BlackBerry® Storm™

[gotStormed]

Yet another Storm problem for me. I am currently in Hong Kong and the global data feature isn't working. When switched to the GSM mode, it constantly says SOS calls only. I've tried to manually pick a network.. eg SmarTone Vodafone but it constantly says SOS calls only. What the hell is going on? It did work for about 15 minutes and then went to SOS calls only. If this is truly a global phone, it gives you a world of problems and heartache. When switched to 1XEV or Global I can make and receive calls but I don't care about that. I need data and Verizon only has agreements with HK carriers on GSM networks. I've tried rebooting and everything else I can think of but to no avail. I did speak to a Verizon rep who says someone will call me back. Anyone have any thoughts?

[geoffreyf]

Did you have the phone enabled for international before you left?  You must do this or the SIM card is not really activated.  

I'm not sure if they can fix this once you are outside the Verizon network.  They may be able to help you get the phone unlocked and then you can use a local SIM but that could be a can of worms too.

This is an issue with your Verizon account.

[gotStormed]

I did set up my plan to international roaming before I left and also unlocked my phone. If I use a local SIM card with the phone, it works fine with that card's GSM network. I also just wiped the phone and it still has the same problem. The phone rep told me other people are using the network successfully. Initially when I arrived here. the data worked fine for about half an hour and then it just went to SOS mode.

[Xandrex]

in the options, have the Host Routing Table resent.
you will receive a message saying it is okay.

[gotStormed]

I am in the Host Routing Table, but how do I get it resent? There are dozens of lines that say Verizon (240), Verizon (20400430), and so on. Which one do I pick and do I register it or?

[Xandrex · Accepted solution]

home screen >> options >> advanced options >> host routing table >> menu >> register now

[gotStormed]

Verizon concluded it is a hardware issue. Device replaced. What a nightmare