International travellers, who are die-hard fan of Sony Ericsson product and are keeping keen eye on its new model W880i. Before they grab this high definition, stylish and music inclusive phone, it would be much better for them if they minutely read the technical specifications and become sure which country they are going to visit. Since it may happen your shadow- companion Sony Ericsson W880i fails to work there in an alien nation.

So, just go through it. And what did you find? The Sony Ericsson W880isupports the Tri Band Technology (GMS 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900). Perhaps you have failed to comprehend what - Tri Band Technology - exactly it means? On your part it would be nice and better if you ask the meaning of the technology to the sale executive who is helping out to choose your favourite mobile. After asking the question if you did not get a satisfactory answer. Than this article would definitely be your last attempt to understand. You must know the Sony Ericsson 880i is also called Tri Band phone. You would be asking what is a Tri Band phone then? The answer is - phones that use three frequencies are called tri-band phones. The two main Tri-band combinations are sometimes classified as European tri-band and American tri-band.

And under which combinations does the Sony Ericsson W880i fall? To know the answer, at first we must know about the European tri-band and the American tri-band. Under the American tri-band classification GSM frequencies 850, 1800 and 1900 bands come and under European classification 900, 1800 and 1900 bands. And from the Sony Ericsson 880i technical specifications, it falls under the European classification. It is considered, for most travelers, the 900/1800/1900 tri-band phone in our case Sony Ericsson W880i would cover their needs. At the end, before purchasing your phone here Sony Ericsson W880i, you should confirm with your carrier if there is anything you need to do before using it in another country. A world phone as such is still a mirage as there are several prominent factors that counts - the frequency, cell phone network and the phone - are the few of them.