Is there any GSM/WCDMA mobile telecom carriers besides AT&T and T-Mobile?
Verizon, Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Straight Talk... They are all CDMA/CDMA2000... But I do not want to throw away my Samsung Galaxy S phone, which worth nearly $500 and only supports GSM/WCDMA network. I really wan to get rid of AT&T, so does T-Mobile
Going shortly on a trip to US and Canada. I have AT&T and ROGERS Pay-As-You-Go SIM cards (with data plans) and need APN settings for my Sensation to use with these carriers.
I'm sick of my Sprint service dropping calls and would like to switch to Verizon. I can stomach the ETF, but new phones aren't in the budget for now. I have a Motorola XPRT and an HTC Evo 4G. Can these be activated on Verizon's 3G network? Would I need to root / install CyanogenMod? 4G isn't a priority.
Thanks!
Verizon won't enter the ESN into their billing system. You could get a prepaid from verizon then use CDMA workshop to copy the settings to your Xpert BUT cdma workshop will cost you 108 bucks.
you MIGHT be able to use the EVO 4G but you will not get EVDO data to work from what I have been reading.
Hi,
I'm with Verizon Wireless and have unlimited data plan, and want to keep that unlimited data, so a friend of mine, from Puerto Rico is selling me a Galaxy s3 from T-Mobile Puerto Rico and wanted to know if I can unlock that phone and make it work in US Verizon Wireless.
Any advica will be very apreciated,
Nope, not even close. T-Mobile operates a primarily GSM network whereas Verizon's base network is CDMA. There is no compatibility whatsoever between a T-Mobile GS3 and VZW.
I thought the galaxy s3 was supposed to work on an carrier. so, not even going to verizon, getting a micro sim card and activating it?
guys
just a general question on how cdma networks and phones work. Today, verizon 4g phones come with a sim card. If that's the case, why are there two editions of most phones - one for verizon and another for sprint? Are the two carriers still using cdma?
Thx
GSM & CDMA Explanation
sam008 said:
guys
just a general question on how cdma networks and phones work. Today, verizon 4g phones come with a sim card. If that's the case, why are there two editions of most phones - one for verizon and another for sprint? Are the two carriers still using cdma?
Thx
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There are two types of mobile cell phone communication technology, GSM and CDMA. CDMA phones cannot run on GSM networks and visa versa. While there are few advantages, GSM is considered to be better because it has LTE support, and used internationally.
Carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM, while Verizon and Sprint use CDMA. GSM uses SIM cards, and CDMA phones have a programmable radio inside of the phone.
But, Verizon and Sprint use SIM cards in there newer phones. They use GSM IN ADDITION to CDMA. The SIM card only gives the phone LTE though, because CDMA does not support it.
So, yes Verizon and Sprint use CDMA, for call, text, data, internet, 4G and they use GSM for LTE only.
GSM carriers (AT&T and T-Mobile), use only a SIM card, and the GSM technology for call, text, data, internet, 4G, AND LTE.
I hope this answered your question and heightened your knowledge!
can a nexus 6 purchased from verizon be used on the sprint network - thx
Yes, if unlocked
Yes, they will usually work but only if they are unlocked. Different carriers have different policies and requirements that you must meet before they give you the unlock code to bring the phone to another carrier.
You're at an advantage using the Nexus 6, unlocking solutions are plentiful. Go to the N6 forum for more. If you plan on going from CDMA to CDMA you should be gold (per the carriers you mentioned).