switch cell service to a different phone?

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

I currently have sprint, but the choice of phones is //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif .

Id like to get an unlocked razr, and continue with the sprint service. How do I do this?

The phone I currently have is this one:

http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/lg/vi-125.html

Ive read conflicting information regarding whether or not I can do this with sprint, so anyone with knowledge of the subject is appreciated.

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[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

Dont get verizon.

They have great service, but everythin else sucks balls.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

BTNHfan, I dont want Verizon service.

Basically, I just need to know if its possible to switch my Sprint service to a different phone.

Were you saying that the razr isnt a good phone?

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

Yes you can switch it to a different phone. When i did it, it only took a few hours, they told me that incoming calls would go to one phone, but when i wanted to call out use the new one. It was weird but it only took a few hours until the new phone worked like it should.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Yes you can switch it to a different phone. When i did it, it only took a few hours, they told me that incoming calls would go to one phone, but when i wanted to call out use the new one. It was weird but it only took a few hours until the new phoen worked like it should.

Thanks. Can you explain how I would do it? My phone doesnt have the sim card, so how would I switch the service?

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

I just went to their store (att), they did everything for me, then told me to carry both.I have no idea what they did exactly. Typed in some numbers and changed some settings.

 

[sumone 10+ year member]

That's pretty much all I've been doing today....

Basically, it's like this. There's a file called a PRL that defines what "carriers" the cell phone is gonna look out for when scanning the e-magnetic spectrum. Inside the PRL is the System ID (specific to location & carrier) and the capabilities (whether it's analog-only, digital, analog+digital, pcs, etc.). When your phone is programmed, your System ID (SID) is assigned to you (called your home SID=non-roaming). Verizon has its own PRL, Sprint has their own PRL, etc...So basically it's just a matter of putting a Verizon PRL on a "Sprint" phone, for example. The cell phone most-likely supports the different protocols (AMPS, CDMA / TDMA, PCS). It's just a matter of getting the phone to look for & utilize them. That is unless it's GSM.

 

[Satan]

Nobody cares about your l337 cell phone skills so stop trying to impress us, ive seen you type that exact same thing, or close to it, 3 different times so far here

 

[liar2 10+ year member]

Most of the razrs are GSM, so chances are you will not be able to use one. An unlocked razr will only be allowed to use on a GSM network.

 

[sumone 10+ year member]

Nobody cares about your l337 cell phone skills so stop trying to impress us, ive seen you type that exact same thing, or close to it, 3 different times so far here

Get off my nuts.

 

[Black_Jesus 10+ year member]

just wait till the samsung blade comes out if u wanna look "hip"

for me... ill take a ****in ppc6700