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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slowz3r:
I had the previous nexus devices on Tmo and I loved being on Tmo, when i got stationed up here in Montana i was so sad i would have to switch to VZW, but now i dont feel so bad :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I'm 99% sure they will fire the fact in the presentation it had 42mbps support for HSPA+ and tmobile is the only US company for that plus it supports tmobiles bands and they always got the nexus first so I believe they will and hope so as well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SeanFloyd:
Yeah the wait to find a release date is painful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
It's a pentaband phone as several have mentioned on other threads so even if it's the HSPA+ version is not sold in the US, you'll be able to import it and it'll work on T-Mobile's network. Also the GSM version did get approved by the FCC about 1-2 weeks ago (LTE version has yet to come through) which is leading me to believe one of three things: 1 there will be no VZW exclusivity and they'll launch LTE and HSPA+ same day, 2 VZW will have limited exclusivity and be able to sell the LTE version in their stores while you have to order the HSPA+ from Google/Best Buy/or another retailer, or 3 there's an issue with the LTE version that they're still working out which is why it's still hush hush on a launch day. Either way, I will get a GSM version of this phone by the end of the year even if I have to import one from overseas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] knut150:
maybe it's a misplaced attachment to tmo...but like you said to switch to VZW is not a bad thing :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ewells30:
Rumor has it that it will release on November 10 on Verizon first. Verizon may get exclusivity for a few months and then other carriers would get it as well. But thats just my two cents
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
I've had the thought that I would be able to buy them off contract online or through some retailer like best buy day one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fasinationinmotion:
No contract this phone will be pushing almost 800 dollars. It has some very expensive hardware under the hood.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
No way.... They have to be competitive
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
I doubt it'll push $800 of contract. You can't use the prices from non-US retailers to gauge what it'll cost in the US because their prices include VAT and our dollar has fallen weaker than their currency. Instead look at what similarly priced devices are going for off contract and you'll get a better idea of what it'll be. I highly doubt it'll cost more than $600-$650 for the 32GB LTE version (GSM should be cheaper since Verizon charges a premium on LTE right now) and the 16GB version will likely be around $550USD off contract. I wish they'd hurry up and announce some official release dates and pricing so all these speculative pricing/carrier threads would die.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
The 16gb version will probably be $529. I dont think many have contemplated the fact that google might be subsidizing the nexus line of phones seeing as the previous ones were $529. Im hoping a 32 gb gsm version is released and doesnt clock in at more $600.

I voided my warranty and your mum.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericc191:
Twice as fast? No. I would say faster, however.

Pertaining to the thread title, I will not wait another 2 or 3 months to get this phone. As soon as I see an HSPA 32GB model for sale, I am buying it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SubyWill:
Ughgh, I want my Galaxy Nexus already!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
No... that's not how it works.

When you get 5GB of 4G as part of your plan, it means that you get full-speed ("unthrottled") data for the first 5GB. After you use 5GB of data in the month, you get throttled to EDGE-like speeds for the rest of the month. EDGE is 2G.

It goes HSPA+ (4g) > UMTS (3g) > EDGE (2g).

It obviously depends on your area, but T-mobile's "4G" (HSPA+) is pretty fast. Usually in the 5mbps or higher range. After you get throttled though, EDGE is slow. Like... 0.20mbps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
But it is. Tested and tried. And about 18 months ago that fact is still true. I doubt tmob has slowed down. Atnt mightve added some juice to edge but i highly doubt it.

I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
Not everywhere. I'm in Brooklyn (Bensonhurst), and my speed dropped to 0.5 Mbps in August. T-Mobile claims that the T1 cables in my neighborhood's cell site need to be replaced, but don't have a timeframe. In the meantime, the data signal has been rerouted to a slow backup site. It's been 3 months already. I don't believe that T-Mobile is actually doing anything to rectify the situation, which is the reason why I'm going to Verizon.

It also warrants stating that I never got over 2.5 Mbps in my neighborhood, although T-Mobile's coverage map indicates that we should have the best possible coverage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lil Jones:
[q] should I get a Galaxy tab or wait

I really want the Galaxy Nexus, but if I will have to import then it will be a no go. I don't want to pay 30% more just to have no coverage on it. Not worth it to me. I was considering buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1 now and getting the Galaxy Nexus next year when it becomes available for GSM carriers in america. The only reason I have not purchased me a tab yet is because I don't have a clue if they will hold the GSM release or not...for that matter when or if they will release it in america this year on any carrier. I have know idea what verizon is doing with it right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
Whoa! That cant be :x So basically I have 5GB a month and thats it .. cuz EDGE is useless. Are you sure you dont get bumped to 3g after the 5 gigs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
There is no 4g really
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt2053:
He described it correctly. You get 5 GB of data, any data, per month with no restrictions. After 5 GB of data, you get throttled to 2G Edge speeds.

