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I have this phone, here. > http://www.kyoex.com/docomo-fujitsu-f... And it is switched to english, and I was wondering if I would be able to set it up with koodo? It uses a micro SD like the card for the iphones. Would i be able to switch it to koodo?
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Yes, it supports the correct frequencies. Just make sure its unlocked, and go to a koodo store and purchase a micro sim.
2013-02-12T22:53:38+00:00
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Thanks ^^.
2013-02-13T02:44:06+00:00
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It does not support the correct frequencies. You're missing the 1900 MHz UMTS frequency.

Please refer to: http://community.koodomobile.com/kood...

Full network coverage cannot be guaranteed with that phone.
2013-02-13T03:23:17+00:00
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Why don't you take the phone to koodo store and test with koodo demo SIM.
2013-02-13T07:15:46+00:00
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The phone in question will work, but not work well. As I said, it's missing the 1900 UMTS band. That means that if she's within range of a Telus/Bell tower emitting a signal on the 850 band, she'll get a signal. That limits the coverage she'll receive. How much will her coverage be affected? We have no way of knowing.

For example, a few years ago I bought a Nokia E72 that the seller claimed was originally locked to Telus (I was with Bell). I put in my Bell SIM and it eventually registered on the network (it took much longer than other phones). I noticed that I would infrequently lose signal in areas that I've had coverage in before. I checked the model of the phone and it turned out that the seller lied to me. I bought an international version of the E72, which was missing the 850 band. Overall, I had decent coverage running on 1900 only. She has the 850 only. Both bands may be used together in urban areas - I don't know.

I'm trying to save her a similar headache.

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