TELUS TP2 worldwide using GSM SIM card

[chopsxxx]

Originally Posted by jessiethe3rd

Just an update - I went down to the States and plugged in a AT&T Pay as you go card - worked like a charm. Excellent. Data is stupid expensive, needless to say it's nice to have some options No more paying Telus for roaming fees down in the States. BTW - HSDPA does not work... I couldn't use the data any way - everytime I did it cost me 10 bucks (auto download for SPB News and other apps.)

FYI - ATT offers BYO phone (SIM only) now. For example a quick google led me to www.mrsimcard.com - seems to have reasonable deals - addon $20/month for 100MB data (not bad for travelling, but I'm sure there are better deals out there)

[ssteven365]

Great link, thanks Chops

[stevedusa]

Originally Posted by chopsxxx

FYI - ATT offers BYO phone (SIM only) now. For example a quick google led me to www.mrsimcard.com - seems to have reasonable deals - addon $20/month for 100MB data (not bad for travelling, but I'm sure there are better deals out there)

Thanks for your information! I see Telus has not locked down the US-carriers like the US CDMA TP2s (Sprint/Verizon) did (no network/service with any US-GSM carrier SIM cards).

As for the HSDPA/UTMS... umm, to my understanding our TP2s does not have the correct US 3G bands? I could be wrong though but, hey, depends on where you go though, because at least in where I am (Los Angeles), EvDO is actually faster than the GSM 3G.

[nootrak4]

Ok Here is the million dollar question. Does this Unlock code work on US carriers phone Like SPRINT or is this unlock code only for Telus customers.

I travel to France/Dominican Republic and i us a service call Orange there. It would be nice for me to have one phone only and be able to use my sprint service and when i travel be able to use Orange or any other GSM provider i want.

So does the unlock code work for US carriers like sprint/verizon?

[pbeaul]

From my understanding (Telus TP2 user, w/ unlock) the US phones don't need the code, they are "unlocked" but the simply don't work for US GSM networks. Seems like something was done at the firmware level to prevent using AT&T/T-Mobile on the US version of these phones.

[nootrak4]

Yah i just go my phone line two hr ago and the sim manager said unlocked.

I'm starting to hate it. I got so use to the hardware button this touch kind of sucks for me. but i spent the money for the phone so i better start to like it lol. I really dont like that touch flow i took it off right away. i really like my WM interface.

[isdnmatt]

Well, its official. The VZW TP2 requires a SIM unlock code. I'll be calling Global Services in the next couple days to get one from them and let you know how I make out.

[stevedusa]

Originally Posted by isdnmatt

Well, its official. The VZW TP2 requires a SIM unlock code. I'll be calling Global Services in the next couple days to get one from them and let you know how I make out.

So when you go to Settings -> Personal -> Security it asks for an unlock code? Or it does that when you put in an non-Verizon SIM?

Hmm let's see for those whom unlocked Verizon's TP2 can use US-based GSM carriers SIM or not.

If not? LOL I small a class action lawsuit.

[isdnmatt]

Originally Posted by stevedusa

So when you go to Settings -> Personal -> Security it asks for an unlock code? Or it does that when you put in an non-Verizon SIM?

Hmm let's see for those whom unlocked Verizon's TP2 can use US-based GSM carriers SIM or not.

If not? LOL I small a class action lawsuit.

It says "Please enter the SIM unlock code to disable SIM lock." And provides a box to enter the code. But it DOES detect the Vodaphone SIM inside.

[isdnmatt]

Originally Posted by stevedusa

So when you go to Settings -> Personal -> Security it asks for an unlock code? Or it does that when you put in an non-Verizon SIM?

Hmm let's see for those whom unlocked Verizon's TP2 can use US-based GSM carriers SIM or not.

If not? LOL I small a class action lawsuit.

Well, I have bad news for you I'm afraid. I decided to call Global Services even though they say they're only open Mon-Fri. They readily gave me my unlock code after me agree to foreign SIM terms and conditions.

Type in the Unlock code while the rep was on the phone, and BOOM "Your phone is SIM unlocked." Said thank you and hung up.

Went ahead and put in my trust European SIM that I use to travel all over Europe, recognized it immediately, let me enter my PIN, and can see ALL my contacts. DID I MENTION I LOVE THIS PHONE!!

And the kicker isss.... ITS ROAMING normally on the AT&T network right now with no problem.

I can't wait until October when I head over, its going to be a dream to communicate.

Here's a video, sorry that I didn't show the unlock process. While this doesn't mean that an AT&T sim card will work, it does mean US frequencies are present.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Mn6aczVNg