Can an unlocked Blackberry Pearl Flip work on AT&T's celluar network?

February 20, 2009 12:04 AM

Can I use an unlocked Blackberry Pearl Flip on AT&T's service?

I'm considering buying an unlocked Blackberry Pearl Flip phone from a website. But, I need to prove to a few people the phone will work on AT&T's service. I know both phones are GSM, but I just need confirmation.

Optionally, if anyone knows any places to buy unlocked cell phones that they deem reputable, I'd love to hear them. I already know where I'm going to buy, but there are always alternatives.

posted by JTKestrel to Technology (3 answers total)

If it's GSM and it's definitely unlocked, it should work fine. I've used unlocked phones on GSM networks with no trouble.
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:01 AM on February 20, 2009

Should work. Its a quad-band phone, so even if it was sold in the European or Asian market it should work ehre.
posted by damn dirty ape at 6:44 AM on February 20, 2009

Just a side note, if you can find a locked phone for significantly cheaper, I'd go that route. Reputable retailers on eBay can sell you the unlock code for $10 or $20 and unlocking it yourself is very simple.

I unlocked my 8800 for $10.
posted by wfrgms at 9:50 AM on February 20, 2009