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Hello, I'm trying to switch over an 2007 model Nokia 6235i that we had around the house from a previous metro pcs account, to use it with our current tmobile sim card. We have a family plan and one of the kids switched off to get an iphone. We like this Nokia and wanted to be able to set it up with our open phone line/sim card for my mother. It has a sim slot, but when I try calling out from it, it says i'm roaming. Tmobile said I need to get an unlock code for it, but I haven't found any of these websites that have the same model on metro with an unlock code. Is there any advice you can offer, aside from scrapping the phone we like?
MetroPCS uses CDMA technology, T-Mobile is GSM. These are not compatible. So that means that you cannot use a T-Mobile phone on the MetroPCS network. Don't bother trying to get the T-Mobile phone unlocked, because it will not ever work with MetroPCS. I would strongly recommend getting a phone from MetroPCS or staying with T-Mobile service and using your current T-Mobile phone. I hope this helps and I'm sorry that the T-Mobile person didn't give you the proper advice. 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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