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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 09:32 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Storkz wrote:
Customs authorities require that we state the value of your order directly on your package – the value is the retail cost. Storkz.com cannot mark any package(s) as a “Gift” in order to avoid customs and duties fees.

Factor that in, plus a further £15 raping from Parcel Farce (I believe USPS passes to them) for doing the job that they've already been paid to do.

Ordering from the States is my last resort.
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PostPosted: 09:43 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
If it sounds too good to be true ... the likehood is it that will make an amazing 10 page BCF thread detailing how you're trying to regain the money.

TLDR: DON'T DO IT CAPTAIN!!!
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PostPosted: 11:38 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Motorola Moto E (Verizon LTE Prepaid)
Runs on Verizon's Fastest 4G XLTE Network


I would be worried that you will not be able to use it in the UK or get it unlocked from their network..
Although a quick google does seem to indicate its a free unlock. Just depends on how tech you are.
Just remember unlocking it will invalidate any warranty, that you might have.

CPW sell PAYG for 89.00.

For the sake of a few £££ a much better option. Given you know you are getting a UK spec and have backup to sort any issues.
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PostPosted: 11:53 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
inb4 nsfw balloon pr0n.
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PostPosted: 14:17 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Motorola still make phones? Bless.
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
AFAIK the phone should work here otherwise if they used different frequency's in the US
all manufacturers would need to make specific units for different country's
and I know a few yanks that use there US phones her so should not be an issue
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
oldpink wrote:
AFAIK the phone should work here otherwise if they used different frequency's in the US
all manufacturers would need to make specific units for different country's
and I know a few yanks that use there US phones her so should not be an issue


Their 4G frequencies are different. I remember a website, gsmarena maybe where you can find out what frequency bands different phones use, amongst other information that is.
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PostPosted: 16:15 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
snoosnoo wrote:
Their 4G frequencies are different. I remember a website, gsmarena maybe where you can find out what frequency bands different phones use, amongst other information that is.



very possible that 4G is in a different band, USA has its own way of doing things when it comes to allocating bandwidths Thumbs Up
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angryjonny
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PostPosted: 16:31 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
IIRC my 4G worked fine when I was in the USA the other month. I got charged £6/mb for using it, but that wasn't the phone's fault.

Even so. A Motorola. You hate your cousin that bad? Why not give the guy a break and just clamp his skateboard?
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
PM me for great deals on 2TB external HDD's at £9.99 Laughing
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 07 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
its possible there is overlaps as the Uk uses 3 bands for 4G

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Id assume this is to do with how far you are away from a tower and signal quality
been years since I looked at the radio spectrum (old Ham operator)
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