Is my Galaxy S5 unlocked?

[mothershipload]

Got it from Verizon last month.
Thanks,

 

[systemofadown1]

I'm fairly certain if it came from Verizon Wireless its locked. Once your contract is up I believe you can have it unlocked AFAIK

 

[SpookDroid]

Actually, the other way around. Verizon has been shipping unlocked LTE devices for quite some time now. But you can call their support number and confirm, but I'm pretty sure it is unlocked. Might not support the carrier's LTE bands you want though.

 

[AZgl1500]

Install this app and you can see for yourself.


* Phone INFO ★Samsung★ - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[systemofadown1]

Wow Verizon is really moving up in the world.
It is your phone so its only fair that you could be able to "possibly kinda" use it elsewhere.
That's a breath of fresh air

 

[SpookDroid]

Confirmed with two fellow ambassadors. Verizon phones ship with GSM radios unlocked. Not compatible with Sprint, though.

 

[mothershipload]

Thanks, I'm thinking of ditching Verizon for ATT (they have roll over data, which is the only reason I want to leave). Coverage is the same for where I live and travel to.

 

[SpookDroid]

T-Mo has better rollover deals (I think AT&T's expires after a month? something like that) and definitely better prices. If you travel internationally, T-Mo is also a much better option (I just came back from Mexico, 3G connectivity included, WiFi calling allowed me to take and make calls to the US, $0 extra on my bill).

But, T-Mo's coverage can be iffy in some cities, so it's up to your 'area'.

 

[randomdude]

Thanks, I'm thinking of ditching Verizon for ATT (they have roll over data, which is the only reason I want to leave). Coverage is the same for where I live and travel to.

i had a similar question about my verizon S5 only because i'm travelling overseas reguarly and wanted to give this a try:

WhatSim is the first SIM card that lets you chat for free anywhere in the world

has anybody used this yet?

 

[AZgl1500]

i had a similar question about my verizon S5 only because i'm travelling overseas reguarly and wanted to give this a try:

WhatSim is the first SIM card that lets you chat for free anywhere in the world

has anybody used this yet?

I don't see how that is going to work with a carrier like Verizon and AT&T.

 

[randomdude]

I don't see how that is going to work with a carrier like Verizon and AT&T.

what makes you say that?

 

[mothershipload]

T Mobile also has their own version of "roll over data", it's called Data Stash. However, I'm kinda disappointed to find out that after the initial 1 GB of data, the speed will be throttled back. To what speed? I don't know, still researching.

 

[SpookDroid]

I haven't used it but if your phone supports the frequencies of the carriers this company has deals with (it obviously doesn't have its own network), then it should work. It's basically 'piggybacking' on other carrier's networks and offering data services for chat applications (think of T-Mobile's Music Freedom and how it 'filters' out traffic from certain music apps so that it doesn't count against your 4G data allotment or how certain carriers offer free Facebook/Twitter data).