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<scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:

> Bert Hyman wrote:
>> scharf.steven@geemail.com (SMS) wrote in
>> news:47fd4adf$0$36394$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net:
>>
>>> The Motorola V195, ($39.99) is a good basic quad-band phone to take
>>> overseas to use with prepaid SIM cards. I bought one (unfortunately
>>> prior to the $25 promotion) and I had it unlocked by an unlocking
>>> service ($15).
>>
>> T-Mobile will unlock their phones at no charge if you've been a
>> customer in good standing for 90 days, and for pre-paid customers,
>> have added time within the past 30 days.
>>
>
> Yes, but I couldn't wait for 90 days unfortunately.

In your case, spending just $15 to get it unlocked makes sense.

For folks who might actually be T-Mobile customers, the information
could be useful.

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Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN bert@iphouse.com