Does anyone know whether this phone will work in Europe (specifically, Germany), with a local SIM card? I'm primarily interested in data, including tethering. I'm assuming 2G works, as the following page indicates that GSM bands are the same as in the U.S.
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Germany
However, if I'm only going to get 2G speeds, I'd rather rent or buy a phone that will do a better job. LTE seems to be out, unless I'm mistaken. 3G seems like a maybe... the LG product page lists UTMS bands I, II, IV, and V. I think band I is the 2100Mhz band used in Europe?
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-MS659-optimus-f3/technical-specifications
I could only find one post on the topic - this guy claims that the F3 worked throughout Europe, but doesn't specify data / tethering speeds:
http://androidforums.com/threads/vi...the-lg-optimus-f3.842939/page-10#post-6757954
While we're on the subject, can anyone recommend a cheap SIM or phone+SIM plan that I can buy for a month while I'm in Berlin?
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Germany
However, if I'm only going to get 2G speeds, I'd rather rent or buy a phone that will do a better job. LTE seems to be out, unless I'm mistaken. 3G seems like a maybe... the LG product page lists UTMS bands I, II, IV, and V. I think band I is the 2100Mhz band used in Europe?
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-MS659-optimus-f3/technical-specifications
I could only find one post on the topic - this guy claims that the F3 worked throughout Europe, but doesn't specify data / tethering speeds:
http://androidforums.com/threads/vi...the-lg-optimus-f3.842939/page-10#post-6757954
While we're on the subject, can anyone recommend a cheap SIM or phone+SIM plan that I can buy for a month while I'm in Berlin?