[wangzi0921]

there is a sign "3G CDMA" on my storm.when i return to China ,the China Mobile would offer a GSM network,could my storm still work there?
anybody give me an idea.thanks a lot!

[Accidental Post]

Yep it is a global phone call vzw to activate the sim card

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[wangzi0921]

Yep it is a global phone call vzw to activate the sim card

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so this means my storm will not become a piece of brick
Thank u! man

[bg0508]

It will work but u will pay International Rates.

There is the option of getting the phone unlocked....search forums for more info.

[Ultrafied]

The OP is using a 9500 from Vodophone, not VzW.

[HD123]

yes, it will work for sure. If your carrier is Vodafone, it is also GSM, so no difference with China.

[niSmo.]

Yes it does support GSM, you must unlock the Storm first to activate any type of global GSM. Otherwise it will default to CDMA.

[HD123]

Yes it does support GSM, you must unlock the Storm first to activate any type of global GSM. Otherwise it will default to CDMA.

as mentioned before, the o.p. has a storm 9500 (vodafone). GSM is its default.

[wangzi0921]

It will work but u will pay International Rates.

There is the option of getting the phone unlocked....search forums for more info.

I will get a sim card from Chinese carrier.so it is no need to pay the international rates.
and now I am trying to get an unlock code first.

[DoctorNeutron]

I think VZN or Voda wants a call BEFORE you go just to inform you of the steeper rates. I know for a fact that my 8830 needed NO changes. I cannot recommend unlocking your phone. Looking at Crackberry, it is just not worth it. Your time and energy are your best assets - treasure them and use them well !

Doctor Neutron

[Accidental Post]

The OP is using a 9500 from Vodophone, not VzW.

I wish you could tell when using my storm to read the forums

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