[bcfour]

I've found so many conflicting answers it isn't even funny, so I figured I'd try again to solicit current advice/answers.

I'm going to Israel next month for a week. The Verizon global data and voice rates are insane. I can rent a GSM sim for a week for a fraction of the cost. I can also rent a whole phone there for a week for a fraction of the cost.

I'd prefer to take my Q10 with me and use an Israeli sim.

So, can it be done or not? Like I said, there are lots of conflicting stories and I've spent a ton of time researching this one

Perhaps more importantly, has anybody else done it?

Thanks!

[MobileMadness002]

Check to see if your phone is sim locked. Plenty of threads with instructions on how to view this.

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[raino]

Yes, Verizon Q10s can accept GSM SIMs. What's even better is that they're sold unlocked. I have seen posts here on CB where people were using Verizon Q10s on AT&T.

[zehkaiser]

1) Check that your phone supports the frequencies of Israeli towers.
2) Call VZW and ask them directly.

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[ooklah]

Yes, a Verizon Q10 can take a GSM SIM card. I have my T-Mobile SIM in mine right now. I did nothing extra to unlock it. As far as I can tell all Verizon LTE devices are unlocked.

However, I am limited to HSPA+ and EDGE depending on the area I am in. It will ultimately depend on the bands and frequencies the Israeli carriers use that will determine if the Q10 will work or not.

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[bigbunny78]

pretty certain the answer would be NO. the GSM functionality on VZW is more for when customer are roaming in Non-US markets.

[bcfour]

Check to see if your phone is sim locked. Plenty of threads with instructions on how to view this.

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Unlocked.

[shenandoah]

bigbunny78,

Your post is incorrect. Verizon Blackberrys are sold sim unlocked. You can use one on AT&T or T-mobile here in the US or any other GSM carrier worldwide as long as they use the following GSM frequencies:

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
LTE 700 / 1700

Eric

[Xadion]

And they also never roam on to a GSM, as the LTE sim is just for verizons LTE. It will roam onto sprints CDMA network and that is that.

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