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My kid got a Moto Q from Nextel/Sprint with plan, I would like to change it to prepaid plan for cost saving measure. Is Moto Q a CDMA device? so I can use prepaid data plan? Did I need to unlock it from NexTel/Sprint, or flash it? how do I do it? thanks.
You won't be able to use this device with Sprint prepaid. Sprint only allows prepaid phones on a prepaid plan. This device is a CDMA device and works on the Sprint (not Nextel) network. There's nothing to unlock or flash. It cannot be converted to work on prepaid, I'm afraid. Additionally, Sprint won't activate a SmartPhone without a data plan, so even if you could use it on prepaid, you would still be required to have a data plan. If you really want to save money and use prepaid, then I would suggest getting a new prepaid phone from Sprint. They are not very expensive. Save the Q if you aren't going to use it anymore or try to sell it to another Sprint user. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
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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