I recently purchased a Sony Ericsson K800i GSM phone in Dubai. My current carrier in the US is Verizon. Is there anyway to have it programmed for CDMA or do i definitely need to switch providers?
Thanks!
2007-08-04 06:30:33 · 6 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Verizon is a CDMA-only carrier and does not provide any systems compatible with GSM, altough Verizon does sell some hybrid CDMA/GSM phones for those who roam overseas.
If you're into GSM then you'd have to switch carriers for now - maybe in the future Verizon is hard pressed to offer a GSM network. In Brazil the largest CDMA carrier (Vivo) began operating a GSM network out of sheer pressure from consumers.
2007-08-04 07:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by denisgomes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-07 04:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. GSM phones won't work with Verizon. Verizon uses CDMA (Code Digital Multiple Access), so you will have to get another phone or switch providers.
2007-08-04 06:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no u cannot use it. verizon uses cdma. if u rly want to use the phone u need to switch to a gsm cell provider, such as att wireless, or t-mobile. yes we all know wat cdma stands for,
2007-08-04 06:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope cant use that phone with verizon if u want to use that phone u need to switch providers that handle that type phone.
2007-08-04 10:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Before you switch providers make sure there is coverage in your area.
2007-08-04 14:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by Earl C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