While a lot of the new device focus has been placed on AT&T since they have both the BlackBerry Classic and their own exclusive version of the BlackBerry Passport arriving at some point in time, a lot of folks out there are still waiting for Verizon to get the BlackBerry Classic as it was announced at the same time.
For their part, Verizon has been all rather hush-hush on it all and haven't made any moves outside of that initial announcement but according to a tip we've received, the Classic appears set to arrive on Verizon February 26th as reps have now been advised of the launch details as noted above.
One thing still missing though is the price point so we'll have to get back to you on that one. Assuming this one pans out, who's going to be picking up a BlackBerry Classic on Verizon?
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BlackBerry Classic appears set to arrive on Verizon February 26th
will verizon get a cdma white variant of the classic?
posted via "Coke White" q10 on VZW
Me!! If this is True. I keep asking & looking at Verizon's website every week. To see If it is there. Seems odd that, there's no hype/build up. The 26th is only 11 days away. My partner has a Passport & P9983. I like the Classic... But would Love the P9983, but its taken Verizon forever to get any New BB. So I'll be happy with the Classic, & prefer it to the Passport.
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The biggest fail for BlackBerry on Verizon is the reps themselves. They are so smugg, all getting in bed with shitty products such as iOS and android.... never gonna make a comeback on Verizon. douches!!!
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Z15 needs to come out after my contact is over...
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Never occurred to me to buy a phone for my honey on Valentines today. I don't think it would have been received well.
Regarding the Verizon classic, I am very excited about the device and hope it helps the company's bottom line, but I've gotten so used to my Z10 that I'm not sure I could give it up. I really like the Z keyboard, specifically the ability for flick words up to the screen.
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Isn't it late...these guys are screwing BlackBerry.
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Like with the Z30, the Classic will be in a back corner where very little traffic goes. The salespeople will talk up Apple and Android, but not Blackberry.
Friggin AT&T. Never fail to be last.
I'm still rock'in my Z10. I hope others share my enthusiasm. The Classic looks nice. I haven't had a BB with a keyboard since owning the Pearl 8220 and many other BB's since. I'm still loyal and will remain so.
It's a shame I have lost hope for blackberry here in the US with the most purchasing power compared to the rest of the world we are still the last country to get the classic and the passport. What a shame I think the passport is the last blackberry ii buy.
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Unfortunately all the Verizon reps I talk to( 4 different stores ) have nothing good to say about BlackBerry, it's all Apple and Samsung. :(
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I love my BB Q10 and would love to have the Classic but I on Verizon, between Verizon and Blackberry running a race to see who can be the worse at marketing, don't have much of a
chance... Heck BB can't even get their new OS 10.3.1 out for my Q10, what a wreck and everyone
wonders why BB got runover in the smart phone market, well??? No marketing skills or long range planning.
Sprint, where are you with the Classic?
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There is no Sprint Classic, or Passport, for that matter.
I'm getting one !! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonder when AT&T going to announce theirs
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When is the blackberry Z15 coming out and come to Verzion.....
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Does that mean Verizon will have 10.3 available too? Itching to update my Z30.
Never mind... I found answers to this elsewhere in the thread.
Disturbed are you from Pittsburgh? I'm in Shadyside and also a huge Pens fan!
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Good news but I'm really after the Passport.
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It isn't coming to Verizon.
Why no passport for Verizon?
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Already got the z30. My previous phone was acting up ( casio). So BlackBerry is going to have to wait a couple years for my next purchase.
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Saweeet. Keep on rolling. Surprising they beat ATT though.
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If it doesn't run NFL Mobile like the Z30, then they can keep it.
Still steamed a flagship phone like this doesn't run it
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Yeah. That was incredibly annoying. One of the reasons I got the verizon z30 was so I could use that app and then bam, no dice. Incredibly frustrating.
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Man, I hope this is right! Ready to drop my android like a bad habit. It's been like a relationship with no chemistry. You try and try and try to make it work...but there just ain't no love! Somebody queue Pharell Williams...Because I'm Happy!
If it's true.
Sorry Verizon- I've had you for years. Service is good. Prices and customer service are the devil. Just switched to Cricket on the AT&T network to start using my new passport and am not looking back!!
