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Expert: - 10/18/2009


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Hi - i was recently looking @ the LG LX600 (Lotus) and love the phone.  It's currently for Sprint but runs on the CDMA network (950).  Verizon is also a CDMA network (1900) - can the phone be purchased w/out a contract from Sprint and then activated @ Verizon

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You can't purchase the phone from Sprint without service. It has to be associated with a wireless number from Sprint. If you own the device and have Sprint service and your contract is up and you want to have the device flashed to Verizon, you can find someone to do this for you, but in all honesty, if you aren't able to get the phone on-line or from someone else, it's probably not worth the amount of money it would take to get the phone and then have it flashed to Verizon. It may be better to just get service with Sprint and buy the device from them (and cheaper). I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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