Changing Networks

Is it possible to change the Motorola SLVR L7 phone to use the rogers network in Canada?
Also what does Locked and Unlocked phones mean?
Im kinda new at this sorry.

Is Rogers a GSM network?

yes im pretty sure it is

Does your phone require a sim card? If so, then all you would need to do, is make sure that the phone is unlocked, supports your service provider's bands(the L7 is quad band, so it should), and then slip your sim card into the SLVR L7.

An unlocked phone means that it will work with almost any sim card(i.e. T-Mobile, Cingular, etc).

Yes as long as the phone is unlocked, you would have to enter Roger's GPRS seetings in order for your browser to function properly.

Unlocking:

Although there are several types of "locks" that can apply to a phone, the most talked-about type is a carrier lock, also known as a SIM lock or subsidy lock.

Many phones sold by carriers come "locked" to that carrier. A "locked" phone can only be used with that carrier; it cannot be used with another carrier's service. (Not counting roaming.)

This lock can usually be removed by entering a special code or numeric password. In some situations, some carriers will supply this code upon request by the customer; not all carriers will do this.

There are also third-party companies that sell such codes, or other types of unlocking services.

Another type of "lock" is a keypad lock, which prevents accidental key presses in a pocket or purse. This type of lock is usually de-activated by pressing or holding down one or two specific keys.

A third type of lock is a security lock. This lock is like a typical "password", to prevent someone other than the owner from using the phone. If activated accidentally, the user manual or carrier customer service can usually tell you the default code.

Typical default codes include the last four digits of your phone number, the last four digits of your social security number, "1234", or "0000".

i am assuming the only way to unlock the razr v3 is by sending it to someone that knows how?

i would like to be able to use a prepaid sim card as well as my monthly bill sim card(different topic, nm)

no you can ask your service provider to unlock it, or you can go to an independent cell phone shop and pay about $20 or it can be done remotely via e-mail with a usb cable.

i have the usb cable, a pc, and a mac, both with internet. is the usb method free? i will contact my provider tomarow, the office is currently closed. do you know if cingular charges to unlock their phones?

free stuff is cool, if i can do this for free with the data cable...well, how is this done? or am i not supposed to ask? i know there is a sticky saying, "don't ask"

i am clueless atm

i will try to search around


thank you so much

Your carrier will not charge you, you just have to have a valid sounding reason as to why you need your phone unlocked, you can say you need it to keep in touch with your job and family when overseas.

If you go any other way there's usually a fee.

well....i am..uhhh....err....i am going to Manilla ..yes...Manilla, the Philippines.

There you go, you're getting the hang of it! Now tell Cingular that and they should be able to give you the unlock code.

i will be recieving an email w/ instruction w/i 5 business days.


thank you so much

Awesome! Now have fun in Manilla

LOL...bring us all back something from there too....