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I will skip getting a Q20, as I already have a Q10 and the specs of these two phones are so similar, e.g., same processor, memory, OS, etc., that it's not worth the fuss required to make a change.
Furthermore, one concern I have developed with BlackBerry phones that have non-removable batteries is the micro-USB charging port, which seems to be the weakest link of the phones. For example, I go through numerous micro-USB cables each year, despite purchasing the highest quality I can find at the time, and they all tend to eventually fail at the micro-USB connector end, e.g., gets loose and only works sporadically/in certain positions or not at all.
Well after two years of daily use, the micro-USB port on my Q10 finally failed, i.e., probably separated from the phone's motherboard as a result of needing to regularly fuss with the connection due to unreliable cables. This means that I am now dependent on the phone's removable battery in order to keep it charged and running.
I now use a rotating system of BlackBerry battery chargers, e.g., one at home, one at work and one in my car, so there's always a charged battery at hand when needed. Side note: I also had a micro-USB port fail on my first battery charger as I used to plug/unplug it regularly to take it with me during the day; but the wear and tear of repeated plugging/unplugging of the cable eventually lead to the micro-USB connector on the charger to separate from its "motherboard" and fail (I realize you can't expect much from a $10 piece of hardware). Now, I simply leave chargers connected to USB cables in various locations, as noted previously.
Why does this matter? Given that the "Classic" has a decidedly "non-classic," non-removable battery, it means that what I feel is the phone's weakest point of failure, i.e., its micro-USB charging port, becomes critical to its long-term use. This ultimately seals my lack of interest in the "Classic." For this reason, I feel that Blackberry would be well-served to explore a better (more rugged) charging/data port solution vis-a-vis the Lightning connector used by Apple.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
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The Verizon Classic will most likely have Qi wireless charging. Problem solved!
From a Z30
Not to mention the giant fail of a conclusion that since ONE Q10's micro USB port was bad, ALL the Classics' ports will be bad too.
BTW: http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/lightning-port-isnt-working-one-...
I share the same concern. I have had the battery charging issue with the ports on every Blackberry I've had since the World Edition and have been saved by the removable battery and independent charging. The connections inside the phone appear to be the issue.
Spend $500 on a phone not having a removable battery and a year later you might have a paperweight or a repair bill. What's odd, I now prefer charging the batteries separately and I never need to be concerned about having a charge - I always have another battery ready to go.
But I haven't graduated - I'm still using a Bold and I don't know if the newer phones have solved this problem.
The BlackBerry Classic is a flawless device
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Blackberry what happen to Jamaica? No classic nor passport???
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BREAKING NEWS: BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 will be released February 29th, 2015.
You heard it here first.
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@SeanCueTen..good one !!haha I heard it was on the 30th,lol
Now that I have the 10.3 leak on my Q10 I see no reason to go to the Classic.
If Verizon doesn't start carrying a passport derivative in the next couple of months, I am going to bite the bullet and move to AT&T when my contract is up in June.
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Awesome!
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AT LAST!! I'll be trading in my Q10 the first day!
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I want the passport but if big red isn't getting it then I will get the classic
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I am happy to see this. I will probably buy one and see if I like it. Been using android though since October 2010.
How well does Amazon app store work? Is that how apps work now?
It works well and easily. Blackberry World has a lot more too. Also possible to sideload Snap, and get to Google Play. There are directions here on CB. it's been too much trouble for me so far.
so you are telling me I can sideload snapchat, instagram ? even tho im not a huge social media user, occasionaly I would like to chat with friends. Do they work well?
You can. There are actually quite a few Instagram apps, as well as the official one, that work on BB.
I'm not personally interested in the Classic at all. The PassPort is alluring, but not available on Verizon; a shame. The Z30 is getting long in the tooth, so where does that leave BB lovers on Verizon? Even if they announced a brand new all-touch today, with Verizon's track record we wouldn't be able to get it much before Memorial Day.
