Verizon Motorola Moto G CDMA?

[strttalk]

I am wondering if the Verizon Motorola Moto G is allowed on Straight Talk? I know the standard ST response is to go to the Straight Talk BYOP-CDMA website and enter the phone data, "Please click on this link http://www.straighttalkbyop.com/, to determine if your phone can be registered with us"...
But I would rather not go buy this phone first only to later find that it is not allowed. Can you help me and let me know ahead of time if it is allowed on the ST verizon network? Thank you in advance.

[ST - Larry]

Hi strttalk. The Bring Your Own Phone program supports phones that are compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile or an unlocked domestic GSM or CDMA phone that operates in 850 and 1900 MHz. Please visit www.straighttalkbyop.com for more details. Thanks.

[strttalk]

by ST - Strttalk

Hi strttalk. Here is the honest answer. The Bring Your Own Phone program supports phones that are compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile or an unlocked domestic GSM or CDMA phone that operates in 850 and 1900 MHz. Unfortunately, the Verizon Motorola Moto G handset can only be used with the Verizon Prepaid service, for at least the first 6 months of it's service life. It is not an unlocked device. If you were to visit www.straighttalkbyop.com and enter the MEID of a new Verizon Motorola Moto G, you would be informed that particular device is not compatible with Straight Talk service. Because Straight Talk is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) of Verizon services, it must abide by licensing requirements set forth by Verizon Wireless. The Verizon Motorola Moto G is not compatible with any MVNO provider. And is locked to Verizon only.

It should also be noted that the least expensive Verizon prepaid service plan for the Verizon Motorola Moto G that is comparable to Straight talk service is $60 per month with a 2GB data limit, with additional charges for data used over that 2GB limit, and a .20 per minute roaming charge if you happen to use your Moto G in the areas of the US not primarily covered by Verizon Wireless.

As you can see, bringing your own device to Straight Talk that is unlocked and compatible with Verizon service is a far more economical choice. Or if you purchase the ZTE Majesty™ directly from www.straighttalk.com you would have a very similar, new phone for only $170 that would be fully compatible with the far more economical Straight Talk service on the Verizon towers. Thanks.

[ben-jamin-2013]

what if i were to use a refurbished moto g though boost mobile, still cdma, but does it have a 6 month period similar to verizon and can it be activated via byop. im looking into buying one but i dont want to waste the money if i cant use it on straight talk. any help would be wonderful. thanks

[ST - Kyle]

Hi ben-jamin-2013. My name is ST Kyle and I will be addressing your question. If the phone has a pending transaction, it may not be eligible for our CDMA Bring Your Own Phone program. Our CDMA Bring Your Own Phone program will not work with other CDMA phones (Metro PCS), our branded phones (TracFone, NET10, Straight Talk, SafeLink or Telcel America), some iPhones, Blackberry, iPads, and some LTE devices. You may visit this link to check your phone’s eligibility: http://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/ ... gistration. Thanks.

[ben-jamin-2013]

what do you mean by a pending transaction? i dont have the phone yet so i cant check myself. im just wondering if it will be able to be activated on the byop. because i know verizon wont allow it but i dont know if the same restriction applies to boost mobile phones as well.

[ben-jamin-2013]

Hi ben-jamin-2013. My name is ST Kyle and I will be addressing your question. If the phone has a pending transaction, it may not be eligible for our CDMA Bring Your Own Phone program. Our CDMA Bring Your Own Phone program will not work with other CDMA phones (Metro PCS), our branded phones (TracFone, NET10, Straight Talk, SafeLink or Telcel America), some iPhones, Blackberry, iPads, and some LTE devices. You may visit this link to check your phone’s eligibility: http://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/ ... gistration. Thanks.

the website says cdma phones are compatible, im just curious if i will have trouble switching the phone over from boost to straight talk. i dont have the phone yet so i cannot check compatibility on the site. will i have to unlock it? will your service allow a boost mobile phone to be converted?

[Che_ST]

Hi ben-jamin-2013. My name is ST Che. We could not tell as well if the phone will work. It should always be checked first on our website. Yes, the phone should be unlocked. You may visit the website again at www.straighttalkbyop.com for the phone's qualification. Thanks.

[kindie75]

I have a Verizon moto g and checked the compatibility on line and it said it would work. Trying to swap my husband's acct to the moto g. I will report that it stated my zip code wasn't a coverage area....when we have service presently. I just purchased a network access code to see if it will be possible.

[ST-Shannon]

Hi kindie75! My name is Straight Talk Shannon and I would like to answer your query. For me to assist you further, we need to take this issue offline so I can address it. I will contact you directly with a private message. Thank you!