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Can a Verizon phone be switched to Metro PCS?
Verizon, U.S Cellular, Sprint, and other CDMA Carriers: For example, Barring the iPhone 4 all Verizon and U.S Cellular iPhones are compatible with MetroPCS. Many newer phones are designed to operate using either CDMA or GSM technology, which makes them far more versatile when you want to switch carriers.
Can I switch to sprint if I owe Verizon?
AT, Verizon and Sprint all require a working number as a part of their switch process to ensure you get your early termination fees paid for. In fact, even if you owe your old carrier money, you can still switch your number. They can’t refuse to “let go” of the number.
Can I switch cell phone carriers if I still owe on my phone?
If you still owe on your phone, you’ll need to pay it off before you can go from one cell provider to another. You also want to make sure you will not have any termination fees. In some cases, your new carrier will cover these as part of a deal, but you’ll want to check with both you old and new carrier to find out.
Can I put my MetroPCS SIM card in a Verizon phone?
They are not plug-n-play like GSM networks. MetroPCS is a GSM network, so make sure that the phone supports 2G CDMA as well as 2G GSM. If it doesn’t, it won’t work on Verizon. (The two technologies aren’t compatible.
Does Verizon lock Phones for non payment?
If you cancel your Verizon Wireless service while you’re in a device payment plan, your final bill will include the remainder of the payments. If you don’t pay this, your phone will get locked by the network and become unusable as a cell phone.
Is Verizon compatible with Metro?
Verizon uses CDMA network technology, where Metro PCS uses T-Mobile GSM network technology. Both use two different network technology, so basically, you can not use your Verizon phone to Metro PCS SIM.
Will an unlocked MetroPCS phone work on Verizon?
They are not plug-n-play like GSM networks. MetroPCS is a GSM network, so make sure that the phone supports 2G CDMA as well as 2G GSM. If it doesn’t, it won’t work on Verizon.