need help with phone upgrade

Originally Posted by roberts1953

Also, make sure you get a phone that has both 850 and 1900 for coverage in the US. Tmobile is primarily on 1900 but roams a lot on 850 for their contract coverage. Check that out here. http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/?class=coverage
notice where it says "850 roaming coverage" on the map key.

the phone i wanted is the L6 but it doesn't have 850, and i can't find the L6 with the 850. i know the L7 has a quadband which has the 850 but it's a little expensive for me. does it matter if i get the L6 even though it has 1900? if it doesn't have 850, will it be roaming or anything? or bad signals? or whats the consequences if it roams alot on 850? and if so, don't tmob have free roaming?

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sorry I can't edit my post, but hey nickels, i found a unlocked L6 that is "quadband" does that mean it has the 850? it doesn't show the bands it covers so.. i figure it does since the L7 is quadband and has 850 band

The term "quadband" would probably be 850/900/1800/1900. I would still call and confirm. The research I have done doen't show an L6 as quadband? Do you have a link to the phone?

The consequences of not having 850 in tmobile will be that you wont have coverage anywhere on there online map that shows 850 roaming. Typically this is in more rural areas. When on 850 roaming there are no charges. But you will only be allowed to roam where tmobile has roaming agreements. Again, check the online coverage map.

Consider GSM 850 as free extended coverage included in your plan.

Originally Posted by roberts1953

The term "quadband" would probably be 850/900/1800/1900. I would still call and confirm. The research I have done doen't show an L6 as quadband? Do you have a link to the phone?

The consequences of not having 850 in tmobile will be that you wont have coverage anywhere on there online map that shows 850 roaming. Typically this is in more rural areas. When on 850 roaming there are no charges. But you will only be allowed to roam where tmobile has roaming agreements. Again, check the online coverage map.

Consider GSM 850 as free extended coverage included in your plan.

http://www.ibuydigital.com/product/?...TOKEN=82825254
the L6 quandband, it could be a fake because it doesn't state specific details. also on ebay it has unlocked L6 quadband. I don't think I'll take my chances on the L6, might just have to invest in more money for the L7.

Originally Posted by Drukaveli

http://www.ibuydigital.com/product/?...TOKEN=82825254
the L6 quandband, it could be a fake because it doesn't state specific details. also on ebay it has unlocked L6 quadband. I don't think I'll take my chances on the L6, might just have to invest in more money for the L7.

i really don't think that's right! i can't find the L6 listed on the moto website to confirm phonescoop's settings. i wouldn't trust that site.

I agree, I wouldn't buy from someone without confirmation. Maybe call moto.

I checked out the ebay seller. He states...

"We are the only ones selling this phone with Quad Bands
850/900/1800/1900 MHZ
That's right, 850 MHZ is included!
Read other auctions carefully!"

Funny that they are the only ones, though.