If i need to buy a new phone can I buy a Sprint one and activate it with Verizon?

I shattered my phone in Sept of last year and ive had no luck getting it fixed. I dont have enough money to buy a brand new phone from the Verizon store so if i find a cheaper one on Amazon from Sprint will i still be able to activate it with Verizon?

Not a safe bet, in some instances it can be done but often times with limited capabilities, see this site for more information: Now that it’s legal, here’s how to unlock your phone on all four U.S. carriers | Gigaom

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