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Hello DebiN,
I just purchased a TracFone on line, item description: Trac-LG 0225 GSM (Genesis) DIR. I haven't received it yet. I'm wondering which carrier would be best with this cell phone when I have to activate it with a zip code. My sister and her husband each have a TracFone with different carriers... AT&T and I believe the other is US Cellular. I know there's advantages and disadvantages to each but hoped you could put it all into perspective for me. Are there other carriers available for the LG TracFone? I live in southern NH. I don't travel very far so I wouldn't be roaming (I don't think). Basically, my cell phone is for emergency purposes when I leave the house. I use a landline phone at home.
Thank you in advance for your reply,
Sincerely,
Lynn
You can only use a GSM phone on a GSM network, so it is likely that Tracfone will activate your phone on the AT&T network. This device will not work on US Cellular, though I'm not really sure whether Tracfone partners with US Cellular. I believe it is Verizon or Sprint on the CDMA side. They mostly partner with AT&T and T-Mobile, but there are areas where they use CDMA carriers. It won't be your choice, it's theirs. 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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