[holland_patrick]

Blackberry 8830 World Edition (Red)

I got hime down to $100 for it first is it a good buy.. second..
the phone says verison on it with it beable to be ported over to sprint???



Thank you....

patrick

[holland_patrick]

anyone? help?

[IowaGuyBB]

100$ isn't bad as long as its in decent shape.

[holland_patrick]

100$ isn't bad as long as its in decent shape.

But will it work on the spring network?

[IowaGuyBB]

Yes...make sure its unlocked.

[thehealingcow]

ask the salesperson...

if no, i know there are ways to move a phone from one carrier to another. people post about it often on crackberry often. search around on here and you may find your answer.

wish i could have been more help. *shrugs*

good luck.

t_h_c

[holland_patrick]

yep I sent him an e-mail..
this is the add..

Blackberry 8830 World Edition (Red)
Good Condition
Clean ESN
Willing to trade for a sprint phone.

and he sent me photo's and it looks clean but he only has the home charge and a case.. is there a disk or a computer cord i might need..

[pkcable]

It will most likely NOT work on Sprint. You can use it on Verizon, and you MAY be able to use it on a GSM carrier if you get it unlocked. For Sprint you need a sprint branded BB.

[SK1]

It will most likely NOT work on Sprint. You can use it on Verizon, and you MAY be able to use it on a GSM carrier if you get it unlocked. For Sprint you need a sprint branded BB.

Correct except for the GSM part. The GSM radio on the 8830 is not compatible with US GSM networks.

[pkcable]

Correct except for the GSM part. The GSM radio on the 8830 is not compatible with US GSM networks.

Ok bummer. I know the Storm, and possible the upcoming Niagara have up to the EDGE US radios.

Anyways to the OP, I saw a Sprint Curve for sale here in the Market place, but it was a bit more, and of course it's a better phone too....

http://forums.crackberry.com/f14/wts...8330-a-190270/

[SK1]

Ok bummer. I know the Storm, and possible the upcoming Niagara have up to the EDGE US radios.

The Storm is Quad Band so it is possible with the proper service books and all.

[holland_patrick]

Ok bummer. I know the Storm, and possible the upcoming Niagara have up to the EDGE US radios.

Anyways to the OP, I saw a Sprint Curve for sale here in the Market place, but it was a bit more, and of course it's a better phone too....

http://forums.crackberry.com/f14/wts...8330-a-190270/

Ya I saw that I can use my phone to get one of those cheeper.. but that is in AUG... I was tring to get in on the Blackberry cheep to get my feet wet..

[pkcable]

8703s are going for less than 100 on ebay and some as cheap as 50 or 60. The 87XX is a GREAT series and a good BB to get started on. I had an 8700c myself at one time. It of course does not have a camera or good multimedia, BUT it has a good browser, bluetooth, speakerphone, and the renowned BB push email.