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Question

Is there any way I can use a Sanyo MVP (modified MM9000)?

by Mar 5, 2014 3:21AM PST

I have a Sanyo MVP (modified Sanyo MM9000) from around 2006 when ESPN had their own phone plans (with a link to an ESPN service), using the Sprint network.

Does anyone know if it is possible to use these phones any more? With any carrier?

The DEC# never shows as being available when I have called Sprint. I have been told it shows as assigned. Yet the ESPN mobile service that used these phones is no longer in existence.

If I were to pay the fee to get it "unlocked", would I be able to use it any carrier? It's just a very cool flip-phone, and I'd like the option to use it.... even as a back-up.

Thanks.

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OK, it's some old Sprint CDMA phone.
by Forum moderator Mar 5, 2014 3:31AM PST

I can't guess what country you are in but in my town there are these "Cricket" booths that claim they can flash phones to their network. I won't duplicate prior discussions about how CDMA differs about well, in so many ways.
Bob

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Nope
by Mar 5, 2014 5:55AM PST

Dump it, since it can no longer be used w/ Sprint and nobody's going to flash it for you.

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Got it
by Timmy_1962 Mar 5, 2014 10:28PM PST

Thanks for the advice. I won't dump it though (sentimental attachment!)

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I guess you can.....
by birdmantd Forum moderator Mar 6, 2014 1:26AM PST

....use it as a paperweight on your desk. Silly

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Perfect Solution!
by Timmy_1962 Mar 6, 2014 1:29AM PST

Can also be a back-up flashlight, alarm and camera!

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The year 2005 is calling
by Pepe7 Mar 6, 2014 4:23AM PST

And it wants it's 2.1 inch QVGA screen & 1.3 megapixel camera back Wink

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