[KeNNethX]

I have a Sprint 8703e via my job and we are switching to Alltel. Is there a way to take my current 8703e to Alltel? Software load or unlock code or some other method?

[dc/dc]

No, there is no way. CDMA carriers (except for Cricket) will not activate a phone from another provider. They keep a database of all ESN's sold with their branding, and will not activate any handset if the ESN is not in their database.

[livspop]

Originally Posted by dc/dc

No, there is no way. CDMA carriers (except for Cricket) will not activate a phone from another provider. They keep a database of all ESN's sold with their branding, and will not activate any handset if the ESN is not in their database.

This information is not completely correct. Alltel, atleast, does not keep any such ESN database. They will not KNOWINGLY activate a phone from another CDMA carrier, but it happens all the time. The phone and text portion of the service will work without a problem. Data is another issue.

When it comes to BB, the issue is even more complex. Unless you were able to completely flash the firmware (if that's even possible) to Alltel, a Sprint BB activated on the Alltel system would cause havoc with the Alltel data servers because of a variety of incompatibilities. Don't even try it unless you are completely able to install Alltel firmware on the phone....