[Lundon44]

I would image there are many others like myself that want the Lumia 920 but either aren't on one of the exclusive carriers or don't want to switch carriers just to get it. I for one live in Toronto, Canada and Rogers is carrying the Lumia 920 which based on previous history I would imagine could be carrier unlocked to use on Bell or Telus. 2 downfalls however is the phone is that Rogers has only announced the 920 in black (boring!) and we'll have to sacrifice MMS, group text and tethering. Same goes for using any other unlocked model.

Now personally if I'm buying a 920 it's definitely not going to be in black so that leaves me to wonder where else I'll be able to pick one up (and successfully unlock it). I have a strong feeling AT&T will withhold the unlock codes again like they did with the L900 which will rule out unlocking those an option.

But those in the US that don't mind a black L920 will be okay to use the Rogers model. For the majority of us that want color in our lives we have to rely on an international model with compatible bands. I do recall using an unlocked Telstra HTC HD2 back in the day that worked flawlessly on Telus (same bands as AT&T/Rogers/Bell). And I do know they are releasing the L920 at the end of October but from what I can see it may not do LTE which could be another big draw back.

Anyone know of any other models that will compatible on the same bands as AT&T/Rogers/Bell/Telus that will be in colors other than black AND have LTE capabilities?

[jkrc717]

I'm waiting to see if an unlocked international L920 will work on T-Mobiles 4G network in the US.

Some say it will, some say it won't.

[zrob7]

I think in early testing they only got 2G on TMO :@ I have no idea why

[rwcrossman]

I'm hoping to get an unlocked version to either use on tmobile or straight talk. As long as it works on one of those two I will be happy. I dread the thought of having to go to AT&T.

[tissotti]

I'm going to walk to the nearest gadget/electronic store here in Sweden and pick the phone and put my 4G SIM in. ;)

[Aykazu]

The way I have understood the LTE question, is that Lumia 920 will support LTE and the international version will support a great amount of bands anyway, it could be refered as a (WorldPhone) since it supports so many bands, however if your uncertain that will it work with your carrier then match these to your carriers network:


GSM 850
GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
WCDMA, V, (850)
WCDMA, VIII, (900)
WCDMA, IV (1700)
WCDMA, II, (1900)
WCDMA, I (2100)
LTE 700
LTE 800
LTE 850
LTE 900
LTE 1700
LTE 1800
LTE 1900
LTE 2100
LTE 2600

[Lundon44]

Do we see any chances of a pentaband unlocked model?

[thedumbkid]

What are some online shops with Lumia 920 that ship to US/Canada?

[rwcrossman]

After this email it looks like I'm going to have to buy one from AT&T and hope its not too much of a PITA to have them unlock it.

Thanks for the note.



Initially, it will need to be through AT&T if purchased in the US.



Regards,



Stephen

[theefman]

After this email it looks like I'm going to have to buy one from AT&T and hope its not too much of a PITA to have them unlock it.

Thanks for the note.



Initially, it will need to be through AT&T if purchased in the US.



Regards,



Stephen

If you want to unlock it, at&t is not your best option. If they go the same route as with the 900 you'll have to wait 6 months to get it unlocked from them. Might be better to look at the Rogers version, their 900 version was easier to unlock and will work on at&t's LTE network.

[Lundon44]

The way I have understood the LTE question, is that Lumia 920 will support LTE and the international version will support a great amount of bands anyway, it could be refered as a (WorldPhone) since it supports so many bands, however if your uncertain that will it work with your carrier then match these to your carriers network:


GSM 850
GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
WCDMA, V, (850)
WCDMA, VIII, (900)
WCDMA, IV (1700)
WCDMA, II, (1900)
WCDMA, I (2100)
LTE 700
LTE 800
LTE 850
LTE 900
LTE 1700
LTE 1800
LTE 1900
LTE 2100
LTE 2600

Are these the announced bands for the possible pentaband model?

[Aykazu]

Are these the announced bands for the possible pentaband model?

Well I dont know about Pentaband, but thats the standard which is coming to EU ie. Unlocked model or International model

[Aykazu]

Are these the announced bands for the possible pentaband model?

Besides if you want, you can propably pre-order European model from like Amazon.de or something, ill look it up for you

[rwcrossman]

If you want to unlock it, at&t is not your best option. If they go the same route as with the 900 you'll have to wait 6 months to get it unlocked from them. Might be better to look at the Rogers version, their 900 version was easier to unlock and will work on at&t's LTE network.

I was thinking the same thing but I just got off the phone with a rep and did a chat support so I would have a record of it and they both said if I buy it full price they will unlock it same day.

[Aykazu]

Nokia Lumia 920 (Factory Unlocked) PureView 8.7 MP camera ,Windows Phone 8 ,4.5" | eBay

Well it seems amazon doesnt have it but found it from eBay...

