Can I Transfer a Dart Phone to Verizon's Network?

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Switching your onetime Sprint device to Verizon'southward network tin be a total cakewalk—if the telephone is unlocked.

Can I bring my Dart telephone to Verizon?

Sprint and Verizon operate under the same radio network, making devices betwixt the two compatible. It just depends on if Verizon is willing to accept your device and if the phone is unlocked.

Keep in mind, all cell phone networks desire your business organization, so information technology'due south more common than not that Verizon would accept a phone (See table below with phones that work on Verizon).

What does sharing the aforementioned radio network hateful?

Sprint and Verizon operate nether the CDMA network, while AT&T and T-Mobile fall under the GSM network. Because of this, it'southward infinitely easier to switch from Dart to Verizon than switching from Sprint to T-Mobile or AT&T.

Here's the SparkNotes version of what that ways: GSM stands for "global organization for mobiles," while CDMA stands for "lawmaking division multiple access." Both acronyms describe the 2 biggest radio networks used in phones.

Does a phone need to be "unlocked" even though Sprint and Verizon use the same CDMA network?

Yes, because if y'all desire to flash your telephone, a.k.a. reprogram information technology to a new carrier, information technology needs to be both compatible with Verizon's network and unlocked in order for Verizon to access it.

Before making the switch, y'all'll want to make sure your Sprint account is in good standing too. And be sure to stay on top of any fees associated with switching (such as an early termination fee from Dart).

How do I unlock my Sprint telephone?

In order to unlock your Sprint phone, information technology needs to have been active on the Sprint network for at least 50 days. Also, you need to fully pay off the device before you're eligible to switch.

When you're ready to unlock your telephone, contact Sprint and provide the following information:

  • Your Dart business relationship number and password
  • The last iv digits of your Social Security number
  • Your jail cell telephone'south ID number (usually the MEID or IMEI number)

How to find the MEID or IMEI number?

Info Box

IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) and MEID (mobile equipment identifier) numbers are xiv-15 digit universal numbers that you can find on the back of your cellphone'south battery or by dialing *#06#.

Which Sprint jail cell phones work on Verizon'south network?

Except for the iPhone 5, near all of Sprint'due south newer devices tin be unlocked and are compatible with Verizon. Once more, it's just up to Verizon to accept it.

To make sure your phone isn't one of the bad apples (pun intended), check out Verizon's page on bringing your own device.

List of phones that piece of work on Verizon'due south network

iPhones

Android

iPhone 5c

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+

iPhone 5s

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

iPhone 6 / half dozen Plus

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+

iPhone 6s / 6s Plus

LG G5

iPhone SE

LG G6 / G6+

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

LG V30 / V30+

iPhone 8 / viii Plus

iPhone 10

Will Verizon pay off your Sprint phone?

Unfortunately, no. Every bit we mentioned in a higher place, your Sprint phone needs to be paid off in full before y'all can make the switch from Sprint to Verizon.

Remember, as long equally you've done your part on Sprint's end to be eligible to switch carriers and yous take an unlocked phone that Verizon accepts, you're good to become!

Kyle Lemmon

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