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I HAVE A NEXTEL HYBRID IC602 CELL PHONE AND I DONT HAVE THE SERVICE ANYMORE SO I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD USE THIS PHONE WITH MY AT&T CIM CARD BECAUSE I AM HARD ON A PHONE AND NEED A TUFF PHONE.
Unfortunately, even though both devices use a SIM card, your phone will only operate on the iDEN network and AT&T uses a GSM network. These two are not compatible in any way. I might suggest selling your phone and getting a phone from AT&T. The Motorola Tundra is a rugged phone that you will probably really like. Another ruggedized or more semi rugged phone is the Samsung Rugby and Samsung Bound. You also can purchase an Otterbox case for many of the phones that AT&T sells (even the iPhone) and that will ruggedize your phone instead of having to buy a phone is rugged to begin with. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
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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