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Expert: - 10/22/2009


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Is there any way to change the # of rings on my Blackberry Curve 8300 so it rings longer before going to voice mail?

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If you call your carrier, they can increase the time that your line rings before going to voice mail. It's not actually a number of rings and it has nothing to do with your BlackBerry. The carrier controls the length of time that your line rings before transferring to voice mail. The standard amount of time is less than what they can do, so contact them and just ask them if they can increase the length of time that your phone rings and they should be able to do this for you. 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.

Organizations
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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