>> The only thing that makes any sense at all is a free nextg handset of
>> as least as good a performance as the cdma system you have now,
>> AND the same plan detail as you already have with cdma too.
>>
>> > After jan 28, CDMA is no more
>>
>> Just another bare faced lie.
>>
>> > and you will lose your mobile number if you don't migrate beforehand,
>>
>> Just another bare faced lie. You still have the right to the number for
>> quite
>> a while after the cdma system stops, even if it does stop on that date.
>
> Don't bet on it.
> The choice is clear: migrate to nextg or gsm, or allow your service to
> be DEACTIVATED when the CDMA network is closed down.
> remember, you can't even port your number to another carrier if you
> want, unless it is an ACTIVE service.
> Unless system protocols are drastically changed and there's absolutley
> no guarantee in this, you can't reactivate a CDMA number after that
> network is closed. CDMA numbers with GSM prefixes on the Telstra

if its postpaid its technically possible.
just wont have a network to work on