1. bindi34's Avatar
    Ok, so I have a 8830 through Alltel. Currently the battery port is hosed and basically i can't really charge my phone. Moral of the story is that i need (and want for that matter) a new phone. I don't care about paying full price or getting one off Ebay or what not.

    My question is can a curve 8900 be unlocked and used for Alltel. The lady said that it has to be "CDMA"...and truthfully, i have no idea what that means. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
    03-15-09 08:02 AM
  2. Heresy's Avatar
    No. The 8900 is a gsm phone. Your 8830 is a cdma device. You might look for an 8330 curve. I know its not the newest device but it is still a great phone.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 08:09 AM
  3. bindi34's Avatar
    ok great! Thanks for the advice. i think that is what i'll do. could probably find those a little less expensively anyway.

    thanks for the help!
    03-15-09 08:13 AM
  4. nah.uhh's Avatar
    Um I think you should know

    Gsm vs cdma means one technology vs another
    Att/rogers/tmobile/fido are gsm/simcard/EDGE/GPRS/HSDPA
    Verizon/alltel/bell/telus/sprint are cdma/evdo/1x

    All of rims bbs (post8***)that are gsm are labeled
    8*10, 8*20, 8*00, 9*10, 9*20, 9*00,
    Those labeled ending in 10 inclide gps, 20 is wifi

    All of rims bbs (post 8***)that are cdma will be labeled
    8*30,9*30
    Most cdmas have gps instead of wifi
    Fyi
    Cdma has
    8230,8130,8330,8830,9530
    Soon
    9630
    Gsm
    8220,8110,8120,8310,8320,8800,8820,8900,9000
    Soon
    9900,9520,8200,9300

    I'd wait for the 9630 bold on alltel..
    And I'd wait for the 8200pearlflip3g or 9300 3g curvee2 on gsm

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 08:25 AM
  5. bindi34's Avatar
    when do you think we'll be seeing the 9630 for alltel?
    03-15-09 08:30 AM
  6. nah.uhh's Avatar
    Crackberry.com
    Kevins got pics posted
    Should be soon

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 08:36 AM
  7. nah.uhh's Avatar
    But trust me
    The 9630>8***
    Better everything

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 08:37 AM
  8. Ultra50's Avatar
    The new curve is coming to cdma carriers like alltel soon so if you can wait this will be a great bb. Buy a charging cardle to solve the charing issue.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 09:01 AM
  9. Ultra50's Avatar
    Yes you will see the 9630 for alltel because verizon owns the company.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-15-09 09:03 AM
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