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snaimon · 27-05-2006, 22:30

If the phone is unlocked and you have the a GSM service provider in your area, you should be able to pick up an activated prepaid SIM or an activation kit on Ebay or at your local provider. It will be cheaper on Ebay if you can stand the risk. As you write, put the SIM card in, it should register on the provider's network and away you go. If you have T-MO service, you should be able to switch the area code to one suitable for you.

HOWEVER, in my house I have T-MO SIMs with the following area codes:

804 VA wife's prepay
775 NV my postpay -- brother in NV
818 CA son's prepay
414 WI prepay -- was to be for my mom in WI, but she died.

All phones/SIMs work fine.

Stan

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snaimon (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 898 Join Date: 17 Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA USA Country:	27-05-2006, 22:30 If the phone is unlocked and you have the a GSM service provider in your area, you should be able to pick up an activated prepaid SIM or an activation kit on Ebay or at your local provider. It will be cheaper on Ebay if you can stand the risk. As you write, put the SIM card in, it should register on the provider's network and away you go. If you have T-MO service, you should be able to switch the area code to one suitable for you. HOWEVER, in my house I have T-MO SIMs with the following area codes: 804 VA wife's prepay 775 NV my postpay -- brother in NV 818 CA son's prepay 414 WI prepay -- was to be for my mom in WI, but she died. All phones/SIMs work fine. Stan Phones: DASH V3 (3) Service: US T-MO post paid (2) - US T-MO prepaid (2) - UM+ - TravelSIM DE SIMYO - DE SUNSIM T-Mobile DE Calling Cards: Onesuite Enjoyprepaid AT&T MCI Mobivox