Thread: Dtac 3G/Edge.

^ mine says ST15i, whatever that means...

I think there are 2 generations of this phone, this is the latest and may not actually be designated X10?

2G Network
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 900, 2100 OR HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100

http://www.thephonedatabase.com/Sony...466_Cell_Phone

Based on the specs you provided, the 850MHz frequency seems to be split between two models, and maybe you only have the one supporting 900, and 2100 MHz (instead of the one with 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz).

This seems to be turning into a *a lot* of hoops to jump through, if all you want to do is turn the phone on, and have it work with 3G - which the inferior phone seems to be able to do ;-)

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I do like the navigator, maps and 'local' apps; easy and accurate to use - works with Google maps as I'm sure you know. Hours of fun for folks with no friends...

& the Sony wisepilot works well too; who needs a Garmin...

The moment Navigation apps and navi maps showed up on smartPhones, dedicated Navi systems we fucked. The ones who migrated to providing apps were smart.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I think I just have Edge speeds. I actually have very little idea what I am doing

Does it have the 3G sign at the top next to the reception bars like this has ?

DTAC claim to have 3G speeds of up to 42 MBPS, thats 10 x faster than my WiFi

It also tells you on here that after you have used your 1GB of 3G you will automatically be transferred to Edge with a hugely reduced 64kbps

Do this:

On your phone press :

Settings

Wireless and Networks

Mobile Networks

Now what does it say in Network Mode ?

It should say GSM/WCDMA, if not change it to that

Look for an app called Network Speed Booster.

Originally Posted by Kwang

It should say GSM/WCDMA, if not change it to that

Yep, it says: WCDMA (pref)/GSM. But, I have the option to highlight either one instead.

Data is enabled, obviously.

The access point names is: DTAC internet rather than the other option Dtac WAP.

^^ Network Signal Booster ? Looks good

^ try a true Move or 1-2 Call sim

I'm assuming you've checked that you're in a decent coverage area?

dtac - feel goood

It's not exactly nationwide....

Yep he's in Thonburi, has a Gay bar on the corner of his road, I was told

I think its his phone. I couldn't pick up AIS on an old iPhone 3 in Bangkok, but True was good

Originally Posted by Mojo

Quick look from one of the thai pages says Xperia Mini supports UMTS (3G) frequencies of 900MHz and 2100MHz. So it means you need to get AIS sim card as they are the only ones operating 3G at 900MHz frequency.

I think this is right; even though I 'checked' with both the True and Dtac shops, and they both said the phone can work with their 3G, it can't...

If AIS do the 900Mhz then that's what I need; this is from the website:

Networks
•GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
•UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 (Global except Americas)
•UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100 (Americas)

So, I've paid 399 baht for 1 month of unlimited very slow Edge. I'm gonna check out AIS.

??????? Internet Edge, 3G ??? Wifi ?????????? | AIS Mobile Internet

Not sure where I can find an AIS shop, I'll look at Central and/or Paragon.

Looks like 350 baht for 1Gig a month, cheaper than Dtac and should work...

Hey Betty look here, that piece of shit phone of yours is not compatible.
It's big brothers are

dtac - feel goood

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Not sure where I can find an AIS shop, I'll look at Central and/or Paragon.

You can buy Sim cards from any 7/11 or Family Mart numb nuts

AIS is 1-2 Call

^ yeah, but I want to keep my 'happy' number, so it may be a bit more complex than that.

The Dtac website is wrong. All the Experias are the same, I've checked a couple of others on the Sony website, here is a Xperia Ray:

Networks
•GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
•UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 (Global except Americas)
•UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100 (Americas)

Here is mine:

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Networks
•GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
•UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 (Global except Americas)
•UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100 (Americas)

It's the same.

If the 3G comes under the 'UMTS HSPA' then the Xperias, all of 'em, won't do 3G on Dtac. As Mojo says, AIS does the UMTS HSPA at 900 then that suits the Xperias; I'm gonna pop to the Sony shop at Paragon just to make sure. They should, should..., know.

Where did you get your info from ?

Maybe it's for the European Version ?

The info (link below) seems clear to me, unless Thailand sells 'Americas' phones then it's AIS for me.

Phones - Sony Smartphones (UK)

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

The info (link below) seems clear to me, unless Thailand sells 'Americas' phones then it's AIS for me.

Phones - Sony Smartphones (UK)

Bear in mind that Sony sells different products for 3 regions:

- Pacific Rim (Asia and Australia)
- Americas
- Europe & Middle East

Have you phoned their Customer Service, they speak good English unlike those fukkers at True

^

Your internet strength and the upcoming 3 Lions bring this to mind