is 850Mhz 3G band enough?

[artstate]

I was wondering, if I were to get a phone with only the 850 Mhz 3G band, would it work for 3G connections using the Rogers network?
I know Rogers also uses the 1900 Mhz band, but I'm not sure if both are needed or not.

(Also, do Bell and Telus also use the 850/1900 combo for their HSPA network?)

[Kronk86]

It really depends. If it is an HSPA/UMTS 850Mhz, then yes, that is all you need. But it could be GSM, GPRS, EGPRS etc.

850/1900 Mhz is the North American standard for HSPA/UMTS with the exception of a few companies using AWS frequencies.

[alexflint]

And all of Roger's network has EDGE or 3G 850mhz available, and you will get better service using 850 than you will with 1900. It sounds like you're safe.

[Kronk86]

I think that is key here is the difference between HSPA/UMTS and the AWS frequencies.

[artstate]

that's great news! thank you for the replies, now my mind is at ease and the hunt for my next wonder of a phone shall begin.