Droid in Europe / Milestone in US

[Luxury]

Hi guys,

I'm from Europe, but I go to college in the US. I spend at least 7 months a year in the US, and at least half the remaining time in Europe. I would like to be able to use my Droid in both continents.

1. As far as I understand, the US Droid is dual band, meaning I can't use it in Europe. Is this correct?
2. If it does support EU frequencies, is it possible for me to take out my US SIM/subscription card and put in my European one while in EU, or would I need an unlocked Droid for that?

And vice versa,

1. I understand the Milestone is quad band, so it supports US frequencies (correct?). But would I be able to use a US SIM/subscription while in the US?
2. I also saw the Milestone is due for release in Canada in 2010. Would I be able to use this one in the US and in Europe?

Thanks in advance.

 

[JayMonster]

The Droid is CDMA, so it would not work in Europe. Period.

 

[Topsy]

You want a tri-band android device, and the Droid/Milestone don't fit that bill.

GENERAL MOBILE

Is tri-band and supports dual-sim cards, so no swapping them out.

 

[Topsy]

Motorola Droid Version Available for AT&T, T-Mobile

States that Milestone will work here, but you won't have 3G, be stuck with EDGE only.

 

[Luxury]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the insights. Would the Canadian Milestone change anything about the above?

 

[Backnblack]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the insights. Would the Canadian Milestone change anything about the above?

IIRC they Canadian and European Models are the same...but not 100% sure on that.

**Correction...See post below**

 

[Topsy]

Canadian version does not appear to be the same.
It's only dual-band, but the good new is...they are North American 3G bands
:icon_ banana::icon_ banana::icon_ banana::icon_ banana:

TELUS bringing Motorola MILESTONE to Canada in “early 2010″ Boy Genius Report

So AT&T would work for it.

 

[Luxury]

Canadian version does not appear to be the same.
It's only dual-band, but the good new is...they are North American 3G bands
:icon_ banana::icon_ banana::icon_ banana::icon_ banana:

TELUS bringing Motorola MILESTONE to Canada in “early 2010″ Boy Genius Report

So AT&T would work for it.

But that means that it wouldn't work in Europe, correct?

 

[Topsy]

Ya afraid that's correct.

Seems the only option at this time is the Milestone.
It will work here, just be limited to 2G, which is a big bummer.

 

[Luxury]

I see. Thanks again!

 

[DanSan]

so the CDMA version of this phone is considered the "droid" while the other version based off SIM cards is called the milestone?

 

[JayMonster]

so the CDMA version of this phone is considered the "droid" while the other version based off SIM cards is called the milestone?

Yes, that would be the case.