sprint tp2 on verizon network

[luc1f3rspalm]

I've got a buddy that needs to switch his phone over to our Verizon plan, his current plan was canceled due to a set of unfortunate events, he has a sprint branded tp2.

From what i read i need to security unlock it, flash a Verizon radio and Verizon stock rom (or at least provision it to Verizon) dial *228 ect ect, but I'm not sure how to get the esn on Verizon network

Am i correct in the process and does anyone else have valuable information to this topic? is this even possible anymore?

[austin420]

verizon will not activate this phone.(well, maybe, but youd have to be smooth as hell.)
it used to part of thier open network policy to activate any cdma phone as long as it wasnt stolen. that went out the window a few years ago though. heres a short list of threads ive compiled from the original tp forum about this topic,
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=111530

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=110015

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=104902

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=96094

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=62540

[austin420]

also, if your adding a line and signing a contract on it and your a pretty good customer, maybe they will offer you a verizon branded tp2 for 79.99. i think thats about the going rate with contract.