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I just purchased a blackberry 8330 and in order to activate it with Sprint/Nextel they said I would have to purchase a SIM card. I already have an account with them but the phone I have at the present time is the hybrid renegade without a SIM card. What kind of card do I need to purchase and where can I get one from? Thanks!
All hybrid (iDEN and CDMA) phones have a SIM card. Any phone that works on the Nextel side of the network uses a SIM card. However, if you don't currently have an iDEN SIM card, you don't have to buy one, Sprint will give you one for no charge. If you don't have Nextel service, you will need to change your plan to include it. But in any event, you don't need to purchase the SIM, there is no charge. If you don't have Nextel service, the SIM is a GSM SIM used for when you travel abroad, however, I don't believe that the 8330 works outside of the US. Sprint can activate a CDMA BlackBerry without a SIM card, so I'm a bit confused about what they are telling you to do. Can you give me some more detail? 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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