I don't know what it's like because I've never even gone over 2 GB in a month.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well... 4G is just faster 3G. After you use 5GB of data on the month, the phone says you're on 3G still but the speeds are EDGE-like. EDGE isn't "useless". It work just fine for most light apps and push e-mail/twitter/etc.. You should just be happy that you keep getting data after 5GB rather than just getting cut off or getting charged extra.

Pretty much. HSPA+ is just a faster version of 3G (UMTS).

I've gone over 5GB a couple times, haven't been throttled before. They're kinda selective about it, but that's the point where they have the option to throttle.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
What do you mean no coverage? Insurance or data? I remeber when i had the nexus s and wanted to test what tmobile would say when i told them i lost it. They were willing to replace it with a top device at the time. Minus the deductible of course. It wasnt going to be a nexus but atleast it was something. Has that changed?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricanxd:
Hey guys, I saw some you discussing importing the GN. Just a heads up there are a few local online stores that are selling the device. A couple are actually taking pre-orders. I have seen both 16gb and 32gb gsm galaxy nexus for sale. Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lil Jones:
Thanks in that case I may import then.

Could some one be kind enough to post a link to a website where I can get it for a reasonable price
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luxferro:
Actually that probably just confused everyone. When you say here, where is that? Are you on the US side, or europe?

---------- Post added at 12:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:29 AM ----------

Unless you find that in writing somewhere, good luck reproducing it :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lil Jones:
Annnd I am not importing. Rumor is that Verizon has 60 day exclusive... I can wait to the end of January... get my Taxes done and buy it then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricanxd:
Yeah sorry about that. I meant some US online stores. I've found a handful that have the GN listed on their site.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gimiento:
Links brother/sister, gotta provide the links.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricanxd:
Nobody googles anymore?? Lol

Here's one:

negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MRpeabodyia:
I looked into that site after an androidandme article had referenced it. If I remember correctly it was on or around 10-27 when I did and the GN was only 715$.

For those that plan to pre-order from them if you do a quick google search you can find a few coupon codes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
i posted that in the preorder thread last week. as a matter of fct i posted it on android and me, android forums, g+, twitter, here and a few others.. i wanted to make as many as i could aware of the deal. it is a 35 dollar off coupon, code is sb35offjkh
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricanxd:
Evotronix.com is another site, but they aren't taking preorders. I spoke to them on live chat and rep said they think around mid Nov for them to get them. Most likely same time as the UK release.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
wrong post
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Thats an importer site, not a direct US site. I think the poster that replied to you was expecting you to provide something that we didn't already know....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
what ya mean negri is located in Vegas
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
But they import from other places and sell to US customers (hence the higher prices). The confusion on the previous page was the poster stated there are US sites selling the US Galaxy Nexus, inferring that for example someone like bestbuy.com was selling it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
aaahhh ok...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SubyWill:
So we might not see a Galaxy Nexus for T-Mobile until at least January, huh? This is frustrating.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
Look like I'm going to miss my $70 T-Mobile's bill :(

Hello Verizon....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
So to get the phone 1-2 weeks sooner and/or save a couple $$ up front, you're willing to sign a contract and pay $40 more a month for 2 years?

Lol yeah, that makes sense....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricanxd:
I can see where all the confusion was. I thought some ppl were actually buying from a site outside the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ilkhan:
If VZW really does have a 60-day exclusive I'm sure there will be an alternative device available to drool over in January.

As much as Samsung has packed the GN full of awesome, its not flawless. A better option in January isn't out of the question.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
Wrong, wrong and wrong.

Where did you get the 1-2 weeks from?

My intentions are not save money up front or at any time. My intentions are to get the phone I like and at the same time switch to a better quality company. It will be more expensive but you get better coverage and better speeds, and the future of this company is not UNKNOWN like T-Mobile's.

There is no such thing as a 2 year contract in my world, $200 will fix that. I have always bought my phone at retail price. That's the only way to keep my EM+ plan, been without a contract for the past 4 years. :D

Maybe now it makes a little sense for you ..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
I am willing to switch to Verizon.....I always wanted to and now there are 2 new reasons, Nexus and I get 17-19% discount of the monthly bill. GSM world phones is pretty much the only reason I am with Tmobile......price is good too of course.

and i must say, this is really annoying....its already Nov. 8th and STILL no release dates !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
http://www.online-news-today.com/8061/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-nexus-contract-deals-launched

Read the title and was about to jump in joy until I read the article :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
Sounds like you'd be a perfect big red LTE customer.

