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11-14-2006, 09:30 PM

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snarf

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hp6940 carriers?

Hey all --

Im thinking of trying the 6940 as a replacement for my old 6315.

But, Im a little confused at carriers. If I purchase the GSM unlocked version from HP directly, which US carriers can I use with it? And what's the process for using it with them?

Do I just take the device into a store and say "set it up!" ?

I'd like an unlocked version partly out of principal, and partly because I'd like the freedom to use European carriers / SIMs while travelling.

Thanks for your thoughts.

11-15-2006, 07:47 AM

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Any GSM providers will be able to use the device. The primary U.S. carriers that support the 6940 are Cingular and T-Mobile. I have an hw6940 and it has worked great on our Cingular network.

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11-15-2006, 07:16 PM

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John,

Where are you getting the connection settings? Do you have a CAB file, or are you setting them up manually?

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11-15-2006, 10:11 PM

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Chris, I just plugged in my SIM and the device automagically populated the correct carrier settings.

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11-15-2006, 10:43 PM

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huh... that's new. I've never had a PPC do that before. I've either had to enter the settings manually or use a CAB file.

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11-16-2006, 06:31 AM

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I was surprised as well, but I suppose that HP set it up for the most common carriers in the U.S.

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11-19-2006, 06:06 PM

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Yep, the 69xx will automatically adjust settings depending on the SIM you insert. YOu don't have to manually enter any settings. It does that all for you without skipping a beat.

As for carriers for the 6940, any GSM carrier in the world will work with your 6940 because it is unlocked and able to be used on all 4 GSM bands worldwide. Just pop in any GSM carrier's SIM card and you'll be up in running.