Can I use Sprint phone on Verizon

Yes, you can use a Sprint phone on Verizon, and the only minor hiccup that could hinder you from using a sprint phone on Verizon is if it is locked. Locked phones feature a carrier-lock which restricts them from being used with the rival cellular networks, the above does not, however, mean that you cannot unlock your phone, on the contrary, many cellular service providers allow their customers to unlock their phones.

However, phone unlocking is illegal if permission has not been granted by the carrier, what’s more, if the phone you are using has outstanding charges then you won’t be able to unlock it. Users will, therefore, be provided with an unlock code, when the contract between them and their service providers comes to an end. But which also means that all the dues and outstanding charges must have been cleared.

Verizon Cell phones plans

Price	Plan	Data
Prepaid unlimited	$60/month	Unlimited
Play more unlimited	$180/month	Unlimited
Get more unlimited	$90/month	Unlimited
Play more unlimited	$80/month	Unlimited

 

Most people have, however, found ways of unlocking their phones, without permission from their service providers, and this they do through third-party service providers, who will request for a nominal fee to unlock the carrier-locked phone even if it is still bound by a contract or if there is some amount owed on the phone.

Benefits of unlocking a phone

Unlike the old days, owning a phone is easy today it just depends on your budget and preference. For people who are working with a tight budget, they might opt for a carrier-locked phone, as they slowly clear their debt then fully own the phone. Locked phones are not autonomous, meaning that users will be restricted from bringing their phones to a carrier on a compatible network, and will also not be able to sign into their services.

Saving up money to get an unlocked phone might seem farfetched given that most mobile service providers are offering sweet deals on their locked phones. So while the latter might seem inexpensive, an unlocked phone will allow its users to switch between the wireless operators. When it comes to traveling out of the country, it becomes much easier to use an unlocked phone, because all you have to do is switch sim cards and continue with your communications and engagements.

Unlocking a Sprint phone

Forget about the third-party service providers who unlock carrier-locked phones without the carrier’s permission, here is the legitimate way of unlocking your sprint phone. According to Sprint, for your phone to be unlocked, it must have been used on the sprint network for over 50days, if you go the phone under a lease agreement then it must be paid off.

If the phone has any pending balances, they should be paid off, and it should be sim unlocked, meaning that Sprint should be able to program the phone to be compatible with the other service providers or carriers sim cards. Older phones do experience unlocking issues when compared to those released after 2013. Lastly for sprint to unlock your phone, it mustn’t have been reported stolen.

Spring phone can only be unlocked for use on Verizon by the official Sprint customer care team. The latter will need some of your personal information to complete the process, such as the full names of the user of the phone, meaning that if you bought it as second-hand from someone else then they should give you all their details.

The phone owner must, therefore, provide their full names, their account number and password, the last four digits of their social security number, and lastly the phone’s MEID or IMEI number.

Conclusion

Sprint works easily with Verizon because they utilize the same CDMA technology; Sprint also works with other carriers even those under the GSM technology. Important to note is that Sprint phones will offer the best service when used with service providers that utilize the same technology. And while sprint may work with some of the GSM phones, the service is bound to contain glitches and hiccups.

So, apart from considering the technology being used by the carrier that you wish to enroll with, it is important to also check that particular phone ID number with the respective carrier.

FAQ’s

1. What will happen if I fail to pay Sprint?

The first thing that will happen if you fail to pay sprint is that you will be sent to collections, and which will then have a negative effect on your credit score.

2. What is the easiest way of unlocking my sprint phone?

The easiest way of unlocking your sprint phone is through their customer care, and you can reach them through their published number 1-888-211-4727. Another easy method is requesting for an unlock code through Sprints web chat.