Is such a thing possible? I have the non-sim CDMA version of the sprint
treo 650. It was given to me as payment for working on a computer. I love
it as a pda, but I am sick of carrying two phones around. All I want is to
be able to use the phone and send/recieve text messages. Mobile web would
be nice, but is not a requirement. Every time I have called cust serv/tech
support on this I have gotten a runaround with no clear answer.
> Is such a thing possible? I have the non-sim CDMA version of the sprint
> treo 650. It was given to me as payment for working on a computer. I love
> it as a pda, but I am sick of carrying two phones around. All I want is to
> be able to use the phone and send/recieve text messages. Mobile web would
> be nice, but is not a requirement. Every time I have called cust serv/tech
> support on this I have gotten a runaround with no clear answer.
>
> Corby
VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database. Sprint
phones will not be accepted by VZW.
CellGuy wrote:
> On Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:50 GMT, Corby wrote:
>
>> Is such a thing possible? I have the non-sim CDMA version of the sprint
>> treo 650. It was given to me as payment for working on a computer. I love
>> it as a pda, but I am sick of carrying two phones around. All I want is to
>> be able to use the phone and send/recieve text messages. Mobile web would
>> be nice, but is not a requirement. Every time I have called cust serv/tech
>> support on this I have gotten a runaround with no clear answer.
>>
>> Corby
>
> VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database. Sprint
> phones will not be accepted by VZW.
How does an ESN get into VZW's database? Does this mean that the only
phones that can be used are those originally sold by VZW?
On Sat, 03 May 2008 13:57:31 -0400, Richard B. Gilbert wrote:
> CellGuy wrote:
>> On Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:50 GMT, Corby wrote:
>>
>>> Is such a thing possible? I have the non-sim CDMA version of the sprint
>>> treo 650. It was given to me as payment for working on a computer. I love
>>> it as a pda, but I am sick of carrying two phones around. All I want is to
>>> be able to use the phone and send/recieve text messages. Mobile web would
>>> be nice, but is not a requirement. Every time I have called cust serv/tech
>>> support on this I have gotten a runaround with no clear answer.
>>>
>>> Corby
>>
>> VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database. Sprint
>> phones will not be accepted by VZW.
>
> How does an ESN get into VZW's database? Does this mean that the only
> phones that can be used are those originally sold by VZW?
Generally yes, however some phones from US Cellular and AllTel have been
able to be activated by VZW. Sprint phones are software locked, and can
not be used outside of Sprint.
> That is not totally correct. Sprint can be activated on Verizon but
> from what I heard it is a pain in the neck even if the phone unlocked
> to activate on Verizon. According to the howard forums sprint is
> supposed to provide consumer the unlock code, do to a court case.
I was not aware of that.
In any event, it would probably be simpler to flash the Sprint phone with
the VZW firmware (if available for that model phone) once the ESN is
approved for activation.
> On Sat, 03 May 2008 16:36:06 GMT, CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com>
> wrote:
>
>>VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database. Sprint
>>phones will not be accepted by VZW.
>
> ESN does not have to be in the database to be activated on the Verizon
> network otherwise Pageplus or other MNVO could not activate the phone
> for their customers
>
> Pageplus and others MNVO can activate most cdma unlock phones.
> The problem is the data part may not work. The phone the poster has
> may be stuck on the 1900 mhz band, which could cause the phone to roam
> a lot.
>
>
> At this time it is not illegal to unlock a cell phone in the U.S.
>
>
>
> Greg P
No arguement here, but remember VZW has the last say on what they will
activate. Even with the new rules the phone "must be compatible" with
their network. Sanyo phones from Sprint will be difficult.
CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com> wrote in
news:1ts1ogsmkh8na.17m1tq15em86u.dlg@40tude.net:
> In any event, it would probably be simpler to flash the Sprint phone with
> the VZW firmware (if available for that model phone) once the ESN is
> approved for activation.
>
Nothing like installing the worst crippleware available to screw up a
perfectly good PDA.....
> CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com> wrote in
> news:1ts1ogsmkh8na.17m1tq15em86u.dlg@40tude.net:
>
>> In any event, it would probably be simpler to flash the Sprint phone with
>> the VZW firmware (if available for that model phone) once the ESN is
>> approved for activation.
>>
>
> Nothing like installing the worst crippleware available to screw up a
> perfectly good PDA.....
Well, one could also use the AllTel or US Cellular flash files. Takes more
effort to get data working though.
"Larry" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
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> CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com> wrote in
> news:1ts1ogsmkh8na.17m1tq15em86u.dlg@40tude.net:
>
>> In any event, it would probably be simpler to flash the Sprint phone with
>> the VZW firmware (if available for that model phone) once the ESN is
>> approved for activation.
>>
>
> Nothing like installing the worst crippleware available to screw up a
> perfectly good PDA.....
Um, not true.
The PDA portion of the phone works just fine. That is why I puchased it.
On my phone however, I opted to turn off internet access with Verizon since
it costs too much. Why pay for two ISPs right?
All I need it for is for the PDA applications and as a phone and it works
great in that regard.
Treo 650 Verizon phones are pretty cheap on ebay now. A fraction of what
Verizon wants to charge you. Mine was only $160. Parts for these are cheap
and plentiful also.
"Greg P" <invalid@invalid.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 11 May 2008 18:26:22 GMT, CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 09 May 2008 19:53:30 -0400, Greg P wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 03 May 2008 16:36:06 GMT, CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database.
>>>>Sprint
>>>>phones will not be accepted by VZW.
>>>
>>> ESN does not have to be in the database to be activated on the Verizon
>>> network otherwise Pageplus or other MNVO could not activate the phone
>>> for their customers
>>>
>>> Pageplus and others MNVO can activate most cdma unlock phones.
>>> The problem is the data part may not work. The phone the poster has
>>> may be stuck on the 1900 mhz band, which could cause the phone to roam
>>> a lot.
>>>
>>>
>>> At this time it is not illegal to unlock a cell phone in the U.S.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Greg P
>>
>>No arguement here, but remember VZW has the last say on what they will
>>activate. Even with the new rules the phone "must be compatible" with
>>their network. Sanyo phones from Sprint will be difficult.
>
> I would not go into that hassle. I would just buy another phone.
>
> Anyway this is all going to change in a few years. We may have to
> get new phones. Do to Verizon upgrading to LTE.
>
> I do not know if Verizon will ever turn off CDMA but only MVNO may be
> able to use this and foreign visitors.
>
>
> To The other poster
>
> You can get some CDMA models from Village Panty that works on Pageplus
> (PP). Also, you can buy some inpulse models at wal-mart and Ugly
> Eric can activate them on PP Samsung models from what I read, can
> be activated without a problem on PagePlus.
>
> Moto Raz can be activated on PP, but it is a pain in the neck.
> Requires some ESN swapping.
>
>
>
>
> Greg R
That's actually a good idea. Sell your spint treo on ebay and then buy a vz
treo after the sale. Should go for about $150 or so both in sale and
purchase.
Activating Sprint CDMA Treo 650 on Verizon? 
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