Compatible aws phones are here for Canada and the US. The AWS phones are either unlocked or carrier locked, they work on a frequency of 1700/2100 MHZ not found in “older” phones, because it is a fairly new standard in 3G phones. Everyday more manufacturers are releasing AWS compatible phones, Google was one of the first to support AWS with the Nexus One, and since then there have been many rumors that apple will follow with the iPhone AWS compatible version. That could mean it would be available from T-mobile in the USA. And in Canada, that could mean Wind Mobile could also carry the AWS iPhone.
We will continue adding phones to list as new aws phones emerge. If you have any additions or questions, please leave a comment below.
Carriers that support AWS compatible phones:
Canada - Wind mobile, Mobilicity
USA - T-mobile
AWS Phone List:
Nokia AWS phones:
Nokia N8
Nokia n900
Nokia E73 Mode
Nokia N9
Nokia 5330
Nokia 6263
Nokia 3555
Nokia 3711
Nokia 5230 Nuron (not the Euro model with 900/2100 MHz WCDMA bands)
Blackberry AWS phones:
Blackberry Bold 9700
Blackberry Curve 9300
Blackberry Pearl 9100 and 9105
HTC AWS phones:
HTC Google nexus one
HTC HD2
HTC Magic
HTC Dream
HTC Touch Pro 2
Samsung AWS phones:
Samsung Vibrant
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
Samsung T669 Gravity T
Samsung 
Smiley
Samsung T479 Gravity 3
Samsung T939 behold 2
Samsung T746 Impact
Samsung T469 Gravity 2
Samsung T659 Scarlet
Samsung 749 Highlight
Samsung T929 Memoir
Samsung T919 Behold
Samsung T819
Samsung T639
Samsung SGH-T919
Samsung Comeback
Samsung TM506
Sony Ericsson AWS phones:
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson TM506
Sony Ericsson Equinox
Motorola AWS phones:
Motorola Milestone XT720
Motorola Backflip
Motorola Charm
Motorola Quench
Motorola Dext MB220
Motorola CLIQ
T-Mobile AWS phones:
T-Mobile HD2
T-Mobile G1
T-Mobile myTouch 3G / Slide / Fender Edition / 1.2
T-Mobile Sidekick LX
T-Mobile Garminfone
T-Mobile Dash 3G
T-Mobile Tap
LG AWS phones:
LG Gs500 Cookie Plus
…. And that’s it, for now!!! Ask below if you have any questions/comments.
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tthere is no ther samsung phones thaat runs on 3g?
There are plenty of samsung 3G phones, but this is a list of AWS comaptible ones.
You should add Videotron as a Canadian AWS Provider. Huawei (chinese manifacutrer) makes AWS compatible phones, Videotron sells the Huawei U3200 and Huawei U7519 models for their AWS network.
Thanks for the info. The t-mobile “Tap” is the Huawei U7519. Videotron is only Available in Quebec, right?
Videotron is owned by quebecor Inc, same company that owns moblicity, Videotron is prmarily a cable and phone company and quebecor is a multi national holding company, prints the sears catalog and most other bit time printing in US and canada
hi,
I was just wondering if the blackberry torch 9800 will be aws compatible? Because the torch, the bold, and the pearl, all have the same compatabilities listed on the blackberry site, which doesnt include the 1700/2100.
thnks
Hey,
there is no official AWS version for the Blackberry Torch 9800 announced yet for North America.
Some people have suggested that you can unlock/re-image the firmware to support AWS. But I have never done this so I can’t say 100% if it would work.
Does the samsung u740 work with wind????
I am confused… all these phones listed… are you sure they are all compatible with AWS 1700/2100 compatible? I’m seeing alot of them that spec UMTS 1700/2100, but that’s not that same thing (if my research is right). Can anybody clarify?
Example: the Sony Xperia X10 – the Sony website doesn’t spec it at AWS anywhere… just UMTS.
I think you may find some explanation on what is UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) which is part of UMTS.
Check link for details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands#UMTS-FDD
Hello,
is GLOBESURFER III 3G ROUTER compitible with WIND MOBILE NETWORK. i want to use GLOBESURFER III 3G ROUTER ‘s telephone port with my standard phone set to reiceve and dial calls.
you have side lx listed…im assuming sidekick lx 2009?
thanks!
hi
is the sony ericsson C902 compatible with the AWS 1700/2100 MHZ network???
HTC Snap should support AWS as well. It’s not on the list currently.
hey paul i saw this
In Canada, Wind Mobile has licensed AWS spectrum in every province except in Quebec, and began offering UMTS voice and data services on this spectrum at the end of 2009. Mobilicity has AWS spectrum covering many of the large urban areas and began offering services in May 2010. Quebecor licensed AWS spectrum throughout the province of Quebec and began offering service with its Videotron brand on September 9, 2010.[1] Shaw Communications licensed AWS spectrum in western Canada and northern Ontario, and hopes to launch wireless services in late 2011.
I thought the first Google AWS 1700 phone was the G1, not the Nexus One. I have an old T-Mobile G1 working fine on the Mobilicity network in Canada.
EASIER is to go to a cell phone companies site IE motorola.com and sort by type aws is a type or look up supported frequencies or sort by freqency, since most people are fans of some make or another
Hello: Does HTC Touch Pro 2 T7373 or HTC Touch Pro work with 1700 Mhz network?
ok so i keep reading that a T-mobile Blackberry Bold 9700 should work with WIND. So can someone please tell me why mine is not working. It is a T-mobile Bold and is UNLOCKED. i try to use it with Wind and all i get is WIND AWAY or SOS for signal. Please Help
Joe,
Try to find a way to manually choose the network. I had the same thing happen with a galaxy s vibrant and it was always on wind away. Until i type some code to bring up settings for network. Then it should work. It is because you have to tell it what one to choose… Thats what worked for me. Good luck man.
