http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-thunderbolt/78184-just-noticed-new-prl-my-phone-8.html
just found this older thread. Does that mean the 13xxx are more upgraded than the 15xxx???
Not too sure about that theory. I have the updated PRL and I have not left Alltel towers. The nearest true Verizon area is two hours north of here.
I was roaming using Alltel towers when I moved from Shreveport, La to Montgomery, La. When it switched over, I finally got 3G. To be honest, the 3G stops about 3 blocks up the road, and I use a zBoost to use my phone in my house.
I do have a Verizon contract though, I am sure that is the difference.
No. 13xxx PRLs are Hybrid PRLs which mean nothing unless you are in an area where Verizon purchased an existing carrier (in most cases, Alltel). Even then, they only matter if both VZW and the acquired carrier both offered service in the same area.
If you don't live in or travel to one of those areas, the hybrid PRL doesn't matter. If you do, sometimes it will offer better coverage (or sometimes worse coverage). It is a temporary thing until networks are integrated, which takes a while.
re-booting now to see...................
Nope still 15008 on mine.
im pretty sure us alltel customers will always get 14xxxx prl's didnt you ever check your prl on your older phones? we always got different prls. only way to update to the 15xxx series is get a vzw contract.
Was your area previously under Alltel? If so, I think it has more to do with the towers than the plans/contract.
That would explain the 13, 14, and 15. 15 is original Verizon towers, 14 is Alltel only towers, and 13 is the hybrid of the two companies' towers.