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Sprint PCS

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    pcs to pcs with Quest?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I see that now on Quest website that their coverage area is the same as Sprints now. Does that mean Quest customers are PCS to PCS now? What about Virgin Mobile are they PCS to PCS for Sprint customers or not? Thanks
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    Sanyo 8100: Will Sprint's version work on Telecom?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I think I already know the answer to this question is, 'NO!,' but to be certain: The Sanyo 8100 CDMA phone is available from both Sprint and other cell phone service providers such as Telecom-New Zealand. If you happen to have the...
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    Newbie ?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) How do you make send text messages so that your number does not appear on the phone you are sending the message to? Thanks!!!
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    network busy

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) What exactly does it mean when you get a network busy on your cellphone. Does that mean the cell site is ay capacity ? Or is it something different
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    Virus on Cell?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) If you get on the PCS internet and surf or check email, can a virus,worm, etc. infect a PCS cell phone? I'm guessing no at this time. I don't know if the OS of the cell phone is at risk. Anyone know for sure?
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    My Sanyo 4700 is dying-how does the 4920 compare?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) My trusty Sanyo 4700 has developed an intermittent power and charging problem. The power connector is showing signs of wear and tear. Since I don't need a camera phone, just a telephone that works in marginal signal areas, what's being...
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    Vacouver BC

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) We are using the tri bnd Nokia Phones from Sprint. Has anyone any knowledge if they would work in Vancouver BC>?
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    Can it be done?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Can I connect my SPCS phone, a LG VI5225, to my credit card machine? If so what do I need? I can then I can get rid of my QWest LL Or can you recommend a phone that will be able to be able to be connected? Thanks -- Graham Sorenson...
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    Anyone able to send SMS to China Mobile?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Has anyone been able to send an international SMS to a China mobile phone? Sprint's website shows that SMS to China Mobile (the company) works, but it doesn't for me. TIA
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    If trading up to a newer phone, how much signal quaility i..

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have had my best reception with the Sanyo 4700 phone. Reception and holding the signal is my primary concern. The newer phones seem to be conceded, but the in store Sprint representatives as being of lesser holding quality than the...
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    Trouble with Sprint reprsentatives

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I've been with Sprint for four years. During that time I have spoken with plenty of Sprint representatives and many have misrepresented important details of Sprint's plans. For example, the last contract I agreed to, the retention...
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    Hey Bob Smith - Samsung A500

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) It's your old friend Metakomm...lol Anyhoo, what the deal with my A500 and it's screwed up phone book? I can enter the number under a particular name, and it may be assigned to someone else's name, and bump their number out. I have...
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    USB Phones

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Are there SprintPCS cellular phones with USB ports built in? If not, someone should invent this. With the USB port you can transfer MP3 files to the phone to act as ringers, and thus you do not have to pay for the ringer. Also, you can...
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    Simply need email capability

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I don't need the web, I don't need to take pictures, send or receive pictures -- I simply need to check my email from time to time and respond to 1 or 2 a day. Is there a phone/service that allows me to do this without costing an arm and...
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    question, external antennae, card modem

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I have got a merlin cell phone card which I use with my laptop, had it for over a year and very pleased with it except for one thing: I can't get a signal in the house. Out on the road it works great, but, down here where my house is...
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    Srint emai site broken....

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I tried to send the following product suggestion to Sprint via their website but the link is busted. Anyone know where I could send this equipment suggestion? Looking for connectivity options. Such as the connection Card listed at...
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    Bluetooth beyond the SE T608

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I've heard about the Treo 650, but am looking for just a phone (non-pda). Is there anything with Bluetooth beyond the (terrible) T608?
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    Weak Cell Site Coverage

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Is there any method of contacting Sprint regarding an area that constantly causes my cell phone to loose signal. I'm sure it's geographic (the problem) in nature, but not sure who to contact about it. -tp
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    help with sanyo ringers

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) We love our Sanyo phones but don't like the ringers. Went to the Sanyo website http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/wallpapers_ringers/index.cfm and am not able to test the sounds out. I have no other problems hearing sounds from other...
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    Need new phone - how best to proceed?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) I signed up for Sprint PCS 5 years ago through a corporate discount program offered through my employer. I bought a Motorola StarTac phone at that time, and it has served me faithfully since then. However, it is now getting flaky -- it...