 2100 (or so I'm told), but my service provider couldn't or wouldn't help me with purchasing Venue, I think they're just clueless.

Which version of Venue are you using? Are you able to use HSPA/HSDPA in Russia on your phone?

my phone is the AWS version, from Hong Kong, HSPA/HSDPA working

My connection right now http://internet.yandex.ru/informer/horizontal/718-983.png

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Get the AWS version if you dont plan on using it with At&t in the US or rogers in canada.

PCS = US model: 850/1900/2100
AWS: 900/1700/2100

Most european carriers: 900/2100

As they both support 2100 you'll still get 3g whereever 2100 3g is available. But in the unlikely chance that only 900 is available only the AWS model can recieve 3g on it.

Thanx Manii, thanx Samver, you've been most helpful

I guess I'll go with AWS version, can't wait to get my hands on it!

Can you do me a favor when you recieve it?

When you get it on and booted can you go to settings -> about phone and tell me the:

Baseband version:
Build number:

I will, no problem, it'll just take some time until I receive it.

Just got my Venue, looks wonderful

@ TheManii

Baseband version: GTOUB1A130730-AWS
Build number: 13505

I bought it unlocked from dell.com few weeks ago, as AWS 3G optimized version.

Thanks for responding, that sure took a while to ship.

I was hoping to see a new rom that i dont have, but as it has 307 i already have that rom