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Hi DebiN,
I just purchased an 8330 from a friend. It is not activated currently. I have a Nextel account right now, and I am trying to find out if this Blackberry will work internationally, before I switch over to Sprint and have this phone activated. I see that it runs on the CDMA network...is that a global standard?

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This device will not work internationally. It is a US only device. The global standard is GSM and this device will only work in the US on the CDMA network. If you need a device that works on CDMA in the US and also works abroad, you will need a dual radio device like a BlackBerry Storm or BOLD (the one from Verizon, not AT&T). This device will not work on Nextel either. It's not iDEN capable. 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.

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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