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2005/4/24-26 [Consumer/CellPhone] UID:37338 Activity:nil
4/24    I have a Nokia 5190 with a SIM. Replacement battery will run me
        $25. Can I simply transfer my SIM to a new GSM phone?
        \_ If it's issued from the same network provider, then yes.
           When they subsidize the phone, they lock the phone down
           to one provider. You can unlock it but it will usually
           cost you about $25. The nice thing about unlocking it
           is that you can take it overseas (given that you have
           the 900mhz and 1800mhz frequencies) and use a local
           SIM calling card.
           \_ You can download free software that will generate the unlock
              codes for most nokia phones.  Look in cell phone forums
              (e.g. howard's forums, etc).
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