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I'm a AT&T customer but love the Samsung Omnia i8000. The phone has the 3G HSDPA 900/1900/2100 bands. With the phone only supporting the AT&T 3G 1900 band and not the 850 band as well would I still be able to get the 3G speeds out of it?

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In an area where AT&T runs 3G on the 1900 frequency, yes. AT&T started up their 3G network on the 1900 frequency, but has expanded to the 850 frequency as well, so if there is an area where they use 850 for 3G, then no. And any area where they use 850 for anything, you will not get service. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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