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Expert: - 11/11/2010


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My phone has been working fine all day, nothing wrong at all, then all of the sudden i tried to sed a text message to a friend and the sign that shows that it's gonna send comes up, then it says,"message delivery failed". i don't understand, and i just want to fix this problem without having to buy a new phone, because this is my 3rd phone due to random things that happen out of my control and theni have to buy another phone

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Make sure that you have enough space on your phone. Delete old messages, etc. Also, check the number. Be sure that it has all 10 digits (doesn't need a 1, but it does need the area code) and then try again. It's very likely not the phone. It may be your wireless carrier, but it's likely something like the number. If you still have trouble, go to your carrier and have them try to troubleshoot this further for you.

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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

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Master's in Telecommunications

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Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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