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'Insert SIM' I just got my brand new curve today (8520) I do all the usual things insert sim put battery in and complete setup but it says insert sim

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I recently brought my new blackberrycurve 8520 got the sim card inserted it and started the phone but was unable to receive text messages there is an indication message is stored in drafts how could i resolve this problem i also clicked on the message icon but it shows no messages

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If you are trying to use an old sim-card from another phone you may find that it won't recognize it.

The older sim cards just aren't up to the job the newer handsets require so now we have more powerful and higher voltage sim-cards.

Try a sim card from a friend with a new handset and see if that works in your phone.

You may have to go get a new sim.

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10. if you not already have the code, then i suggest BlackBerryMEP.COM to get it from .
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SOURCE : BLACKBERRYMEP.COM
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