can I unlock a verizon Q and use it on USCC?

[Stoliguy]

There IS a database of known USCC ESN/MEIDs but they do NOT reject ESNs not listed in the database. Service or insurance phones are not listed in the database but are frequently activated.

The handset hardware is identical, the issue is getting a hold of a USCC Monster ROM. The stores and techs do NOT have access to them as it allows an ESN change. The national repair center in Tulsa does have it... good luck getting it..

but... IF... you can get it and flash it... yes, it will work. here's the rub... if anything goes wrong... good luck getting help.

[ctowery09]

USC cannot activate phones that are from another service because they use a cdma format in their phones. Verizon might use a tdma? or maybe even a cdma but the fact of the matter is that the cdma that usc uses will not work like verizons will. its the programming in the phone that a cell phone tower uses to get service and signal through a network which is only read by a usc phone. a couple of reasons usc uses the cdma is because they have to make money from phones, if everyone went to alltel and bought a phone then took it to usc to get activated they there would be no profit (not just alltel but anywhere, from verizon or at&t, etc.) also cdma is the new thing in phones, it seperates one service provider from another. (the old form was the tdma which was mentioned earlier, so basically if you have a verizon moto q it will not work with usc)

[PacoJr67]

FYI; Verizon, Sprint, and Alltel all use CDMA (along with cricket and a few other regional carriers). so in theory it would be possible if you can find the right ROM.

[ctowery09]

The fact is it will be nearly impossible to get a hold of the ROM, so good luck my friend

[Stoliguy]

Originally Posted by ctowery09

USC cannot activate phones that are from another service because they use a cdma format in their phones. Verizon might use a tdma? or maybe even a cdma but the fact of the matter is that the cdma that usc uses will not work like verizons will. its the programming in the phone that a cell phone tower uses to get service and signal through a network which is only read by a usc phone. a couple of reasons usc uses the cdma is because they have to make money from phones, if everyone went to alltel and bought a phone then took it to usc to get activated they there would be no profit (not just alltel but anywhere, from verizon or at&t, etc.) also cdma is the new thing in phones, it seperates one service provider from another. (the old form was the tdma which was mentioned earlier, so basically if you have a verizon moto q it will not work with usc)

Close, but no cigar... its possible. But works like crap... USCC and all other providers actually LOSE money on phones, unless sold without a contract, then they break even...

CDMA is FAR from the new thing in phones... the technology has been in place in this country twice as long as the GSM that other providers use.

Verizon uses the same CDMA network as USCC, in fact they have a roaming agreement in most areas together. they use different frequencies, but all CDMA phones will pick up these freqs.

The only part you're correct about is the programming... a Monster ROM is what seperates the phones and tells them who to run home to for data services, emails, txts... etc..etc.. If you could get a monster rom ;) you'd be set.

[j_hoff_05]

being a rwc once there will be no way they cld sell it to your account and get it active