Network and Connectivity
Philips equipped the W8500 with support for GSM and HSPA networks, making it compatible with a range of 2G and 3G frequencies including GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 on both SIM slots, as well as HSDPA 900 and 2100 for 3G bands. While the data transfer speeds maxed out at HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps — quite modest by today's standards — it catered adequately to the connectivity needs of its era.
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