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Expert: - 11/8/2009


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I using boost mobile services and want to get a phone from sprint that is unlocked. I'm think of using buy HTC Hero, Snap,Samsung Instinct,Intepid. or touch diamond. Please help thanks

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In order to use your Boost Mobile services SIM card, you can only use one of the phones that Sprint sells and supports Boost in. It has to be iDEN or iDEN and CDMA, but the SmartPhone devices you mentioned are not supported by Boost. You would need to switch to a Sprint Plan in order to use these devices. Keep in mind that Sprint's Simply Everything Plans will work with these devices and the cost is only $99.99 a month. Sprint works in many more places than Boost, so it might be worth your while to check out. You would need post-paid contract service for this, versus prepaid, but you may want to consider it. 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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