I've seen higher speeds in HSPA+ areas with the HTC Amaze compared to my HTC Sensation. I chalk it up to the 42mbps specs on the Amaze.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If you don't care about your monthly bill, then why do you even bring up the point that you're giving up your $70 T-mobile bill in the first place? And if you're going to Verizon either way, why does it have any baring on switching?

My original point is that moving from T-mo to Verizon means $100's of dollars more per year to run your phone. You could very easily keep your T-mo plan and buy an unlocked Galaxy Nexus. There is no monetary reason to leave for Verizon. There is also no reason why you would get the phone any sooner there.

But again, if money isn't an issue, and you're switching anyways, why do you bring up the point in the first place?

And its funny that you bring up the future of the company (referring to T-mo), when you're not going to sign a contract anyways. So why does it matter to you? If they get bought by AT&T you keep the GN and put an AT&T SIM in it. If T-mo doesn't get bought, you keep using your phone like normal. What's so uncertain about that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
Maybe he's a branding kind of guy and any reason is just more fluff and pretty colors.

I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
Sr. this is the only thing that I said:

from that, you implied all kine of crazy assumption which I already proved they were wrong...

now, lets get back to the topic.

Maybe this is the way that you can keep your non-productive 5.8 posts per day, but this is not my stile.

Move on..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
So you say I'm jumping to conclusions that were (quite fairly) easily assumed from the tone of your post, even after I've clarified why I said those things. Then you insult me saying that I make a non-productive 5.8 posts/day.... then you say to move on?

Maybe you should be clearer in your posts (how the f*ck do you expect me to know what you mean from less than 1 sentence?) to avoid confusion, or just keep it to yourself if you're going to turn around and be defensive?

Seriously, don't be a ****.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takgeun68:
Google/Samsung/Verizon are driving people crazy...I am not trying to complain but seriously their releasing time, marketing strategies are obviously epic failure knowing tons of ppl who went for iphone 4s.....waiting patiently is the answer of course but without any confirmed info? I mean nothing is sure (except verizon launch) there is absolutely nothing certain..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
There is no marketing on nexus. And goggle doesnt advertise android. Period. It is all word of mouth advertising, manufacturer or carrier advertising that has helped perpetuate android. But google should still give us some info/leaks. Nokia should sue google for copying how they run a smartphone business.

I invented cyberspace. You're trespassing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
I agree one hundred percent ! Its not the wait ,its the lack of details. If they just said Verizon this date and gsm that date or not at all. We can move on. But they are so dam secretive! Fail
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
and i already have a buyer for my HD2 and Nexus One......cant sell with zero info on GN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SeanFloyd:
http://www.itproportal.com/2011/11/...-samsung-galaxy-nexus-preorder-t-mobile-3064/

This mean anything or more reporting on nothing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Nothing more tmobile uk has way phones they we don't. I need this on tmobile for simple mobile, we need at least a,leak. I hate verizon they have gotten all the good phones this year, and even got or is getting the nexus before tmo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
I have no idea , but i thought the Galaxy Nexus was going to come out on 11/16/11 but now i'm hearing that it's delayed & it's for verizon only could anybody confirm this that it will come out this month & it will be GSM ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
thats the million dollar question...right now for US tmo and att customers importing is the only option. Some retailers have 17th some have 21st and some have 1st week of dec.

btw, there's arldy a Tmo galaxy nexus thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1316800
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
There's already a T-mobile Galaxy Nexus thread....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkCl9TxwIuA&feature=player_embedded

Far as the U.S goes if theres a Tmo/GSM version on the way they sure as hell dont care to mention it.

Unreal the exclusivity and lack of info on this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
The "world" pentaband HSPA+ version is the T-mo version. The hardware will 100% work perfectly on T-mo or AT&T. The question is whether or not it'll be officially sold in the US or subsidized.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
SMH..........
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
I JUST said that didnt I ? Or did you miss the U.S in my sentence ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
What I was saying is that the world version is the US version. There's no difference. They don't have to make a "Tmo/GSM version" of it. They just have to put the world version on sale in the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
he is right.. you dont want a subsidized tmo version.. it will be tinkered with by tmo. i will not be surprised if the verizon version is.. something like blocking tethering, etc. like what sprint did with the nexus s
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rickh925:
I hear lots of fear about the carriers messing with the GN, but have to think that a greater percentage of owners will plan to root/ROM this phone than say a SGS2 right, especially people on xda-developers who are all but foaming at the mouth waiting for this phone. Granted it will take some time for the ROM chefs to get some tasty treats out for us, but I plan to root/ROM as soon as CyanogenMod hits, probably even an alpha will do for me considering I'll just nandroid backup and restore if it's too buggy.

