Can an Xperia Z bought from Japan/UK be used on a US carrier? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I couldn't find the answer anywhere else. My carrier is Verizon, but I'm not sure how long or if it's coming to their stores or not.
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rockstarr001 said:
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I couldn't find the answer anywhere else. My carrier is Verizon, but I'm not sure how long or if it's coming to their stores or not.
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These phones don't support CDMA.
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Sv: Can an Xperia Z bought from Japan/UK be used on a US carrier?
You can only use on ATT ot TMo.
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Thanks for explaining, I did go and read up on the different kinds of networks. Kind of a shame, I was really looking forward to using this phone and I don't think Sony would go out of their way to reconfigure their device and get it FCC tested now.
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Nearly all international HSPA+ devices work fine on AT&T's HSPA+ network and MVNOs that use the same network, such as Straight Talk's bring-your-own-device SIM plans.
More and more international HSPA+ devices are now supporting AWS1700, required for T-Mobile HSPA in most areas.
Sony has not released a CDMA device in quite some time. However, Qualcomm's latest modem chipsets make doing so far more feasible than it has been in the past, so a Verizon variant is possible. However, a Verizon variant is going to be heavily locked down.
As long as you are on Verizon, you will be stuck with inferior locked down devices. I suggest leaving them for Straight Talk as soon as you can.

I have an extremely beneficial plan on verizon right now; unlimited data, texts and calls from a grandfather plan. My only concern with switching is losing the 4g network and speed (I live off tethering). The only competition I know is t-mobile. Does straight talk or an alternative carrier offer unlimited data at the moment? I have my fingers crossed for Google Wireless some year soon.
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[Q] Does a rooted T-Mo N1 work on AT&T?

Hello community,
I couldn't find any info through the Search, so I was hoping someone could let me know if a rooted Nexus One for T-Mobile would work on AT&T. I have the unlocked bootloader, custom recovery image and ROM, the whole 9 yards, but what I don't have is the understanding about GSM networks and how the modifications I made to my phone affect the cross-network compatibility.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
The two models operate on different gsm bands. An unrooted t-mobile n1 will work on att, but only on edge..
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drewzee said:
The two models operate on different gsm bands. An unrooted t-mobile n1 will work on att, but only on edge..
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They are ALL sold unlocked in the states.
True but there's 2 different unlocked versions and what the guy above you said is true.
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They are ALL sold unlocked in the states.
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Rooting should have no affect on it.
And if its the TMO version of the phone you will only have 2g (edge) on ATT. Seeing as both networks use different frequencies. And the cellular antenna will only be tuned to pick up 3g+ signals from TMOs frequencies.
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Branden10 said:
Rooting should have no affect on it.
I think..
But AT&T doesn't allow apps to be installed via apk files. So no 3rd party stuff.
If I'm correct.
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You are so painfully incorrect. At&t has no presence on this phone. Get your facts right before you post here.
a T-Mobile Nexus One wont work on at&t's 3G network. Only on edge. Rooting has no effect.
Now close the thread.
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Unlocked phone on vzw?

Hey guys, just curious, as I'm having withdrawals from actually having a decent phone that doesn't make me want to use it as a hockey puck.
I have access to a tmobile Samsung galaxy s2, for a cheap price, if I were to unlock it, would it be capable of running on the Verizon network? Obviously with owning a d3, I have a sim card, would it work? Also, again out of pure curiosity, would an unlocked att phone work on our network?
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Dubs devious said:
Hey guys, just curious, as I'm having withdrawals from actually having a decent phone that doesn't make me want to use it as a hockey puck.
I have access to a tmobile Samsung galaxy s2, for a cheap price, if I were to unlock it, would it be capable of running on the Verizon network? Obviously with owning a d3, I have a sim card, would it work? Also, again out of pure curiosity, would an unlocked att phone work on our network?
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It all depends on if the phones are capable of running on CDMA/EVDO. Do some research on the phones sorry I'm not much help
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Google (your phone model) specs and see if the radio bands are ones that are supported by verizon.
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No the SGS2 uses GSM and Verizon uses CDMA. Maybe someone would trade you phones?
Even if the phone has CDMA hardware like any Sprint phone, Verizon will only allow devices on their network if they are authorized for use on Verizon.

Xperia Z on Verizon wireless

Does anyone have a date?
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Same date as when Verison goes GSM.
SmallsXD said:
Same date as when Verison goes GSM.
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hahahhh
gabrielpina4 said:
Does anyone have a date?
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There are no dates yet for US availability at all, however, there's less than a 5% chance of seeing a CDMA variant. Only T-Mo/AT&T HSPA+ and AT&T LTE. Also, it's looking like these will only be sold in unlocked form directly by Sony (that's what all the rumors are saying so far...) - Verizon NEVER allows phones not sold by them onto their network.
I'd suggest switching to a network that isn't run by abusive control freaks...
Yea, Highly doubt we will being seeing a Sony Droid Z or anything, seeing as Verizon likes to brand every android device as Droid and have exclusive rights to sell unless your brand is strong on its own like the Galaxy S series. Verizon killed motorola with exclusivity in the US market.

Getting the C6906 in U.S.?

