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if I buy an unlocked cell phone, and it has internet access on it, will I have to buy internet access plan, for the phone to act right? I do not want internet access, but a lot of phones come with that already on them.
I have verizon wireless.
And can you use a Sprint phone,boost or other with verizon, since it will be an unlocked phone?
Here's what the issue is with Verizon - you can't buy an unlocked phone like you can with a GSM carrier. You can only buy a phone that is flashed to Verizon and if you flash the phone to them, then they know it is a SmartPhone and if it's a SmartPhone, you are required to have a data plan. None of the phones come with Internet access, it's just that Verizon requires you to have internet access on a SmartPhone. However, if you have just a regular cell phone (not a SmartPhone), you can have internet access blocked. This is free and not an issue. You don't need to get a phone from another carrier and have it flashed. Just contact Verizon and ask them to block internet access. What type of phone were you thinking about getting? If you aren't sure if it's a SmartPhone, I can help you with that. Thanks.
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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.
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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