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Expert: - 1/7/2010


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I have a MetroPCS phone, its a Blackberry Curve.. I was wondering if I would be able to use it with my AT&T plan.. I have been with AT&T and my brother gave me his MetroPCS phone. Would I be able to use the Blackberry Curve from MetroPCS with my AT&T plan.  I know Metro phones do not have SIM cards.. so I was wondering..  

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Your MetroPCS BlackBerry works on the CDMA network from MetroPCS. It is unfortunately not compatible in any way with AT&T. AT&T uses a GSM network and you can only use a GSM device with AT&T service. It's not just about SIM cards, it's about the type of network. I would recommend giving your brother back the Curve unless you want to switch to MetroPCS service. If you decide to get an AT&T BlackBerry, be aware that you will need both a voice and BlackBerry data plan (the BlackBerry data plan is $30.00 a month) in order to use this device on AT&T's network. 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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