Will the verizon version work with other carriers ?

[AC Question]

I am about to buy from verizon, but i heard the LTE doesn't work with other carriers, especially international ones because the verizon version's hardware is different, please advise ...

 

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You were advised correctly...

It's an authentication thing for domestic use, no matter what level of data (2G or EDGE, 3G or H+, LTE or 4G). The phone may have a SIM slot for use when traveling internationally. The phone would have to be unlocked by the carrier and then the SIM is only on the 2G/3G radio...