Verizon iPhone in Europe?

Does the cdma phone (e.g., Verizon) work with gsm networks (e.g., in Europe)?

The SIM slot on the Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked and it can be used with any compatible GSM carrier. It is not advertised or sold as "unlocked". Warranty and hardware service will only be available in the U.S.

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I am moving to Europe - can I bring my Verizon iphone 5 or should I buy a new one there?

Hello,
I am moving to Europe, specificaly France, soon and would like to know if I should bring my Verizon iphone 5, or just buy a new one there, since I will have to start a new contract with a European phone company while I am there. I haven't bought my new iphone 5 yet (because I am waiting for this answer) but my mother is alligble for an upgrade with her Verizon account and can get a brand new Verizon iphone 5 for a great deal. She was going to give it to me, but I am leaving for France in 3 months where I will be living there for at least a year. I was going to just purchase a new iphone 5 with one of the European phone companies (like Orange or Vodaphone, ect.) since I will be getting a good deal on them too (when signing up for a new contract), but if the Verizon iphone will work exactly the same over in Europe, I would rather get it now. Either way, I will be spending about the same amount of money. Will I be restricted somehow using a US iphone 5 in Europe, or are the US iphone 5's any different from the iphone 5's in Europe (or tide to European phone companies? Do they offer an insurance plan? (I'm not sure if this even exists in the US. I will be a new iphone user!) I'm just curious what which iphone will be more efficitant to use, since I will be spending most of my time in Europe.
I appreciate you answer!!

Click on the links on the right for some good information. The only concern is that a phone purchased in the States will only be seviced for any repairs in the States. You will not have any warranty coverage in France.

Do I need to activate my Verizon iphone 5 before I use it in Europe?

do I need to activate my new unlocked Verizon iphone 5 before I take it to Europe? Do you know if there are any limitations on how many times/countries I can activate a gsm card? is LTE going to work as far as there is the right sim each time?
Thank you in advance

If the iPhone does not have the necessary carrier support files, then it won't connect regardless of the bands used. And as evidenced by the addition of more EU carriers just by an update to iOS, those files are not automatically present in the iPhone except for those carriers listed on the page I referenced. I have yet to see any reports of anyone being able to connect a US-sold iPhone 5 to a European carrier via LTE, so those support files are apparently not present in US-sold iPhones.
Again, unless someone has found a workaround that I cannot find any evidence of, a US iPhone will it would seem not work via LTE in Europe. I'd be happy to see reports or methods to the contrary, but I cannot find any.
Regards.

HT4528 Does any model of the Verizon iPhone work in Europe?

Does any model of the Verizon iPhone work in Europe?

My experience with their custome service has generally been good and the answers generally accurate. I know that they did change the requirement that phone roam on CDMA, if available. Apple added a switch to turn that off in 5.1. I don't know if that counts as "changing their story" or simply deciding it made for fewer unhappy customers.
The nice man in Global Support gave me a couple of disclaimers (only one unlock per number per year and Verizon would not be responsible for any customer/technical support while I was using a different SIM). The whole process was quick and painless.

Verizon iPhone wifi in Europe?

I just pre ordered the Verizon iPhone, and will be going to France later in the month. I realize that this phone will not be able to make regular calls from there, however I am wondering if I would be able to use wifi on the phone to connect to Skype and make calls home that way?
Thank you!

Yes.

I've heard Verizon iPhone doesn't work well globally?

I've heard the verizon iPhone doesnt have good international capabilities. I travel to Europe frOm time to time and need a phone that has good coverage there

I found this using Google. Didn't read it. But I am sure Verizon and Apple are working on it.
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2011/0422/Verizon-Our-next-iPhone-w ill-work-overseas

Cdma A1429 verizon iphone 5 compatible to european 4g/lte?

I have a cdma A1429 verizon iphone 5 and I live in europe(greece).My 4g doesnt work here even though cdma version includes the bands of the gsm a1429 version(which is sold here in europe).Is there anything i can do to make my 4g/lte work??

@miltoslao
Please make sure you have 4G network coverage in your area first, to confirm have another LTE device with you which has LTE coverage next to you and call customer care from your carrier to resolve the issue. Which network are you on, and in which city?
For example if you are in Athens, the center of Athens would be a good point to test for signal.
In settings -> cellular -> Enable LTE make sure you have this swiched on.
Vodafone has some issues with the activation, which is required for LTE so if you are on Vodafone please call customer care for assitance.

Using Verizon Iphone 5 on Canadian networks? (Bell)

Hi all,
I am moving to Canada for 6-12 months at the end of the year from Europe. I will be spending about a month in the USA before I move, and I wanted to buy a Verizon Iphone 5 when I arrive there. I want to buy a Verizon CDMA Iphone because I will be moving back to the USA after my contract is finished in Canada and then I plan on buying a Verizon plan. So basically I'm going USA--->Canada--->Back to USA.
I wanted to know: Can I buy the phone from Verizon (cash, not on a plan) when I arrive in the US initially along with a pay-as-you-go or prepaid sim card to be used for that month. Then when I get to Canada I want to get a plan from Bell (also a CDMA network from what I can tell), use that for 6-12 months and then buy a verizon plan when I return to the US? Basically I'm asking: What's the best way to go about buying an Iphone 5 in the US that will work on both US and Canadian plans? From what I can tell the Verizon Iphone 5's aren't locked to the network, but I'm not sure about the Canadian providers.
Thanks!
Alex

You can do a month to month no contract plan not prepaid Means you still need a credit check then pay full price and do a Canadian plan or use the local sim while there but be on a Verizon plan.

