Yet another cell phone question - Page 2

Shnyda · 08-10-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gretch

I found a phone that takes sim cards...Motorola Nextel. Can someone tell me how to tell if it is "unlocked?"

Is it a phone for purchase or is it one you already have?

Phones listed for sale usually will say if they are unlocked or not. If it is a phone you have you have to get a non-nextel SIM card and pop it in to see if it will work. Unless someone else knows a better way.

Helmut · 08-11-2009, 05:55 AM

I bought a cheap T-Mobil starter SIM card for $7.00 tp make sure my old cell phone was unlocked, it came with 10 minutes air time.

gretch · 08-11-2009, 09:41 AM

Nope, I did not buy it. It is my husband's old phone. I figured I'd go that route before buying one. I actually have a few people checking for their old phones too.

Most everyone I know has Verizon (no SIM cards). I just checked Amazon.com and found a "Mobal GSM World SIM Card" for $10. I'll look around for a cheaper one. Thank you all, this is great info!!!!! </SPAN>

08-11-2009, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
gretch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eagle Beach, Sopranos Piano Bar, Happy Hour at LaCabana Age: 39 Posts: 135 Images: 22	Nope, I did not buy it. It is my husband's old phone. I figured I'd go that route before buying one. I actually have a few people checking for their old phones too. Most everyone I know has Verizon (no SIM cards). I just checked Amazon.com and found a "Mobal GSM World SIM Card" for $10. I'll look around for a cheaper one. Thank you all, this is great info!!!!! </SPAN> __________________

08-11-2009, 05:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Helmut Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 49	I bought a cheap T-Mobil starter SIM card for $7.00 tp make sure my old cell phone was unlocked, it came with 10 minutes air time.