Can You Use AT&T Phones On Verizon

CDMA and GSM are the technologies at play when talking about AT and T and Verizon. The latter uses CDMA, while AT and T uses GSM. The difference between the two is that the GSM phones come incorporated with a SIM card slot, while CDMA normally has a phone number linked to a particular device.

Given the above, a CDMA phone cannot work on a GSM network and a GSM phone cannot work on a CDMA network mainly because they operate on different frequencies. There are, however, devices that have been configured to run on both technologies, such as the iPhone 8plus and the Google Nexus phones. The above then means that the service users don’t really have to worry about the kinds of phones that they have or the carrier that they switch to.

Individuals thinking of switching from AT and T to Verizon must first ensure that their phones are 4G LTE. If you have an older AT and T phone then you will not be able to switch and use the phone on Verizon, but if you have the a new AT and T phone that has been configured to accommodate both networks then switching to Verizon shouldn’t be a problem.

Verizon B YOD

As we have realized above is that CDMA and GSM are representative of two distinct technologies that cannot in any way integrate and that is what basically led to the manufacture of devices that can be used on both CDMA and GSM. Apart from that, we have the BYOD programs being run by most telecommunications service providers, which enable individuals to bring devices from other networks provided they are unlocked.

Users who, therefore, have unlocked 4G LTE AT and T phones can bring them to Verizon and they will be supplied with a plan. The program allows users to activate a Verizon wireless 4G LTE or any other compatible but unlocked phone on a subscription plan. Additionally, if a user has an AT and T phone and are not sure whether it can work on Verizon, they can simply log on to Verizon’s website, and determine the eligibility of their device.

Carriers that are compatible with the Verizon network

Before we provide you with the carriers that are compatible with the Verizon network, let us look at both companies’ statistics to help justify the transition. Verizon boasts of up to 120.32 million subscribers, while AT and T has about 75 million subscribers on the postpaid, and about a 17milliion prepaid customers, that’s a difference of about 103.32 subscribers.

The reason for the high margin between Verizon and AT and T is because Verizon is currently offering the best overall 4G LTE coverage complete with the network speeds, at least in the United States when compared to AT and T. However, the above should not make you think that AT and T is any less effective because as it is right now, AT and T is seriously trying to outdo Verizon with the latest 5G network.

So, as you ponder whether it is possible to use your AT and T phone on the Verizon network, you should also ask yourself whether it is worth it; from our side, we think it is the best decision given that Verizon leads among the major cellular networks, and offers the best coverage both in the rural and metropolitan areas. If however your AT and T phone is not compatible with Verizon, or rather locked, then worry not because AT and T also performs well, when compared to T-Mobile and Sprint.

Differences between AT and T and Verizon

 Conclusion

While Verizon’s remains the best when compared to AT and T, the latter does have some friendly perks when it comes to prices and plans. Switching to Verizon’s network is totally possible mostly if your current phone supports both the CDMA and GSM technologies. Before switching, users must however, ensure that their phones are unlocked.

FAQ’s

1. Between AT and T and Verizon, which provider offers the best service?

Verizon offers the best 4G LTE coverage, while AT and T boasts of a superior 5G network

2. Between AT and T and Verizon which provider has the most subscribers?

Verizon has the most number of customers when compared to AT and T