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Old 08-03-2005, 10:38 AM
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Okay guys, so i just bought a Audiovox 8900 for Verizon service. I do not have them, can my cell phone company switch it over or will i have to get one of them unlocker things. My provider does not sell the 8900's anymore, thats why i got one elsewhere.

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Old 08-03-2005, 10:53 AM
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They should be able to use that phone. As long as it was a model that they used to sell.
Old 08-03-2005, 11:18 AM
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is it verizon branded? then they can. if it's unlocked they can. but if it's some other companies phone they can't till it's unlocked.
Old 08-03-2005, 11:29 AM
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why didn't you call your cell phone company before you order the phone...
some cell phone providers won't even let you use certain cell phone maker companies.
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do a google search for "how to unlock cell phones"
Old 08-04-2005, 09:43 AM
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yep, you'll have to unlock it.. had almost same problem but with the US cellular.




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