Is my european S5 gonna work on Verizon network?

Hello, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime 4G+ (SM-G901F). It's unlocked for any SIM card. It supports Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz) and Band 20 (800 MHz).
Will it work and will it get LTE on Verizon network? (gonna spend 3 weeks on west coast LA, San Francisco, Vegas and rural northwest). Thanks

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nicholasbranson

You'll need to look into AT&T or T-mobile.

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nicholasbranson

No, unfortunately, it will not work on Verizon. This device is made for a GSM network, whereas Verizon uses CDMA technology. Sorry about that.

nicholasbranson

You'll need to look into AT&T or T-mobile.

nicholasbranson

Answer based off of the phone specs listed at this site:

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G901F - Full phone specifications

Network Technology does not list CDMA

Ann154

I would suggest a T-Mobile SIM or an AT&T GoPhone SIM card kit available from Walmart and other retailers and you can use your European phone. Most of the places you mentioned visiting should have decent T-Mobile or AT&T coverage.

Verizon_Support

Thanks for reaching out to us on this matter organicefrenchie! Let's see what options are available for you. May I ask do you have a Verizon account with us now? If so then what model device do you have activated on it now? While we do not support non-Verizon approved devices, you are welcomed to try an activated Verizon sim card on the device to see if it's compatible. I must advise that you would be doing so on your own free will and we are not responsible for any technical/mechanical issue that may occur with the device.

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organicfrenchie

@ nicholasbranson @ Ann154 Thank you very much both of you for your time and your answers.