I have a verizon iphone 5. Im moving to the UK. How can I keep my phone?

I'm moving to Edinburgh, Scotland specifically and am trying to figure out how to keep it in service. Verizon states that it would incredibly expensive to use them, so I won't be upset in leaving them. It's not unlocked of course. I'd like to be able to use all the features that make an iphone an iphone. I also have an ipad 3 with at&t that I'd like to use there as well. Any information on both would be really appreciated.
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The sim slot in your Verizon iPhone 5 is officially unlocked. So, you can use any supported carrier's sim in the UK & your phone will work just fine. However, you won't have any LTE support in the UK or Europe & your warranty/support will only be valid in the US.
To get LTE, requires the Verizon sim be installed & roaming. You don't want to do that...would cost a fortune. So, if you want to keep your phone, keep it & just purchase a sim when you get to the UK.
Another option is to sell it & purchase a new phone when you get to the UK. Your choice.

Will a verizon iphone 5 work on AT&T's cellular and 3G networks

I'm having a hard time finding a direct answer on this forum.
I am interested in buying a Verizon iPhone 5 or 5c because I hear it is factory unlocked for GSM networks, both domestically and internationally. The reason I want this model (A1429) is because I will want to use CDMA and GSM internationally (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East).
The most important thing though for me is that it will work abroad and domestically. I see conflicting information online about this. I know the LTE data waves for TMobile or AT&T will not work on this phone. But, will 3G work? I'm happy enough w/ that speed.
Nate

Yes, a Verizon iPhone 5, 5c or 5s has a completley unlocked SIM slot for GSM use. However, as far as CDMA use goes, it will only ever connect to one single CDMA network, and that is Verizons USA native network. The CDMA connection settings cannot be altered.
So, unless you plan on actually using it on Verizon's CDMA network in the USA, it is pretty pointless to buy a Verizon iPhone. You would just as well get the Apple Store's unlocked phone, which is a GSM-only capable phone.

How do I use my AT&T SIM card for the unlocked Verizon iPhone 5s?

So I am planning on getting an unlocked verizon iPhone 5s but the thing is my carrier is AT&T. So how do I use my AT&T SIM card for the unlocked Verizon iPhone 5s?

If you plan on using AT&T, why on earth would you purchase a Verizon iPhone? Doesn't make any sense. Yea, it will work on AT&T's network, but you won't get LTE, only 3G. LTE requires using a Verizon sim.
This is an extremely poor idea. Purchaase an officially unlocked iPhone, from Apple, if you want to use AT&T's network.

Verizon iPhone 4 Battery Draining issue (continued)

