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01-06-2008, 04:13 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Unlocked cell phones
I am searching for a new cell phone on ebay. since the one i have took a dump, and it is not under warranty any more so i would i have to purchase a new one for retail at the store. Does anyone know what they mean when they say the phone is unlocked?
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01-06-2008, 04:34 AM
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Little Fishy
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I believe that means that it can be used on any network versus only verizon phone being used on verizon network, etc. So that particular phone should work on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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01-06-2008, 04:40 AM
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Little Fishy
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01-06-2008, 04:43 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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so then since i have Tmobile, if i purchase an unlocked phone, and just insert my SIM and it should work? with my same phone # etc....?
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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01-06-2008, 08:07 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Florida
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Be careful with that. My son got a t-mobile phone that was unlocked and we tried to use it with at&t service. Never worked right.
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01-06-2008, 02:56 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2007
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In theory it should work once you enter your sim card.
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01-06-2008, 03:19 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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What is your sim card?
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01-06-2008, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loverotties
What is your sim card?
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SIM card is usually under the battery on your phone, tho not all use them. Basically it's the memory that hold the programing and save all your contacts and settings, as well as ID the phone to the network
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01-06-2008, 10:20 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Doug hit it on the head to what a SIM card is for the cell phones.
I will becareful, the ones i have been looking at are Tmobile phones anyways.
George, my SIM card is a Tmobile SIM since i am thru Tmobile
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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01-06-2008, 11:52 PM
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If you are an existing T mobile cutomer contracted to them, you should be able to use whatever phone, but I woul ask to be sure, they seem to be pretty rigid about THEIR policies
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The heroism of the losing side rarely gets remembered
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01-07-2008, 11:26 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Location: Wooster, Ohio
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ya i know. my phone is less the a year old and they wont replace it because the case is cracked and i even pay the extra for insurance
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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01-07-2008, 05:07 PM
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Good boy
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Read and see what the insurance covers. Seems like insurance would be for damages.
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01-07-2008, 10:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick O
Read and see what the insurance covers. Seems like insurance would be for damages.
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No kidding, it seems to vary with provider and the local agent, my grandson started with a plain old free phone and 3rd phone(replacement) is a Razor and I know they didn't pay extra
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When considering courage in battle, one should remember that there are 2 sides to every conflict.
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