IPhone 4S on Verizon and GSM Canadian Carrier?
I have an iPhone 4S on VZN and live on a border. 2/3 of my time is spent in Canada, but usually close enough to border to have cell coverage.
However, my girlfriend, her family, and my work are all in Canada. I don't want to lose my VZN phone as I travel a lot in the U.S as well, and love the 4S and the VZN network. However, I am carrying a Nexus S unlocked on a Canadian provider as my Canadian phone, and I just can't get used to having two phones in my pocket.
I was wondering, I should be able to call VZN and request an unlock (as I am going over seas in a few weeks as well), when I get back, can I try my microSIM in my VZN iPhone 4S if it is unlocked?
I am thinking that yes, it will work.. But how will it work if I have the SIM in, while in the US? or will I have to pop the SIM in and out when I need to switch networks?
Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge of how the iPhone deals with this, software wise, and if it would maybe simplify my tech.
Thanks!
Miles
mileswilliams wrote:
There is no "choose network to connect to" when you have a microSIM in?
As I understand it, no. If CDMA is available, that's what it will default to. Howver, you can call VZW's Global Support Team to confirm: 800-711-8300
Best of luck.
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