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Re: Can Verizon Phone be Used With Bell Mobility in Canada?

Joseph (JoeOfSeattle@yahoo.com)
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 06:42:42 -0700

On 10 Jun 2005 15:09:40 -0700, aqabbas@yahoo.com wrote:

> Can a Verizon phone be used with Bell Mobility in Canada? I know they
> both use CDMA. I am specifialy interested in the Kyocera 7135.

It all depends on BM's policies. Many CDMA operators will not allow
you to use equipment (even if compatible) on their networks unless the
ESN of the handset is in their database. I believe BM's policy is to
not allow ESNs not in their database. I'm not sure if they do this to
be obstinate or if there's some other reason. CDMA and TDMA operators
are the only ones who do this. GSM operators don't care what
equipment you use on their networks and for the end user all they need
to know is that their handsets are not "SIM locked" i.e. the handsets
have not been prevented from using another SIM by locking out other
operator's SIMs.

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Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 22:49:10 -0700
From: Steve Sobol <sjsobol@JustThe.net>
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Subject: Re: Verizon's Voice Mailboxes Now Give 'Shout Out' to Verizon
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Justin Time wrote:

> Hey -- anything to drive the number of minutes of usage up. (OBTW Pat,
> they are not talking about voicemail left on the cell phone, but on
> your landline.)

You could let the call go to voicemail on your cell phone. Verizon
Wireless does not charge for voicemail retrieval from a
landline. Besides, some people may find the feature convenient.

VZW does tend to nickel-and-dime their customers, but I'll stick up
for them and VZ this time.

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