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  • 10-04-2009, 08:48 AM
    achuntalent
    nice..
  • 09-24-2009, 06:42 AM
    emmivon
    there are dual.SIM adapters available, which will not work in Blackberrys at all. But they are 'nice-to-have' in other mobiles - especially when you travel a lot.

    Greeting
    Emma
  • 09-14-2009, 06:47 PM
    BigJames523
    Quote Originally Posted by cellphonesgb View Post
    BigJames523
    Hey, you are right, but the conversation switched gears a bit, and the conversation is about a World Edition Black Berry.
    Bionut1192
    I'm going to end my responses on this Thread after this one. The simple answer to a lot of back and forth, and I'm sorry to say this, won't work!
    The World Phone will default to Sprint/CDMA when in it's home area, mainly the United States.
    As for the SIM, If you do activate the World Phone, the Black Berry will not have the same phone number as your Sprint Phone, because the SIM is going to be from a different carrier. Different carrier, different number. If you port your number from Sprint, then your Sprint service is terminated.
    So that's a no go.

    And if you are interested in a World Phone, which are usually a ton $$$ more than a regular BB, then by getting a standard BB, with the money you save not buying the World Phone, you would then be able to pay for the internet plan.

    It's your money, it's your contract, I'm just trying to help. I understand exactly what you are trying to do, but it's like trying to run a gasoline car on diesel. It just won't work. You will be stuck with a World Phone that won't be any use to you.
    Best of luck
    Yeah, I know it did, I was just trying to answer his initial question which appeared to be left un-answered. Good info BTW Bro

    Quote Originally Posted by Bionut1192 View Post

    That's pretty interesting! I would've never imagined that a phone can hold two phone numbers at once. haha the random useless information someone can learn on the internet (:
    The I-phone clones that are popular, I think they are like I-CET i68 Sci phones or something have dual sims in them, if your looking for something like that, or if you just want to check it out!
  • 09-13-2009, 09:22 PM
    Bionut1192

    That's pretty interesting! I would've never imagined that a phone can hold two phone numbers at once. haha the random useless information someone can learn on the internet (:
  • 09-13-2009, 08:19 PM
    nicknrm
    It basically allows your phone to operate on two GSM networks OR gives you the ability to use two SIM cards from the same wireless network so you have two phone numbers on one device.

    VERY VERY few cell phones have this ability and most wireless networks disable the dual ability even if the phone has the ability.

    No Blackberry I know has this ability.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bionut1192 View Post

    Dual Sim? o_O
    What would that be? haha
  • 09-13-2009, 08:03 PM
    Bionut1192
    Quote Originally Posted by louisclemons View Post
    I heard some have dual sim

    Dual Sim? o_O
    What would that be? haha
  • 09-11-2009, 01:49 PM
    louisclemons
    I heard some have dual sim
  • 09-10-2009, 01:08 PM
    Bionut1192
    CellphonesGb, thanks. for the help (:

  • 09-09-2009, 09:43 PM
    cellphonesgb
    BigJames523
    Hey, you are right, but the conversation switched gears a bit, and the conversation is about a World Edition Black Berry.
    Bionut1192
    I'm going to end my responses on this Thread after this one. The simple answer to a lot of back and forth, and I'm sorry to say this, won't work!
    The World Phone will default to Sprint/CDMA when in it's home area, mainly the United States.
    As for the SIM, If you do activate the World Phone, the Black Berry will not have the same phone number as your Sprint Phone, because the SIM is going to be from a different carrier. Different carrier, different number. If you port your number from Sprint, then your Sprint service is terminated.
    So that's a no go.

    And if you are interested in a World Phone, which are usually a ton $$$ more than a regular BB, then by getting a standard BB, with the money you save not buying the World Phone, you would then be able to pay for the internet plan.