Now Canadians had launched the LTE version of Z1 6906, and now any information about U.S. release. So does anyone know how to get a bell/telus locked phone to U.S.? Without, like physically be there
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greatremix said:
Now Canadians had launched the LTE version of Z1 6906, and now any information about U.S. release. So does anyone know how to get a bell/telus locked phone to U.S.? Without, like physically be there
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The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
samven582 said:
The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
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Now the question would be, will it have a locked bootloader via T-Mobile?
komugi said:
Now the question would be, will it have a locked bootloader via T-Mobile?
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I could care less since I don't flash roms
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The t mobile model be release here will have ATT LTE band
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But no one knows the launch date...I am so tired of waiting
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Wouldn't the T-Mobile version be locked to T-Mobile? If you pay it off in full will T-Mobile give you an unlocked model? I wonder how quickly the HSPA+ model would get flagged on medianet.
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Wouldn't the T-Mobile version be locked to T-Mobile? If you pay it off in full will T-Mobile give you an unlocked model? I wonder how quickly the HSPA+ model would get flagged on medianet.
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Well, I am now having the C6602 HSPA+ version of Xperia Z. Frankly, the speed is satisfactory, but after I tasted the LTE, it seems to be slower and slower
No, they won't sell it to you if you're not their user. And even though you got a way to get the device and pay the full retail price, it will still be locked to Tmo.
Rogers now have the device for 599.99.....I really need to find a way to get that one!
greatremix said:
Well, I am now having the C6602 HSPA+ version of Xperia Z. Frankly, the speed is satisfactory, but after I tasted the LTE, it seems to be slower and slower
No, they won't sell it to you if you're not their user. And even though you got a way to get the device and pay the full retail price, it will still be locked to Tmo.
Rogers now have the device for 599.99.....I really need to find a way to get that one!
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Did you try using it on the cheaper medianet plan or only a standard smartphone data plan? I have no problem with HSPA speeds if I'm paying for HSPA speeds :/
CowMix said:
Did you try using it on the cheaper medianet plan or only a standard smartphone data plan? I have no problem with HSPA speeds if I'm paying for HSPA speeds :/
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Well...I'm paying almost 200...so I definitely want to use the LTE...
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Ebay or some awesome friends in Canada might be the best bet now.
I have a C6903 I'm using t-mobile prepaid 70$ unlimited I have lte gets 20mbps I'm in North philly and my bootloader isnt locked but not gonna do that until camera bug is fix
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pikeylfc said:
I have a C6903 I'm using t-mobile prepaid 70$ unlimited I have lte gets 20mbps I'm in North philly and my bootloader isnt locked but not gonna do that until camera bug is fix
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Tied up with att till 2015...
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Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
shinshoryuken said:
Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
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Believe all should work, just a question of where to order =\
C6906 in Mexico?
It looks like the Z1 C6906 model is available in Sony's Mexico store. The price is $1080 US. I want one, but I think I'll wait.
shinshoryuken said:
Which Canadian c6906 to get?
I want one to work with AT&T LTE
are the Roger, Tetlus and Bell all the same C6906? all the same band?
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All are the same except for the fact that they are locked to the respective companies + different bloatware - and of course the bootloader is locked.
There is also a 4th option - purchase the phone from Sony Stores directly - and it will be factory unlocked just like iPhones at Apple stores.
Rogers currently has the cheapest listed price - but they will charge $50 for unlocking the phone (as will all the other carriers) - not sure if there are other costs as well - I have read that the listed prices are only valid for Rogers customers. You may need to sign up for a plan and quickly cancel.
Also factor in the sales tax.
I'm currently on the C6906 model my Canadian friend gave me that he got from the Sony store. It is working perfectly fine on the AT&T network here in NYC and I'm getting LTE. It's kind of weird seeing HSPA+ sometimes but either way, I'm loving this phone. The Z1 that Bell and Telus carry will work on AT&T's network but only if you get Bell or Telus to unlock it after purchasing it off contact. There is absolutely no bloatware on the Sony unlocked version (guessing there is on the carrier models) but there are also no headphones.
I'm not sure if or when the U.S. is getting the C6906 model but I'm sure they'll be popping up around the internet for everyone to purchase soon.
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From Sprint to TMobile Xperia Z1?

So, I've been hearing Tmobile USA will get the Z1. I'm currently a Sprint customer, so I have a few questions.
1. Will the Tmobile version be lte?
2. Opinions on if this phone is worth making the switch for or if I'm better off waiting till April and using my Sprint upgrade?
3. How is Tmobile's coverage and speeds on the DFW area?
Any help would be appreciated. I've never had a Sony phone but the Xperia Z had me tempted to switch and now with the rumors of the Z1 coming here I'm incredibly tempted.
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Kanes_Inferno said:
So, I've been hearing Tmobile USA will get the Z1. I'm currently a Sprint customer, so I have a few questions.
1. Will the Tmobile version be lte?
2. Opinions on if this phone is worth making the switch for or if I'm better off waiting till April and using my Sprint upgrade?
3. How is Tmobile's coverage and speeds on the DFW area?
Any help would be appreciated. I've never had a Sony phone but the Xperia Z had me tempted to switch and now with the rumors of the Z1 coming here I'm incredibly tempted.
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im getting it and t mobile connections is grate here in San Diego. there costumer car is grate compared to att.
Alot of people's from sprint is jumping to Tmobile. Yes the Z1s is LTE, the phone is awesome, I and others are using it now. It will release on 22nd in all tmobile store.
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Hi epsix,
Could you please let me know what Google Play says about Z1s and ISIS Mobile Wallet. Is it compatible with Z1s for download and install?
ngvuanh said:
Hi epsix,
Could you please let me know what Google Play says about Z1s and ISIS Mobile Wallet. Is it compatible with Z1s for download and install?
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Yes,there's an ISIS Mobile Wallet for Tmobile, but you need enhance sim card from tmobile.
https://www.paywithisis.com/get-sim.html
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Good, thank you so much.
That's what I need. I already have isis sim. Can't wait till this Friday.
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