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Expert: - 9/11/2009


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Hi, Debi.  Expert is just what I need right now.
I'm afraid I'm not gonna like the answer, based on some of your other responses, but here goes.
Can I subpoena phone records from Alltel (or, I guess, Verizon now) from November 2006?  Just whether caller was USING the phone at a particlar time on November 26, 2006.
THANKS!

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You may be able to get records back from November 2006 with a subpoena. If that person had service with Alltel at the time. The carriers are required to keep records for several years and with subpoena, they can get those. Three years isn't too long ago. Have you checked with them? They can tell you for certain whether or not they can get these records. I know for fact that you can't just request them because they only retain a couple of months that you can get  (if you are the account holder). For archived records, it will take a bit longer and does require subpoena if you are not the account holder. Most people ask about text message content and that's what's not available. Cell phone records are required to be kept. 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.

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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.

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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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