On Fri, 09 May 2008 19:53:30 -0400, Greg P wrote:

> On Sat, 03 May 2008 16:36:06 GMT, CellGuy <cellguy@seemessagebody.com>
> wrote:
>
>>VZW will not activate phones whose ESN is not in their database. Sprint
>>phones will not be accepted by VZW.
>
> ESN does not have to be in the database to be activated on the Verizon
> network otherwise Pageplus or other MNVO could not activate the phone
> for their customers
>
> Pageplus and others MNVO can activate most cdma unlock phones.
> The problem is the data part may not work. The phone the poster has
> may be stuck on the 1900 mhz band, which could cause the phone to roam
> a lot.
>
>
> At this time it is not illegal to unlock a cell phone in the U.S.
>
>
>
> Greg P

No arguement here, but remember VZW has the last say on what they will
activate. Even with the new rules the phone "must be compatible" with
their network. Sanyo phones from Sprint will be difficult.