ROOT/ROM baby!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takgeun68:
you can actually find out the current state of your question from Galaxy Nexus prices & pre-orders thread....Right now there are two rumors (there will no other carrier beside verizon that will carry galaxy nexus, at least till the next year, this is for fact)

1. Verizon will hold the galaxy nexus exclusive for about 60~90 days, and importing will be the only way to get the gsm galaxy nexus for the time remaining.

2. Both versions will be released at the same day, and you can get one from retailers such as Best buy, radio shack, etc.

I have no idea which of the 2 scenarios will be the case (hope its the 2nd one) but the general consensus is that the case 1 is more likely for there is no leak or evidence suggesting the release of the GSM model, which is why everyone so pissed and lost, and going for pre-orders...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
VZW, ATT, and Sprint will no doubt block tethering (if they get it). T-mo is a little more relaxed about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
not no more its blocked on the amaze and sgs2.. they say all phones going forward will be blocked too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Just saying historically they're the only ones that have ever put out phones that don't have blocked tethering. The devices that have had stock Android on them haven't had blocked tethering.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
Neither AT&T nor Verizon are legally allowed to block tethering on the LTE bands.

Of course this is only relevant to Verizon since they are the only ones getting the LTE Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
We've had this discussion in other threads. They already do block tethering lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
They don't necessarily block it, they make you pay for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Tmobile hasnt blocked tethering yet anways lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I doubt any carrier will mess with it all they will do is block tethering and thats it in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
They can block tethering on EV-DO. But I've heard of people who were successfully able to use tethering on LTE without paying for it by invoking the open access rules.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well that's essentially blocking. They put up a paywall. No carrier 100% "blocks" tethering. They all let it open if you pay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
yes they have, go try it on an amaze or sgs2.. all phones moving FORWARD. it still works on my sensation. but not the other 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] knut150:
That’s correct, one more reason to root the GSII…
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
hey if this has been posted i apologize, didnt feel like reading through all 11 pages but on this youtube this nexus says t-mobile at around 2:40. hmmmmm.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATjBMixn6Ko&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
there is tmobile in europe...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
There's a slim chance. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
Every sign points to music. VZ still has exclusive in some of its materials
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
People are just curious as to why T-mo would be involved if its only a Music event. That's all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
I think Verizon has the exclusive on the LTE version. That is to say, the exclusive is pretty much meaningless. This would explain why the original Galaxy Nexus banner on the Verizon Wireless website said Exclusively from Verizon but it was later taken out: Verizon in its typical marketing speak tried to claim exclusivity because they have exclusivity on the LTE version, but because the banner doesn't explicitly state that, it gave people the impression that they had a US exclusive on all variants. Either Verizon, Google, or Samsung realized this, and lead to Verizon quickly removing the wording.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
t-mo has also sent out event invites for the same event.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/t-mo-invites-us-to-experience-the-world-of-t-mobile-and-google-w/

There is a possibility that VZ has the LTE exclusivity and T-mo the GSM. I wish Google had released the GN for all carriers without any exclusivity so that all our android bro and sis could enjoy the ICS android experience on GN.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Tmo gonna have the music service exclusive at first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
2 different events. Google at 2pm, Google+T-Mobile at 9pm.

Not sure how you can derive a T-mo GSM exclusivity from this event but hey everyone has their speculation on it.

He was talking about VZW having the Galaxy Nexus exclusive.

And a carrier can't have an exclusivity on the music service. You can manage your Google Music without an Android phone at all (PC and web interface). T-mo may have some kinda carrier billing or launch partnership, but they can't be exclusive on that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
yep those were my thoughts precisely a few weeks back.. seems like the most plausible answer in this situation. anyways i guess we'll see on the 16th... and i really hope tmobile gets a 32gb model as well -.- ppl act like 16 is the only option these days...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
I doubt TMO will be first given that recent Samsung VP of marketing saying Verizon would decide GN's price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
You guys are getting your hopes up.

There's no Samsung logo anywhere on that flyer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Ahhh man....

That means separate development. I'm already leery about a LTE version.

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
What? That post got folded in from another thread (people kept creating threads about a T-mo Galaxy Nexus).

I said "thread". Not "forum". They won't have separate development...