2006-07-08 06:23:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I'm no expert, but as I understand it, cell phones are generally "locked" to a carrier. The only cell phones that can be "unlocked" (i.e., you can switch SIM cards between phones) use GSM technology. Cingular and T-Mobile use GSM.
Sprint/Nextel and, I believe, Verizon, use CDMA technology, which doesn't give you the option to unlock your phone and switch SIM cards. You have to buy a phone from Sprint/Nextel (or an authorized dealer) and they may have to provide you with a new SIM card.
I've provided a link to a PC World article that may help. If in doubt, you may want to contact your service provider directly with this question to ensure that you can do what you want to before spending money on the phone.
2006-07-08 07:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by ~unfolding.fire~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Nextel.com they give a list of phones in which the sim cards are compatible with each other...
2006-07-08 13:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no mine i couldnt because of the different features, but i had a 730 that wasnt a camera phone. this 870 id way different. i dont think you can
2006-07-08 13:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by face9202004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