You must know the Sony Ericsson 880i, it 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.

International travellers, or national travelers who roam in their country side are die-hard fan of Sony Ericsson product, the Sony Ericsson w880i. They are keeping keen vigilant eye on this new model W880i. Before they grab this high definition, stylish and music ergonomically inclusive phone, it would be much better for them if they minutely read and understand the technical specifications and make up their mind in totality. Much before they make up their mind and head to bu the phone. Since it may happen, there may be possibility, yours shadow- companion, the Sony Ericsson model W880i fails to work and functions in its full potential there in an alien nation.

So, just go through it. And what did you find in the technical specifications? The Sony Ericsson 880i supports platforms called the Tri Band Technology (GMS 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900). Perhaps, there is possibility that you have failed to comprehend what - Tri Band Technology - exactly it means?

On your part it would be nice and of better understanding, if you ask the meaning of the mentioned 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, and you come out confuse and puzzled. Than this article would definitely be your last attempt to understand this technology.

And under which combinations does the Sony Ericsson W880i fall? To know the answer, at first you must know the concept of 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, one could conclude that it falls below 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 and they will be able to fully utilize the gadget full potential.

Concluding, before purchasing your phone here Sony Ericsson W880i, you should confirm and make it sure that 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.