Why not Verizon?

[OhioBackpacker]

Why isn’t Teracube compatible with Verizon? I unfortunately didn’t catch this before purchasing. Considering a return since Verizon is the only reliable carrier in my rural area. Have just wasted 70$ on prepaids for AT&T and T-Mobile to no avail.

[Saijin_Naib]

Our next big thing

As per our understanding, GSM and CDMA are what we know as 2G wireless. 2G was different technology for GSM vs CDMA. However after 2G came 3G, 4G and now 5G wireless technologies that are all universal and common to both GSM and CDMA carriers. Hence CDMA vs GSM is becoming more and more a moot point. Most US carriers are in the process of shutting down their 3G while 2G is being used mostly for IoT and other low-throughput stuff. Carriers will only use 4G (and 5G) for smartphone data and calls f…

TLDR: Certification cost is prohibitive.

[OhioBackpacker]

I can imagine Verizon would be sticklers like that. I do love Teracube and your mission statement!!! I’ll tough it out with poor(er) service to support the little guys and stick it to the monopoly holders!!! Thanks for the perspective.