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myownminerva
01-19-2006, 04:41 PM
What do you mean when you say the bb is 'unlocked'?

What are the differences between one that is locked and one that is unlocked?

Thanks A Lot

NJBlackBerry
01-19-2006, 04:46 PM
SIM card unlocked so you can use it on any carriers network.

d_fisher
01-19-2006, 04:49 PM
It means that the BlackBerry is only able to work on a particular providers network. If you buy a 8700c from Cingular it is 'locked' to their network. If you get it unlocked, then the BlackBerry can be used on any compatible network.

Doug

myownminerva
01-19-2006, 05:01 PM
nice :) so i can unlock a 8700 and run it on sprint/nextel?

stonent
01-19-2006, 05:10 PM
nice :) so i can unlock a 8700 and run it on sprint/nextel?

Uhm... No.. Sprint uses CDMA, Nextel uses iDEN and the 8700 only works on GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks.

myownminerva
01-19-2006, 05:13 PM
...thats what i was afraid of.. oh well

i only would get sprint b/c of the discounts. shh, dont tell anyone

ScOObydoo
01-19-2006, 05:49 PM
...thats what i was afraid of.. oh well

i only would get sprint b/c of the discounts. shh, dont tell anyone

Oh yeah, those "secret" SERO discounts that are all over Fatwallet and Slickdeals are a true secret....

myownminerva
01-19-2006, 06:03 PM
lol. its not so bad.. the unlimited data is 15/month. free incoming 1200 is like 24/month.