This is not a question or help topic but more of an announcement. Here's my story:
I preordered the phone on it's February 3rd date and recieved the phone on February 7th. I did as Apple instructs when you get a new idevice (drain the battery down till it dies then recharge it to 100%.) I did that and began to use it, and keep in mind this was not heavy usage at all. I didn't have any app store apps installed at all, I set all settings in the phone to the best configuration for battery saving (truning off push notifications, turning off location services for apps you do not need, no bluetooth, no VPN, brightness at 33%, ect.) Now I thought the battery was strange as I had made my first phone call on 100% battery and it was a 5 minute call. I kid you not I lost 10% battery from one phone call. I thought that was rediculous so I went into my local verizon store and had it replaced. I did the same as I did last time and let the battery drain till it died and filled it to 100%. Tried the phone out and still had the same issue. I went back in and got my 3rd iphone 4. Did the same steps as before and drained then filled it. Yet again, I still had troubles with 3 phones in a row. I cantacted apple and got in contact with an apple engineer named Andrew. He sent me a file that they created that monitors what all is being used by the battery and monitors background processes and applications. I let that run for 24 hours and sent the battery loggin file back to Andrew. They reviewed the log and gave me a call the next day. They told me they did find some very significant battery draining and advised me to go to the nearest apple store ASAP and have the phone checked out. I drove 2 hours to the nearest store for them to just tell me the phone is fine (yotta yotta yotta) and they did a hard reset and restore on the phone (which I could have done from home on my computer and save the gas they made me waste driving for a total of 4 hours!) I tried contacting Andrew agiain but Andrew did not reply to any email sent to him nor return my calls. I got the point that he didn't want to deal with me anymore so I then decided to go the Verizon route. I called Verizon tech support and was transferred to a teir 2 representative. I told her my story, how many replacements I had, and how bad the battery life was. I told how my grandmother has an iphone 4 and I sat down comparing the 2 (battery life wise) and she chewed me out saying things like, "How dare you compare AT&T and Verizon!" I didn't want to listen to her chewing me out so I hung up. The next day I gave apple a call once again and they told me things I had already heard several times so I hung up. I called Verizon back and they said ok let's send you a replacement phone. Well the replacement phone came and wouldn't ya know it? The phone still had the same problem and on top of that they only sent me a phone. No box, no headphones, no USB cable, no charger. I called Verizon about this and asked why they only sent me a phone and they said, "Well you get to keep the phone but we want the other things back. The box, headphones, charger, USB cable, ect." I told them no and that they could have their refurbished phone back. This phone was not even refurbished. the reason I kow that is because it had someone's name written in the phone and it was still on 4.2.5. Had it been refurbished they would have done a fresh restore and update as 4.2.5 was deemed obsolete. That was very insulting in my opinion. So I sent that back and contacted apple one last time. I asked what other options I had as I was stressed and did not want to hear the same things I have already heard. they said they could send me a new phone free of charge and have me send back my current phone. I agreed to give it one last shot but I am still not confident that this phone will be any different.
Now that's my story. Now let me go into a discussion. I have been doing my own litle "investigation on this phone to see what is making this phone drain so bad. I took a look at a report from iFixit.com and they revealed some pretty interesting things built into the Verizon iPhone. I am not going into detail about it but you can google it and see for yourself and read the article about the components. They built the phone with not only CDMA tech but also GSM. Now what purpose would that serve? Honestly? That is a big battery drainer right there. Secondly, they found that the phone contained a different model battery that was lighter and had less capacity than the GSM version of the iPhone 4. That's a second red flag. My mission right now is to get Apple's attention that these phones do indeed have aproblem and they need to be looked at because this just aint workin'. I have had several replacements done (all have the same issue), several thousands of people are reporting the same results with their battery on the web, and Apple chooses to ignore it. Something needs to be done and I encourage any Verizon iPhone user to take action and make this issue known. I have a website with contact information of people who work high up in the chain of Apple along with Scott Forstall's contact info. Go to http://idevicesupport.webs.com/apps/blog/show/6441029-update and find a contact you like and call it and deman that apple investigate these phones. We can get this issue resolved if we make it known. Don't be mean or nasty to them. They are very nice people but at the sametime don't let them talk over you. Make your voice heard. Thanks for listening guys. Take care. - Joe

Some Users have Reported that a Restore as New has helped Resolve issues...
Backup and Set Up as New Device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137

I have a Verizon IPhone 4 and i can't figure out how to get my ringtones from an app to my iTunes account, it doesn't have a tab for Ringtones! I have tried unplugging it and checking if would show up but it didn't, how do you enable the ringtone folder?

I have a verizon IPhone and i can't figure out how to get my ringtones from the app to iTunes, my account doesn't have a ringtone section in the liRingtone Folder?brary, how do you enable the ringtone folder?

Edit > Preferences. Select the check box for Ringtones, this will add them to the listing in iTunes.
Not sure that really answers your question though.

App Won't Open on Verizon iPhone

Hello All,
A few days ago I purchased an app called "Skeptic's Dictionary" for $0.99. After it installed, I went to open it and it immediately closed. After 2 days worth of troubleshooting to fix it, as well as emailing the app's developer, I came to the conclusion that it's not compatible with Verizon's iOS, which is 4.2.8. The app's developer, in no uncertain terms, basically said it's designed to run on iOS 4.3, which is the latest version of iOS and what AT&T's iPhones have, but not Verizon's. This app was released at the very end of March, so it wasn't around prior or 4.3. Do a Google search, you'll see that Verizon's iPhone's iOS is behind.
Anyways, from what I've read online, Apple sent letters to app developers explaining this and asked them to update their apps to run on both iOS 4.2 and 4.2.8. Obviously this one did not and now I'm out $0.99. Not a whole lot, but it's still money. If I had known about this issue before purchasing this app, I never would've purchased it and instead could've used that $0.99 on an app that I could use. I know iTunes doesn't give refunds, I don't care. If it had been a $5+ app, then I'd be pretty mad, but whatever. I'm now hesitant on purchasing anymore apps because of this; I don't want to waste money on an app that I have no clue if it'll work or not since I don't have the most recent iOS on my phone.
Anyways, my questions:
1) Does this developer have to update his app to work on iOS 4.2.8? Given Apple's strict App & App Store policy, I'm surprised this app managed to slip by them since it doesn't work on Verizon's iPhones, which make up a LOT of the iPhone user base. Should I send iTunes an email letting them know about this app's issue? If I do, will they do anything about it?
2) Is Verizon going to get iOS 4.3 at all? It came out in March and it's now July.
3) Has anyone else with a Verizon iPhone had the misfortune of downloading an app that doesn't work because it's not compatible with anything below iOS 4.3?

Sorry, above, it should be "Apple sent letters to app developers explaining this and asked them to update their apps to run on both iOS 4.3 and 4.2.8"
For some reason the "edit" button is not on my OP.

How do I set up a Verizon iPhone 5 to use my comcast email account?

Helping a friend toset up her Verizon iPhone 5 with her comcast email account. How is this done/

http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/internet/email-client-programs-with -xfinity-email/

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