Cellular Phones/Boost Mobile

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Expert: - 12/18/2009


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I have a boost mobile but my phone is destroyed because of my baby. I was wondering if i can use a regular sprint phone? Will it work the same? Thanks(:

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You will only be able to use a phone that is compatible with Boost service. I would recommend contacting them and asking them if any of the Sprint phones that you are considering are compatible. If you don't see it listed on the web site under the Boost phones, it won't be compatible. Boost uses both iDEN and CDMA and the majority of Sprint phones are CDMA only. You would be better served to purchase a used Boost phone instead. 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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