[myownminerva]

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]

SIM card unlocked so you can use it on any carriers network.

[d_fisher]

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]

nice so i can unlock a 8700 and run it on sprint/nextel?

[stonent]

Originally Posted by myownminerva

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]

...thats what i was afraid of.. oh well

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

[ScOObydoo]

Originally Posted by myownminerva

...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]

lol. its not so bad.. the unlimited data is 15/month. free incoming 1200 is like 24/month.