'01 Timeport incompatible with Sprint PCS
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'10 E63
'01 Timeport incompatible with Sprint PCS
I just switched all my cell phones from Verizon to Sprint, and Sprint is telling me they can't activate my '01 Timeport (CLK55) on their network. As best I can tell from surfing this site and other places, the Timeports were made in groups for one carrier (or group of carriers) or another, and my phone is compatible with Verizon but not Sprint. Anyway, assuming Sprint is correct that it won't work, what's my best option? Is there a way to trade this phone for one that is compatible with Sprint (someone else may have the opposite problem going from Sprint to Verizon)? Is there a less expensive place to buy a Sprint compatible MB Timeport besides my local MB dealer? Thanks.
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2007 E63 AMG, 2009 V-Max
I think you have a CDMA and have to switch to TDMA. You can find which one you have in the cover of the phone Operation Guide manual.
Try e-Bay. MB Timeports go for $200-$300.
Try e-Bay. MB Timeports go for $200-$300.
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well I have a friend with a timeport with a pull out antenna that uses Sprint PCS network. Granted it is not the MB phone, but it SHOULD WORK. Sprint is CDMA and so is verizon. I think they are full of it.
