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1.If i get an unlocked iden blackberry curve 8350i , Will it work with my southern linc contract which is a small iden company. Please be descriptive in your answer.

2. Is there a knew iden phone coming out , if there is then please tell me a web page that i can read/view it.

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If SouthernLinc offers BlackBerry service, then yes. If they don't, it will only work for voice services and nothing else when you put your SIM in it.

I am not aware of the new iDEN phones that may come available. There are fewer and fewer now since the iDEN population is not very large and with Sprint as the owner of Nextel, many users are moving to CDMA. Motorola's web site may yield more info as they are largest producers of iDEN phones. 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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