Unlocking Nextel i836 and i830

Hi All -

A friend of mine gave me both a i836 and i830 Nextel phone that I would like to use as a pre-paid emergency phone for each of my sons. Does anyone know of a means to unlock the phone for usage ?

Thank you in advance !

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You don't need to unlock the Nextel phones to use with Boost prepaid.

http://cellphoneforums.net/nextel/announcements.html

However, since they use a different technology, they cannot be used with other providers. Nextel uses iDEN technology which is very different from GSM and CDMA providers. Right now, Boost Mobile has a pretty good deal on the Premium Plan, and you can get a Starter Kit from them (SIM card only) and plug it right into the Nextel phones you already have, as long as those Nextels aren't reported lost or stolen.

Your best bet is to buy a boost mobile starter kit like brad said. They run like $20 and has a $10 prepaid card already in the package.