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If i were to buy the phone in the US, could i bring it back to Canada where i live? if i got it back here could i use another plan to have it on? i really like keyboard phones, what would you suggest?
You won't be able to use a phone you buy in the US back in Canada. That is, not if you buy one from a US carrier. The phones are locked to the specific carrier and won't work with any other carrier. I might recommend just buying a SIM unlocked GSM phone anywhere. Be sure that your carrier uses the GSM network. If they use CDMA, then you won't be able to use another phone other than from your carrier.
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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.
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.
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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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