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Why isn't my phone working abroad?

Asked by pepp7377 (61points) July 21st, 2011

I purchased an HTC Sensation from t-mobile four weeks ago in the US and requested an unlock code. I entered the unlock code, then took the phone with me to India, where I replaced my t-mobile SIM with one from Airtel, an Indian carrier. I called Airtel to provide data services, which they say they have done. But my phone is unable to connect to data. I am only able to make / receive phone calls and texts, but no data. Help??

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Nullo's avatar

Different countries have different systems. Your phone probably doesn’t understand the local data setup.

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nationsfairylee's avatar

Well it depends on which area you are in and by data do you mean accessing the internet? maybe you aren’t in a wifi-zone.

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jerv's avatar

My gut says that Airtel screwed up. Based on articles like this and this, I think it safe to say that the HTC Sensation works in India.

@nationsfairylee 3G is something different. I often surf the net from my phone in areas where there is no wifi within miles.

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