T39 Network Setup

Howdy - I just purchased an Ericsson t39mc from someone overseas - he
claims it's unlocked and this appears to be true, as I was able to
roam on the AT&T Wireless network. The problem is, I am unable to
find a way to get on the cingular network. The SIM card I am using
worked fine in my Nokia 3595 on the cingular network. Basically, when
I received the t39, I tossed the new SIM card in and turned it on.
Like I said earlier, I've been able to make some calls on the AT&T
network, but it doesn't seem to want to connect to cingular (I'm in
Chicago, FYI).

I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?

(Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)

Thanks all.

Brian

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"Brian Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Howdy - I just purchased an Ericsson t39mc from someone overseas - he
> claims it's unlocked and this appears to be true, as I was able to
> roam on the AT&T Wireless network. The problem is, I am unable to
> find a way to get on the cingular network. The SIM card I am using
> worked fine in my Nokia 3595 on the cingular network. Basically, when
> I received the t39, I tossed the new SIM card in and turned it on.
> Like I said earlier, I've been able to make some calls on the AT&T
> network, but it doesn't seem to want to connect to cingular (I'm in
> Chicago, FYI).
>
> I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
> no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
> apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?
>
> (Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)
>
> Thanks all.
>
Is it possible that cingular is only using 850mhz where you are?
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"Steve Dulieu" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Brian Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Howdy - I just purchased an Ericsson t39mc from someone overseas - he
> > claims it's unlocked and this appears to be true, as I was able to
> > roam on the AT&T Wireless network. The problem is, I am unable to
> > find a way to get on the cingular network. The SIM card I am using
> > worked fine in my Nokia 3595 on the cingular network. Basically, when
> > I received the t39, I tossed the new SIM card in and turned it on.
> > Like I said earlier, I've been able to make some calls on the AT&T
> > network, but it doesn't seem to want to connect to cingular (I'm in
> > Chicago, FYI).
> >
> > I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
> > no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
> > apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?
> >
> > (Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)
> >
> > Thanks all.
> >
> Is it possible that cingular is only using 850mhz where you are?


I didn't think of that! It's sunday or course and I won't be able to
check until tomorrow... Anyone in the Chicagoland area know if that is
true or not?

Brian

"Steve Dulieu" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Brian Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Howdy - I just purchased an Ericsson t39mc from someone overseas - he
> > claims it's unlocked and this appears to be true, as I was able to
> > roam on the AT&T Wireless network. The problem is, I am unable to
> > find a way to get on the cingular network. The SIM card I am using
> > worked fine in my Nokia 3595 on the cingular network. Basically, when
> > I received the t39, I tossed the new SIM card in and turned it on.
> > Like I said earlier, I've been able to make some calls on the AT&T
> > network, but it doesn't seem to want to connect to cingular (I'm in
> > Chicago, FYI).
> >
> > I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
> > no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
> > apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?
> >
> > (Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)
> >
> > Thanks all.

Me again - I think you're absolutely right. I did some research on
the Cingular site and all their phones are 850/1900 MHz. Now I'm
depressed. I really liked this T39. What is the standard frequency
for GSM in France/England?

Brian
> >
> Is it possible that cingular is only using 850mhz where you are?

[email protected] (Brian Johnson) wrote:

> What is the standard frequency for GSM in France/England?

900 and 1800 MHz. Your T39 will work there perfectly.

M.

[email protected] (Brian Johnson) wrote:

> Me again - I think you're absolutely right. I did some research on
> the Cingular site and all their phones are 850/1900 MHz.

A short tour on the Nokia page

<http://www.nokiausa.com/phones/3595>

confirms this: 3595 is

| GSM/GPRS 850/1900 MHz

M.

"Brian Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Steve Dulieu" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > "Brian Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Howdy - I just purchased an Ericsson t39mc from someone overseas - he
> > > claims it's unlocked and this appears to be true, as I was able to
> > > roam on the AT&T Wireless network. The problem is, I am unable to
> > > find a way to get on the cingular network. The SIM card I am using
> > > worked fine in my Nokia 3595 on the cingular network. Basically, when
> > > I received the t39, I tossed the new SIM card in and turned it on.
> > > Like I said earlier, I've been able to make some calls on the AT&T
> > > network, but it doesn't seem to want to connect to cingular (I'm in
> > > Chicago, FYI).
> > >
> > > I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
> > > no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
> > > apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > (Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)
> > >
> > > Thanks all.
>
> Me again - I think you're absolutely right. I did some research on
> the Cingular site and all their phones are 850/1900 MHz. Now I'm
> depressed. I really liked this T39. What is the standard frequency
> for GSM in France/England?
>
AFAIK, everywhere other than the americas uses 900/1800 MHz.
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On 30 Nov 2003 05:52:02 -0800, [email protected] (Brian Johnson) wrote:


>> >
>> > I've searched for networks but it always says "no networks" so that's
>> > no good. I usually have full signal strength on my 3595 inside my
>> > apartment, so I'm baffled. Any suggestions?
>> >
>> > (Also, anyway to update the firmware on this phone?)
>> >
>> > Thanks all.
>
>Me again - I think you're absolutely right. I did some research on
>the Cingular site and all their phones are 850/1900 MHz. Now I'm
>depressed. I really liked this T39. What is the standard frequency
>for GSM in France/England?
Just about everywhere EXCEPT North America it is 900/1800 Mhz.