International Unlocked iPhone 6 A1586 for Verizon or AT&T

Hi guys,
This is the case:
I am about to purchase an iPhone 6 in China (Model A1586 CDMA Version). This phone supports all bands of 2G/3G/LTE that the US Versions (A1549 CDMA Version and A1459 GSM Version) support, according to http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/.
So, theoratically, it should work with both Verizon & AT&T.
However, still according to http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/, this model A1586 does not have AT&T or Verizon in its "Supported LTE Networks" section. Only Sprint is there. On the other hand, it does support the Chinese carriers with CDMA/LTE (counterpart of Verizon) and with WCDMA/LTE (counterpart of AT&T) according to http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/.
So my question is:
Simply: Can I use the iPhone 6 A1586 purchased in China under Verizon or AT&T when I come to the United States?
Theoratically: Why does A1586 supports all the bands technically but does not have Verizon & AT&T in its "Supported LTE Networks" section?
Some additional info:
I know that A1586 is also sold in the United States and is locked with Sprint. That is the reason that it does not work with AT&T/Verizon, but I do not know if that is the only reason.
The A1586 sold in China obviously need not to have a Sprint lock on it. So if the Sprint lock is the only reason, then I guess I can use the iPhone under AT&T or Verizon.
P.s.:
Do not worry on locks. The Chinese laws prohibits phones to be locked with any carriers.
Do not worry on warranty. I know I can only repair the phone in the country I buy it. But I have to travel frequently between US and Asia.

Verizon won't activate phones not sold for use on on Verizon's network. I've heard reports that, if you have a Verizon SIM that's already active, you might be able to use the non-Verizon phone. However, I wouldn't count on it.

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