[trax95008]

a simple vendor ID change would do the trick. it wouldn't surprise me if someone figures out a way

[grinch]

Wirelessly posted

I wish future firmware revisions would allow the phone to select the frequency band that the phone will operate on via SIM card.

I wouldn't mind being able to get on AT&T's 3G with the SIM card in my Tour, even though GSM is fine for what I need it for.

[Raptor464]

Originally Posted by grinch

Wirelessly posted

I wish future firmware revisions would allow the phone to select the frequency band that the phone will operate on via SIM card.

I wouldn't mind being able to get on AT&T's 3G with the SIM card in my Tour, even though GSM is fine for what I need it for.

Well the Tour, and Tour2 doesn't have the frequency chip to support the 3G bands for either at&t or t-mobile USA anyway. Although it is a "World Phone" it does support the GSM bands

[StPaulGuRu]

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I found this on BB's website. Does this mean the phone comes with all bands ready to go?

BlackBerry - 9700 Specifications - BlackBerry Bold 9700 Specs

Wireless Networks

3G (HSDPA) compatible
UMTS: 2100/1900/850/800 MHz (Bands 1,2,5/6), 2100/1700/900 MHz (Bands 1,4,8)
GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
Quad-band support: GSM 850; GSM

[trax95008]

we already determined IN THIS THREAD, that the device is physically capable of both. but internal settings/software determines which bands are "active" and so far us users don't have the ability to change that

[StPaulGuRu]

My bad.