Can BB Bell 8830 Be Switched To Use On Rogers?

[SLR2005]

Can BB Bell 8830 Be Switched To Use On Rogers?

If this can be done, can someone let me know how?

Thanks a bunch...:smile:

[jsconyers]

No it cannot. The 8830 is a CDMA device with international capabilities. It does not pickup North American GSM frequencies.

[SLR2005]

No it cannot. The 8830 is a CDMA device with international capabilities. It does not pickup North American GSM frequencies.

even though it has a sim card slot?

I inserted a rogers sim and it poped a message saying would u like the bb to automatically enter the gsm mode?

[jsconyers]

It has a SIM card slot to pick up international GSM frequencies.

Rogers uses 850/1900 MHz GSM band, the 8830 will only work on 900/1800 MHz GSM band. Therefore, it will not work on Rogers.

[SLR2005]

well, all i can say thanks.....

so, the only provider i can use it with is bell?......

[jsconyers]

yes, unless you plan on leaving North America.

[SLR2005]

well, the story of this phone is that my brother in law bought it cheap and we were trying to figure out what it can be done to it....

i love my bold....hehehe

thanks a lot for ur help bud....

[jsconyers]

Try selling it if it doesn't suit your needs.