I want an upgrade.?. - Treo Forum

bmwpwner · 05-11-2008, 09:08 PM

ok, here is my issue... i currently have a Treo 650 on a Palm OS with Cellular South which is CDMA system. my 650 generally reboots about 1 or 2 times a week randomly, my BlueTooth is non-existant, no WiFi, and my volume control doesn't really get loud. i have heard that all of these issues have been fixed with the 700 series of the Palm but since i have a local carrier (CDMA) they aren't offering any Palm smart phones. i love the plan i have with my carrier but i want a newer Palm... can i get an unlocked CDMA phone and it work with my carrier or is there a better option? please help because there are certain programs i have purchased for my 650 that i really like and would like to retain those programs or re-purchase for a Windows based Palm SmartPhone. any help would be greatly appreciated...

Frozen · 05-11-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpwner

ok, here is my issue... i currently have a Treo 650 on a Palm OS with Cellular South which is CDMA system. my 650 generally reboots about 1 or 2 times a week randomly, my BlueTooth is non-existant, no WiFi, and my volume control doesn't really get loud. i have heard that all of these issues have been fixed with the 700 series of the Palm but since i have a local carrier (CDMA) they aren't offering any Palm smart phones. i love the plan i have with my carrier but i want a newer Palm... can i get an unlocked CDMA phone and it work with my carrier or is there a better option? please help because there are certain programs i have purchased for my 650 that i really like and would like to retain those programs or re-purchase for a Windows based Palm SmartPhone. any help would be greatly appreciated...

Unlocked cdma treos , dont exist . Depending where you're located It's might best for you to switch carriers . Gsm is, a different story . Depending where in the south you're based . Verizon might a best bet .

LotusLord · 05-12-2008, 09:09 AM

Unfortunately CDMA carriers typically don't allow devices from other carriers to be added to their network, but it might be worth a try. Give them a call and ask if you purchased a device if they'd be willing to activate it.

jfa02 · 05-12-2008, 06:34 PM

Don't hold your breath!

bmwpwner · 05-12-2008, 07:33 PM

well i'm in Northeast Mississippi area. Verizon doesn't work well around here and like i said i really like my unlimited plan i have because it is alot easier to know exactly what my bill is going to be every month. i have asked at a couple of the Cellular South stores about them activating a CDMA phone that didn't come from their store and never get a straight answer from anyone there. honestly i can't afford to buy a newer Treo to chance it working and i have alot of information on my phone that i would need to know 100% it would work. i really appreciate the responses and all the good information. keep me in mind if you come across anything.

thanks,

Frozen · 05-12-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpwner

well i'm in Northeast Mississippi area. Verizon doesn't work well around here and like i said i really like my unlimited plan i have because it is alot easier to know exactly what my bill is going to be every month. i have asked at a couple of the Cellular South stores about them activating a CDMA phone that didn't come from their store and never get a straight answer from anyone there. honestly i can't afford to buy a newer Treo to chance it working and i have alot of information on my phone that i would need to know 100% it would work. i really appreciate the responses and all the good information. keep me in mind if you come across anything.

thanks,

They wont activate a phone that came from a different network . Nothing works too well down there . Except sprint and AT&T. As far as plans go , cant help you out on that . But I ran 650 myself then gone to to 680 , have not had any extreme issues with it ,yet .

Treotosh · 05-13-2008, 09:26 AM

Like Nate said i would just give them a call and see what they can do for you. Thats really the only down with CDMA Networks, no sim cards

05-11-2008, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmwpwner A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Other My OS: XP Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want an upgrade.?. ok, here is my issue... i currently have a Treo 650 on a Palm OS with Cellular South which is CDMA system. my 650 generally reboots about 1 or 2 times a week randomly, my BlueTooth is non-existant, no WiFi, and my volume control doesn't really get loud. i have heard that all of these issues have been fixed with the 700 series of the Palm but since i have a local carrier (CDMA) they aren't offering any Palm smart phones. i love the plan i have with my carrier but i want a newer Palm... can i get an unlocked CDMA phone and it work with my carrier or is there a better option? please help because there are certain programs i have purchased for my 650 that i really like and would like to retain those programs or re-purchase for a Windows based Palm SmartPhone. any help would be greatly appreciated...

05-12-2008, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2,696 Thanks: 126 Thanked 277 Times in 246 Posts	Unfortunately CDMA carriers typically don't allow devices from other carriers to be added to their network, but it might be worth a try. Give them a call and ask if you purchased a device if they'd be willing to activate it. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 In the process of selling my 650s. It hurts but at least they'll be getting used.

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bmwpwner A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Other My OS: XP Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well i'm in Northeast Mississippi area. Verizon doesn't work well around here and like i said i really like my unlimited plan i have because it is alot easier to know exactly what my bill is going to be every month. i have asked at a couple of the Cellular South stores about them activating a CDMA phone that didn't come from their store and never get a straight answer from anyone there. honestly i can't afford to buy a newer Treo to chance it working and i have alot of information on my phone that i would need to know 100% it would work. i really appreciate the responses and all the good information. keep me in mind if you come across anything. thanks,

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Treotosh Lead Treonaut Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: OSX Posts: 200 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Like Nate said i would just give them a call and see what they can do for you. Thats really the only down with CDMA Networks, no sim cards

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