CurGeorge8
join:2005-05-02
Pittsburgh, PA
| Yea but .... where will you take it.
Ok, so you get your CDMA handset from sprint unlocked ..... Just what do you plan to do with it.
The only other CDMA carrier that I'm aware of that will let you use any handset is Cricket. I know with VZW and I'm pretty sure that with Alltel, you can only use devices on an approved list.
So yes, while its nice you can get your CDMA phone unlocked, I really don't see a lot of benefit to the consumer. CDMA carriers have complete control over what devices they allow on their network. |
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not quite right
I'm not cool enough to be a Mac person
join:2001-06-23
Puyallup, WA
| said by CurGeorge8  :Ok, so you get your CDMA handset from sprint unlocked ..... Just what do you plan to do with it. Same thing I was thinking. 
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mlerner
Premium
join:2000-11-25
Nepean, ON | Seriously, couldn't agree with you guys more. Who started this pointless lawsuit anyway? |
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Da Geek Kid
join:2003-10-11
Mclean, VA | reply to not quite right
take it the other crappy provider called Verizon and have them lock the phone again...  |
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dbatten
join:2001-01-09
Riverview, FL | reply to CurGeorge8
Alltel does not have an approved device list.
They just will not provide support for activating non Alltel branded phones. I have activated other carrier's phones many times. |
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jlsdev
@cox.net
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said by CurGeorge8 :Ok, so you get your CDMA handset from sprint unlocked ..... Just what do you plan to do with it. The only other CDMA carrier that I'm aware of that will let you use any handset is Cricket. I know with VZW and I'm pretty sure that with Alltel, you can only use devices on an approved list. So yes, while its nice you can get your CDMA phone unlocked, I really don't see a lot of benefit to the consumer. CDMA carriers have complete control over what devices they allow on their network. And changing that (complete control) will be the next step in ending this ridiculous idiocy and giving control to the owners of the phones, where it belongs - Only in Amerika... |
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JE
Can I Taste It? Mmmm
Premium
join:2000-12-15
Brooklyn, NY | reply to CurGeorge8
Exactly. Guess who wins here? SPRINT!!!! |
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raderator
join:2003-07-22
Conklin, NY
 ·PHONE POWER
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said by CurGeorge8 :Ok, so you get your CDMA handset from sprint unlocked ..... Just what do you plan to do with it. The only other CDMA carrier that I'm aware of that will let you use any handset is Cricket. I know with VZW and I'm pretty sure that with Alltel, you can only use devices on an approved list. So yes, while its nice you can get your CDMA phone unlocked, I really don't see a lot of benefit to the consumer. CDMA carriers have complete control over what devices they allow on their network. Page Plus Cellular, the best prepaid service out there. Airvoice is also good if you buy a $50 PIN which lasts a yr. |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
| said by raderator :said by CurGeorge8 :Ok, so you get your CDMA handset from sprint unlocked ..... Just what do you plan to do with it. The only other CDMA carrier that I'm aware of that will let you use any handset is Cricket. I know with VZW and I'm pretty sure that with Alltel, you can only use devices on an approved list. So yes, while its nice you can get your CDMA phone unlocked, I really don't see a lot of benefit to the consumer. CDMA carriers have complete control over what devices they allow on their network. Page Plus Cellular, the best prepaid service out there. Airvoice is also good if you buy a $50 PIN which lasts a yr. Is there ANYONE out there in prepaid land that DOES NOT expire your minutes period?
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cmaenginsb
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-19
Palmdale, CA | reply to jlsdev
And then phone prices go up and the whiners don't understand why. |
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Da Geek Kid
join:2003-10-11
Mclean, VA
| said by cmaenginsb :And then phone prices go up and the whiners don't understand why. Pure Unadulterated BS. Price hike will just move people to other companies such as myself... |
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