[canson]

##165885 here.. does this mean I can move carriers???

[markhutchison]

Not necessarily; programming the device doesn't change the fact that your carrier may not support it on their network.

Take it to your carrier and see if they'll activate it.

[wunderbar]

yea, just because you can un-lock it from one carrier doesnt' mean another carrier will activate it.

[dhartin]

Originally Posted by catchit

Actually, the 8830 does have a SIM card. It's a World edition CDMA/GSM phone (using CDMA in North America). I know how to unlock the SIM portion anyway. It's this password for Bell 8830's is what I need to get into the CDMA Service Program Edit screen.

Hello there my fellow 8830 user, how do you unlock the sim portion of the world phone?

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

The Bell branded 8830s are SIM unlocked when shipped from the factory. You can use any non-North American SIM card in them. The device does not support North American GSM frequencies.

[dhartin]

Originally Posted by kehl

Just though id post this, i don't know if its universal for all Bell 8830s but the "Master Lock" code Bell's tech gave me was 533443. They claim there is no "Sub Lock Code," just the ML.

To use just it dial ##533443 from the phone screen and you should get the CDMA programming guide.

Even if it doesn't work, tech support was quite happy to tell me the number, no cover story required.

Hey there I think you might be able to help if possible. I have the 8830 World Phone , it has both the CDMA and SIM card GSM option. I am now living in Belize CA and need to unlock the SIM portion to use for a local carrier and / or the CDMA portion. Can you get me some information on that ? That would be awesome my fellow Blackberry user! FYI my IMEI is : 004401.13.123534.0
I have been trying forever on this!!

[dhartin]

Originally Posted by markhutchison

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

The Bell branded 8830s are SIM unlocked when shipped from the factory. You can use any non-North American SIM card in them. The device does not support North American GSM frequencies.

Hey there I think you might be able to help if possible. I have the 8830 World Phone , it has both the CDMA and SIM card GSM option. I am now living in Belize CA and need to unlock the SIM portion to use for a local carrier and / or the CDMA portion. Can you get me some information on that ? That would be awesome my fellow Blackberry user! FYI my IMEI is : 004401.13.123534.0
I have been trying forever on this

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

The GSM portion will not work in North America. If you can get the lock code for the device (unique to the ESN of the device) you *may* be able to get Sprint or Verizon to activate it for you.

[dhartin]

The SIM card area in advanced settings is asking for a password.

[dhartin]

I am in Belize Central America, but the sim is still asking for a password...

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

Sorry, I read CA as California. If the SIM is asking for a password it's probably the SIM card itself that is password protected. Is the SIM card from a carrier in Belize? All you should need to do is get an active SIM card from your carrier in Belize, insert it into the device and make sure the Mobile Network settings are set to automatic roaming.

[jeffmik]

The GSM frequency that Belize uses isn't available in the 8830 - I went through this last year with my Telus 8830.
What I found most interesting is that there is CDMA coverage but simply no roaming agreement.

[dhartin]

There is a CDMA network here and I know a guy that can hook me up on it for free, but do I still need to unlock the CDMA portion, if so how can I get the code?

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

Only RIM and the original carrier for the device will have the lock code.

[dhartin]

Originally Posted by canson

##165885 here.. does this mean I can move carriers???

How did you get that code for your 8830?? Is that the CDMA code?

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

You need a similar code for your device. Which carrier branding is on the front of the BlackBerry? Bell, Telus, Sprint, Verizon, etc?

[techgyrl]

Hi all, I am also looking for the unlock code for my Blackberry 8830, it is currently locked onto the Bell Mobility Network and I would love to get it to work with my Rogers Wireless plan, there is a spot for the SIM card but I don't know how to unlock it or where to find the MSL code that you all keep referring too. Could you please help

[markhutchison]

Wirelessly posted (8130, Bell Mobility)

The 8830 will not work on North American GSM networks. This includes the Rogers network.

I can help you to get it connected on Bell Mobility's network and migrate any existing Rogers numbers you may have