[Q] 3G speeds on T-mobile

[connoisseur]

I am aware that T-mobile uses different 3G bands than does ATT. Most phones when unlocked are left to crawl on edge and cannot get 3G speeds when switched to another carrier. Being as the Captivate and Vibrant are essentially the same phone, would this be an issue. I've been on the G1 since it came out and I really don't like the iphone look of the vibrant. Was planning on getting a Captivate and unlocking, but not if I'll loose 3G.

Can anyone running an unlocked Captivate tell me if they're getting 3g on t-mo??

 

[pdxrealtor]

I would say no.


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[tcv14]

I believe it was engadget that said the Captivate can get t mobile 3g speeds but not vice versa.

 

[eddiein2021]

Nope you can only get 3G on the vibrant unlocked to att not the captivate you can only get EDGE speeds on tmo with the captivate.
So basically:
Vibrant: tmo 3G
Att 3G
Captivate: tmo EDGE
Att 3G

So yes it might be an issue for you lol

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[connoisseur]

Ah well that sucks then. Oh well let's look into that G2 then

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[eddiein2021]

Doesn't look like a bad phone but I wouldn't trade my vibrant for it lol if you want a phone worth getting wait for the glacier.

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[connoisseur]

Doesn't look like a bad phone but I wouldn't trade my vibrant for it lol if you want a phone worth getting wait for the glacier.

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Only thing I really don't like about the galaxy s's is lack of trackball. .. I really use that alot. Also physical keyboard is a plus while not a must for me.



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[pdxrealtor]

I hear you on the track ball. I almost went with the HTC Aria for that reason. But the Samsung GS phones are just so damn cool it's unbelievable! Really...... get the TMO version of GS and if you miss your track ball after 2 weeks then exchange it.