Verizon has changed some of the dates for it’s CDMA network retirement.
Starting January 1, 2020, Verizon will no longer allow any CDMA (3G and 4G Non-HD Voice) ‘Like-for-Like’ device changes.
Additional changes include but are not limited to:
Starting January 1, 2020:
No Longer Allowed:
- Transfer of Service, moving from one account to another account
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), providing a CDMA device to activate on an existing line
- Swapping one CDMA device for another CDMA device
- Roaming outside of the US
Still Allowed
- Suspend / Resume
- Number change
- Upgrades to compatible 4G or 5G devices
- Activating new lines of 4G or 5G devices
Starting January 1, 2021
We are moving all devices to our HD Voice LTE network, the Verizon CDMA Network will remain available as-is until December 31, 2020. Any service requests related to CDMA devices will receive limited support and be encouraged to upgrade to newer technology.
Impacted Devices:
- 3G-only devices, including 3G basic phones and 3G smartphones
- 4G LTE smartphones that do not support HD Voice (ex: Apple® iPhone® 5s or prior)
- Connected devices with CDMA (e.g., GizmoPal, GizmoPal2, GizmoGadget and some Hum + models)
- Proprietary Customer Built 3G Equipment
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