WANTED: Blackberry cellphone - Page 2

mtnlady · 06-14-2010, 08:52 PM

It is 8330 Blackberry I will get back to you for further details OK?

**JClarke** · 06-14-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnlady

It is 8330 Blackberry I will get back to you for further details OK?

No problem.

**Chevy57** · 06-15-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

How old is it?
Is there a prepaid SIM card available from Sprint?

Well, Sprint doesn't use sim cards. They are a CDMA provider. T-Mobile and AT&T/Cingular are the two main GSM providers in the US which use GSM also. Try Boost Mobile which uses sim cards for Blackberry

Sprint:

AT&T or T-Phone blackberry have prepaid sims cards.

**JClarke** · 06-15-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

Well, Sprint doesn't use sim cards. They are a CDMA provider. T-Mobile and AT&T/Cingular are the two main GSM providers in the US which use GSM also. Try Boost Mobile which uses sim cards for Blackberry

Sprint:

AT&T or T-Phone blackberry have prepaid sims cards.

I forgot that Spring is a CDMA network, my bad but is there an option where you recharge prepay to use the service under Sprint?

mtnlady · 06-15-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

What model is the blackberry? Sorry about the questions.

And thanks for doing that - prepaid details is what I need to know if it is suitable.

YES they said you should be able to get it from the Boost.com where you can buy the prepaid SIM card, they said it should work for this model 8330 so I look at my paper it was on April 30 when I got this replace cell phone. You are getting this cell, battries, charger, case for that. So this cell phone is pretty new as over month old so my offer is $100 dollars for everything.

**Chevy57** · 06-15-2010, 03:13 PM

I had stopped to Sprint store to ask about prepaid sim card. he said Blackberry 8330 doesn't have sim card. BB 8830, Tour or Bold can use sim cards but Sprint doesn't have prepaid sim card. Verizon has it. Most prepaid sim card will will run in a Blackberry as long as it is a GSM mobile network. You can buy one and activate it. Good choices for mobile coverage are AT&T and T-Mobile.

PowerON · 06-15-2010, 04:08 PM

Why don't you get pre-paid cellphone? It's much cheap and pay for once time to run out of crap plan

**JClarke** · 06-15-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerON

Why don't you get pre-paid cellphone? It's much cheap and pay for once time to run out of crap plan

I would want access to my email - because it saves the credit over TXT however these pre-paid cellphones under AT&T is ricdicously cheap. I have options to decide from.

mtnlady - that is the offer I am after, however I need to think about it first.

The Highlander · 06-15-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

My cousin may buy Sprint HTC EVO 4G. Her Blackberry Curve will be not activated. Do I mean that you get American BB to buy Sprint pre-card data sims?

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Doesn't matter whether it may be Sprint or AT&T - I am looking for a prepaid (or pay as you go) SIM card to go with the Blackberry so I can use this device to keep in touch with my friends while I am in America.

Sprint do not have SIM.

SIM is for GSM network only.

VZ and Sprint are CDMA network.

**JClarke** · 06-15-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Sprint do not have SIM.

SIM is for GSM network only.

VZ and Sprint are CDMA network.

Read my post #34 - I know it is a CDMA network, no need to tell me again

The Highlander · 06-15-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Read my post #34 - I know it is a CDMA network, no need to tell me again

Edit your first post then and not just you.

mtnlady · 06-15-2010, 08:13 PM

Oh my bad! it is 8830 World Edition smartphone, I found a book that I am planning to thrown in for you so I am reading as it said that device comes with a preinstalled SIM card to support roaming on compatible gsm networks or CDMA networks FYI

The Highlander · 06-16-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnlady

Oh my bad! it is 8830 World Edition smartphone, I found a book that I am planning to thrown in for you so I am reading as it said that device comes with a preinstalled SIM card to support roaming on compatible gsm networks or CDMA networks FYI

Yes, Very rare mobiles have both CDMA network and GSM network. It's good for business travel.

I wish iPhone 4 have both CDMA and GSM then it will be rocks!

