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Question
I bought a Motorola V9x from Motorolas online store. They advertized it as being an unlocked GSM. I work on a military base in Afghanistan and all my friends have different models of GSM phones that pick up the local GSM network ROSHAN. For some reason that I don't understand is why my phone will not Pick up the same Network. I am using the same ROSHAN SIM card that I used in my last phone Moto razor V6. What can I do to make my phone work over here?
The phone is a quad band GSM phone and if unlocked, it should definitely work with your Roshan SIM card. If it doesn't, I would contact Motorola and let them know that it is not working and find out from them if there is something additional you need to do. You shouldn't have to do anything and it should work without issue. Have you tried using someone else's SIM in your phone or your SIM in someone else's phone? This should at least tell you if the issue is your SIM or your phone. If your phone works with someone else's SIM, then your SIM is the issue. If it doesn't, then it's the phone. 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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