[akosnitzky]

I am not sure if we have to wait on success or failure of the 9800. However, will other carriers release this model to their subscribers?
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[dc/dc]

I sure hope so... I may just buy the 9800 once it's out because I'm not in the US much anymore to worry about the 3G band difference with my US provider.

[Quincy]

I bet it will default to lower than 3G speeds on any network that is not released on. Just like my Storm 2 on Rogers.

[akosnitzky]

My big concern with 9800 is whether or not it will be a "trick of all trades", "master of none". Other carriers may be able to get improved versions of it so I am okay with my carrier not having it until the device has proven itself.
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[tamhanna]

According to some rumors, Austria's A1 will peddle it.

[Doo Dad]

Unless they are trying to drive customers away they would make it available to other carriers in other countries.

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by Doo Dad

Unless they are trying to drive customers away they would make it available to other carriers in other countries.

I believe akosnitzky was referring to other providers in the United States. We can be fairly sure it will be released in other countries.

[Bacchus15]

in Canada most major carrier will release it Rogers, Bell, Telus, and At&T (exclu 200$ with 2yrs contract in US)

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[SteveO86]

I would like to think other carriers would get it of course the 9800 AT&T could be like the Storm for VZW, so maybe not.

Time will tell.

[Joshiyama]

Since the 9800 was a joint RIM and AT&T development. I highly doubt any other US carrier will get it.
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[rjw3000]

On T-Mobile, but went to an att store and checked out the 9800 for about 30 minutes. It didnt give me all that great an impression overall. Left the store a little disappointed about the device actually. Don't care much if T-Mobile gets the 9800 after trying it out. I will just wait and see what T-Mobile will have next May/June when my contract is up. I am hoping they have a 9700 type device with a touch screen/keyboard combo by then.