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Expert: - 11/27/2010


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I wrote to you twice prior to this note,regarding my Verizon Motorola cell phone dropping calls.You suggested that I could pick a phone and ask your opinion.I am seriously considering switching over to AT&T,as they offer "roll-over minutes",where Verizon just takes them away from me. AT&T also offers the Sony-Ericcsson W508i cell phone,which,according to 'user reviews',seems to be a pretty good phone.What's your take on it?

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Rollover minutes are definitely a good thing and this is something that is unique to AT&T. The Sony Ericsson model you mentioned has a very good rating and is definitely a solid phone. I don't think you will go wrong with that phone. The good news is that you have 30 days to try out AT&T and the phone and if you are not happy with either, you are not on the hook. Also, AT&T's early termination policy for a standard phone is only $150.00 and that decreases by $4.00 a month for every month you have been on service (in the event you do decide to leave after the 30 days but before your term is up). SE phones have good battery life, good cameras and good antennas. I think you will like this.

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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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