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gomcse2002 04-13-2016 02:58 PM

Will I be safe to buy this phone from eBay and use it in Canada ?
 
hi to all phone experts

I come across a decent GSM phone on ebay, the phone is Tested and Fully Functional but Bad IMEI. So cannot be used on T-Mobile.

I already type in the IMEI of that phone at the following web sites and nothing bad show up.

https://www.getorchard.com/imei-checker/

Check the Status of Your Device in Canada | Protect Your Data. Protect Yourself.

If I buy it and unlock the phone, can I use it on Virigin Mobile for good without any blacklist problem in future ??

Please kindly advise.

Razor Ramon HG 04-13-2016 07:39 PM

Blacklist is shared between US and Canadian carriers.

gomcse2002 04-13-2016 07:40 PM

I see. Thanks for your advice.

parm104 04-13-2016 09:56 PM

I've successfully used bad imei phone(s) from T-Mobile in Canada after unlocking them.

Important to note that there is a difference between a phone that has been blacklisted and a phone that has a bad imei or bad esn.

It is however important to note what model phone you're looking to get because some of them cannot be unlocked that easilyor at all. ie: Galaxy S6 Edge, S6, etc.

knight604 04-13-2016 10:49 PM

Also to make sure you are dealing with a good seller.


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