Switching from CDMA to GSM starting January 1, 2020

[Shadoeworks]

Hi, I'm going to be purchasing a new phone this week, I do the BYO phone thing with Verizon. Now I saw this...

https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-218813/

My question is, if I buy a phone now... do I buy a CDMA or GSM phone? AND if I buy a GSM phone will it totally work on Verizon?

Thank you.

[rcschnoor]

Which phone are you thinking of buying?

[Shadoeworks]

Possibly the new Motorola Hyper which is only GSM.

[Ann154]

You should consider purchasing an unlocked phone model that has already been certified as compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. These phones have the correct LTE frequencies and is VoLTE capable. 

https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/Bring-Your-Own-Device/Verizon-Certified-Unlocked-Android-Sm...

[rcschnoor]

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@Shadoeworks wrote:

Possibly the new Motorola Hyper which is only GSM.

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Probably not the best idea to purchase a phone which on the manufacturers website they say it is not compatible with Verizon's network.

[vzw_customer_support]

Shadoeworks, we want to ensure the device you acquire will work on our network. You will definitely want to provide an unlocked GSM device that's compatible with our network and supports Advanced/HD calling capabilities. While we cannot guarantee that all functions of an unlocked device will work on our network, the device manufacturer will advise if a device is compatible with our network. 

EbonyR_VZW

[vzw_customer_support]

Shadoeworks, here is a helpful link if you have the device IMEI to check if the phone can work on our network. 

https://www.verizonwireless.com/onedp/byod#/

TionnaB_VZW