I noticed this on the Big W website its an online only deal.
Great price ive used this phone and know many who have it and they've all been very happy with it.
i think the nextg specific version is the 6121
There is no such thing as a nextG only phone.
It will work on any carrier
The 6120/6121 models support UMTS 850/2100 and UMTS 900/2100
nextg is on 900mhz
next g is UTMS850
not 900.
nextg is on 900mhz
No.
NextG is 850mhz
NextG is also 2100mhz. The term NextG os just a marketing thing
It still doesnt change what I originally said which is that there is no such thing as a NextG only phone.
Once unlocked this phone can be used with any carrier.
@anthony: Except that Telstra refers to its 850 MHz networg as NextG.
Also, NextG phones, as you state, operate at 850 MHz and 2100 MHz (for 3G). So, even if you unlock it, it won't work on the regional networks of Vodafone and Optus.
Vodafone has now rolled out some 850 MHz (3G) but still doens't have the breadth of its 900 Mhz network.
The fact is that Telstra used a 3G frequency that, at the time, was not broadly (and still isn't) used by carriers around the worlds.
Therefore, NextG handsets, even if unlocked, can be of limited use* on networks other than NextG.
* Depends on the physical location and other network type.
Except that Telstra refers to its 850 MHz networg as NextG.
NextG is simply marketing for 3G
NextG is 2100mhz or 850 mhz, NextG does not refer to only 850mhz. It is simply a marketing name, it has nothing to do with the frequency.
Using 3G 2100mhz in a city still means you are on telstras "NextG" network.
@anthony: And a NextG phone will be next to useless with the SIM card of another carrier outside of a metro area. There will be almost no 3G except in some towns where Optus has 3G 2100mhz.
The introduction of quadband 3G phones (e.g. iPhone 4 and latest Nokia smartphone) should see this ridiculous situation change.
And a NextG phone will be next to useless with the SIM card of another carrier outside of a metro area
I have never said different.
The original question was if a NextG phone woukd work on any carrier and the answer is yes.
The phone will not be useless either.
You are fogretting that the 2G GSM network is very widespread so even if you used this phone on another carrier if the phone cannot puck up UTMS 850 because the carrier does not use it the phone can still pick up GSM 2G signals.
The introduction of quadband 3G phones
Quadband phones are not new
I have never said different.
Whilst you may know all of the answers, others may not. It would thus be good to provide a comprehensive response if you're going to provde one at all ;)
Online only special
Currently unavailable online
LOL Exactly.
It's like errrr what?
hehehe. what a classic :-)
Still, the 6120 is a very good phone. Runs Symbiant and you can install a whole heap of stuff on there including TomTom :-)
I don't believe it has built in GPS hardware.
Bluetooth GPS
unavailable dude
i'm kinda glad its unavailable, i have to sell my wifes 6120 in the next few days and was hoping to get 40-50 for it, this would of put a dent in that!
you know officeworks sell these…. might go ask for a pricematch
Let us know how you go. My understanding is that OW usually checks availability.
Not available online, but available instore for $99.
You can buy direct from Telstra for $99; bought one last night (thank god this deal is unavailable haha).
$99 is the new price available everywhere.
I bought one for my wife just last week at a Telstra store.
I rang highpoint store in melbourne and they don't have the stock. Would check with other stores if anyone know if this is unlocked? If not, how much would that charge me?
I have never seen Telstra sell unlocked phones.
She is isn't that sort of gal. She likes to lock you in.
This deal is no longer $59… even on the link provided it has gone up to $99
Since this is the NextG version, I guess it can't be used on 3G networks (once it's unlocked)?