- 03-30-2009, 04:57 PM #1Newbie
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Long story short...I have a Samsung phone (orginially from Cingular) the only way I can stil use it is by putting it on speaker phone so that the other side can hear me...or maybe its just me hear them really. I was given a Samsung from Verizon that is not being used to replace my old phone so I could avoid buying a new phone for a while longer. My Cingular has a sims card, the Verizon does not. I have been told by AT&T customer service that I could bring the phone in and they would help...they did not, was told because Verizon phone has no sims the phone would not work on my AT& T network. Called again and was told I could use an ISB cord and download to computer and then to other phone...am computer stupid, but can't seem to get the isb cords. Am I wasting my time here...I just think a phone should work longer than under two years if not treated badly. I just want to save some money until I can afford to buy blackberry or such phone. Any advice would be great...my the phone gods shine on you who help!!!!
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Re: using a verizon phone on a AT&T network...
You're basically, like you said, wasting your time.
Verizon Wireless uses a strict CDMA (NO SIM CARD) system, except in Global phone circumstances.
AT&T doesn't use any phones that do not use a SIM Card. There is no way to upload user information to the phone and get it activated if it is CDMA...it simply isn't possible.
I personally would switch since the AT&T customer service reps aren't familiar with their own technology and the fact they can't use a Verizon Wireless phone.
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- 04-08-2009, 07:54 PM #6
Re: using a verizon phone on a AT&T network...
The Motorola Z6cx also uses one in GSM mode ... click the link:
Z6cx
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