Will Fido LG optimus 2x get 3G data on Bell - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

simonxcheng · 2011-08-26, 03:11 AM

I am considering to get a Fido LG optimus 2x and put it on Bell. I am wondering whether I can 3G data connection.

I really like bell's $10 prepaid data plan because I only need data to occasionally check email and view map.

Any idea?

TorontoColin · 2011-08-26, 10:15 AM

It will work fine, but you'll need to get it unlocked first. That said, is there not a comparable Bell phone you'd like instead?

simonxcheng · 2011-08-26, 10:31 AM

Thanks for your reply. I will unlock it. I heard some phones could not get 3G on bell's network, so I asked this question. I want to get Fido LG optimus 2x just because I like the the dual core and the IPS screen.

BGY11 · 2011-08-27, 05:12 PM

Since Rogers/Fido, Bell, and Telus all use the same frequencies for 3G (HSPA/UMTS 850/1900MHz), their phones will work on each other's networks as long as the phone is unlocked. If you have a WIND or Mobilicity phone however, you won't be able to use it on Bell & Telus at all, and on Rogers/Fido you'll be limited to EDGE speeds.

2011-08-26, 03:11 AM	#1
simonxcheng Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 2	Will Fido LG optimus 2x get 3G data on Bell I am considering to get a Fido LG optimus 2x and put it on Bell. I am wondering whether I can 3G data connection. I really like bell's $10 prepaid data plan because I only need data to occasionally check email and view map. Any idea?

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2011-08-26, 10:15 AM	#2
TorontoColin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Wind Mobile, Rogers Cable, Teksavvy Extreme Cable Posts: 3,232	It will work fine, but you'll need to get it unlocked first. That said, is there not a comparable Bell phone you'd like instead?

2011-08-26, 10:31 AM	#3
simonxcheng Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 2	Thanks for your reply. I will unlock it. I heard some phones could not get 3G on bell's network, so I asked this question. I want to get Fido LG optimus 2x just because I like the the dual core and the IPS screen.

2011-08-27, 05:12 PM	#4
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,168	Since Rogers/Fido, Bell, and Telus all use the same frequencies for 3G (HSPA/UMTS 850/1900MHz), their phones will work on each other's networks as long as the phone is unlocked. If you have a WIND or Mobilicity phone however, you won't be able to use it on Bell & Telus at all, and on Rogers/Fido you'll be limited to EDGE speeds.