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Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology ?

Nov 23, 2004 12:45PM PST

I was wondering if such a phone exist. I only travel within the USA and wondered which phone has the best chance of finding a signal. Thanks

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Re: Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology
Nov 23, 2004 2:06PM PST

I have Cingular and use the multi-network Nokia 6340I, which works on GSM, Analog and TDMA networks. Cingular doesn't offer that phone any longer, but it's the best one I've ever had. I've always had really good luck with the Nokia phones. Cingular is doing away with TDMA and Verizon Wireless uses CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). Go to mobiledia.com or cellreception.com, there you can check out what people have to say about the different phones and carriers. Recently, Verizon was ranked #1 in customer service, where Cingular came in 3rd and AT&T last, but I've never had any trouble with Cingular, they have always treated me great. Right now with Cingular, since they're changing to GSM technology, some areas reception my not be as good because they don't have all the towers converted over from TDMA to GSM, although GSM towers tend to carry the signal around 10 miles farther.

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Re: Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology
Nov 24, 2004 2:03PM PST

Thanks for your reply. I also have a 6340i and have been pleased with it most of the time. Except for when sometimes I cant get the buttons to lock, unless I turn it off and then turn it back on. I thought that maybe someone made a phone that might have all 3 technologies that way I could use a Verizon tower if I had to, since they use CDMA. I will probably just hang on to this 6340i until Cingular comes out with a 3g phone that has at least 2 megapixel camera or better. Take care

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Re: Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology
Nov 24, 2004 2:07PM PST

Me again, I just noticed that you said the 6340i has analog capabilities. I checked the specs on this phone and didnt see where analog was mentioned. Are you sure it has analog capabilities ? Thanks

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Re: Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology
Nov 26, 2004 7:10AM PST

The Nokia 6340 can roam on analog only when it is operating in a non-GSM mkt. Also the Sony Ericsson T62U is a TDMA/GSM handset (still on the internet site for sale).

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Re: Which Cingular phone has GSM, TDMA and CDMA technology
Dec 4, 2004 11:58PM PST

Thanks for the info on the analog capabilities of the 6340. Take care, Birddawg

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Dec 29, 2004 3:29AM PST