[Xwayleo]

Can you explain why Verizon will not carry the blackberry phone any more?

[rbtg]

it's simple they don't sell

[Emaderton3]

And Verizon was burned by BlackBerry in the past.

[fineberry]

we should let them know it's not ok we want the key 2 on Verizon or else

[Emaderton3]

we should let them know it's not ok we want the key 2 on Verizon or else

Or else what?

[thurask]

As it stands, TCL seems to be banking on VoLTE with the regular GSM BBF100-2 rather than a dedicated CDMA model. Even if every variant within the OS gets sold (which has never happened), there is neither a Verizon branded KEY2 nor an unlocked CDMA KEY2 in there.

TCL somehow managed worse carrier support with the KEY2 than the KEYone; I'm impressed.

[IamLadyK]

I'd love to upgrade my Verizon branded PRIV, but I will wait until the Key2 100-2 model is available and whitelisted by Verizon. There are really no other PKB options for a Verizon customer (other than older BlackBerry models including the KEYone). What's a VZW customer to do?

[rbtg]

buy note 9 and load it with bb apps

[Chuck Finley69]

As it stands, TCL seems to be banking on VoLTE with the regular GSM BBF100-2 rather than a dedicated CDMA model. Even if every variant within the OS gets sold (which has never happened), there is neither a Verizon branded KEY2 nor an unlocked CDMA KEY2 in there.

TCL somehow managed worse carrier support with the KEY2 than the KEYone; I'm impressed.

Everybody complained about Sprint or AT&T for USA carriers with KEYone. I’d be happy to see them again for now. It seems like DTEK and Motion all over again..

[fineberry]

Move to a carrier that does have the key2

[Chuck Finley69]

Move to a carrier that does have the key2

At this point, that would require moving carriers and moving countries.

[Keith Aubin]

I'm keeping my PRIV, for 750$ it should last more than 2.5 years . It works perfectly fine, and has a great screen. Does everything I need it to do. Plus it's paid for!!

[pSiPre]

As it stands, ... there is neither a Verizon branded KEY2 nor an unlocked CDMA KEY2 in there.

TCL somehow managed worse carrier support with the KEY2 than the KEYone; I'm impressed.

So.. am I understanding you correctly? In my area, I'm pretty much stuck with Verizon. I've been debating whether to get a KeyONE or a Key2. This makes it sound like I'd better get the KeyONE, if the Key2 won't even work on Verizon!

[thurask]

So.. am I understanding you correctly? In my area, I'm pretty much stuck with Verizon. I've been debating whether to get a KeyONE or a Key2. This makes it sound like I'd better get the KeyONE, if the Key2 won't even work on Verizon!

The best thing to do would be to wait for someone to volunteer a real world trial of the BBF100-2 on Verizon, but from what I can tell from the OS, it's VoLTE or bust. If you aren't confident of being in LTE 100% of the time then a phone with CDMA bands (such as the KEYone BBB100-3) would provide more peace of mind.

[thurask]

Everybody complained about Sprint or AT&T for USA carriers with KEYone. I’d be happy to see them again for now. It seems like DTEK and Motion all over again..

There are Sprint and AT&T variants in the OS, but if they will be like their KEYone counterparts or their Motion counterparts remains to be seen. At least AT&T users can get some functionality using the unlocked model.

[Chuck Finley69]

There are Sprint and AT&T variants in the OS, but if they will be like their KEYone counterparts or their Motion counterparts remains to be seen. At least AT&T users can get some functionality using the unlocked model.

Agreed. Even though I bought the AT&T carrier locked version, I don’t get all the enhanced calling features, no wifi calling, and I’m curious with AT&T carrier locked Key2 if that would be different. I have an open line that will either go Key2 or iPhone something.

[pSiPre]

The best thing to do would be to wait for someone to volunteer a real world trial of the BBF100-2 on Verizon, but from what I can tell from the OS, it's VoLTE or bust. If you aren't confident of being in LTE 100% of the time then a phone with CDMA bands (such as the KEYone BBB100-3) would provide more peace of mind.

Thanks, @thurask! That's probably my best bet. Counting on consistent LTE out here in the sticks is a bit like living in the desert and expecting it to rain every day.. =)

[Jake_85]

Last Tuesday, I went to my local Verizon store to buy new phone to replace my 6-year-old Z10. Was told that KeyOne is coming in next few months.

I still got different phone anyway.

[Emaderton3]

Last Tuesday, I went to my local Verizon store to buy new phone to replace my 6-year-old Z10. Was told that KeyOne is coming in next few months.

I still got different phone anyway.

Key1 or 2?

[DonnaDiva]

has anyone on Verizon received the Oreo update yet?

[FF22]

has anyone on Verizon received the Oreo update yet?

I'm sure that once it happens, if it happens you will see a pretty big announcement or thread about it.

But, no, not yet.

[fineberry]

I bought a ket2 le put in a Verizon Sim all works fine except not receiving txt msg s sending sms works fine just not receiving them spoke to. BlackBerry they tell me to ask. Verizon to change my sms format did that . waiting to see if Verizon will do that Verizon says it may take up to 72 hours for a response from the technical team

[DonnaDiva]

make sure you're using the Verizon SMS app and not the native Android one. it does make a difference I've been told.

[RonW3]

Verizon announced earlier that it was shuttering it's CDMA network in early 2019.
I see why BB did not produce CMDA variants of the Key 2 and K2 LE.

[rotorwrench]

Verizon announced earlier that it was shuttering it's CDMA network in early 2019.
I see why BB did not produce CMDA variants of the Key 2 and K2 LE.

Actually VZW will continue CDMA service until December 31, 2020 but will not allow transfer or new activation of 3G/4G non-HD Voice phones after December 31, 2019.

Link to their statement page :

https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=cSHo1zrn