No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
jakepackpack
Newbie

I have just arrived in Spain and I have no service.  I bought a data plan, and in two separate conversations, customer reps ensured me that no other steps were needed to activate my data and to use my phone internationally.  I need to remedy this situation immediately.  How do I remedy this situation.  DO NOT respond by telling me to call customer service; I am unable to make any calls.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
Ann154
Community Leader
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Did you activate the global capabilities of the Dinc2 before you left for your trip?

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
jakepackpack
Newbie

YES. I spoke on several occasions to Global Support reps. I purchased an

international data plan and twice asked specifically if there were any

additional steps that I needed to take to ready my phone for international

use both for data and for voice/text. On both occasions I was told that my

international plan was enabled and would be available beginning yesterday,

Friday, March 23. This is a huge problem for me and I need to remedy the

situation immediately. Thank you for a prompt response.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
Ann154
Community Leader
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When you spoke to Global services, did any of them say to dial *228, option 1 and repeat it and select option 2? This will reprogram your phone to the Verizon Wireless network and update your phone to the latest feature and settings. Option 2 updates your roaming capabilities.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
jakepackpack
Newbie

No. I asked about that, because I'd had previous experience with a

Blackberry device that required it. They said I didn't need to do it. Is

that the problem? If so, is there any way to address it from abroad?

Thanks for being so helpful.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
Ann154
Community Leader
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There might be a way to manually do it, but you might need to call global services from another phone to walk you through it. Global support can be reached at 908-559-4899.

This is a customer peer to peer forum. While there are a few users that might have the experience to assist you, we don't have access to your account information.

do you have any thoughts to add with your programming knowledge?

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
Ann154
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Sorry, yes the reprogramming was still needed with the Dinc2 just like your Blackberry.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
jakepackpack
Newbie

Oy.  Okay.  So really a customer service issue.  I also understand that I can't just buy a prepaid euro sim card and pop it in?

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
Ann154
Community Leader
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Only if you unlocked the SIM card for international travel. That is also a customer service issue.

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Re: No Global Service on HTC Droid Incredible 2!
JonDoh
Contributor - Level 1

You have to have the phone activated for international service by Verizon and get a sim card from them.  Then, from what I understand once it's activated when you are overseas you can purchase a local sim card and use it. 

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