Will the Nexus 6 begin a new era for Verizon?

[diesteldorf]

Obviously, this is all speculation, but I was just looking for opinions:

The Nexus 6 is the first phone that is compatible with all 4 major US carriers. I know that activating on Verizon requires an already active sim or additional steps to activate on Verizon, but it is definitely possible.

Since I am sure most OEM manufacturers would prefer to make one or two models versus different models for each US carrier, do you think Samsung, HTC, or LG, may also decide to make just one domestic version of any particular phone, as Google has done with the Nexus 6?

I can understand why the carriers may object, but why give Google a pass for a relatively small device, in terms of pure devices sold?

Also, it looks like the Iphone 6/6+ is the exact same model between AT&T, Tmobile, and Verizon . Since the Tmobile Iphone 6 is unlocked out of the box, it was able to run perfectly fine by just inserting an active Verizon sim.

Not only is the T-Mobile iPhone 6 Plus unlocked, but it works on Verizon! - MacRumors Forums

I don't know why Apple designed a separate model for Sprint, when Google's Nexus 6 can work with all carriers, but it'll be interesting if the next generation Iphone will also support all 4 carriers.

The kink is AT&T, since both the Iphone 6 and Nexus 6 are factory locked to AT&T, but, provided you can get AT&T to unlock the device, you could easily take it over to Verizon and be fully compatible.

 

[diesteldorf]

As an aside, assuming trends like this continue, I plan to keep Verizon for coverage and my unolimited data, but I would love to keep buying all future devices from Tmobile.

I ordered the Nexus 6 64 GB on November 19 and they shipped the next day.

They recently approved my $350 ETF buyout and I am just waiting for it to arrive.

Assuming next years Nexus release arrives on TMO before Verizon, I'd gladly buy it from them, along with one or two months of service if it meant I could bring it over to Big Red in the future.

 

[bold1193]

I think your idea/concept can be very valid. But there is one current major flaw in your argument: Verizon still has officially done nothing with the Nexus 6.

Sent from my VZW Nexus 6

 

[diesteldorf]

I think your idea/concept can be very valid. But there is one current major flaw in your argument: Verizon still has officially done nothing with the Nexus 6.

Sent from my VZW Nexus 6

Your point is well taken, but it is irrelevant to me if Verizon ever carries the Nexus 6. The fact that you can order one from Motorola, Google, TMobile, or Sprint and use it with 100% compatibility, without Verizon's active consent means that I don't have to wait and wonder if they will ever release it.

If LG, Samsung, and HTC began releasing devices that had the hardware to support multiple carriers, including Verizon, and there were ways to obtain those devices unlocked out of the box, it wouldn't matter if Verizon released it officially or not.

At this point, I am more concerned about why Tmobile is selling the Iphone 6/6+ and Nexus 6 unlocked out of the box. I hope they continue this practice.

My Nexus 6 is still financed through Tmobile but it is unlocked out of the box. I am free to use it on any other carrier and do not need their help to unlock it for me.

Of course, it would be more convenient if Verizon carried every single device and released it at the same time as every other carrier, but it won't happen.

I bought the Nexus 6 through Tmobile and knew that I would potentially be flushing $50 when I was required to pay for the first month of service. To me, that was a fair trade.

In the end, I just suspended my Verizon service WITHOUT BILLING, so I can use the Tmobile service I am paying for.

A small part of me hopes that Verizon will never carry the Nexus 6, just so I can continue to have something unique and unusual compared to others on Big Red.

 

[vegasdroid]

Any word on when, Verizon will officially start selling the Nexus 6 In their stores?

 

[reb0957]

From what I have seen it week be February 26th. The only note we could pull up on Verizon's system said Web launch. Nothing about size or color options.
My Google alerts hade just pinged twice with mid February dates.

If my Note 2 holds out I may wait for the rumored Droid version

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[Benjamin_NYC]

I'm guessing now Verizon will never launch it.

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