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- 01-22-2005, 11:14 PM #1Barry JonesGuest
I see references to T Mobile, Cingular, etc, but not Cellular one. Am I the
only one?
We just re-upped with them, and got three Motorola V180s. I was window
shopping for replacement V180s on eBay, just to see if they were available,
and noticed phones set for other networks, but not for Cellular One. Could
one of the other carriers have the same code as Cellular One, or is each
carrier unique?
If I had to replace a phone, would Cellular One unlock a phone set for
another carrier, and set it up me Cell One?
Thanks
--
Barry
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- 01-23-2005, 03:09 AM #2DaveGuest
Re: Does anyone here use Cellular One?
Cell One is a co-operative of many different carriers. its just a brand
name. Dobson, Western Wireless, Smith Bagley, and others provide
service under the cell one brand name.
So it depends on who the underlying carrier is.
Barry Jones wrote:
> I see references to T Mobile, Cingular, etc, but not Cellular one. Am I the
> only one?
>
> We just re-upped with them, and got three Motorola V180s. I was window
> shopping for replacement V180s on eBay, just to see if they were available,
> and noticed phones set for other networks, but not for Cellular One. Could
> one of the other carriers have the same code as Cellular One, or is each
> carrier unique?
>
> If I had to replace a phone, would Cellular One unlock a phone set for
> another carrier, and set it up me Cell One?
>
> Thanks
>
- 01-23-2005, 11:36 AM #3Barry JonesGuest
Re: Does anyone here use Cellular One?
On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:09:00 -0900, Dave wrote:
> Barry Jones wrote:
>> I see references to T Mobile, Cingular, etc, but not Cellular one. Am I the
>> only one?
>>
>> We just re-upped with them, and got three Motorola V180s. I was window
>> shopping for replacement V180s on eBay, just to see if they were available,
>> and noticed phones set for other networks, but not for Cellular One. Could
>> one of the other carriers have the same code as Cellular One, or is each
>> carrier unique?
>>
>> If I had to replace a phone, would Cellular One unlock a phone set for
>> another carrier, and set it up me Cell One?
>>
> Cell One is a co-operative of many different carriers. its just a brand
> name. Dobson, Western Wireless, Smith Bagley, and others provide
> service under the cell one brand name.
>
> So it depends on who the underlying carrier is.
>
Sorry for the newbie questions. I'm trying to find out how to replace a
phone quickly, easily, and relatively cheaply when the need arises. After
searching around for a bit, I'm still left with several basic questions.
Since I don't see any of those Cell One brands on eBay, if I need to
replace a phone, it looks like I'm restricted to unlocked phones. Can I use
an unlocked phone simply by inserting my sim card?
Would Cell One unlock a phone that is locked to a different carrier, and
're-lock' it to their carrier? Is there generally a fee for this?
Appreciate the help.
--
Barry
- 01-23-2005, 03:14 PM #4BruceRGuest
Re: Does anyone here use Cellular One?
Since you have a SIM I'm assuming you need a GSM phone. Buy any GSM
phone that's unlocked and just insert your SIM and you'll be in
business. BTW, I have an unlocked v600 with lot's of accessories for
auction right now at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT
or just search for item #5746304424 on www.ebay.com.
From:Barry Jones
[email protected]
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:09:00 -0900, Dave wrote:
>
>> Barry Jones wrote:
>>> I see references to T Mobile, Cingular, etc, but not Cellular one.
>>> Am I the only one?
>>>
>>> We just re-upped with them, and got three Motorola V180s. I was
>>> window shopping for replacement V180s on eBay, just to see if they
>>> were available, and noticed phones set for other networks, but not
>>> for Cellular One. Could one of the other carriers have the same
>>> code as Cellular One, or is each carrier unique?
>>>
>>> If I had to replace a phone, would Cellular One unlock a phone set
>>> for another carrier, and set it up me Cell One?
>>>
>
>> Cell One is a co-operative of many different carriers. its just a
>> brand name. Dobson, Western Wireless, Smith Bagley, and others
>> provide service under the cell one brand name.
>>
>> So it depends on who the underlying carrier is.
>>
>
> Sorry for the newbie questions. I'm trying to find out how to replace
> a phone quickly, easily, and relatively cheaply when the need arises.
> After searching around for a bit, I'm still left with several basic
> questions.
>
> Since I don't see any of those Cell One brands on eBay, if I need to
> replace a phone, it looks like I'm restricted to unlocked phones. Can
> I use an unlocked phone simply by inserting my sim card?
>
> Would Cell One unlock a phone that is locked to a different carrier,
> and 're-lock' it to their carrier? Is there generally a fee for this?
>
> Appreciate the help.
> --
> Barry
- 01-23-2005, 11:51 PM #5DaveGuest
Re: Does anyone here use Cellular One?
Just make sure whatever GSM phone you buy supports 1900 and 850 mhz.
TMob sold several that will not work on 850 which is what a lot of the
GSM cell one franchises use.
BruceR wrote:
> Since you have a SIM I'm assuming you need a GSM phone. Buy any GSM
> phone that's unlocked and just insert your SIM and you'll be in
> business. BTW, I have an unlocked v600 with lot's of accessories for
> auction right now at:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT
> or just search for item #5746304424 on www.ebay.com.
>
> From:Barry Jones
> [email protected]
>
>
>>On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:09:00 -0900, Dave wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Barry Jones wrote:
>>>
>>>>I see references to T Mobile, Cingular, etc, but not Cellular one.
>>>>Am I the only one?
>>>>
>>>>We just re-upped with them, and got three Motorola V180s. I was
>>>>window shopping for replacement V180s on eBay, just to see if they
>>>>were available, and noticed phones set for other networks, but not
>>>>for Cellular One. Could one of the other carriers have the same
>>>>code as Cellular One, or is each carrier unique?
>>>>
>>>>If I had to replace a phone, would Cellular One unlock a phone set
>>>>for another carrier, and set it up me Cell One?
>>>>
>>
>>>Cell One is a co-operative of many different carriers. its just a
>>>brand name. Dobson, Western Wireless, Smith Bagley, and others
>>>provide service under the cell one brand name.
>>>
>>>So it depends on who the underlying carrier is.
>>>
>>
>>Sorry for the newbie questions. I'm trying to find out how to replace
>>a phone quickly, easily, and relatively cheaply when the need arises.
>>After searching around for a bit, I'm still left with several basic
>>questions.
>>
>>Since I don't see any of those Cell One brands on eBay, if I need to
>>replace a phone, it looks like I'm restricted to unlocked phones. Can
>>I use an unlocked phone simply by inserting my sim card?
>>
>>Would Cell One unlock a phone that is locked to a different carrier,
>>and 're-lock' it to their carrier? Is there generally a fee for this?
>>
>>Appreciate the help.
>>--
>>Barry
>
>
>
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