Will we see a version with AT&T 3G bands?

[BloodiedWraith]

What do you guys think the chances of seeing an AT&T 3G version of the Nexus S? I need either that or a Verizon Wireless (highly doubtful) one because those are the only two carriers I can use in my area.

 

[mojonation1487]

I really frickin hope so. Why they went with the WORST of the big four i have no idea. Prolly why the iphone is on at&t. CONTRACTS

 

[nyc_rock]

Well, there's another google phone I wont be purchasing.

 

[lukesvenn]

This is the thing. Just say att version comes out in the next 1-2 months. Would people even buy this or wait for the next gen coming out Q1 2011.

 

[brendanbrendan]

Don't know if want.
up here in blustery canada, the only supported bands on any of the national carriers is 850/1900 HSPA. so if AT&T skips this we're all pooched. the canadian market isn't large enough to have the buying power (in most cases) to actually encourage OEMs to toss 850/1900 in unless they're already doing it for AT&T, so we all suffer up here because the Empire hasn't really been bothered to chuck its weight behind any high-end Android models. hopefully 2011 turns this around.

 

[FRoStYisGoD]

Don't know if want.
up here in blustery canada, the only supported bands on any of the national carriers is 850/1900 HSPA. so if AT&T skips this we're all pooched. the canadian market isn't large enough to have the buying power (in most cases) to actually encourage OEMs to toss 850/1900 in unless they're already doing it for AT&T, so we all suffer up here because the Empire hasn't really been bothered to chuck its weight behind any high-end Android models. hopefully 2011 turns this around.

Actually If the phone Is going to Tmobile then wind and mobilicity here in Canada can use it.

But yes the big 3 so far can't which still does suck


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[lukesvenn]

Don't know if want.
up here in blustery canada, the only supported bands on any of the national carriers is 850/1900 HSPA. so if AT&T skips this we're all pooched. the canadian market isn't large enough to have the buying power (in most cases) to actually encourage OEMs to toss 850/1900 in unless they're already doing it for AT&T, so we all suffer up here because the Empire hasn't really been bothered to chuck its weight behind any high-end Android models. hopefully 2011 turns this around.

It's probably going to be like the first N1. Release an AT&T version sometime later. Or so many hope for. I wouldnt be surprise if the AT&T version have a dual core.

 

[textiaac]

Doesn't the unlocked version it support 850/1900 MHz hspda ?? Wouldn't that work on at&t 3G?

See Nexus S – The new Android phone from Google

 

[Cagey48]

Doesn't the unlocked version it support 850/1900 MHz hspda ?? Wouldn't that work on at&t 3G?

See Nexus S – The new Android phone from Google

Yes, according to the specs posted it will support AT&T 3g data, but you have to shell out $529.00

 

[quixoticelixer]

What would it matter honestly. U get a slightly bigger screen over N1. No removable SD card? I will wait until the next big thing arrives. My N1 will suit me fine until then.

 

[NateB]

Am I missing something? I thought the unlocked version is the same as the T-mobile version. On the specs sheet it says that it is a quad band edge phone but does not support AT&T 3G. Is that not right?

 

[icebike]

This is the thing. Just say att version comes out in the next 1-2 months. Would people even buy this or wait for the next gen coming out Q1 2011.

Next gen of WHAT?

AT&T isn't turning up anything new in the network till at least 2012, and more like 2014, so for AT&T users any phone tailored for the highest speeds AT&T can support today is good for two years.

And what is the chance of AT&T bringing a dual core phone to their network that isn't totally loaded with shovelware, and locked tight? Slim to none.

So yeah, if an AT&T version emerges I'd go there. I know lots of people who would be happy to get my hand-me-down Nexus One.

 

[icebike]

Am I missing something? I thought the unlocked version is the same as the T-mobile version. On the specs sheet it says that it is a quad band edge phone but does not support AT&T 3G. Is that not right?

Yes, that is right.
AT&T uses different bands than T-Mobile for 3G speeds.

Well, actually three of the four are the same, but that third one is the most common used band for 3G. I've heard cases where the T-mo phone with an At&T Sim can get 3G in SOME LOCATIONS, but certainly not all, based solely on the frequencies in use in that area.

On Edge, this phone will work anywhere in the world.

Don't buy this version for AT&T.

 

[dan1431]

While I have no idea what so ever if El Goog will release a North American 3G (at&t Fido/Rogers/Telus/Sask Tel) "Frequencied" device, if it is anything like the Nexus One, eventually a Nexus S will hit the FCC with North American 3G bands onboard.

I am really unsure why El Goog seems to favor TMo at launch of their new devices but there must be some really good reason.

Dan

 

[frozencloud]

While I have no idea what so ever if El Goog will release a North American 3G (at&t Fido/Rogers/Telus/Sask Tel) "Frequencied" device, if it is anything like the Nexus One, eventually a Nexus S will hit the FCC with North American 3G bands onboard.

I am really unsure why El Goog seems to favor TMo at launch of their new devices but there must be some really good reason.

Dan

I guess TMo is easier to work with (is my guess) since they are one of the smaller one compared to the other 3 carriers.

 

[stoli412]

I can't wait until 3G pentaband (850/900/1700/1900/2100) devices are more common. I refuse to give up my AT&T Nexus One until another decent Android phone comes out that supports at least 850/1900 and 2100 since I travel a lot to Europe.

Unfortunately a lot of the recently released tri-band Android phones are 1700 and 900/2100, which is great if T-Mobile 3G actually works for you. Here in Philadelphia their 3G service is awful...you lose it the minute you step inside any building.

 

[NateB]

While I have no idea what so ever if El Goog will release a North American 3G (at&t Fido/Rogers/Telus/Sask Tel) "Frequencied" device, if it is anything like the Nexus One, eventually a Nexus S will hit the FCC with North American 3G bands onboard.

I am really unsure why El Goog seems to favor TMo at launch of their new devices but there must be some really good reason.

Dan

My guess is that aside from North America, most of the rest of the world uses the other 3G bands. The market that uses those bands of 3G is much larger than the North American market. Also, the iphone has a pretty strong hold on the other group.

I agree with what is being said here though; until I can get something better than my N1 for ATT, I will hold out.

 

[Baconator]

Well this might, MIGHT, work on AT&T 3G. The Samsung Vibrant works on AT&T 3G and has the same radio frequencies as the Nexus S. Hopefully!

Also I think Google favors T-Mobile because the person who developed Android used to be on T-Mobile's board or something like that. The point is he worked for T-Mobile. If the developer would've worked for Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T whichever carrier he worked for would probably get the Nexus devices first.

 

[AndreaCristiano#AC]

My guess is that aside from North America, most of the rest of the world uses the other 3G bands. The market that uses those bands of 3G is much larger than the North American market. Also, the iphone has a pretty strong hold on the other group.

I agree with what is being said here though; until I can get something better than my N1 for ATT, I will hold out.

That is actually incorrect, AT&T's 3G is the same frequencies that the rest of the world uses. T-Mobiles frequencies was purchased in this country at that frequency because it was free spectrum and there was not enough of the current spectrum available. Also the reason behind googles desire to work with t-Mobile is because t-mobile introduced android first and pushed android hard in the early days so for loyalty google rewards them with first google only phones

 

[ggong5150]

Probably as a competitor to the iPhone, TMO is easier to release a new phone into the market just like Google did for the N1. The NAM 3G was released almost 3 months after the first release of the N1.