Bell Mobility 8830 WE Blackberry

[twe]

I have received so many different responses from Bell re using the 8830 World Edition in Europe.

I would like to unlock the BB and use and Italian TIM card - some people seem to think that I cannot then replace the Bell SIM card when I return.

Any thoughts?

The last time I was in Italy I returned to a major bill for pinning a partner BB.

[skwij]

Once unlocked, you can use any sim card, including the Bell one.

Your Bell service shouldn't require a SIM anyways, the one that comes with the phone is for roaming and international, not for Bell "home" service.

Go ahead and get it unlocked and enjoy your trip.

[cellunlocknet]

Originally Posted by twe

I have received so many different responses from Bell re using the 8830 World Edition in Europe.

I would like to unlock the BB and use and Italian TIM card - some people seem to think that I cannot then replace the Bell SIM card when I return.

Any thoughts?

The last time I was in Italy I returned to a major bill for pinning a partner BB.

You can get it unlocked and used in Italy with a SIM card.

[andymp3]

I just was given a 8830 that was on bell however I was wondering if it can be used on the rogers network? Any thoughts? Sorry to threadjack...tks

[lak611]

Originally Posted by andymp3

I just was given a 8830 that was on bell however I was wondering if it can be used on the rogers network? Any thoughts? Sorry to threadjack...tks

No. The 8830 will not work on any North American GSM network.

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[cellunlocknet]

As mentioned above, the 8330 has no SIM card slot, it's a CDMA phone only.

[lak611]

Sorry. I mistyped. The 8830 does take SIM cards. However it does not work on any North American GSM network. The 8830 only works on overseas GSM networks.

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