There are 4 Cdma Operator in Australia.
1.Telstra (Closing On 2008)
2.Optus
3.Orange ( Closed Now)
4.3(Three) (Closing Operation of cdma service by Mid Aug 2006)
Here are some guide for people buying used cdma phone.
- Cdma do not use sim(ruim) card as in the GSM phone.The phone number is programmed with the Esn No to the phone.
- As when you bid for a used cdma phone in ebay,make sure you know which phone operator are they connected.
- Telstra and optus do not connect/reuse phones from orange/3
- So please when you bid,ask and never assume
- You may end up buying a expensive toy with no actual use
- No matter what operator,it is always better to check the ESN
Buying Telstra CDMA
- With telstra providing free upgrade to their phone,you must check whether the previous owner have update their phone.
- If they have update their phone,the old phone you buy is useless - Just a expensive toy.
- So be careful when you buy used CDMA phone
Guide created: 05/08/06 (updated 16/11/09)


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