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Hi Debbie
I currently have an At&T plan but my phone is so old the battery does not stay charged and they dont make them anymore. I was laid off and cannot afford a new phone and do not want to sign up for another 2 yr plan. My question is. I was given an old motorola phone i think its some type of motophone i cant tell the model. Do i have to get the phone unlocked? If i put my current AT&T SIM card in it will AT&T make me sign up for a 2 yr plan or change my plan somehow?.
If the phone you want to use is branded AT&T or Cingular, it will work with your SIM and AT&T will not make you sign a new agreement to use it. It will work as soon as you put the SIM into the phone. If the phone is branded by T-Mobile, then it would need to be SIM unlocked. If it is branded Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular or other carrier, it won't work. What carrier's name is branded on the phone?
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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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