[stemo76]

maybe there is some hope. This is what I received from Verizon today when I complained to them via email.
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Good Morning. Thank you for contacting me via email. I am sorry that your Sprint phone quit working. I know this must be frustrating for you. My name is John and I am happy to assist you.

The issue with activating a phone designed to operate on a different carrier’s network is more complex than simply making sure they both use CDMA technology. The phones are programmed to look for their respective carrier’s cellular equipment. Your phone may have worked for a little while on your account, but was most likely using Sprint’s network. In order to use your phone on our network, it needs to be programmed to do so.

Verizon Wireless works with customers to activate non-Verizon Wireless devices for the customer’s retail use on existing or new voice calling plans so long as the device is compatible with our network.

To start the process, please visit a Verizon Wireless retail store. To obtain a list of stores in your area, please visit the following link: www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator

Please bring the following information/items with you:

• Battery
• AC charger
• The unlocked handset
• Lock code (if changed from default code)

The process will take a minimum of three weeks and you will need to return to the store to complete the activation. We cannot guarantee that a non-Verizon Wireless device will be able to function on our network.

Stephen, I hope you find the information I have provided on how to activate your Sprint Touch Pro on our network to be useful. I appreciate your business and thank you for using Verizon Wireless. Should you have additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email.

Have a great week! "

I have nothing to loose so I am going to print this off and send my phone in.