That would be a negative!!! VZW will not support other carriers phones! Also, regarding a new device on VZW... it's really up to your preference. Either the 8830 or wait for the Pearl which is supposedly due out on 11/1. 8830 has a slightly bigger screen but no camera. Pearl has camera but has suretype. Also, have heard rumblings around the threads of people not being very happy with the keyboard on the 8830. Like most devices you win some you lose some