What is the difference between the two ? I used to be on T-mobile but switched to Sprint (got married and joined hubby's family plan)
I have a V300 with T-Mobile, can I unlock and use it with Sprint or is the sim card vs no sim card going to be an issue ?
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elmo01 Posts: 2342
Phone Model: Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider: Bell Canada
Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:13 pm
2 different technologys... sorta like AM and FM radios... do the same thing but a different way
no sim card is not an issue
marizka Posts: 2
Phone Model: Sanyo
Service Provider: Sprint
Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:58 pm
So I can use my V300 on Sprint if I unlock it ?
Sprint Customer support said I can't...liars ?
steva11 Posts: 1677
Phone Model: w810i/pearl
Service Provider: Rogers
Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:35 am
no...you cannot use the t-mo phone on sprint. sim card phones can only work on GSM networks, the big ones being CINGULAR and T-MOBILE.
if you're a new line on sprint, they offer free/discounted phones for new activations. I'm sure you're aware, but i'd check what they have to offer.
elmo01 Posts: 2342
Phone Model: Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider: Bell Canada
Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:08 am
marizka wrote:
So I can use my V300 on Sprint if I unlock it ?
Sprint Customer support said I can't...liars ?
oops... I goofed....
the V300 is gsm and sprint is a CDMA carrier...apples and oranges
ledge Posts: 1
Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:54 pm
Do you know if the reverse is true? Can I use a sprint phone on the T-Mobile network? Even if the phone was unlocked?
steva11 Posts: 1677
Phone Model: w810i/pearl
Service Provider: Rogers
Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:11 am
no....gsm phones have to be with GSM providers. CDMA phones have to be with CDMA providers
Duke Bushido Posts: 3
Fri May 18, 2007 9:44 pm
Forgive me if this is out of place-- I've spent the past few nights reading through posts trying to research my own next phone purchase, and so far, this thread seems to be the most helpful to what I need to know.
I know _nothing_ about cell phones, computers, etc. What I _do_ know is that I want a cell phone with a decent camera. My research has suggested that I should have moved to Korea.
Alltel is my only option for a provider; no one else gets reception at my house. Believe me; I've tried everyone that offers something in this area through various friends' phones.
The data coding, the broadcast info, all that-- it's not a language I've ever heard.
From what I _think_ I have learned, I believe I want to try to get the Sony Ericsson t650i. Well, let me rephrase that: I _want_ the 10 MP samsung, but I don't live in Korea. From what I've learned reading here the past few nights, the t650i _appears_ to be compatible with Alltel.
Yes; I know it's not out yet. That's fine; I'll wait.
It _seems_ like it is compatible function-wise with the info posted here about Alltel.
How can I be sure?
I've yet to find a manufacturer that includes a really useful tidbit of info to Joe Average consumer:
Compatible with "X" providers. Oh, but that would be helpful.
I have also seen discussions here that indicate no matter what I want for a phone, even if it's compatible, unless the carrier already offers that phone, then I won't be able to use it anyway.
Can someone explain to me in layman's terms what I need to know or look for before shelling out for a phone from a manufacturer or other source outside my provider? Even the kids at my local provider's storefront have no idea.
I know I want a phone, and I know I am pretty much stuck with Alltel. I just don't want the horrible little 1.3 MP poor-to-no flash, low-resolution cameras that they offer.
I'm old and confused and begging help from any kind soul.
elmo01 Posts: 2342
Phone Model: Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider: Bell Canada
Sun May 20, 2007 7:06 am
alltel is a CDMA carrier. ergo you need a CDMA phone
If I were to get a CDMA phone from a manufacturer with the features I wanted, does that guarantee compatibility with Alltel, or am I stuck using one of the phones from that list?
