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The Q9 Alphabet Soup
So, now, let's try to clear up what the different versions of the Q9 actually are. We have the official Motorola branding in bold.
Motorola Q9h, GSM, European version
This Q9h is a GSM Q9 that has the 3G bands necessary for Europe but not the USA. It also lacks GPS. You can identify it easily as it's all black.
Motorola Q9h Global, Rev 1. GSM, AT&T, Rogers, Discontinued on AT&T
This is the Q9h that was originally released on AT&T. It's Tri-Band for GSM and Quad-Band for EDGE, so it should be able to handle 3G pretty much anywhere you take it. This device is also available on Rogers. It has a black front and rear and a silver rail around the edge. This Q9h has been discontinued and replaced by #3.
Motorola Q9h Global, Rev 2. GSM, AT&T ONLY, Silver Pinstripes.
This Q9h has the new look we've mentioned and it replaces #2, the original Motorola Q9h. It will only be available on AT&T and sports a raft of new features that Moto hasn't made clear (until now).
Motorola Q9e, GSM, Small carriers
A GSM Q9 that only has the EDGE radio bands. We wondered why on earth Motorola bothered to create this product and we have the answer: it was requested by several small, local carriers that don't have 3G service. So Moto made it and figured, what they heck, we'll sell it to anybody else that might (inexplicably) be interested.
Motorola Q9m, CDMA, Verizon, Discontinued
The first CDMA Q9, the Q9m on Verizon had a unique, multi-media-focused Today Screen and was Fergie-approved. You can recognize it by its squarish body and red rail.
Motorola Q9c, CDMA, Sprint
The Q9c on Sprint has a weird history -- getting an upgrade to WM6.1 before disappearing for a time due to unspecified 'Technical Issues.' It's back now.
Motorola Q9c, CDMA, Verizon
The replacement for #5, the Motorola Q9m. No significant changes except they tweaked the software so it's more in line with Sprint's Q9c.