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s4yunkim
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
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| Drew10 wrote: |
I think this is a step in the right direction. However, i would love some clarification on this:
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As phones bought from outside of Korea have not passed carrier certifications, KT cannot guarantee the level of network quality and/or other services, and cannot be held responsible for charges as a result of the device�s improper use of the network.
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Is it common for non-Korean devices to have problems, or is it just something KT added to cover their behinds? |
There are a lot of settings and configurations (especially on the infrastructure side) that go into making a cell phone work on a given network, and each of these settings have to be done for every model of phone. So although generally there aren't issues using a standard template of settings, there are often cases where things don't work.
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I had heard of some customers bringing iPhone 4s from overseas before it was released in Korea, and for some reason every text message they received had the last few letters cut off. It had nothing to do with the USIM card and/or account, as when the card was plugged into a 3GS it worked fine. It was just that there was something slightly different about the iPhone 4 that needed the proper settings that were not yet supported by KT.
This is a unique case, but the statement is generally meant to alert users that there may be cases where there may be features to the phone that are specific only to that carrier (such as on-demand video services, visual voicemail, etc) that may not work when used on a network it was not intended for.
It is also meant to address the fact that there MAY be a way that a phone operates that the original carrier recognizes and cancels charges for. For example, the Apple iPhone 4 sends a text message to a server in the UK when initially setting up FaceTime (this is hidden to the user). AT&T in the USA (KT as well) sees this message and makes sure not to charge the subscriber for an international text message. However, a carrier that does not officially support the iPhone 4 will see this and charge the user for the cost of the international text message.
It is for these situations that we want the user to check for and be aware that such cases, although not common, have been known to happen.
Hope that clears it up! ^^ |
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Drew10
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, that was very helpful.
I do have one more question.
I work at the retail level of the phone business here in Korea. My store specializes in service to foreign customers, with the majority of my client base being U.S Military, Contractors and U.S government employees. Does KT have any plans to extend this program to that customer base? Their visa class doesn't allow them to get an Alien Registration Card, as they're on official U.S Government orders or duties here in Korea.
This would be an ideal program to extend to them. I've already had a few requests to activate their U.S phones and had to respectfully decline. |
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richardjun
Joined: 27 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: Question to s4yunkim, blackberry 9700 |
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| Im thinking of bringing the blackberry 9700 to korea. However, if i register the phone properly and everything checks out ok. Are the rate plans priced the same as a similar phone that is native to the country? |
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Drew10
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: Question to s4yunkim, blackberry 9700 |
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| richardjun wrote: |
| Im thinking of bringing the blackberry 9700 to korea. However, if i register the phone properly and everything checks out ok. Are the rate plans priced the same as a similar phone that is native to the country? |
Of course. The rates are decided by the carrier. You would more than likely have to get a smartphone plan to cover data usage. |
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s4yunkim
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:03 am Post subject: |
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| Drew10 wrote: |
Thank you, that was very helpful.
I do have one more question.
I work at the retail level of the phone business here in Korea. My store specializes in service to foreign customers, with the majority of my client base being U.S Military, Contractors and U.S government employees. Does KT have any plans to extend this program to that customer base? Their visa class doesn't allow them to get an Alien Registration Card, as they're on official U.S Government orders or duties here in Korea.
This would be an ideal program to extend to them. I've already had a few requests to activate their U.S phones and had to respectfully decline. |
As mentioned earlier, to file an application is essentially submitting a claim to with the government, and the government requires a Citizen ID # or an Alien Registration Number for all claims. This is not a restriction made by KT.
However, most common models of phones have already been registered, and once someone has registered the phone with the government, all subsequent phones of the same model can simply be activated without an application with the KFCC.
In summary, as long as the phone model has been registered at least once with the KFCC, it is useable on the KT network.
Thanks for your question, and if you have any further questions, please follow us and sent it to us via twitter at @olleh_expats!
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richardjun
Joined: 27 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:15 am Post subject: |
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| I have an AT&T blackberry 9700. As long I get it unlocked I shouldn't have any problems with getting service through kt? Yet, this same exact phone is being offered by skt, wouldnt this pose as a problem (exclusivity agreements btwn provider and manufact) ? Any clarification would be appreciated. Trying to figure out if I should just sell it here before taking off. |
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freddy teacher
Joined: 01 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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u can probably use it with KT ONLY for voice.
You need a BIS plan to get data, and only SKT can provide you that. im probably reading ur question wrong since its late here, but, why dont u jus sign up with SKT? |
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canada42
Joined: 12 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| So I'm curious then. While I'm home for a while I will likely purchase a Droid Incredible. Would I then be able to bring this back to Korea and have it just work on the Korean network (assuming I took it to my phone provider)? I was never really familiar with what it took to get foreign phones to work before, so I'm not entirely sure what's going on with this change other than you don't need to pay money or send your phone away for weeks. |
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six
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:30 am Post subject: |
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| I have a question about bringing a 3G iPad back to Korea. I can get it whitelisted and functional here, but if I already have an existing unlimited data plan through my Galaxy S, can I get the iPad on that data plan or do I have to buy a separate data plan just for it? |
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OculisOrbis
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:40 am Post subject: |
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| Just use the wifi on your iPad and tether it with your phone's data connection. I just got a KT plan for my foreign Nokia smartphone and tethered my iPad so it runs off the wifi connection generated from my phone. I used the Joiku app for my phone to do it. |
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six
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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| tethering requires bringing a usb cable with me at all times, mobile AP drains so much battery life. it seems ridiculous to need a second 3G data plan for it, but would I have to get one? |
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OculisOrbis
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| it's wireless..........your phone produces a wifi signal using the joiku app. the ipad just connects with your phone's wifi signal. |
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six
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:08 am Post subject: |
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| That still doesn't solve any problems. It drains the battery life on my phone and it doesn't allow the ipad to be separated from my phone and still get internet. |
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tatertot
Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:04 am Post subject: |
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| That still doesn't solve any problems. It drains the battery life on my phone and it doesn't allow the ipad to be separated from my phone and still get internet. |
I think you probably can't run both devices on the same data plan. However, if you get an adapter for your SIM you should be able to swap it between devices. That would be really inconvenient, though. |
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andyrider
Joined: 20 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject: Droid Incredible |
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| canada42 wrote: |
| So I'm curious then. While I'm home for a while I will likely purchase a Droid Incredible. Would I then be able to bring this back to Korea and have it just work on the Korean network (assuming I took it to my phone provider)? I was never really familiar with what it took to get foreign phones to work before, so I'm not entirely sure what's going on with this change other than you don't need to pay money or send your phone away for weeks. |
I would make sure that you can get the smart phone data plan in Korea with the phone before you buy it. I believe Korea has the 3G only on the 2100 frequency both for SK and KT. They still service the older CDMA at 900 and 1800. The Incredible has CDMA 850 and 1900 and CDMA 2000. Far as I know, LG is the only provider with the CDMA 2000. It will probably work for voice calls with CDMA 850/800. |
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