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If I bought a nextel phone for my boost sim card will I be able to send picture messages and go on the web with it? I know that they have to be supported on the IDEN network and smart phones wont work. But if it was a regular motorola phone will everything work????
You will not be able to use a Nextel phone with your Boost SIM card. If the Nextel phone is SIM unlocked, you can use the Boost SIM, but even then, you will not be able to send and receive MMS (picture messages). Your Boost SIM works on the iDEN network, but MMS will not work with a Nextel phone and neither will Push-to-Talk. 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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