[mikedep333]

Hey,

I have a nokia 5800 xpressmusic (unlocked USA version.) It runs S60 5th edition.

I am considering getting a phone which only supports AT&T's 1900 mhz, and not their 850 mhz (it is primarily a European phone which also has 900/2100 mhz.)

Without getting into a discussion on which phone to get, can anyone tell me how to check what frequency is in use on my 5800?

Thanks,

Mike

[lilhaiti]

There is no tool that I know of that will show which frequency is in use.  But I do know that in most major cities AT&T uses the 1900Mhz signal and they use the 850Mhz signal in rural areas.  The 850 towers are converted analog towers and the 1900 towers are dedicated digitals.  

Using a Non US phone on AT&T's network, you will get Spotty to Good service in major cities (if the phone is a quadband phone) and limited to no service in rural areas.  Most of the time the Non US phone will be on AT&T free roaming networks most likely with T-Mobile(T-Mobile uses 2100Mhz in major cities); it will most likely say AT&T on the phone and you will not be charged a roaming fee.  I hope this helps.