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Why would he choose the Verizon version? People "in the know" buy unlocked Verizon phones directly from Apple regardless of their actual carrier because only t
by downandout 7y ago
Why would he choose the Verizon version?
People "in the know" buy unlocked Verizon phones directly from Apple regardless of their actual carrier because only the Verizon version supports both CDMA and GSM. It is the only iPhone that can be used on every US network.
- kitsunesoba 7y agoThis is true, but the SIM-free model is also the same as the Verizon model. Unless availability of the SIM-free model is delayed (it’s not this time), there’s no reason to buy the Verizon version if all you want is expanded band support.
- delfinom 7y agoNo, the new iPhone doesn't support CDMA as Verizon is turning it off at the end of the year. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-218813/ https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-21881...
- 40four 7y agoThanks for the info. I honestly was NOT 'in the know', I've always been with Verizon as it had by far the best service in the mountainous region I live in. AT&T, Sprint & others are far inferior, through experience & evidence from friends/ family. So I wasn't aware that Verizon phones were desirable for this reason. It's actually interesting to look into the different wireless bands and how the different carriers use them, but is this still the case when you select the SIM free version straight from apple? I just feel like most of this is misplaced 'outrage'. I refuse to subscribe to outrage culture, where everyone is looking for a reason to complain in a recreational sense. Meanwhile as 'outraged' as the guy in the original thread is, he is clearly going to keep using Apple products.