Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
TMHarper
Enthusiast - Level 1

With Google's announcement of the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, I want to check that I can use either on the Verizon network if I buy one through the Google store.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
Snn5
Legend

Just use a SIM from your currently activated phone to activate the new Nexus.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
amlitt4
Newbie

Came here to ask the same question but you beat me to it.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
aloc20
Enthusiast - Level 1

same here....i am actually chatting with a verizon rep and this is what they are telling me.......

If the device is a CDMA unlocked or GSM unlocked, you can use the device here with Verizon. That is what I can guarantee you.

Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
Snn5
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Just use a SIM from your currently activated phone to activate the new Nexus.

Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
whitak3r
Enthusiast - Level 1

I would like to know this as well...

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
dstack1776
Enthusiast - Level 3

While the SIM is transferable, I believe Verizon would need to have the IMEI of the phone whitelisted as well.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
Ann154
Community Leader
Community Leader

The device should work without the IMEI being white listed. They will display as Unknown Device on your MyVerizon account online until the manufacturers send the database of compatible IMEI numbers to Verizon Wireless to add to the main database.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
jtown
Contributor - Level 3

Even if you're correct, not everyone's current phone uses a nano-SIM.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
Snn5
Legend

So, use a SIM adapter.

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Re: Will Verizon allow unlocked Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P on the network?
Tidbits
Legend

Any corporate store can get the sim activated no problem. If a person wants to do it themselves they can use a Sim adapter and activate it on their old device then swap the sim.