[ImmortalWarrior]

I'm really hoping the Microsoft stores in Canada will sell unlocked phones. The carriers can go f*** themselves.

[ryzama]

I've heard a few comments from people regarding Rogers and how it was fairly easy to unlock their Lumia 900?

I live in Alberta on TELUS and along with everyone else, I am quite ticked with this carrier exclusive bullcrap. TELUS still hasn't announced any Windows Phone 8 devices, and I am trying to decide if I can pass on the L920 for the HTC 8x if TELUS picks that up, or maybe even the Samsung.

However, if I just can't pass on the L920, which is probably going to be true, is Rogers my best choice? Do they unlock the phone for you, who has experience in unlocking Rogers phones? Also will L920 Rogers phone work on TELUS LTE? I think TELUS is using LTE 700MHz, not 100% sure though.

[ryzama]

I was thinking the same thing but I just got off the phone with a rep and did a chat support so I would have a record of it and they both said if I buy it full price they will unlock it same day.

Got off the phone with who, Rogers or AT&T? Because I would definitely buy from AT&T instead of Rogers so I can get different colours if they are willing to unlock the phone.

[Coreldan]

Most likely from the flagshipstore in Helsinki, Finland. Unless some one of the finnish carriers offer any discount for the phone for taking up a 2 year contract with them, they usually don't around here.

[rwcrossman]

Got off the phone with who, Rogers or AT&T? Because I would definitely buy from AT&T instead of Rogers so I can get different colours if they are willing to unlock the phone.

Sorry for not being more specific but that was for AT&T in the United States.

[Dusteater]

If you want to unlock it, at&t is not your best option. If they go the same route as with the 900 you'll have to wait 6 months to get it unlocked from them. Might be better to look at the Rogers version, their 900 version was easier to unlock and will work on at&t's LTE network.

I need an unlocked one since I am spending the winter in Russia. My question is, what if I buy the phone at full retail, how does AT&T handle that? I don't have an upgrade at the moment and have to buy it that way anyways.

[ryzama]

Sorry for not being more specific but that was for AT&T in the United States.

That's awesome to hear!! Because I'd really like White or maybe Red. Rogers for some fail reason is only carrying Black.. I mean wtf?

Curious though, did you specifically mention the L920 and they said yup, you pay full retail we will unlock it?

[Lundon44]

I've heard a few comments from people regarding Rogers and how it was fairly easy to unlock their Lumia 900?

I live in Alberta on TELUS and along with everyone else, I am quite ticked with this carrier exclusive bullcrap. TELUS still hasn't announced any Windows Phone 8 devices, and I am trying to decide if I can pass on the L920 for the HTC 8x if TELUS picks that up, or maybe even the Samsung.

However, if I just can't pass on the L920, which is probably going to be true, is Rogers my best choice? Do they unlock the phone for you, who has experience in unlocking Rogers phones? Also will L920 Rogers phone work on TELUS LTE? I think TELUS is using LTE 700MHz, not 100% sure though.

The Rogers 900 was instantly unlockable through online sources. I'm also on Telus using the L900 and LTE does work. I live in downtown Toronto and find I get an LTE signal about 80% of the time. Strangely it took using the phone for about a week before LTE really started to show, before that it was only getting 4G. On LTE I hit almost 20mbs/sec which I thought was good until my friend showed me his speeds on Rogers LTE on his GS3 which were significantly faster. Not sure if it's the carrier or the fact I'm using a Rogers phone on Telus.

[Lundon44]

That's awesome to hear!! Because I'd really like White or maybe Red. Rogers for some fail reason is only carrying Black.. I mean wtf?

Curious though, did you specifically mention the L920 and they said yup, you pay full retail we will unlock it?

As exciting to hear as that is I'll wait for proof of this before taking the chance. I got screwed over on the L900 from AT&T and it became a paper weight for 2 months before I said eff it and bought the Rogers cyan model so I could unlock it.

As well a ton of people including myself have been bombarding Rogers with complaints over their launch colors (or lack of) and I feel that there could be a small chance that they may launch a second color. They've responded to my complaints saying they've been escalating my feedback as well as others on this matter. So one things for sure is they are aware people are unhappy about black being the only color choice. And they claim to have more info to release on this matter closer launch.

I'll grab a yellow, cyan or white from AT&T (if unlockable) but would rather grab an unbranded Rogers model closer to home and save on the customs and shipping from Ebay.

[theefman]

I need an unlocked one since I am spending the winter in Russia. My question is, what if I buy the phone at full retail, how does AT&T handle that? I don't have an upgrade at the moment and have to buy it that way anyways.

It will still be locked to at&t, same as buying on contract. Lots of info on this in the 900 forum.