UM troubleshooting, "No Network Coverage"

VT_Professor · **UM troubleshooting, "No Network Coverage" -** 14-02-2008, 00:21

I recently bought a United Mobile SIM card (+423) along with an unlocked quad-band GSM phone, a Nokia 6085. I intend to use it in Europe, but wanted to try it here in the Vermont first to make sure that all was well before my trip. For some reason, however, all I get are messages saying "No network coverage."

I spoke with a UM customer service representative over the phone and they were not able to help. They said they have roaming agreements in the United States with AT&T and with T-Mobile. Could this be the problem, since neither of those companies operate in Vermont? There is good, local GSM service, but it's through Unicel.

I talked with Unicel, too, but they think the problem is with the SIM card. They insist that I should be able to pick up their towers whether United Mobile has a roaming agreement with them or not since their customers often roam against their will on Canadian towers just over the border.

Any thoughts?

	(#1)
VT_Professor (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 14 Feb 2008 Country:	UM troubleshooting, "No Network Coverage" - 14-02-2008, 00:21 I recently bought a United Mobile SIM card (+423) along with an unlocked quad-band GSM phone, a Nokia 6085. I intend to use it in Europe, but wanted to try it here in the Vermont first to make sure that all was well before my trip. For some reason, however, all I get are messages saying "No network coverage." I spoke with a UM customer service representative over the phone and they were not able to help. They said they have roaming agreements in the United States with AT&T and with T-Mobile. Could this be the problem, since neither of those companies operate in Vermont? There is good, local GSM service, but it's through Unicel. I talked with Unicel, too, but they think the problem is with the SIM card. They insist that I should be able to pick up their towers whether United Mobile has a roaming agreement with them or not since their customers often roam against their will on Canadian towers just over the border. Any thoughts?