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 US Cellular does not have any phones that i like and they say that they cannot activate sim card phones on their network. Are they trying to blow smoke at me to buy one of their phones or is this really true? If they can activate sim card phones how can I get them to do it for me? What do I say/
Answer US Cellular has a CDMA network. CDMA technology does not use SIM card. SIM Cards are used only with GSM technology. They are telling you the 100% truth. If you are going to stay with US Cellular as your carrier, you need to get your phone directly from them. You cannot buy a GSM phone and have them activate it. Won't work and can't work. It's apples to oranges. Either change carriers or pick a phone from them that you like. Those are your only choices, honestly. I hope this helps. Thanks. Debin
