CDMA VS

[farb12]

Need some advice. I currently have 2 unlimited data lines with Verizon. One line is eligible for up grade, the other has 17 months left (bought a 4s in November). Wanting to open a 3rd line but considering paying the ETF and going to a GSM provider.

The reason I'm considering GSM is for a unlocked Nexus phone that get software updates when google releases them . My previous phone was android but i jump ship to IOS do to carrier holding back updates.

I guess I'm wondering if you think google will ever release a unlocked CDMA nexus phone. And is it worth giving up 2 unlimited lines to go to GSM.

 

[umpirerob]

I guess that really depends on your data usage. Last month, I was traveling for two weeks, used over 6GB. CDMA has drawbacks, no doubt, but I'll put up with them for now to keep my unlimited. Location is big, too. T-Mobile is a great option if their coverage works for you.

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[Ry]

I'd try to sell the contract to someone.

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[droidmyme]

Need some advice. I currently have 2 unlimited data lines with Verizon. One line is eligible for up grade, the other has 17 months left (bought a 4s in November). Wanting to open a 3rd line but considering paying the ETF and going to a GSM provider.

The reason I'm considering GSM is for a unlocked Nexus phone that get software updates when google releases them . My previous phone was android but i jump ship to IOS do to carrier holding back updates.

I guess I'm wondering if you think google will ever release a unlocked CDMA nexus phone. And is it worth giving up 2 unlimited lines to go to GSM.

Will Google ever release an unlocked CDMA Nexus? That answer doesn't depend on Google, it depends on the CDMA carriers. It's very possible Sprint may get an unlocked Nexus, but I HIGHLY DOUBT Verizon will ever do so. Like less than a 1% chance.

I would definitely give up those data lines and go to T-Mobile or AT&T. Because if that is what Verizon is using to hold you, you'll probably be unhappy keeping them. It's better to give it up for freedom.