Switching from Verizon to Sprint: Question

Matthew1034 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 11:51 AM

As the title says, I'm thinking about switching providers. I'm not really impressed with any of Sprint's phones except for a few that I don't have the money for.

Anyway, I was wondering if cancel my account with Verizon, can I activate my XV6700 on the Sprint network? And on the software end is it as simple as changing the carrier to "Sprint" in BuildOS and re-flashing?

**weedahoe** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 12:29 PM

The hardest part is getting Sprint to accept and add VZW ESN into their database from what I hear.

Matthew1034 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by weedahoe

The hardest part is getting Sprint to accept and add VZW ESN into their database from what I hear.

Good point -- have you heard that they have done it, just rarely?

**weedahoe** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 12:36 PM

Yes, I think some people have managed to cross over. But they do give you a hard time. Please add your carrier and device in your profile too so we can better help you out.

Matthew1034 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 12:45 PM

ok i updated my sig.. thanks for the insight weedahoe, i'll update the thread when i try to switch and let everyone know how it goes.

**weedahoe** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew1034

ok i updated my sig.. thanks for the insight weedahoe, i'll update the thread when i try to switch and let everyone know how it goes.

Yes, please post back because it will help others trying or wanting to follow your steps.

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 08:41 PM

Just an FYI Matt, you will be mighty upset with the low signal... But if money is an issue, Sprint would be the better route.

ViciousTemptations · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 07:34 AM

sprint here.... i'd honestly recommend you to stick with VZN (=

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ViciousTemptations

sprint here.... i'd honestly recommend you to stick with VZN (=

Yup. Not only has it been proven to have a lower strength, and sometimes no service, I have heard there are some horbile CS reps.