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STARTAC 2004

penero

Jul 13, 2004, 11:45 PM
Can i use the startac 2004 on the verizon network since it is a KOREAN PHONE.
I just had a friend in Korea mail me a startac 2004. I am hoping it will work with verizon sice it is CDMA. Does anyone know if that is possible? DO i only need unlock codes..
best wishes

dug [email protected]
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TheVZWMan

Jul 14, 2004, 12:02 AM
I don't believe you'll be able to activate...there is a tool that every CS Rep that if you give the ESN off the back of the phone they should be able to tell you for sure...that is the route I would take...hope this helps...
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schnozejt

Jul 14, 2004, 1:43 AM
Activate it your self. If it works it works, if it doesn't then go ahead and reactivate your old phone.

To activate a phone your self: Go www.vzw.com, register for my acct if you havent already done so, login to my acct, then in my acct you can enter the new esn # located on the back of the phone not the battery.
If the esn change goes through, turn off your old phone, turn on the new one and dial *228, when the call gets connect you should hear a lady talking, just choose option 1 to program the phone. Repeat steps to reactivate old phone
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mycool

Jul 25, 2004, 12:58 AM
Isn't *22890 easier since it'll automatically direct you to the proper option?
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vzwoman24

Jul 25, 2004, 4:01 PM
if its a cdma phone then more than likely it will work on vzw network, is it a trimode or dual mode? if it single mode i wouldnt suggest activating it
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richcee

Jul 25, 2004, 6:15 PM
It's CDMA 2000 800 Mhz. Supposed to work on the Verizon network. Almost bought one from a guy in N.Y. who said it was all hooked up and working on Verizon. Only thing that wasn't working was the internet. Same thing I was told by a seller in Calif so I figured it might be true!! Thanks for your reply.
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85percent

Jul 14, 2004, 11:09 AM
penero said:
Can i use the startac 2004 on the verizon network since it is a KOREAN PHONE.
I just had a friend in Korea mail me a startac 2004. I am hoping it will work with verizon sice it is CDMA. Does anyone know if that is possible? DO i only need unlock codes..
best wishes

dug [email protected]


you can activate it, if you can find the software online to re-program it. You can also activte Sprint PCS phones that are re-programmed to operate on VZW CDMA.

Disadavantages of this you ask?

Forget about warranty replacements.

50% chance the phone may not operate as glich-free as you think.

But hey, atleast you'll have cool phone for once 😛


-Verizon Wireless Sales

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TheVZWMan

Jul 14, 2004, 11:12 AM
Again check your info 85percent...analog only phones can not be activated for new service on our current network.
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85percent

Jul 14, 2004, 11:20 AM
TheVZWMan said:
Again check your info 85percent...analog only phones can not be activated for new service on our current network.


Who said anything about analog only?

Most Sprint PCS phones can be activated on our network with the proper software. I've seen a Treo 500 with our service, complete with gliches and everything
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TheVZWMan

Jul 14, 2004, 11:43 AM
Again his question was about activating analog service...thats what we were talking about
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85percent

Jul 14, 2004, 11:48 AM
TheVZWMan said:
Again his question was about activating analog service...thats what we were talking about



Can i use the startac 2004 on the verizon network since it is a KOREAN PHONE.
I just had a friend in Korea mail me a startac 2004. I am hoping it will work with verizon sice it is CDMA


Not familiar with the StarTac2004, but he mentioned Korean CDMA. Any CDMA should be able to operate with VZW as long as you can find the appropriate re-programming software.

-Verizon Wireless Sales

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TheVZWMan

Jul 14, 2004, 12:06 PM
My apologies...I got threads mixed up...I'll go stand in the corner
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85percent

Jul 14, 2004, 12:50 PM
TheVZWMan said:
My apologies...I got threads mixed up...I'll go stand in the corner


its all good. i usually get dog poop and Cingular mixed up.

low blow cain. just for you 😁


-Verizon Wireless Sales

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schnozejt

Jul 14, 2004, 1:30 PM
Where can one find this reprogramming software? Especially one thats for VZW, i'm fairly confident it doesn't exist
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85percent

Jul 14, 2004, 2:26 PM
schnozejt said:
Where can one find this reprogramming software? Especially one thats for VZW, i'm fairly confident it doesn't exist


I've tried to help a customer before that had a re-programmed Treo 500 and another guy had an LG 5350 working on VZW's network. So it does exist, where to find it is a different question..

-Verizon Wireless Sales

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richcee

Jul 24, 2004, 8:17 PM
Was wondering if you had any luck activating the startac 2004. Someone is getting one for me from Korea and wnted to know what problems I might be in for!!

Thanks
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