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[edit] General Network
[edit] What network does Verizon Wireless use?
Verizon is a CDMA2000 carrier with 1xRTT data services network-wide. Currently EV-DO is also available in many markets, and will eventually be network-wide. Verizon plans to follow EV-DO with EV-DO Revision A to upgrade the data network.
[edit] What is Verizon's policy on activating phones?
Verizon will only activate Verizon-branded phones. These are phones that have the Verizon logo on them. Previously, Verizon would activate any phone, however, that policy has changed as a part of Verizon's plan to comply with e911 FCC mandates. In addition, Verizon will not activate any Verizon phone that does not have GPS e911 support. Verizon phones sold in 2002 or later generally have e911 support. For more details on Verizon's e911 activation policy, see Verizon's e911 web site with more details.
