If I end up not wanting an iPhone

[killr_b]

I really want to have a contingency plan. If the iPhone doesn't agree with me and my life, you know?

The other phone I was looking at was the Sony Ericsson K810i.

Now the meat: Need UKers help. Is there reason to believe this phone won't operate in America? I understand that some features may not work, like the music downloads, but what about the push email? I have cingular now in california.
As long as I have a SIM card it should work right?

Anyone using a UK phone in America now?

 

[yg17]

The K810i doesn't support the 850MHz band, and almost all of Cingular's network is 850, so it wouldn't work.

Any phone that supports GSM 850 (and 1900, which Cingular uses a bit of too, and T-Mobile also uses 1900) will work.


I had a SE w810i and it worked just fine on Cingular (it supports 850MHz). When we switched to T-Mobile, I gave it to my brother, where it's working even better on a network that actually offers a signal worth a damn.

Unlocked GSM phones work great. I recommend them, you have a much wider selection, and you never know when you're going to travel overseas and want to use a prepaid SIM or switch to a different GSM provider in the US. Just make sure whatever one you get supports at least 850MHz and 1900MHz.

 

[killr_b]

I see. Yes, the 800/ 850 (same thing) is required to get full coverage in the US. 1900 is around, but not nearly as saturated.

Thanks. I knew there was something I forgot.

 

[yg17]

850 and 1900 are an absolute must in the US.

Cingular is all 850 with some 1900, T-Mobile is all 1900. Since they roam on each others networks in certain areas, having both are a must in case you do end up needing to roam.