Why doesn't the BlackBerry DTEK50 support Verizon?

[Aquila]

It seems to be GSM only, so no CDMA support. It seems like it'd be better to go the other route and make a version specifically for Verizon and then add the normal GSM bands. Verizon phones are factory unlocked and can work on almost any network. Think that'll be a problem for all the businesses with huge Verizon contracts?

 

[Laura Knotek]

I don't think the Idol 4 is available for Verizon either.

Isn't the DTEK50 the same hardware as the Idol 4, just with the additional BlackBerry software?

 

[Aquila]

I don't think the Idol 4 is available for Verizon either.

Isn't the DTEK50 the same hardware as the Idol 4, just with the additional BlackBerry software?

Good question. They definitely have a lot in common.

 

[Jamescunni]

Good question. They definitely have a lot in common.

Correct as for Verizon don't manufacturers have to pay them to be able to use their carrier bands on the devices if Verizon elect not to stock said devices guessing BlackBerry opt not to

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[Ry]

Shame.

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[medic22003]

Very well could see this come later to Verizon. BlackBerry usually releases their GSM shop BlackBerry versions first

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[Ry]

Very well could see this come later to Verizon. BlackBerry usually releases their GSM shop BlackBerry versions first

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Looks like they just put their spin on an existing Alcatel though. If that Alcatel doesn't get a Verizon-compatible version, I doubt this DTEK50 will get one.

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

I don't think the Idol 4 is available for Verizon either.

Isn't the DTEK50 the same hardware as the Idol 4, just with the additional BlackBerry software?

To me, the best way to put it is to think of it as essentially an Idol 4 running BB software.

Because that's essentially what it is.

 

[bbhybridchris]

Should be able to run on Verizon if the unlocked Moto G4 is capable of all US carriers it's about the competition...

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[orkinman]

Should be able to run on Verizon if the unlocked Moto G4 is capable of all US carriers it's about the competition...

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I got a nexus 5x, works on Verizon but not sold in their stores. Blackberry should make one phone for every carrier

 

[rambo47]

Should be able to run on Verizon if the unlocked Moto G4 is capable of all US carriers it's about the competition...

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The Moto supports the Verizon CDMA frequencies so it's allowed on the Verizon network. Same with the Nexus 6P and 5X. Verizon will let ANY device on their network IF it supports ALL the frequencies they use. The DTEK50 doesn't even have CDMA radios, ergo not usable on Verizon.

 

[Aquila]

The Moto supports the Verizon CDMA frequencies so it's allowed on the Verizon network. Same with the Nexus 6P and 5X. Verizon will let ANY device on their network IF it supports ALL the frequencies they use. The DTEK50 doesn't even have CDMA radios, ergo not usable on Verizon.

Right; the question is why would they eschew CDMA & Band 13 LTE support when the other devices it's competing (other than the OnePlus 3) with support whatever carrier the customer wants?

 

[pgg101]

Probably cost is not worth the benefit. Most of the world is on GSM.

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[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

Probably cost is not worth the benefit. Most of the world is on GSM.

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Right Alcatel probable knew that Verizon would never pick up a device in this category from an unknown brand in the US... so they didn't incorporate the CDMA frequency. And BlackBerry is pretty much just taking a stock Idol 4 and putting a new back on it, and installing their software package.