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Expert: - 5/18/2010


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The company I work for has recently switched to the Nextel Motorola i680 (from the i580)    We received the phones directly from Nextel in a box, and therefore have not had our contacts switched, and our only option is to play a local cell phone dealer 10 bucks a phone to swap our contacts since we didnt buy from them.  I know that there are USB card readers etc, but I cant seem to find one that handles the i580 AND the newer i680.   I was just curious if maybe their descriptions are not updated, or if there really isnt a sim reader available online.  If you can recommend one, I would love to pick it up at a Staples, Office Max, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, etc. so that we have it fast.  Thank you much!

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If you are using the same SIM card, you can copy your contacts to the card. If that isn't an option, you can buy a device at Fry's Electronics or Microcenter or on line that will allow you to copy your contacts and transfer them to the new device. The device doesn't require a USB connection. It has connections for most devices. The device costs about $30 to $50. Hope this helps.  

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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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