Can I still run a Sprint Diamond on Verizon?

[erikcave]

I have been running a Sprint Diamond on Verizon for about a year now, but accidentally killed it in a pool. I am considering getting a new Sprint Diamond but have been looking through these threads and am uncertain if I could still activate it a new one on Verizon today. It seems like the *228 activation rout doesn't work any more. Can anyone give me a difinitive answer if I will be able to get a Sprint Diamond running on Verizon today?

FYI, I don't want the Verizon version because it isn't as good, it is more expensive, and Verizon will force me to subscribe to a data plan.

Erik