One thing I didn't remember. Some services use a cad. By putting in a new
card that is recognized by the model of phone, it may be able to be
activated. Most of the services in the area where I am, do not use this
system. The phone has the complete activation ROM built in to the main
board. This way the phone must be completely dedicated to the service
provider. There are 4 providers available in this area. I think only one of
them may be using the card system. Both the card type and model issue of
phone must be compatible to accept each other.

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Jerry G.
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"BillKirch" wrote in message
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I bought one on ebay and verizon says they can't activate it. I dial 611
and
connect to verizon and the guy that sold it to me says thats proof that it
CAN
be activated. What would keep a cell phone from being activateable (word?)
BG