CDMA network is better coverage ever in USA for 3G network and GSM network is better for most worldwide.

mtnlady · 06-16-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

I would want access to my email - because it saves the credit over TXT however these pre-paid cellphones under AT&T is ricdicously cheap. I have options to decide from.

mtnlady - that is the offer I am after, however I need to think about it first.

No problem, you are the first.

mtnlady · 06-18-2010, 06:10 PM

It has been five days whether you want it or not, I will have to give to someone else who wants it so make up your mind. If no answer by tmw morning then I ll be giving to someone else.

**JClarke** · 06-18-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnlady

It has been five days whether you want it or not, I will have to give to someone else who wants it so make up your mind. If no answer by tmw morning then I ll be giving to someone else.

I have decided to turn it down. Thank you for offering, mtnlady.

***~SG~*** · 06-19-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

My blackberry is good as dead and warranty is out. The contract for the blackberry is not due to expire until feb next year and my iPhone is currently over the BB plan, will contact them next month once the iPhone 4G is out so I can kick the BB plan out of the way. The BB is sitting in my desk dresser at work --- as a paper weight.

It doesn't have to be a specific Blackberry 9000 - it can BE any blackberry that works under the specific network I have requested

I just found a good site... that you could try to get your dead blackberry to work again. How do I Recover a Dead BlackBerry? - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

**Chevy57** · 06-19-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ~SG~

I just found a good site... that you could try to get your dead blackberry to work again. How do I Recover a Dead BlackBerry? - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

I agree with SG. You try to restore Blackberry Desktop Manager software into your BB.

MoniDew · 06-19-2010, 02:24 PM

are you still looking for a blackberry? I have my son's previous phone. it's a curve (I think) He had it on sprint. when he upgraded recently, he gave it to me, thinking I might join the modern era at some point

It's still in excellent working condition. He upgraded because he's a tech geek and has to look cool to his people!

Contact me if you are interested... I'd be willing to sell it to you for half of new.

ncff07 · 06-19-2010, 11:46 PM

If it helps any, (just for imformation sake im not selling a phone)i have a BB curve 8330 and its through Alltel and does not take a sim card. The ATT version of it is the BB Curve 8310 and it DOES take a sim card. I inquired once about the number difference and was told its the same phone(8330/8310) but the 8310 was just ATT's version with the sim card capabilities. Depending on the plan you get both are capable of sms/mms texts, can set up email in it, set it up for facebook, yahoo messenger, BB messenger and can access the web. But as said depends on if you get a data plan or what not but they phones can do it.

EDIT: Price wise they are expensive. When I got mine a year ago from Alltel the rep said i should take out insurance on it cause it would cost me at least $500 to replace out of pocket if i didnt. My 8330 has been a good phone but just be aware the battery doesnt last near as long after being used awhile. Ive had mine a year or so and I have to charge it every 2 to 3 days now instead of once a week but that depends on how much its used to.

mtnlady · 07-08-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnlady

Oh my bad! it is 8830 World Edition smartphone, I found a book that I am planning to thrown in for you so I am reading as it said that device comes with a preinstalled SIM card to support roaming on compatible gsm networks or CDMA networks FYI

NOW THIS DEVICE SOLD TO SOMEONE I KNEW AND SHE WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT

SouthFella · 07-23-2010, 09:48 AM

I have a Bold 9000 that use the ATT network I can sell ...

I just upgraded to the Bold 9700...

Send me a private message if anyone interested in it.

**JClarke** · 07-23-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthFella

I have a Bold 9000 that use the ATT network I can sell ...

I just upgraded to the Bold 9700...

Send me a private message if anyone interested in it.

How much are you selling it and does AT&T have a good pre-pay package for such as email, SMS and email?

**TWA** · 08-01-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

How much are you selling it and does AT&T have a good pre-pay package for such as email, SMS and email?

ATT has pretty good pay-as-you-go service. I get 20$ unlimited txting for a month. You would probably only need 1000 for 10$ if you're only going to be here a week. Also, you can get 1mb data/email for 5$ or 100mb for 20$

So, 20-40$ for your whole package and you're good to go.

**JClarke** · 08-01-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

ATT has pretty good pay-as-you-go service. I get 20$ unlimited txting for a month. You would probably only need 1000 for 10$ if you're only going to be here a week. Also, you can get 1mb data/email for 5$ or 100mb for 20$

So, 20-40$ for your whole package and you're good to go.

