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Old 12-23-2009, 07:50 AM
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Hi - rookie question here. I've got an existing account with Bell Mobility (in Canada) and was just given an unlocked 8820.

Will it work on Bell Mobility's new GSM network with a SIM card?? I need both voice and data.

I don't want to switch providers or sign a new contract right now.
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Old 12-24-2009, 08:00 AM
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Confirmed in another thread:

No it will not work. The 8820 runs on 2G (edge) and bell only built a 3G network.
The only BlackBerrys that work on Bell's new HSPA network are the BlackBerry Bold or BlackBerry 9700."
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Rogers or Fido are your only options.
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