Treo 650

Connrang

Hi,

Today I received a new Treo 650 from my daughter in London. It was well received as my trusty XDAII just plain refused to work.

Now the problem. I'm on the 3 network and have been very happy with the value I get, though getting a signal or network busy is a pain.

But I've now discovered that 3 SIM's only work in phone that they use on their network !. Even though my Treo is Quad Band and not locked the 3 SIM refuses to work, was worse when I discovered that my XDAII was not actually faulty but also suffering from lack of compatiability with the 3 SIM.

Anyone any ideas how to get around this problem.

RMD

Spipov

the problem with both the xda 2 and treo are that they arent 3g phones. as a result, they will not work on 3. any phone that isnt 3g, will not work. it doesnt really matter if its quad band or not, its just a different technology all together

whisht

The Treo 750 will work with a 3 sim card alright as this phone is 3G

Connrang

I've contacted 3. Their reply was short, the only phones that the 3 SIM will work with are those sold via 3. Period

No offer of an alternative, and to compound matters I've now dropped my Nokia and broke the screen. Breaks are not covered under warranty so tough luck.

I've been happy with their package, sometimes find it hard to get a network connection despite good signal.

But their attitutide is not consumer friendly, its our way or the highway, basically

RMD

Urban Weigl

Connrang wrote:

I've contacted 3. Their reply was short, the only phones that the 3 SIM will work with are those sold via 3. Period

No offer of an alternative, and to compound matters I've now dropped my Nokia and broke the screen. Breaks are not covered under warranty so tough luck.

I've been happy with their package, sometimes find it hard to get a network connection despite good signal.

But their attitutide is not consumer friendly, its our way or the highway, basically

RMD

As long as it's a 3G phone, it will work fine. Just make sure to keep it on automatic or dual-mode, and don't try putting the SIM card in a non-3G phone.

Connrang

Guys,
Thanks for your replies. I've now resigned myself to the fact that either I drop 3 as my provider or the Treo.

I like the Treo but the package I'm on with 3 cannot be matched and suits my lifestyle so the Treo will appear on boards real soon for sale.

Maybe the Treo 750....mmmm now there is a possibility or is it another white elephant on 3 ?


RMD

whisht

3 sim card definitely works in one as I have tried it here
I am about to list a Treo 750 unlocked on eBay, so if interested send me a PM. I am based in Mullingar