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Expert: - 7/24/2009


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how do i register my sim card that i got from a friend with the motorolac130  what do i do

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You can't register a SIM card. If your friend didn't remove her SIM card from the device they gave you, just throw it away. That SIM card contained your friend's phone number and information and when they got a new phone, they got a new SIM card and that one was 'burned' by AT&T. If you want to use the phone you received, you will need to start up service with AT&T. They will provide you with a SIM card when you start up service and you can put it into the device your friend gave you (though you can get a free phone from them when you start up service anyway). If you have service with AT&T today already, just put your SIM into the device and it will work. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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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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