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I HAVE A SPRINT INSTINCT PHONE WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON MY BOOST MOBILE NETWORK. i CALLED THEM BUT THEY ADVISED IT WOULD NOT WORK. CAN YOU ADVISE ME IF IT CAN WORK. I KNOW I WOULD LOSS THE DIRECT CONNECT. THANK YOU
They are correct. It will not work. Sprint uses the CDMA network, Boost is iDEN. They are 100% incompatible. Has nothing to do with Direct Connect, it is just a different network. Sprint owns an iDEN network and a CDMA network. There are some phones that have dual radios that will work on both, but the Instinct is not one of them. If you want to use this device, you will have to change to a Sprint plan. 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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