Z30 may be long in the tooth as you say but for crying out loud it's still an awesome phone. I've had mine a year and it's the first smartphone I've ever owned that I wasn't ready to replace after that time frame. The only reason I'd want to replace it right now is so I could buy a new all touch BlackBerry and have my z30 as my backup instead of the RAZR m that I have now. Crap I liked that phone when I got it but it truly sucks now.
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Hey! BlackBerry Classic is making a comeback! So many major carriers now
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Does this mean AT&T this weekend!?
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Very exciting news. I'm with version, and have had the Q10 for almost 2 years now, really time for an upgrade. Is the classic a real upgrade though? Or more like similar specs and battery life, with the trackpad feature integrated with the bb10 interface? I'm all business, but debating if better off switching to att and going for the passport if thats a much better phone. Thoughts anyone?
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See my thoughts below...
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Nope. I still want the Passport
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I really want the Passport and may leave Verizon if I have to, but the Classic may suffice. I liked the Z10 but missed the keyboard. I like my Q10 but would like a significantly bigger screen. Hence why I really want a Passport. I don't think it is going to come to Verizon though.
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If you want the Passport contact them and find out when they will provide them. If not, dump Verizon for AT&T so you can get the Passport.
Hopefully they will release OS 10.3.1 on the same day! I have my doubts! Those of us on Verizon will probably be the last to get the OS update!
Test
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Who wants a classic when they have a Z30!
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Exactly!
Wishing for a highly advertised launch...
But we all know that wishes never come true :'(
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Of course Verizon will be selling their version BEFORE AT&T. I cannot understand the Death Star's reluctance to put the darn things on sale. If this was an Apple or Android device they would be falling all over themselves to get it in their stores and letting everyone know when it will be available.
Very well said; props for the humor.
About time. I will order one as soon as I see the link on Verizon. Nice to finally see some news.
Ditto!
Woho. Damn I've been itching for the classic
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will vzw get a white variant?
posted via "Coke White" q10 on VZW
Just give me the Pre-order link already!
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Ditto! Where is that link? :p
WE NEED THE PASSPORT!
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My upgrade with Verizon is up in may. Not sure what I will do. I wish they would figure out the Passport.
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I think it is rumored to be released on February 29th, whenever the next leap-year is!!!
From the Z30
Fine. Now what about the Passport? I am waiting Verizon.
Vodafone España:
http://www.vodafone.es/tienda/particulares/es/catalogo/ficha/particular/...
Verizon: "due to leaks we will be delaying the release date to Feb 26, 2016"!
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What about the passport? I hope they get that one to.
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Still nothing with AT&T
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Well, if AT&T doesn't have them out by them, I probably will go with verizon even if they mark it up a little. I rather have AT&T but they better hurry up.
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I hope it will be available in white. Wife really wants a new BlackBerry.
Not sure if I want to preorder or have fun going into the store with my Passport and show it off while they are trying to talk me into a "me-too" android or apple device.
Meh. I'll probably do both. :)
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I'm with Verizon but I choose to pay full price for my phones so that I don't lose unlimited data but I rather not pay full retail for a phone with 2 year old specs.
I may wait a while and pick one up in about a year.
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I'm on a similar situation. My plan with VZ is actually my old AllTel plan, which has unlimited data. I was a diehard physical keyboard fan, until I got my Z10. Now, I love the virtual keyboard. When I'm away from the office, I often type brief letters and other documents on it, send them to my office assistant, and they're ready when I get to the office. I can't imagine losing screen real estate to a physical keyboard, at this point. I'm holding out for a high-end all touch BlackBerry -- a Z50, if you will.
Same here, I'm done with the physical keyboard. It was nice while it lasted. My next device will be a Full touch Z50. The virtual keyboard on BB10 is simply amazing and the best in the industry Bar None. I've tried many Android versions, and they all officially SUCK.
The Classic should have been available on Verizon and AT&T from day one. As soon as they hit Shop BlackBerry and Amazon.
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Finally. I'm going to switch from my Z30 to the Classic. Will probably get a iPhone 6 as a second phone for entertainment and keeping the kids busy when out and about.
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I'd rather get a passport, but Verizon has the best coverage in my area so beggars can't be choosers.
I do like the easier one handed use I would get with the classic though, so I can't wait to get it anyway!
