Moto X pure edition carrier compatibility

[benhaube]

Hello all. I've been looking to replace my Moto X 2013 model with either the new moto x or the Nexus 6. If I get the moto x, I want the pure edition to get faster updates and to not have any carrier bloatware. I was wondering if I could put a Verizon sim in the pure edition and it be compatible. I know that with my current Verizon model moto x I can put a tmo or att sim in and chug right along.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[cgardnervt]

Hello all. I've been looking to replace my Moto X 2013 model with either the new moto x or the Nexus 6. If I get the moto x, I want the pure edition to get faster updates and to not have any carrier bloatware. I was wondering if I could put a Verizon sim in the pure edition and it be compatible. I know that with my current Verizon model moto x I can put a tmo or att sim in and chug right along.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Verizon SIM will not work. Even if it had the correct bands Verizon has to approve of the device on its network. If you want that freedom...Look into att or tmo.

 

[benhaube]

Verizon SIM will not work. Even if it had the correct bands Verizon has to approve of the device on its network. If you want that freedom...Look into att or tmo.

I'm seriously considering it. The only problem is signal strength. Verizon is the ONLY carrier with good LTE in rural Maryland. The other carriers' LTE gets really spotty 10 miles out of Baltimore.

Does the Nexus 6 support all the same bands no matter what carrier you buy it on? In other words is it the same hardware for every carrier? If so, I would most likely buy from the play store if I went with that option.

 

[cgardnervt]

I'm seriously considering it. The only problem is signal strength. Verizon is the ONLY carrier with good LTE in rural Maryland. The other carriers' LTE gets really spotty 10 miles out of Baltimore.

Does the Nexus 6 support all the same bands no matter what carrier you buy it on? In other words is it the same hardware for every carrier? If so, I would most likely buy from the play store if I went with that option.

It's the same issue. You still need to buy it through Verizon. If you want device freedom drop em.

 

[nickacs]

It's the same issue. You still need to buy it through Verizon. If you want device freedom drop em.

Just curious, so what are you buying for $499.99 from Moto site and picking Verizon Wireless as the carrier? Is this not a Verizon 'Pure Edition'?

Thanks

 

[cdmta]

Nexus 6 will work on any carrier. The question is if you need a Sim for it and will vzw give you one for it. Not heard answers on this. The device works if you already have a Sim.

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[nickacs]

Nexus 6 will work on any carrier. The question is if you need a Sim for it and will vzw give you one for it. Not heard answers on this. The device works if you already have a Sim.

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If you already have a Verizon nano-sim for your current phone, then should be easy to swap out and poof, done? I hope so! hehe

 

[cdmta]

That's what I'm hearing. Its tempting if you don't mind the size.

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[benhaube]

Just curious, so what are you buying for $499.99 from Moto site and picking Verizon Wireless as the carrier? Is this not a Verizon 'Pure Edition'?

Thanks

No, if you pick Verizon as the carrier they will send you the Verizon model. You are just paying full price instead of subsidising it. I don't remember the last time I got a subsidised phone.

 

[benhaube]

Nexus 6 will work on any carrier. The question is if you need a Sim for it and will vzw give you one for it. Not heard answers on this. The device works if you already have a Sim.

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I do already have a nano sim for Verizon. It is currently in my moto x.

 

[nickacs]

No, if you pick Verizon as the carrier they will send you the Verizon model. You are just paying full price instead of subsidising it. I don't remember the last time I got a subsidised phone.

Thanks. I seem to have heard somewhere (maybe on this forum), that if you bring a unlocked/your phone to Verizon, you get some sort of discount off your bill or something? Would be interested to know if thats true.

 

[dsneedmd]

You should consider the Droid Turbo, it's an X on steroids.

 

[cgardnervt]

You should consider the Droid Turbo, it's an X on steroids.

But no where near as nice looking or comfy in the hands. Plus its marginally better at best for most people. For me the X is a better device though. But we all have our needs!

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