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01-07-2009, 02:38 PM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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UMA question
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Alright, I'm considering one of the unlocked Rogers for use here on TMO USA. I know the phone has UMA capability, but is there anything with the Rogers that ties it to their 'home' service?
I don't use tmo@home, but I do have wireless at my house, work, bars, etc which I have setup on my 8120 right now so i can make calls via UMA when I am in signal (save on minutes)... if anyone can clear this up I would appreciate it. Thanks guys...
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01-07-2009, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by morrow95
Alright, I'm considering one of the unlocked Rogers for use here on TMO USA. I know the phone has UMA capability, but is there anything with the Rogers that ties it to their 'home' service?
I don't use tmo@home, but I do have wireless at my house, work, bars, etc which I have setup on my 8120 right now so i can make calls via UMA when I am in signal (save on minutes)... if anyone can clear this up I would appreciate it. Thanks guys...
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I can't really answer your question regarding Rogers "Home" Service - but it's officially announced that the 8900 is coming to TMO in February, I would suggest you wait it out for a month, get the TMO 8900 and you're all set and don't have to worry about any potential issues with Rogers 8900.
I will be definitely upgrading to the 8900, I just hope the 2/year contract price is reasonable.  |
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01-07-2009, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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The only way to use T-Mobile's UMA service is to have a T-Mobile branded BlackBerry. You can not use a Rogers unlocked BB and get UMA to work on it.
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01-10-2009, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry
The only way to use T-Mobile's UMA service is to have a T-Mobile branded BlackBerry. You can not use a Rogers unlocked BB and get UMA to work on it.
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01-10-2009, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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apparently its not true... there is some picture proof (no disrespect GTL5) but yeah, he hasnt said a beep since so.....
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01-10-2009, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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As of 48 hours ago, GT5L has made a Rogers 8900 work on UMA.
Suffice to say, I doubt very much if any one else here has done it.
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01-10-2009, 07:44 PM
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Yes, he has done it. It is do-able. Just have to know how.
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01-10-2009, 09:15 PM
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well i'm one to want to know how... i wonder why he hasnt made a write up...... anyone hear from him since?
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01-10-2009, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Model: 9800
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I am here, I am alive, you can get Rogers 8900 to work on TMO UMA.
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01-10-2009, 09:32 PM
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What models are UMA-able (inventing a word).
Thanks.
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01-10-2009, 09:45 PM
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8120, 8220, 8320, 8820, and 8900.
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01-10-2009, 09:57 PM
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01-10-2009, 10:07 PM
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Why, I love you all.
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01-10-2009, 10:09 PM
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<blush> I'll take what I can get |
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01-12-2009, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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GT5L, I can't find the thread you created about the UMA working with T-Mobiile on a Rogers branded device, was it removed or am I having issues finding it?
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01-12-2009, 12:15 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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01-12-2009, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Model: 8900
PIN: Many
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I can say that a T-Mobile USA branded 8900 works perfectly on UMA. I have tried a few things with varied success on an unbranded 8900, though it doesn't withstand a battery pull.
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01-13-2009, 06:47 PM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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Any particular reason for it?
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01-13-2009, 07:01 PM
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GT5L requested it be removed.
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01-17-2009, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ams
Model: 8100
Carrier: tmo
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What about using tmo UMA when you're traveling overseas? Could I connect to wifi in my hotel and make calls? Are there charges? I already have unlimited data which is fabulous
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