unlocking your curve !

**xyangbang** · 07-07-2008, 02:06 PM

hey guys i just bought a new curve 8310 off a friend.

i am currently using it for at&t but is it possible to unlock and make it work with Sprint ? or does sprint/nextel have their own model of the curve ?

**sunkast** · 07-07-2008, 02:12 PM

No. The two carriers use different networks. AT&T runs GSM, Sprint is CDMA. GSM uses SIM cards. CDMA doesn't.

**xyangbang** · 07-07-2008, 02:15 PM

so in order to get a curve from sprint i would have to purchase another curve that is specifically CDMA ?

**sunkast** · 07-07-2008, 02:19 PM

You would have to purchase a Curve from Sprint. CDMA is a little different from GSM carriers like AT&T and Tmobile. CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon do not have handsets that can be unlocked and used with a different carrier. If you want to be on Verizon, you have to purchase a handset from Verizon. If you want to be on Sprint, you have to purchase a handset from Sprint. AT&T and Tmobile on the other hand operate off of SIM cards. These slots can be unlocked so that you can use any GSM SIM card in them.

**xyangbang** · 07-07-2008, 02:29 PM

ohhhh gotcha

so the only way to get a curve under the sprint network is to buy a curve that was strictly manufactured for the sprint's CDMA network ?

thanks so much for helping out btw ;p

**denisesmoot** · 07-07-2008, 02:33 PM

I went to NewMobileFreedom.com - Professional GSM Cell Phone Unlocking to unlock mine. I paid $19.95 through paypal, and it was unlocked in about 6 hours. They sent me step by step instructions. It was simple.

Oh, I have AT&T but it was a T-Moble branded phone.