Yea i tried that already. my options were 2G or 3G and 2G but thats all and no change.
Joe, you tried forcing it to use only WCDMA? This is what i did with my tmobile vibrant. Hopefully you can find some way to do the same. It should work, just gotta find a way to get into the correct settings and choose the right bands.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1666323-USING-SAMSUNG-T-MOBILE-VIBRANT-T959-on-WIND-MOBILE…..IN-CANADA
I am looking for an Android based smartphone that supports AWS to use with wind mobile. The list above is very long and I am being a bit lazy in asking this question instead of searching hundreds of pages myself. Would someone be kind enough to list 2-3 phones from the list about that would be the closest comparison to Bell’s HTC Desire Z. I’m trying to stay under the $250 price range. Thanks in advance.
Hi I was wondering. What company do I get the htc dream from to make it work on wind would the rogers unlocked work on it?
no, mobile info, it wouldn’t. unless rogers has more than the one type i had. i would just get a t-mobile phone on ebay or something. make sure you can unlock it though. also, there are two types. you probably want the one with 3.5mm audio.
Please add Google Nexus S to this list, This is the next version of the Nexus One. Nexus One was made by HTC, Nexus S is made by Samsung and available for T-mobile in the US at Bestbuy.
wanted to know whre i can purchase an aws phone unlocked from canada ?
Dave
The easiest way to get an cheap unlocked phone in Canada is to buy it from Wind and stay with them for 3 months, then they will unlock the phone for you free.
When was the last time this list was updated?
All of these phones would also be ideal for Mobilicity, right?
is the samsung galaxy vibrant (not T-mobile)compatible???
http://reviews.ebay.com/3G-4G-AWS-WCDMA-Devices-T-Mobile-Wind-etc-04-19-2011_W0QQugidZ10000000009297982
Is a fairly comprehensive list of AWS devices.
will an unlocked rogers curve 9300 work with wind? if so how do i do it?
Lili,
Curve 9300 can definitely work with Wind. I got mine from Wind, so if it’s unlocked, this phone can basically work with most Carriers
Samsung Galaxy S II…….Nuff Said
What about from sound quality? I have a nexus G1 right now, horrible sound quality esp on the hands free. I love the android phone, but after dropping it, it cracked the camera now as well. I also seem to be runniing out of memory , even though I copy all apps I can to the sd card.
So what is the best sound quality, long lasting battery, great reception, aws cell phone out there?
The Galaxy s2? But it is like a rediculous price right now.
Does anyone know if a (Sharp Aquos SH12C) phone from NTT DOCOMO Japan, will work with a 1700/2100 AWS
only because they make TV’s and they made the very first 3D phone last July so my guess is it should be better than the HTC, LG 3D phones that are in North America.
Will the Samsung Galaxy S 2 work on the Mobilicity network?
To work on Mobilicity (and Wind) the phone must support AWS 1700/2100 network frequencies.
Check the specs of your phone – a spec sheet will say what bands your phone supports. If AWS doesn’t appear there in the list of bands/frequencies supported (i.e. GSM, 3G, Edge, UTMS, etc.) then it simply won’t work on Mobilicity.
This is disappointing, I know, b/c having switched to Mobilicity I love it. BUT I couldn’t get any of my preferred smartphone choices (iPhone, Samsung Omnia II) b/c they don’t support Mobilicity’s AWS frequencies.
The phone I ended up with is pretty cool in its own way though and has proven durable. The Motorola X300 Spice for only about $160. If you compare it with Blackberry Torch (approx. $500) on GSM Arena, The Spice actually does slightly better overall in terms of specs and capabilities). I’ve owned a BB before and can say The Spice feels just as nice, with a good functional keyboard, which slides out when needed and disappears when not. And of course you have a ‘larger-than-Blackberry’ touch screen to play with also. So that’s not a bad choice if you can’t get your first choice.
Good news is that the AWS band – b/c it is superior quality – is gradually being adopted across North America, which means that all the major phone makers will soon have to manufacture their models to be compatible with AWS here.
BTW – both Mobilcity and Wind use the same AWS band, therefore each company’s phones are compatible with each other’s network. That should also widen your choice of handsets available.
Good luck!
Hey, just snagged a TMobile Samsung Sidekick 4G that should work on WIND. Specs aren’t that impressive (http://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_sidekick_4g-3874.php), but the keyboard is to die for! Really looking forward to getting my mitts on that puppy, unlocking it, tossing on a new ROM and flying! Have you heard much about it aside from the usual reviewers?
Hi,Everybody,there ,I am very glad to inform you that today Shanghai Feixun Commmunications release serveral AWS 3G android phones, they are all umts900/1700/2100MHZ and qudband gsm supported. Since nowadays, except large brands phones, there is no other phones with AWS available to work on Mobilicity (and Wind), T-mobile ,but these two phones model FSW810 and FSW910 with Marvel PXA910 chipset and with android 2.3 version are amazingly working very well with these three operator’s networks.
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Hey guys,
the new Samsung Galaxy S 2?
Thanks,
Vince
this list is not accurate. the htc dream does not work, the tmobile g1 does. neither does the sony erikson x10a in canada, the x10i in the states does, i dont think the rest of this list is good either. you must list the model(a,e,i,o,u,etc) after the the style. i got both htc dream and the x10 and neither of them work.