Finally!
Posted while peeking and flowing on my incredible BBQ10!
It's CDMA, why must verizon not stick with GSM like the rest of the world is doing? :P
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Because they're moving to technology that's making GSM and CDMA irrelevant: LTE. GSM at this point would be pointless, and overly expensive: spectrum refarm, customer handset replacement, etc.
One here
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Finally... lordy. Can't wait to check this thing out. Even though I have an upgrade all set, I want to wait until the Samsung S6 details get released. If I'm unimpressed, I'll get with this classic.... the greatest app in the world is the keyboard and tool belt combo! Hopefully, some early release, sneak peek type details show up on that S6 will help me decide early.
Alright! Finally!
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I would have to agree with DisturbedRocks31. In the business world use everything your advantage. It was certainly a missed opportunity. Also have you not seen all these Samsung commercials advertising Swarovski crystal cases for Valentines Day???
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And what's good for At&t no date on when they are going to drop so sad
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Come on AT&T!
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Yoo Blaize...is this a CB scoop?
Sounds good, wonder where I am in my edge agreement of my q10 to pickup a classic... would be fun
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Well Sprint does not disappoint us, right on schedule; last as always.
There is no Sprint Classic. There is no Sprint Passport.
Actually Q10 is the only BB10 on Sprint, I've been with them for years and just about nearing the end.
For the company, it is a good thing because it will mean more sales.
I will be getting a Classic on launch day. Looks like I have just two more weeks to wait.
This guy! Although I still want a Passport. Wonder if that's ever going to come to Big Red?
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No. Verizon passed on the Passport. AT&T will be selling it exclusively in the U.S.
A second incarnation of the Passport might find its way to Verizon.
I wanted to get the classic, but I knew the BlackBerry Passport would be better for my needs. It look good though. Who here has one?
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Tempting. Not sure I'm ready to part with my Z30 but a keyboard and larger touch screen may be worth it. I wonder what the chances are of being able to check it out at my local Verizon store or if it will be like all the other BlackBerry 10 models that have only been available by mail.
My bitchin' BlackBerry Z30
I'm in with the Classic as soon as Verizon releases it. I've enjoyed my Z30 and will keep it as my backup but can't wait for the Classic to arrive.
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I'm with you the Classic is sexy and I need my keyboard ;)
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REALLY hoping their's an in-store WORKING demo. I don't think I will switch without a test drive.
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Looks like the rumor for the release of 10.3.1 on the 18th is starting to lose credibility as if it had any credibility to begin with. Looks like Lucas' scoop holds as much weight as a scoop of ice cream.
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How does this news do that? I can understand the assumption that 10.3.1 for older devices won't drop before the new devices come out, but are you also assuming that AT&T won't release their Passport/Classic before 2/26?
Awesome news!!!
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Finally! I moved to att with a passport but most users in my org prefer vzw.
Great news, finally. We've been waiting for the Verizon release for our work phone upgrades. My coworkers are all jazzed up now.
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How long has the passport been released now? How about a cdma version. If there is one out there I can't find it. Every one I've found online to buy says it doesn't work on Verizon. I agree with an earlier post and just hope they carry the new devices released this fall. Trying to buy a Blackberry in a store is a nightmare. It gets old arguing with store employees about why I want the BlackBerry I ask to purchase and not get pushed towards other brands.
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There is no CDMA variant of the Passport, but the face that we will see the Classic gives me some hope.
It's tempting, especially as I'm starting to see a little age on my Q10, and with the improved battery life it may be a good pick up.
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Plenty of us feel the same pain as you.
There is no CDMA-compatible Passport, sadly. BlackBerry ought to make one and sell it directly to end users.
Agree that phone or online is the best way to buy new BBs. You don't have to argue with store employees that way.
Even if BB made a CDMA Passport and sold it directly to customers, you would most likely end up with a paperweight because Sprint and Verizon whitelist IMEIs. That's how CDMA phones work, and why you can't bring just any CDMA phone over and start using it.
