Verizon BlackBerry storm reportedly unlocked to work on T-Mobile’s GSM network

Posted on 26 November 2008 by Chris Davies




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It seems someone has already unlocked the Verizon BlackBerry Storm for use on T-Mobile’s GSM network. While this remains to be seen it sure is interesting to hear The process is said to be done by sourcing a SIM card unlock from Verizon Wireless, along with updating the handsets service books using software made for the BlackBerry Storm.

After all is said and done the Storm reportedly works with T-Mobile’s 2G-voice network and Verizon’s 3G data network at different moments. The reason being because GMS and CDMA cannot be active at the same time, they must be switched between. This seems like quite a hassle in our minds.

On a side note the VZ Navigator is reported to work on both networks as it usually would.  Using this process to “unlock” your BlackBerry Storm does not void your warranty like reflashing the firmware to fit a different carrier. We really don’t feel that the costs of this method are worth the hassle you would have to put up with everyday.

[Via SlashGear]



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8 Comments For This Post

  1. Paulo says:

    i need to unlock the blackberry storm from verizon, the model is 9530, i leave in Ecuador south aqmerica, we use the GSM and 3g technology, hope you can help me.
    sorry about my english
    regards.

  2. Sarah says:

    I actually saw a gal who has T-mobile and has the I-Phone and uses her Iphone on T-mobile

  3. jorge acosta says:

    need more info about how to unlock the blackberry storm to be used whit t-mobile

  4. pinklady says:

    How do you actually unlock the phone?

  5. JD mobile says:

    GUYS theres hope!

    You can now unlock the Verizon Blackberry Storm at http://www.CellphoneUnlockingOnline.com

    they are quite cheap and fast, we used them to unlock 10 new storms for our shop.

    to Pink lady

    these are the instructions that http://www.Cellphoneunlockingonline.com gave us to unlock the Storm

    STORM UNLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS

    1) ORDER AN UNLOCK CODE FOR YOUR PHONE

    2) ENTER THE CODE WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS

    1. Turn off all of the wireless connections

    2. Go to Options

    3. Select Advanced Options

    4. Select SIM Card

    5. Hit menu select show keybord

    6. Enter mepd (you will not be able to see the typed info)

    7. Enter mep2

    8. Now it will say enter network mep code

    Enter your unlock code and press enter.

    Phone is now permanently unlocked!

  6. ronnie says:

    DAMN THOSE GUYS ARE FAST!
    NO ONE ELSE IS EVEN SELLING THE CODES YET,

    I’m ordering mine today,

    THANKS FOR THE INFO

  7. riccardo says:

    Do you know if Cellphoneunlockingonline.com can unlock the Telus Blackberry Storm 9530?

  8. Chubbycutegirl says:

    Yes, verizon Blackberry storms CAN Be unlocked. It takes less than 24 hours. Visit the site. Its cool !

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