Check your phone's "About" settings. If you see a MEID or an ESN category, your phone requires CDMA; if you see an IMEI category, your phone is GSM. If you see both (e.g., Verizon phones), your phone supports both CDMA and GSM, and may use either network.Jul 22, 2020
Do CDMA phones use SIM cards?
CDMA-enabled phones don't use SIM cards — phone numbers are linked to the device. Sometimes a sim slot is available but it's used for older phones to access LTE networks. CDMA phones don't have much network coverage outside of the US.Nov 29, 2021
Do CDMA phones still work?
After years of delays, Verizon says it will finally shut down its 3G CDMA network at the end of 2022 — and the company means it this time. Verizon initially targeted 2021 for the shutdown and later revised with a more ambitious goal of 2019.Mar 30, 2021
What phones have both CDMA and GSM?
The Moto G4 Plus, Motorola Droid Turbo 2, and Moto X Pure can all work on both GSM and CDMA networks. These phones are also notable for their touch-free controls.Mar 9, 2017
Can I still use a CDMA phone?
Verizon has delayed its CDMA 3G network shutdown several times but is now firmly committed to shutting the network down by December 31st, 2022. All 3G basic phones and smartphones will lose service, but some 4G devices will be impacted as well — namely, those that don't support VoLTE (Voice over LTE).May 27, 2021
Will CDMA phones work in 2021?
But in 2021, it's absolutely time to get off of CDMA and GSM. Those networks are going away! If you have a phone that only uses 2G or 3G, you need to get a 4G or 5G phone, pronto.
Does CDMA matter anymore?
On December 31, 2020, Verizon will begin moving all devices to the HD Voice LTE network. While the CDMA network will remain available as-is until that date, any service requests related to CDMA devices may receive limited support after the end of 2019. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to newer technology.
Does Verizon use SIM cards or CDMA?
In the US, Verizon, US Cellular, and the old Sprint network (now owned by T-Mobile) use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM. Most of the rest of the world uses GSM.
Can CDMA phones be unlocked?
CDMA phones must be flashed in person using a cable in order to get it to use a different CDMA network. The unlocking codes can be received from the manufacturer of the phone, or through a keygen program. This means the phone can be unlocked remotely with such a code.Sep 15, 2010