A very good reason to move away from Verizon until they get their heads out of their arses on that point. Do all your lab testing to make sure it's network compatible, but take no inventory and therefore no financial risk but also let your customers pick one up at ShopBlackBerry.com and sell them a nice service package. What in the world could possibly be wrong with that??!!
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Post-sale support. BB does not have the capacity nor the inclination (I'm guessing) to field first tier calls, handle warranty replacements, etc.
Then what happens for any other BlackBerry sold from ShopBlackBerry.com? No doubt there is the odd post sales support situation to resolve. Anybody know how that works?
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Handling ShopBB tech support over two weeks to a month and warranty for a year is one thing; handling the same for even, let's say, 1% of Verizon's 100 million+ customers who may have a BB for a year is another.
Fair point. Though at this point, us out-in-the-cold folks at Big Red may as well look forward to the un-unlockable PP2.
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I find that statement to be false. How else do you explain the Motorola Nexus 6 that has until this point not been released on Verizon. It is an unlocked device and all I had to do was pop my nano SIM card in the phone and it worked? If Motorola and Google are capable of it then why not BlackBerry. You are correct in the old day when IMEI numbers had to be registered this was an issue. Since LTE and the use of SIM cards on Verizon I believe the Nexus 6 is showing that is simply not the case anymore.
Simple: because Verizon whitelisted the Nexus 6 to be on their network.
LTE and SIM cards haven't changed anything. Verizon's voice network is still CDMA. Plus, if it whitelisting didn't matter, people would have succeeded in getting the Passport onto Verizon. It's got both their LTE bands, including the one they're obligated to allow LTE access to.
I don't believe the Nexus 6 has been whitelisted. As of currently you can not activate new service or get a SIM card activated with a N6 on Verizon. The ones who have been successful had a nano SIM prior that we could swap out or cut a SIM down to size...not sure just the whole thing seems odd to me. To your point of supporting VZW LTE bands that's true but would only be good for calls in areas with VOLTE since there are no CDMA bands in the phone.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/02/06/verizon-leak-shows-release-dates...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/15/google-announces-carrier-availab...
I'm not sure what you mean by "The ones who have been successful had a nano SIM prior that we could swap out or cut a SIM down to size." Are you saying that Verizon employees won't activate a BYOD Nexus 6 in store, or that you can't buy a Verizon SIM online (BYOD) and just stick it in to your phone?
Verizon's CDMA is black and white. You can either activate a phone, or you can't.
Yes you can not go to a Verizon store and have than activate the phone with a new SIM or have them set up new service with a Nexus 6. You can however take a current active SIM from another device and use it with no issue.
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Honestly that sounds like a representative training issue. If you can grandfather in the phone, you can activate it for a new account as well. The key thing required is for it to be in the Verizon system, which it is if it can be grandfathered in.
Its been well documented on the Nexus 6 forums on Android Central. The only work around is to activate another phone that uses a Nano SIM to start a new service or get it officially activated by Verizon. I took my existing nano SIM and popped it into the Nexus 6 when I received it. Everything works fine although on the account page my phone simply shows up as non verizon device. So in theory if the unlocked Passport had the CDMA bands which it should be capable of as the Nexus 6 contains all bands then it could be the same way.
Just having the bands does not guarantee the ability to activate. Look no further than the Nexus 5 and all Sprint phones--they all have Verizon's CDMA bands.
You guys are able to activate Nexus 6 with your workaround because it's in the Verizon system. I still believe it's possible to do a new line activation in store, but you'd have to raise a stinker; if you're crazy enough, maybe get Verizon Legal involved. But most people are not going to do that.
Just met CHEN today, he said due to unforeseen circumstances, 10.3.1 is delayed till MARCH because the improvement and reliability of the new update would be flawless and he doesn't want anything to go wrong while releasing it before perfection. But he shed some light about 10.4 would release on all bb10 on September 2015 including z3.
Z30
Thanks for the great information!
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Hilarious !
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Meanwhile... Myself and Brian Williams were side by side with the 300 killing thousands of Persians coming through Hell's Gate
I want an upgraded Z30 please
Good to know re my Z30. But... does that mean the Classic is being released with 10.2.1?
Wow....nice one Verizon!!
They are idiots. You sell a product but then convince people not to buy it? makes no sense.
