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Hero FCC docs hint at AT&T

Hero FCC docs hint at AT&T
Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009 by John Walton     
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Speculation regarding which carrier will launch Hero in the US led most of us to the Sprint conclusion. But as Engadget Mobile reports, FCC filings indicate the device utilizes the 1900 and 850MHz bands. These are the frequencies required for an AT&T data plan.

I'm reluctant to say this, but we're probably all thinking it anyway: is Android ready to challenge the iPhone directly? Looking at the devices currently known to run on Google's OS, I'd say Hero is definitely the one for the job. By the way, I concur with Chris Ziegler's sentiments; I need to hold the phone a little more before I can make accurate assessments. I need a Hero.

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David-M @ Jul 10 6:38 PM
If it goes on ATT that would stink. I don't have ATT but in my area they say the 3g and signal is fantastic. But, I'm just worried how ATT will price the device, and what will they change on it. Hmmmm.
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Joystick @ Jul 5 11:37 AM
Verizon needs a good HTC phone - what do we have? The freakin' Diamond, and the Ozone. Give us a good phone!
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Mcbever @ Jul 5 3:38 AM
wow if this phone does come out for at&t i would be so happy i would buy it no matter how much it costs
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Twisted.Starr @ Jul 6 2:46 PM
haha, i know right? i will do the same. =]
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jeffrito @ Jul 5 2:41 AM
Ok many of you guys say AT&T is to expensive, but they haven't failed me yet. I notice that they take out the best phones to fit anyones needs. if i have to pay about 70$ bucks less on AT&T for 3500 min unlimited internet, Unlimited text and TV so be it. Does T-mobile have TV i don't think so =)
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Zapote21 @ Jul 6 8:09 AM
I'd rather live without TV than have to use AT&T... :-)
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artz1986 @ Jul 4 9:34 AM
Really, you'd just probably have to get a PDA data plan if the Hero does come to the carrier, so it wouldn't be any different than having any other smartphone, besides the select view, w/ ATt. Second, seeing how the iPhone's exclusivity is coming to an end soon, I really think ATt would be gunning to get this phone, seeing how huge the potential for it is. Btw, AtT may be a bit expensive, but you do get what you pay for, I mean, they're not the second biggest carrier for no reason..
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Lilwill13 @ Jul 3 5:44 PM
I agree this better be for T-Mobile, AT&T is overpriced and i think t-mobile should start bringing more phone from the UK and other international countries and I read that Vodafone might buy Deutsche Telekom AGO(DT). Would this affect anything here in the U.S?
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YunG_St@R11 @ Jul 3 5:20 PM
UMM THE HERO BETTER BE ON T-MOBILE
IF IT ISNT IMA WHOOP SOMEONE
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and i will help you......ok!
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eric3607 @ Jul 11 1:20 AM
T-Mobile Is not going to get It. HA. Sprint or At&t Is going to get It. And plus T-Mobile sucks anyways
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David-M @ Jul 3 5:18 PM
It would be ok. Im on tmobile and i love there plans. But im not sure how high ATT would price the plans for the HERO. personally i would want it on sprint because of good coverage and great plans.
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iryan11 @ Jul 3 3:20 PM
I agree. It would be a huge mistake to launch this phone on a CDMA network. Personally, I think that AT&T has the best selection of smartphones. T-mobile to second them. Say what you'd like about Verizon and Sprint. But when it comes down to it, only old ladies who want a basic free on contract phone go to these providers. Sorry for the bias. I really feel like this will be the first phone to kill the iphone. I sure hope it makes me ditch mine. Thank you for the great post, John. You are always the first to report about the phones I am most interested in;)
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robnaj @ Jul 3 2:37 PM
Hey John from phonedog.com If you really want the HTC Hero clove.co.uk
whom ships world wide, it is pricey. link is
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=35D4C1DC-2957-4045-B55A-54A3EF22C2F1#
maybe clove and phonedog can work something out.
That would be really cool
Also I too think htc hero could take on the iPhone because Orange
see this link
http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phones/htc-hero-in-graphite
see this YouTube for some information on Orange and Htc Hero!
Hope my information is help fuel
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John Walton @ Jul 3 3:23 PM
Thanks for the link. I'm sure some of our readers will make use of it. That is pricey, but what a great phone. I really wish I could order one, but I think I'll be going with myTouch on a contract.
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greg1mac @ Jul 3 2:36 PM
The HTC Hero for at&t would be a dream come true.
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triggerhippy @ Jul 4 2:04 AM
Not for your wallet it won't.

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