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Expert: - 11/13/2009


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Hi,
I saw you gave a good answer to another person about a similar topic. I have the unlimited international SMS option on my Metro PCS cell but I've discovered from friends abroad (mainly UK, France and Israel) that some of my text messages don't reach them.
BUT, even more annoyingly, a lot of their text messages they send to me never get to me. This is from probably all the main mobile networks in the UK;
Is there anything that can be done??
Thanks
Red

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I'm afraid that there is nothing that can be done in regard to your problem. MetroPCS does not have agreements with all carriers so those people that you are sending to or trying to receive from are with carriers that do not have agreements with Metro. Because Metro is such a small carrier, they don't have the need to have these expensive arrangements. All of the larger carriers do, but smaller regional carries like Metro, unfortunately do not. 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.

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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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