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Hi. I have a MOTOSLVR L7c that I bought in July 2007 (yes, it's ancient) with Verizon. I am ending my Verizon contract when I move to Melbourne, Australia next month. I noticed there is a place for a SIM card in the phone, though I don't have one in now. Is there any way that I can purchase a prepaid phone kit in Australia and have it work with my phone? I think they work by purchasing a SIM card through a prepaid carrier and then adding value to your prepaid plan. If I can avoid purchasing a new phone when I get there by using a prepaid plan with my old verizon phone, that would be wonderful!
The phone you have will NOT work in Australia. It is a CDMA phone and does not work with a SIM card. Even if there's a SIM card slot, it still will NOT work on the GSM network in Australia. A prepaid kit won't work, nothing will. Buy a phone in Australia to use there and scrap the SLVR. I know you don't want to have to buy a new phone, but unfortunately, you don't really have any choice. A CDMA phone will not work on the GSM network not anyway anyhow. 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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