07-22-08 09:43 PM
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  1. curveman913's Avatar
    curveman913
    I don't get it... Is it just me or is the Thunder said to have a sim card slot? I am a T-mo user so doesn't that mean if I get it unlocked from Verizon I can just stick my SIM in and off I go or will it only be locked to Verizon subscribers and why would Verizon offer a phone with a SIM card slot when correct me if I'm wrong but I thought CDMA phones don't use a SIM card?
    07-02-08 10:38 AM
  2. maxmax's Avatar
    maxmax
    the thunder will have gsm bands to use overseas. you won't be able to get GSM service with it in the states. also, if they do what they did with the 8830 the sim slot will be locked out of the box although verizon would give you the unlock code if you paid full retail (or you could get it unlocked through a 3rd party).
    07-02-08 12:27 PM
  3. Bccovington's Avatar
    Bccovington
    You're right. VZW = CDMA, but they put, as previously stated, the sim slot is for global travel.
    07-05-08 09:28 PM
  4. Bla1ze's Avatar
    Bla1ze
    CB OG
    Thunder will be a World device, such as the 8830, allowing for roaming on services globally.
    07-06-08 03:33 AM
  5. Dragger's Avatar
    Dragger
    so no use in the states then?
    07-06-08 11:18 PM
  6. jenaywins's Avatar
    jenaywins
    No. Not on gsm networks.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    07-06-08 11:24 PM
  7. BlackBerry Guy's Avatar
    BlackBerry Guy
    Trusted Member
    Moderator
    It'll have the 900/1800 GSM bands only so won't work in North America.
    07-07-08 12:04 AM
  8. Papa.pompous's Avatar
    Papa.pompous
    So okay maybe a stupid question but, will I be able to purchase and unlock and use on US Cellular?

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    07-22-08 09:32 PM
  9. vaxick's Avatar
    vaxick
    Originally Posted by maxmax
    the thunder will have gsm bands to use overseas. you won't be able to get GSM service with it in the states. also, if they do what they did with the 8830 the sim slot will be locked out of the box although verizon would give you the unlock code if you paid full retail (or you could get it unlocked through a 3rd party).
    Lmfao! That so sounds like a Verizon thing to do.
    07-22-08 09:34 PM
  10. matrix2004's Avatar
    matrix2004
    Originally Posted by Papa.pompous
    So okay maybe a stupid question but, will I be able to purchase and unlock and use on US Cellular?

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    Absolutely not. You must have Verizon in the U.S. or Vodaphone in Europe. It doesn't have the U.S. GSM frequencies, only the European.
    07-22-08 09:36 PM
  11. Papa.pompous's Avatar
    Papa.pompous
    But U.S. Cellular is CDMA not GSM

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    07-22-08 09:40 PM
  12. matrix2004's Avatar
    matrix2004
    Originally Posted by Papa.pompous
    But U.S. Cellular is CDMA not GSM

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    Check with U.S. Cellular.
    07-22-08 09:43 PM
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