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[Man-e-faces]

Hi,
My wife got me a Kindle 3 global 3G for Christmas, but it won't connect to the 3G network here.
Anyone else have this problem before I start ranting at Amazon?

Cheers all!

[pkang0202]

3G is a cellular network, so you probably have to subscribe to a 3G service from SK or KT.

I'm not sure, but you may have to get that Kindle registered with the Korean Communications Commission. That would cost around $300 and you would have to wait a month or 2 while they "run tests" on your device.

First, go to KT or SK and see about getting a 3G package. If the kindle still doesn't work, then you probably need to get it whitelisted in Korea through the KCC

Or, jsut use the Wifi.

[shostahoosier]

From what I understand, her Kindle should work in Korea.

If you go to Amazon and look at the 3G map, Korea is pretty well covered. The problem is that in many countries, the 3G service can only be used for downloading books OR accessing Wikipedia. The experimental browser only has full functionality in some countries (the list is growing).

She shouldnt have to have the Kindle certified in Korea.

[Artris]

I have a Kindle DX Graphite. I purchased it in the US and registered it to my email address while I was in the US. I can download books in airports around the world as well as browse the internet and use wikipedia. All over 3G.

The interesting part is, from what I understand, which features are available does not depend on where you live so much as where you purchased the item and registered it. I've heard of visitors from the US having full function in Italy, for example, while Italians who purchased the unit locally can't browse with their unit. Amazon is simply using a form of regional restriction to protect their contractual agreements with cellular service companies.