[pnh102]

The author of this article clearly isn’t familiar with SIM cards. Customers of phone companies which use SIM cards have been free to buy any phone which is compatible with the communications technology for years.

[rawhide]

Would someone explain to me what this will accomplish? Sounds interesting somewhat? But aren’t you still locked into Verizon and have to pay whatever they demand?

[BritExPatInFla]

All this really means is that you will be able to use any CDMA phone on Verizon’s network. iPhones (and any other GSM phones) still won’t work, unless Verizon is going to change or add GSM service to their towers. At any rate, the iPhone is locked to AT&T’s network, not lockd out of Verizon’s, so nothing Verizon does, short of merging with AT&T, will force AT&T to let iPhone owners use Verizon (Or anyone else’s network, except for the European partners in the iPhone).

[goldstategop]

It means you can connect to ANY wireless network in America. Not just the one your phone carrier wants you connected to. Its a win win for consumers.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[longtermmemmory]

Clearly the author is technologically ignorant.

GSM phones used by ATT, T-Mobile, and others have been unlockable for years. In fact for a minor fee companies will calculate the code for you. It is SOP in other countries.

Verizon uses the old CDMA types which is basically sprint and verizon. Hardly much “choice”. kind of like choosing Trebi vs Yugo.