    It's your money, it's your contract, I'm just trying to help. I understand exactly what you are trying to do, but it's like trying to run a gasoline car on diesel. It just won't work. You will be stuck with a World Phone that won't be any use to you.
    Best of luck
  • 09-09-2009, 08:37 PM
    Bionut1192
    Quote Originally Posted by BigJames523 View Post
    Hey buddy, you need to make sure your reading the replies, Sprint does not have phones that use Sim cards. Nextel's use sim cards, but you can't use a Sprint phone with Nextel, or the other way around. You can not just get a BB from Ebay, buy a phone from Sprint, and take out a sim card, because There is no sim card! I am not trying to be rude, but there are no sim cards in Sprint phones, unless your willing to pay lots of money. You can buy a BB and call to get your BB activated under Sprint service, but they will know its a BB and charge you. There is no sim card, period end of story.

    Have a good day!!
    Oh wow, lol I feel really stupid. I wish someone would have just said "only nextels have SIM cards" sooner. Oh well, I'll just find another phone then, or a different provider. Thanks a million man, I can honestly say that this was my ONLY useful reply. You cleared everything up for me

    Thanks again!!
  • 09-09-2009, 08:26 PM
    BigJames523
    Hey buddy, you need to make sure your reading the replies, Sprint does not have phones that use Sim cards. Nextel's use sim cards, but you can't use a Sprint phone with Nextel, or the other way around. You can not just get a BB from Ebay, buy a phone from Sprint, and take out a sim card, because There is no sim card! I am not trying to be rude, but there are no sim cards in Sprint phones, unless your willing to pay lots of money. You can buy a BB and call to get your BB activated under Sprint service, but they will know its a BB and charge you. There is no sim card, period end of story.

    Have a good day!!
  • 09-09-2009, 07:45 PM
    Bionut1192
    Quote Originally Posted by cellphonesgb View Post
    It's not going to do you any good. Sprint knows what phones are BB by their ESN, the second you try to activate it, whether sim or cdma, they are going to see it's a BB and charge you for BIS.
    You can try it if you want, but what you are trying to do and what Sprint does, world phone or not, sim locked or unlocked, you're going to get nailed for BIS with Sprint.
    I would just either get away from Sprint, or just drop the idea of trying to use the world phone or BB.
    It's not going to be worth the trouble, just to get a QWERTY keyboard.

    Yes, that is true, but If i swap SIMs and don't even bother regestering the phone with sprint, they won't know its a blackberry, is that a correct assumption?
  • 09-09-2009, 11:07 AM
    cellphonesgb
    Quote Originally Posted by Bionut1192 View Post
    Thanks for all the help, I get it now. I might try and find a world version somewhere online. I want to get a messaging plan since i know i wouldn't be using the internet on it anyways.

    You guys know of any good websites where I can get one [unlocked or locked] that will work with a sprint SIM card. If i have to i'll just unlock it myself. I know the general idea about how to do so.
    It's not going to do you any good. Sprint knows what phones are BB by their ESN, the second you try to activate it, whether sim or cdma, they are going to see it's a BB and charge you for BIS.
    You can try it if you want, but what you are trying to do and what Sprint does, world phone or not, sim locked or unlocked, you're going to get nailed for BIS with Sprint.
    I would just either get away from Sprint, or just drop the idea of trying to use the world phone or BB.
    It's not going to be worth the trouble, just to get a QWERTY keyboard.
  • 09-07-2009, 08:27 PM
    Bionut1192
    Thanks for all the help, I get it now. I might try and find a world version somewhere online. I want to get a messaging plan since i know i wouldn't be using the internet on it anyways.

    You guys know of any good websites where I can get one [unlocked or locked] that will work with a sprint SIM card. If i have to i'll just unlock it myself. I know the general idea about how to do so.
  • 09-07-2009, 07:01 PM
    cellphonesgb
    The post from Nick above is correct.

    But, maybe this will help clear this up. If you walk into Sprint tomorrow, and ask for a BB Curve 8330, 99.9999% of the time, you are going to get a non world, non sim phone.

    World phones usually have to be ordered, most stores don't stock them. To high of cost, and little interest for a World Phone from the average consumer.

    So, hopefully this will close this topic. If you go to Sprint and get a BB, you are getting a non world, non sim BB.
    If you want a SIM, then AT&T, T-Mobile, Bell Mobility, etc is where you want to go.
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