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I will leaving to visits the wife's family in Sydney and wanting to take my phone with me so I can stay in touch with work.

Does anyone have any experience with the 8830WE and traveling? More specifically, what do I need to do to make sure it works in Australia? Do I need to buy a SIM when I am there? etc.

Also, how much does a SIM cost?

Many thanks.

Chris

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You can unlock the 8830WE at HorizonWirelessOnline.com - Horizon Wireless, The World’s Cellular Repair Center � . Use the Live Support.

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Q.) Can I unlock the 8830 to be used on ATT (cingular) or T-Mobile?
A.) NO. The 8830’s GSM operates in the 900 / 1800 Mhz band where as T-Mo and AT&T use 850 / 1900 in the united states. You can not do ANYTHING to make this work. If you want a 8800 series, buy the 8800 or 8820 which is GSM.
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HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - Blackberry 8830 can't be used as GSM?

...since mine doesn't say Blackberry 8830 IR that it wouldn't work at all even with a sim card as a GSM...

There is a model RIM8830IR. The original 8830 was only compatible with the TravlComm sim card. The IR version will work the a sim card now provided by alltel.

There are two versions, the 8830 will roam outside the US/Canada via a seperate number/sim card purchased elsewhere. The 8830IR will roam internationally using your ALLTEL number via a special sim card provided only by Alltel and the roaming charges will appear on your Alltel bill. (one number, one bill, one voicemail)