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ok so i have this blackberry curve 8310.my cousin gave me this phone as a early christmas present,its an att phone. though i want to change it to tmobile.i think its locked too. what is the process of getting my phone activated?
In order to use this BlackBerry with T-Mobile, you would need to pay someone to have it SIM unlocked then you would have to download the software from RIM for it that goes with the AT&T 8310. If the phone has never been used, you can get it to communicate with the BlackBerry server with T-Mobile by paying for the $24.99 data plan in addition to what you have today. If it is used and has never been activated, it will not be able to be activated with the T-Mobile servers because the number is already registered as AT&T. I don't know where your cousin got the BlackBerry, but if you really want to use this phone, it would likely be better to use it with AT&T then try to pay the money, time and hassle of getting it to work with T-Mobile. You would be better to sell it to someone with AT&T and buy a used T-Mobile BlackBerry. 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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