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Verizon uses CDMA(Code Division Multiple Access). It sometimes will connect to GSM(Global Standard for Mobile Communication) if used in countries with providers that Verizon has negotiated an agreement with that uses GSM technology. Roaming charges will apply!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoOn most of their phones, yes. I think there are (or were) a couple that were a combination of CDMA and GSM that they called "world phones." The Motorola Z6C was one that I know of. I'm not sure of their current lineup.
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∙ 11y agoNo they do not, Verizon wireless is a cdma network, that does not use a sim card with their celphones. cdma may be overlooked sometimes but it is one of the best and clearest working network, and it provides all the trendy smart phones a person desires.
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∙ 14y agosome rumors say they will buy late 2010. or late 2009. some say Verizon will stick with CDMA. But their will be a big announcement if they are switching. so you just have to wait?
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Is Verizon wireless a gsm network?
Verizon Wireless is a CDMA network. However, the global phones are programmed to pick up GSM networks overseas... but here in the states, it's all CDMA
Can you use an ATT samsung onn Verizon network?
No. At&t network uses gsm technology and verizo wireless uses cdma
How do you transfer a SIM card to a Verizon wireless contract phone when there is no visable sim card to switch and can it be done?
Verizon Wireless does not use SIM cards unless it is a world phone. Only carriers that use GSM technology use SIM cards. Verizon Wireless uses CDMA technology. Since the phone uses different wave lengths and different technology, this can not be done.
Why cant Verizon wireless users use myxercom for ringtones?
Verizon wireless users can use myxer to get ringtones i use myxer to get stuff for my phone (i have a phone from Verizon wireless).
Can Verizon wireless sim cards be interchanged with other Verizon phones that use sim cards without having to activate a new phone?
No. The only Verizon Wireless phones that use SIM cards are Global Phones. SIM cards are only used for the GSM technology. Verizon Wireless runs off of the CDMA technology. So... if you switch the SIM card, the phone still won't work because it has nothing to do with the CDMA and that's what Verizon Wireless works off of. HOWEVER, you can activate a Verizon Wireless phone on an existing account by dialing *228 pressing SEND then choosing option 3.
Can Alltel customers use Verizon phones?
Yes, since Verizon Wireless bought Alltel, you can use a Verizon Wireless phone on an existing Alltel plan.
What network do Cingular and Verizon use?
AnswerGSM (Global Systems Management) Cingular also supports TDMA technology but it is the "old" technology...Wrong... Cingular (AT&T) uses GSM, but Verizon Wireless uses CDMA
You just pre-ordered the Iphone 4 but you have Verizon wireless Can you flash it to Verizon or something to get it on Verizon?
It is not possible, due to the fact that AT&T is a type of network called GSM. It is not compatible with Verizon, a CDMA network.
Will the Samsung Wireless extender from Verizon Wireless work with Straight Talk phones that use the Verizon Network?
No
Laptop with a wireless card from Verizon can you attach a wireless router to your laptop and use it as an access point?
No. You can not attach a router and use a standard Verizon Wireless aircard as a wireless access point. This is why they have MiFi which is essentially a wireless access point.
What are the critics reviews for Verizon wireless phones?
If you are more comfortable in the use of a Verizon wireless phones then you don't need to purchase other brands of wireless phones. Verizon wireless phones are more user friendly and they come cheap.
Can you unlock the samsung rogue from Verizon and use it with at and t?
No. they use completely different networks, Verizon uses CDMA, and att uses GSM, there are some Verizon phone how ever who do use the GSM, network for international call, i don't see that being an issue.
