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If the CDMA providers, like Sprint and Verizon unlock their phones so that they can be used on other CDMA networks, unfortunately, it doesn't mean that someone can just contact their provider and have them activate the phone on their network. The phones would have to be flashed with the appropriate image and then activated on the network. Where the problem comes in is if, for example, you have a Sprint phone that is unlocked and you want to activate on Verizon, but Verizon doesn't sell the same model of phone. What that means is that there is no Verizon image for that phone and therefore, no way for them to activate it because the phone's series of ESN numbers are not in their database. I believe that in the article you may have read, it stated "any compatible phone". The key word is "compatible" and that basically means that the phone would have to be the exact same model that the carrier sells. Typically, Sprint and Verizon rarely sell the same exact model. Additionally, none of the data features would work, like MMS messaging or accessing the internet.
I'm afraid that people are thinking that using an "unlocked" CDMA phone on another CDMA network is going to be as easy as using a SIM-unlocked GSM phone on a different network, but I'm afraid that it really isn't going to be that way. You are much better off using a Verizon phone on the Verizon network and same with Sprint.
Currently, if you want to activate a Verizon phone on the Sprint network or vice versa, it would have to be "cloned" and that is an illegal practice and if Sprint doesn't sell the phone, you can't clone it anyway cause there's no ESN to clone it to.
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∙ 11y agono you can not because in order to have a Verizon phone you must BUY a Verizon phone because the company will not let you have Verizon with a sprint phone. thank you for asking this question but I'm sure that you could have asked the sprint or Verizon company. or the sprint/Verizon store. :D thank you for asking this very important question and you are welcome for me answering it. have a good day.
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∙ 9y agoYes. Any CDMA phone can be used with Verizon. You may have to send it in to Verizon to be programmed.
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∙ 14y agoonly if u unlok the fone. it mite work. but it cood b illegal in a way.
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∙ 11y agoYes, most companies will let you use other company's devices but might make you pay a fee for it. It's best to contact your local sprint office for more information.
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∙ 14y agoNo it cannot, phone companys do not like to let others companys use their phones.
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Can you use a sprint phone with Verizon?
No. You can buy an unlocked phone that is the same model and use it for another network but typically a Sprint phone will only work with Sprint and vise versa.
Can you get a sprint phone and have it work on cingular?
No. Cingular/AT&T use the GSM network and Sprint uses CDMA. A Verizon phone could be used with a Sprint plan but Verizon customer service will have to give an unlock code.
Can you unlock virizon for ATT?
No you cannot. AT&T is a GSM network and Verizon is CDMA. They use different equipment. You can use a Verizon phone on Sprint though.
What network can use a sprint phone?
What network does sprint use? I know Verizon uses cdma network
Is there any way to reprogram a Sprint used cellular phone for use on a Verizon cellular plan?
It is possible to operate a spring phone on a verizon network. This depends on the actual model of phone to do so.
Can you use non Verizon phone on Verizon network?
Yes, if you have a phone unlocked to work on any CDMA network it can be activated on Verizon Wireless. Keep in mind Verizon Wireless can not offer any trouble shooting or warranty on said phone.
Do I need to use Verizon phone service for the Verizon cordless phone system?
The phone will work with any home phone provider such as Sprint or AT&T.
Can the HTC EVO 4G phone be used on any network?
The HTC EVO 4G can is only available for the Sprint Network. So because you have the Verizon network you cannot use this phone. But as an alternative you may switch to a large variety of Android phones instead.
Can you use the lg voyager in other network?
The only mobile cell phone networks that might work is Sprint and Verizon. try to unlock the lg voyager. I Have the titanium for Verizon and im not sure if it can be unlocked. Good luck...
Can you use your old phone when you switch to Sprint?
If the old phone is supported by the network that Sprint has set up then you would be able to transfer your old phone and use it on the Sprint network, otherwise you will need to buy a brand new phone that is supported.
Can Sprint LG G3 work on Verizon network?
It's unlikely. Though both mobile services use the CDMA network, Verizon and Sprint run on different channels. Not to mention that if the LG G3 was a subsidized purchase (as opposed to purchased unlocked), it will be carrier locked to Sprint only.
Can you switch your service from tmobile to Verizon while still keeping your tmobile phone?
You mean you want to use your tmobile phone on Verizon network? No you can't. Verizon is CDMA and tmobile is GSM network, so your phone won't work on Verizon netwok
