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I want to update my Nokia 2600 phone from AT&T. If I purchase a refurbished phone, can I place the Nokia SIM card from my existing phone into the refurbished phone and it will work? Would purchasing a refurbished phone from AT&T extend my 2 year contract another 2 years? Which cell phone is your recommendation when taking into account screen size, user friendliness, and wanting to talk, text, and check/send email? Thank you.
Yes, your SIM will work in the refurbished phone without issue. No, your contract will not be extended by 2 years if you purchase a refurbished phone. Verify this with AT&T before you do it. It will tell you if you have to extend, but you shouldn't have to. I don't recommend any particular phones because there are so many variables and everyone has different preferences. Personally though, I'd get a new phone with a new 2 year agreement so that I could get the latest and greatest and one that no one ever used. It comes with a 12 month warranty and even if I cancelled early, the early cancellation fee is less than what I would have paid without the 2 year agreement (full price for the phone). Nokia's are good phones, though there are many others just as good with more features and functionality. There's currently a 6350 Nokia that's very good. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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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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