Verizon network + World Quad GSM Smartphone $63
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Verizon network + World Quad GSM Smartphone $63
HTC Ozone XV6175 Quad-Band Verizon Phone (Black)
Mwave Part No: BA47735; Mfg Part No: XV6175 Condition: New - Retail
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...iteria=BA47735
Ran across this pretty nice price on a world capable phone which can be used with Verizon or with PagePlusCellular.com. Runs CDMA in the US/Canada, just buy your own SIM to use overseas (or use the Verizon SIM included).
This is brand new, never used. Has pretty good reviews. I have bought computers from Mwave before, their service is great, no problems with any needed returns, etc.
Hope this is useful to "fellow travelers."
Doc
Mwave Part No: BA47735; Mfg Part No: XV6175 Condition: New - Retail
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...iteria=BA47735
Ran across this pretty nice price on a world capable phone which can be used with Verizon or with PagePlusCellular.com. Runs CDMA in the US/Canada, just buy your own SIM to use overseas (or use the Verizon SIM included).
This is brand new, never used. Has pretty good reviews. I have bought computers from Mwave before, their service is great, no problems with any needed returns, etc.
Hope this is useful to "fellow travelers."
Doc
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I bought a barebones, unlocked, quad-band GSM phone last year solely for use overseas, but I'm sorely tempted by this one. I've also used mWave for a couple of purchases in the past and have been pleased with their products, pricing, and customer service.
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Just did a quick search. If you don't mind used, CowBoom (Best Buy's "deal of the day" site) has used versions of this same phone for $33.99: http://www.cowboom.com/product/657082.
User reviews for the phone (some admittedly nearly two years old) seem generally positive: http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAQ&os=reviews.
User reviews for the phone (some admittedly nearly two years old) seem generally positive: http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAQ&os=reviews.
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Thanks for pointing this out. I ordered one. Switching out an iPhone 4 on VZW (with grandfathered unlimited data) with this as soon as it comes. I don't need the iPhone, definitely want the Verizon network stateside, and require a GSM world phone too -- this fits the bill perfectly, and for $70.
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GPS
I am considering buying an unlocked HTC Ozone.It looks like what I need for traveling in Europe. Any idea if the GPS would work outside of the US, assuming I had a data SIM, (or does it even need a data SIM for GPS)?
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The GPS will work outside of the US if it's like any other GPS chip. I know I've used several US-purchased phones overseas and the GPS has worked flawlessly.
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Remember this is Windows Mobile and it is pretty much a dead OS. The only people that are making apps for this are independent people and the apps are very rough around the edges. Almost everything has to be done through the web browser.
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Reason this is being sold bare-bones is because this phone is OLD and doesn't have tri-band world-phone GSM 3G of UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ of 850/1900/2100MHz.
Operators worldwide are moving to GSM 3G which is based on WCDMA (similar to VZW in the US and AT&T/T-Mobile) in order to triple network capacity.
They are still running small chunks of old GSM/EDGE 2G for roamers though (it's through the same platform, modular, etc.).
If you only need voice rural I think it's fine.
But if you use a 2G GSM/EDGE phone ONLY in high density urban areas in Europe/Asia/Middle East/South America I think you may have some problems (2G GSM/EDGE has capacity limitations unless the majority of subscribers have moved to 3G GSM in those countries...).
There is a reason AT&T is overlaying their ENTIRE USA 2G GSM/EDGE network with a UMTS/HSPA+ one finishing in year end 2012.
Operators worldwide are moving to GSM 3G which is based on WCDMA (similar to VZW in the US and AT&T/T-Mobile) in order to triple network capacity.
They are still running small chunks of old GSM/EDGE 2G for roamers though (it's through the same platform, modular, etc.).
If you only need voice rural I think it's fine.
But if you use a 2G GSM/EDGE phone ONLY in high density urban areas in Europe/Asia/Middle East/South America I think you may have some problems (2G GSM/EDGE has capacity limitations unless the majority of subscribers have moved to 3G GSM in those countries...).
There is a reason AT&T is overlaying their ENTIRE USA 2G GSM/EDGE network with a UMTS/HSPA+ one finishing in year end 2012.
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The GPS itself doesn't require a SIM or a data plan, but whatever mapping application you're using (unless it has the maps pre-cached) will require some sort of network connection in order to download maps. That could be wi-fi while you're traveling.
The GPS will work outside of the US if it's like any other GPS chip. I know I've used several US-purchased phones overseas and the GPS has worked flawlessly.
The GPS will work outside of the US if it's like any other GPS chip. I know I've used several US-purchased phones overseas and the GPS has worked flawlessly.