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VZW hasn't finalized it's open-device strategy. This is evident in their device lineup choices and their recent developments with Google. Some other US based companies already have a open-device initiative while Verizon doesn't.

For example, a Verizon TP2 will work on Sprint. But a Sprint TP2 will not work on VZW until the open-device initiative has been finalized. And since the device is CDMA you will not be able to get the device to use GSM until you are out of the country.