HTC Hero in wild, gets video unboxing

**djwaz** · 06-30-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Crashdamage

T-Mo uses 1700MHZ for 3G in the U.S. That's not used for 3G anywhere else in the world. T-Mo got stuck with it here 'cause, well, that's what was available. I seriously doubt you'll ever see an unlocked U.S. version of the Hero for sale.

That makes me sad to think about, I know there is going to be a huge demand for it here in the states just a matter of what carrier is going to pick it up, I dont see myself leaving Tmobile anytime soon so if i can not get it unlocked and use 3 g, I will have to start looking at the my touch again a little closer and think about using a cooked hero rom. Hey johnny, you plan on buying an unlocked hero and rocking edge only well that and wifi of course?

**paul roberts** · 07-01-2009, 02:24 AM

aren't they all quad band like the G1?

**Chris Davies** · 07-01-2009, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by paul roberts

aren't they all quad band like the G1?

Quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE, yes, but the UMTS/HSPA bands are different.

Chris

**estrouse** · 07-11-2009, 03:10 PM

There WILL be a US unlocked HTC Hero running 3G bands 850 and 1900 mhz, thus allowing for 3G data on AT&T. It has already cleared the FCC, and I have confirmation (although NO DATE OF AVAILABILITY) that it will be sold from an online store. Take the confirmation lightly, but know that it will either be available via Canadian or US service providers or even both. It will ultimately be able to be purchased by anyone in North America for use on compatible networks. Can't wait personally... dropping this crappy storm and VZW for it

Cheers