3G on Tmobile not working for my TP unlocked

azul591 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009, 12:11 PM

Has anyone tried to use their unlocked Touch Pro from Europe in the US on 3G T-mobile? I cannot get it to work here......and yes I am a noob...we all were once noobs. Any help greatly appreciated...

**mindfrost82** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009, 02:52 PM

If its anything like using it on AT&T then 3G won't work on the unlocked version.

I believe they use different bands in Europe than they do in the US so its not supported.

You should be able to get an AT&T Fuze and unlock it and use it on T-Mobile though with 3G.

gsvnet · #3 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 12:50 AM

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You should be able to get an AT&T Fuze and unlock it and use it on T-Mobile though with 3G.

Even the AT&T Fuze is using different bands, AFAIK, so not even that will work with T-Mobile 3G.

T-Mobile is the odd man out with 3G @ 1700MHz and 2100MHz. With most devices, EDGE is pretty much the best you can get with T.

**cornelious2** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 10:52 AM

wait... t-mobile has 3g in the states?

pdx77 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cornelious2

wait... t-mobile has 3g in the states?

Sure does, and it's quite nice and fast too

**mindfrost82** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gsvnet

Even the AT&T Fuze is using different bands, AFAIK, so not even that will work with T-Mobile 3G.

T-Mobile is the odd man out with 3G @ 1700MHz and 2100MHz. With most devices, EDGE is pretty much the best you can get with T.

Did think of that one. I had no idea what bands T-Mo was using.

azul591 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-05-2009, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the replies...I searched countless forums on several sites and I found out that the physical radio amps on the European version are completely different and therefore cannot use US 3g...but on to the good news...I got a great deal on the ATT Fuze and I am 3g happy in the US....I also have to say, I use to never get signal inside my house with T-mo, but with ATT I get three bars all the time...Touch Pro rocks !!!!