Want to leave verizon to another carrier

[erlewisphd]

I am new to this site and am unschooled in matters Verizon Galaxy Nexus. I can't really figure out why, since I own this phone can't I take it to another carrier or place like Straight Talk so I can get the prepay plan I want? I have read alot of stuff but dont get what the bottom line issue is? Can't I just take out the Sim card and swap another one from another carrier? Do I get it unlocked thru the IME # and that's all? I am perfectly happy to pay the termination fee. What are the barriers to doing this and how can I overcome them? It pisses me off if I can't do anything about this!!

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[drew96dawg]

I think the 3g radio is cdma so you have to use a verizon prepaid like metro pcs

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[dezymond]

What drew said. Your version of the SGN is the CDMA version so it's not compatible with any other carrier that's on a GSM network (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) You can certainly get out of Verizon and switch carriers, but your phone will be useless on your new choice of carrier

 

[drew96dawg]

You may be able to find someone on craigslist or somewhere who would be willing to trade you for a gsm nexus

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[dezymond]

You should be able to sell your cdma Nexus quite easily. Try Craigslist or Swappa.