AboutDebiN 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 (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel (iDEN)). 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 15 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500)
Education/Credentials Master's in Telecommunications
Question Someone left their phone in our law office. The battery is dead. I have the SIM number and the IMEI number from the phone. Is there a way I can locate the contact information for the person who owns this phone?
Answer You won't be able to, but the carrier can. Contact the carrier and tell them that you found this phone and ask them if there is a way that they can get it to the owner. Better yet, take it to one of their stores and ask them for a charger and charge the phone. Then you can see numbers in the phone and perhaps contact someone who knows the owner, or call your home with the phone and see what name shows up on the caller ID if caller ID for cellphones is available in your area. Get the phone charged and I'm sure that will solve the problem, otherwise contact the carrier. I hope this helps and it is very nice of you to try to find the owner. If the phone is a Motorola, any mini USB charger (like for a BlackBerry) will charge it. What type of phone is it? Thanks. DebiN
