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Expert: - 2/17/2010


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I found a Blackberry 8830 World Edition phone and I just got it unlocked from a friend, he said now I have to activate it. I am with Rogers Wireless and basically how would I activate the phone?

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This device is likely branded by Verizon. If so, it is a CDMA device and will not work on Rogers GSM network. It is incompatible, unfortunately. I'm sorry that you wasted your money getting it unlocked because it won't work on your carrier's network. You would need a GSM BlackBerry for your carrier. The compatible device to what you have is the 8800, 8810 and 8820. Those ending in 30 are CDMA. 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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