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Crazy Flamer · 04-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Ok, So I had an older Blackberry 8330 that started to crap out on me. I went to Bell, my provider, and because I'm only 15 months into my contract they wouldnt give me any sort of credit towards a new phone. But the guy at the store suggested I could go online and search for a used one, so long as it was a Bell phone or was unlocked.

So I found an ad for a Blackberry Bold 9700. Reasonable price so I meet the guy selling it and buy the phone from him. Now I'm not well versed in cell phones, it looked exactly like the phone my friend has who is also on Bell so I thought I was golden.

I take it to the Bell store and he tells me its not a 9700 but a 9650. And even though its unlocked they can't put it on their network. Apparently the serial number starts with MEID but needs to start with IMEI.

Is he right? Will Rogers or Telus support this phone?

04-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
Crazy Flamer First Line Centre Join Date: Nov 2003 Exp:	Cellphone Question Ok, So I had an older Blackberry 8330 that started to crap out on me. I went to Bell, my provider, and because I'm only 15 months into my contract they wouldnt give me any sort of credit towards a new phone. But the guy at the store suggested I could go online and search for a used one, so long as it was a Bell phone or was unlocked. So I found an ad for a Blackberry Bold 9700. Reasonable price so I meet the guy selling it and buy the phone from him. Now I'm not well versed in cell phones, it looked exactly like the phone my friend has who is also on Bell so I thought I was golden. I take it to the Bell store and he tells me its not a 9700 but a 9650. And even though its unlocked they can't put it on their network. Apparently the serial number starts with MEID but needs to start with IMEI. Is he right? Will Rogers or Telus support this phone? __________________ Bleeding the Flaming C!!!