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Will Verizon phones work on US Cellular

Discussion in 'Southern US Wireless Forum' started by emkay81, Sep 15, 2005.

  1. emkay81

    emkay81 New Member

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    I am thinking about buying a Motorola V710 from Ebay and can only find phones that will work with Verizon. I was wondering if it could be converted to work with US Cellular. Should I look for an "unlocked" phone or can I buy a phone branded for Verizon and unlock it myself to work with US Cellular :confused: ?
     
    #1 emkay81, Sep 15, 2005
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    Kalimotxo Bronze Senior Member
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    Yes and no.

    I would go into a huge discussion to answer this question in detail but I don't have the time so I'll just give you the conclusion.

    Yes, technically you can have the software wiped off the phone and have it reinstalled with USCC's. It's not a wise move because it is an extremely difficult process that cannot be done by the average joe and there is always the probability of ruining the phone.

    Just keep an eye out on ebay for a USCC phone...
     
    #2 Kalimotxo, Sep 15, 2005
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    USCC will no longer active non-USCC-branded equipment. :(

    Pretty much the only major CDMA carrier these days that will activate "anything" is Alltel...and I suspect they'll start following everyone else soon.

    -SC
     
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    #3 roamer1, Sep 16, 2005
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    Thanks so much...I've just broke down and bought a new V710 off of moto.com. But I do thank you for your comments. :cool:
     
    #4 emkay81, Sep 16, 2005
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    hey their i know that you will like uscc and the moto v710 thats what i have. :)
     
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    #5 jerry 12, Sep 17, 2005
  6. DarrylLeeOHS30

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    Will vzw? I knew spcs & uscc didnt, but didnt about alltel &vzw
     
    #6 DarrylLeeOHS30, Sep 17, 2005
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    Vzw used to, but if I recall correctly they've pretty much stopped doing that as well.
     
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