Sounds good enough - I will be in U.S for three weeks -- so that is more than enough to keep me sane in the U.S

**JClarke** · 08-11-2010, 08:36 PM

Mod, please lock this thread. I am using my unlocked iPhone 3Gs with AT&T when I head to the U.S

Thank you.

***Calvin*** · 08-11-2010, 08:49 PM

Mod note:

Thread closed per OP's request.

06-15-2010, 04:08 PM	#37 (permalink)
PowerON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 37.5, 126.9 Posts: 10,319 Blog Entries: 5	Why don't you get pre-paid cellphone? It's much cheap and pay for once time to run out of crap plan __________________ • [Illustrator.Blog-alloon.com] • Don't shoot me! I'm only blogger!

06-19-2010, 02:24 PM	#49 (permalink)
MoniDew Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 95	are you still looking for a blackberry? I have my son's previous phone. it's a curve (I think) He had it on sprint. when he upgraded recently, he gave it to me, thinking I might join the modern era at some point It's still in excellent working condition. He upgraded because he's a tech geek and has to look cool to his people! Contact me if you are interested... I'd be willing to sell it to you for half of new. __________________ PODA - parent of a late-deafened adult daughter ASL student, hopeful one-day interpreter

06-19-2010, 11:46 PM	#50 (permalink)
ncff07 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,572	If it helps any, (just for imformation sake im not selling a phone)i have a BB curve 8330 and its through Alltel and does not take a sim card. The ATT version of it is the BB Curve 8310 and it DOES take a sim card. I inquired once about the number difference and was told its the same phone(8330/8310) but the 8310 was just ATT's version with the sim card capabilities. Depending on the plan you get both are capable of sms/mms texts, can set up email in it, set it up for facebook, yahoo messenger, BB messenger and can access the web. But as said depends on if you get a data plan or what not but they phones can do it. EDIT: Price wise they are expensive. When I got mine a year ago from Alltel the rep said i should take out insurance on it cause it would cost me at least $500 to replace out of pocket if i didnt. My 8330 has been a good phone but just be aware the battery doesnt last near as long after being used awhile. Ive had mine a year or so and I have to charge it every 2 to 3 days now instead of once a week but that depends on how much its used to. __________________ Left ear - Nucleus Freedom (Implanted: 2/9/09 \| Activated: 3/6/09)

07-23-2010, 09:48 AM	#52 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	I have a Bold 9000 that use the ATT network I can sell ... I just upgraded to the Bold 9700... Send me a private message if anyone interested in it. __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

08-11-2010, 08:36 PM	#56 (permalink)
JClarke I.T Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 28,050 Blog Entries: 6	Mod, please lock this thread. I am using my unlocked iPhone 3Gs with AT&T when I head to the U.S Thank you. __________________ This is not a ASL version Owner of the Postwhore Club If you have 5,000 posts - please send me a PM requesting to join.

06-14-2010, 08:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
mtnlady Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 67	It is 8330 Blackberry I will get back to you for further details OK?

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06-15-2010, 03:13 PM	#36 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,279	I had stopped to Sprint store to ask about prepaid sim card. he said Blackberry 8330 doesn't have sim card. BB 8830, Tour or Bold can use sim cards but Sprint doesn't have prepaid sim card. Verizon has it. Most prepaid sim card will will run in a Blackberry as long as it is a GSM mobile network. You can buy one and activate it. Good choices for mobile coverage are AT&T and T-Mobile.

06-15-2010, 08:13 PM	#42 (permalink)
mtnlady Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 67	Oh my bad! it is 8830 World Edition smartphone, I found a book that I am planning to thrown in for you so I am reading as it said that device comes with a preinstalled SIM card to support roaming on compatible gsm networks or CDMA networks FYI

06-18-2010, 06:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
mtnlady Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 67	It has been five days whether you want it or not, I will have to give to someone else who wants it so make up your mind. If no answer by tmw morning then I ll be giving to someone else.

08-11-2010, 08:49 PM	#57 (permalink)
*Calvin* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,896	Mod note: Thread closed per OP's request.

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