Sprint Blackberry 8330m to Cricket woes...

**invintive** · 08-10-2010, 10:45 PM

Ok, so I called 1-800-CRICKET (because I'm impatient). The representative I spoke with had a very thick accent, and I don't think she actually did anything. My current phone (a Kyocera $10 used special) is still active, and when I dial *228 (on the BB) I get "We're sorry, but we were unable to ..." or something like that saying I need to go to a dealer to have it activated.

I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow!

**whitey10tc** · 08-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by invintive

Ok, so I called 1-800-CRICKET (because I'm impatient). The representative I spoke with had a very thick accent, and I don't think she actually did anything. My current phone (a Kyocera $10 used special) is still active, and when I dial *228 (on the BB) I get "We're sorry, but we were unable to ..." or something like that saying I need to go to a dealer to have it activated.

I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow!

Glad these guys helped you out I just answered your post on Ho-fo with a similar answer about the ESN.

Good luck and ask the dealer to list it as a cricket device and not CPE.

**invintive** · 08-10-2010, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by whitey10tc

Ask the dealer to list it as a cricket device and not CPE.

Sorry, but I have to ask... What will this do? What is CPE?

**thephoneguy913** · 08-10-2010, 11:26 PM

CPE= CUSTOMER PROVIDE EQUIPMENT

If you still have problems tomorrow...PM me and ill help you with that...

**invintive** · 08-11-2010, 12:18 AM

Thanks, we'll see what happens tomorrow...

**Wrecked Johnson** · 08-11-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by pacecomm1

Cricket has to accept your ESN/MEID before youwill have service. As far as it reading "Sprint" in your network connections, it will always read that no matter what carrier it is on currently. And yes the IOTA bypass is supposed to be a .txt file format. For the most part you shouldnt need to load it unless the phone is brand new and hasnt been provisioned. But i will tell you this, I personally run it on just about every sprint BB i flash (except the Blackberry Tour) because without it I ve experienced phone retarded behaviour.From the looks of it you have all of your settings right. However Im on MetroPCS planet so i can be mistaken. But not to fear, you are among many caring members here who are willing to help you out in just about any way you need provided it doesnt violate forum rules and/or is considered criminal activity. I hope I have provided at least a little help along your journey!

Just curious to know what you mean by accept your ESN/MEID????? Cricket does not usually reject any phone unless its been reported lost or stolen with cricket.