Reader Question: Dual SIM without quadband — what’s the point?!
Reader US user asks what’s the use of a dual SIM phone if it isn’t quad band?
This question was made in reference to the new dual SIM technology of Verzio - which is now a mainstream feature of Samsung on some of their phones as well as some generic China models.
With single, dual, triple and now quad band phones emerging into the mainstream market, the “battle of the bands” is really a simple battle. The more bands a phone can support, the better it is when it comes to worldwide coverage. So yeah, objectively speaking, quad band is better than tri band.
I’ll say with confidence that in Asia, triband phones are really a mainstay and has become a standard for GSM 800 / 1800 / 1900 whereas 850 is usually used in some parts of the USA.
The point of having a dual SIM isn’t IMHO a function of being in transit between two countries. The dual SIM is meant to facilitate a more convenient (1) stratification of data and call plans or (2) to simply separate your work and personal calls in one phone. I’d say that the most useful application would be the first point where say, provider 1 has better free calls and SMS rates while provider 2 has a better unlimited data plan. This gives you the best of both worlds then - of having both the great data plan and maximize your calls and SMS.
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10 opinions for Reader Question: Dual SIM without quadband — what’s the point?!
ihrine
Mar 26, 2008 at 2:45 am
Can you help me, to find where can i pirchase one of this DUPLI???
honorejr
Mar 28, 2008 at 5:50 pm
i read that the cect cjn95, and L821 does have that functionality. being a quad band, dual sim, and both sims being online.. i think its the phone of my dreams.. does anybody knows if there is any truth to that? bless………….
ben cupas jr
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:30 pm
hi! you can purchase Duplii at bonifacio high street B3 taguig there is a VERZIO concept shop and its only 14,990 pesos. We also have branches at alabang festival mall 3 floor.
ben cupas jr
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Its doesn’t matter if duplii is not a quad band phone. Dupli also support a WCDMA with that u can also use duplii In US, some part of the US are using WCDMA
Alex
May 17, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi,
Do you know of any dual SIM phone that works with Sprint mobile?
Thanks
Alex
junior
May 18, 2008 at 9:17 am
hey, i finally got the phone from the company, the cjn95, thats a load of crap.. its a tri band, signal reception quality isnt that good, it has ” N83″ written on it. also has a few other issues that made me dissatisfied with this phone…so becarefull of these companies who claim they r selling u quad band dual sims…. bless
ben cupas jr
May 21, 2008 at 12:48 am
Hello dude, verzio dupli price now is only 12,990 pesos, Verzio Twinn 9,990 only so hurry up buy Verzio handset at Bonifacio Highstreet B3 Taguig metro manila. Invi Verzio are also available for only 24,990 pesos.
Louienelle
May 31, 2008 at 9:16 am
hi i have a verzio duplii phone, can any one help me where can i find application or game for my phone? thanks
ngai pei
Jun 20, 2008 at 10:59 am
I have Samsung D880 dual sim for sell.
any interested buyer should contact me through my e-mail ngaicp@inmail24.com.
honorejr
Jun 21, 2008 at 6:00 am
hey,, i found a true quad band dual sim… works with any gsm network n is able to host two sims online at the same time… great quality n reception.. u should try one out… its the 630E QUAD-Band SLIM TOUCH SCREEN.. i found it on ebay.. try it,,, see what u think..
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