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hi i have bought an e71 clone from ebay. it said it was unlocked but every SIM i put in seems to be ok for a while then comes up with inactive SIM. also the IMEI number under the battery does not match the number that comes up when i press *#06#. could this have anything to do with it. supposed to be dual sim but only comes up with one IMEI number (my other dual sim comes up with 2 numbers)
It's very likely that either the radio antenna or the SIM slot on the phone (more likely the radio antenna) is broken or damaged. That is typically what happens when you get a message about the SIM like that, especially sporadically. The whole IMEI thing also makes it suspect, I'm sorry to say. Doesn't sound like something you are likely going to be able to fix. 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.
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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