New to forum. Q on UK/US SIM cards

Stu · 03-06-2009, 17:17

I went with Celtrek and and Geodessa.

As a Yank, I'm only interested in the dual IMSI SIM so that I can test it and show people how it works in the US. I'm hoping that these adoptions might bring down Canada, but I don't think so.

I do have some friends with Verizon Storms and Epics who have thought about swapping out the Verizon SIM with these on the theory that it would give them backup coverage on TMObile and ATT, together with cheaper roaming in Europe. Data may prove to be the sticking point on that issue.

rfranzq · **CDMA only in the USA? -** 04-06-2009, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Stu

I do have some friends with Verizon Storms and Epics who have thought about swapping out the Verizon SIM with these on the theory that it would give them backup coverage on TMObile and ATT, together with cheaper roaming in Europe. Data may prove to be the sticking point on that issue.

Are they sure that it has GSM 850/1900? I think it is only CDMA 850/1900. I could be very wrong of course. Of course, if I am right then US use of GSM is not going to happen. Are they locked to Verizon [the GSM, that is]?

FBlack_111 · 04-06-2009, 04:09

I believe the Verizon Storm is also a quad band GSM phone. If it's unlocked, it should work. I have a Verizon Z6C World phone that is unlocked. But it only has GSM 900 and 1800, So I cannot even test it in the U.S.

bones_boy · 09-06-2009, 23:01

From my understanding all Verizon World (GSM-capable) phones are locked to a Verizon/Vodaphone SIM. At least that's the story with the ones we support at work (Blackberry 8830 and Storm and we have a LOT!).

FBlack_111 · 10-06-2009, 05:12

I have a Verizon Motorola Z6C World phone. It also has a Vodaphone SIM. I had mine unlocked by Verizon. They gave me a code (called a subsidy code) to have it unlocked to use any SIM. I used it in Europe last year with a Telestial/Ekit SIM. I was also told by Verizon that I could get an 8830 unlocked too if I bought one. Check with their Global Support Group.

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	03-06-2009, 17:17 I went with Celtrek and and Geodessa. As a Yank, I'm only interested in the dual IMSI SIM so that I can test it and show people how it works in the US. I'm hoping that these adoptions might bring down Canada, but I don't think so. I do have some friends with Verizon Storms and Epics who have thought about swapping out the Verizon SIM with these on the theory that it would give them backup coverage on TMObile and ATT, together with cheaper roaming in Europe. Data may prove to be the sticking point on that issue.

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FBlack_111 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 171 Join Date: 27 Feb 2008 Country:	04-06-2009, 04:09 I believe the Verizon Storm is also a quad band GSM phone. If it's unlocked, it should work. I have a Verizon Z6C World phone that is unlocked. But it only has GSM 900 and 1800, So I cannot even test it in the U.S.

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bones_boy (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 90 Join Date: 06 Jun 2004 Country:	09-06-2009, 23:01 From my understanding all Verizon World (GSM-capable) phones are locked to a Verizon/Vodaphone SIM. At least that's the story with the ones we support at work (Blackberry 8830 and Storm and we have a LOT!).

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FBlack_111 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 171 Join Date: 27 Feb 2008 Country:	10-06-2009, 05:12 I have a Verizon Motorola Z6C World phone. It also has a Vodaphone SIM. I had mine unlocked by Verizon. They gave me a code (called a subsidy code) to have it unlocked to use any SIM. I used it in Europe last year with a Telestial/Ekit SIM. I was also told by Verizon that I could get an 8830 unlocked too if I bought one. Check with their Global Support Group.