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Expert: - 11/16/2009


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i just bought a phone from ebay,that stated unlocked for metro pcs i wenr to 2 metro stores and they said they cant help the number wont pull up in their system,the phone is a sciphone,is that compatable with metro and if so please tell me where do i go to get it turned on

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If someone on eBay told you that you could use a SciPhone with MetroPCS, they were pulling your leg. The phone is a GSM phone and they don't make CDMA phones. MetroPCS is a CDMA network. A SciPhone can't be flashed to work with MetroPCS. I would recommend that you return the phone to the seller and let them know to stop advertising that their phones work on MetroPCS. They can't, don't and never will. I can assure you of that. 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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