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Debi...this is in addition to the previous question...i'm getting mixed answers about this regarding my Samsung Instinct. Can i flash my phone over to Boost mobile here in Utah? I've read that I can't, and I've heard that I can...? could you clear this up for me?

Thanks for your time!

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Unless Sprint allows you to flash it to Boost, you won't be able to. You will have to ask them if they can flash it. It's my understanding that the phone has to be both iDEN and CDMA, but this may have changed recently. If that is the still the case, then you can't flash it because it is only CDMA. It may be smarter to just get a Boost branded phone to use with Boost. 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.

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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

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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