Apple, The New Evil Empire
Might just stick with Verizon after all when my contract is up in April......might. I hope to see the color varieties when it drops!
BlackBerryaholic by choice.
That's true. Just walk into any AT&T or Verizon store and watch them talk people out of a Blackberry. Every store I've gone into does everything they can do to keep one from buying one.
My bday
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Mine too. Would've been a nice lil bday present to myself buuuut I already bought one off amazon...and my carrier is ATT...meh
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Fantastic news. That is till the Verizon reps discourage people from buying them.
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Exactly +1
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All it really means is the VZ back office support will be able to forward to problems to BB support agents.
If someone sees these BB in store, and the store folk are not friendly, the customers can always buy from Amazon or ShopBB.
The people who are going to purchase BB's from VZ already know the product details and are ready to buy, even if discouraged by the retail guys.
Verizon's BB support agents? In my experience, so far, beyond actually knowing that Verizon's sells BBs, the BB support agents haven't known squat about how the phones work.
I seem to be the only Verizon customer who has had reps say good things about BlackBerry. Not one rep has ever tried to sell me an Android instead. And when I bought my Z10, yes, a Z10, the rep went on about how cool the phone was. Then again, I only go to the official Verizon stores, not the authorized resellers. Perhaps that is the difference?
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Before AT&T too! Good for verizon.
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Yes indeed. ATT really made a mess of their connection with BB.
If they didn't want to go forward with the two new phones they should have said as much.
The Passport and Classic have been available for many many weeks without a peep from ATT as to actual release.
I am pleased VZ is going forward.
Now, how about TM? :)
10.3.1 may also be released same day - Me
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10.3.1 has been delayed until early 2016
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But trolling is available immediately?
Apparently.
Well it's about damm time!!!
So when is at&t going to release the passport and classic?
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Good to see Verizon dipping their toes back in the BlackBerry sauce. Hopefully some semblance of positive sales presentation will accompany the wee Classic to the store shelves.....Hey, One can hope.
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They never really left the kitchen.
It's a BlackBerry Z30 on Big Red
It's about time...I will be looking to get one.
All I care about at this point is convincing Verizon to stock the next full screen flagship...
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What next full screen flagship?
The one that will be my next BlackBerry, of course!
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I started out with a Storm 1 and have had every touch screen since and hope big red stocks BlackBerry again in stores. I have friends who really wanted to talk to rep about z30 but the Verizon reps laughed at them. #crazy
It's a BlackBerry Z30 on Big Red
Back in November, the manager at my NYC Verizon store tried hard to convince me to get an Android, and was really surprised when I showed him all the good reviews for Z30; the assistant manager had never heard of it.
Nope either the Passport or wait for the next touch device on Verizon
Z 10 STL 100-4 / 10.2.1.1925
Verizon is still selling the Z30, a great device.
That's pro baby what I will be getting now. It's held its own surprisingly Well. But It would have been nice to have a Quad Core Z30 with 3-4 gb of ram.
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I'd drop card for that immediately.
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Cash*
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I agree. I'm not even sure it's a good idea to sell the Classic through carriers in the US. As beautifully odd as the Passport is, I feel like the Classic is more of a novelty, a kind of step backward for those who just love traditional BlackBerry devices. I feel like Chen could have marketed directly to the BlackBerry die-hards and built a device that might stand a chance on the shelves at Verizon. Perhaps, one of the devices he'll mention at Mobile World Congress will fit that bill.
Classic is an enterprise device... and much of enterprise still buys via carriers.
Missed the chance to drop a new phone/OS on the V-day! Failed marketing dept as usual
Yes! Because Valentine's day is the most important phone giving days of the year. SMH......
LOL, that was quick.
Apple is famous for its phone launches; in that regard I'm not sure they've ever seen this as a date to exploit either. I'd say get the phone if your other idea is a vacuum cleaner, but otherwise stick with the necklace or the spa package.
Z10 + Classic = T10 Torch please!
You don't agree that releasing new OS/phone to loyal customers on the day of love is a good marketing strategy? SMH......
Who the heck gives phones as a Vday gifts? SMDH!!
A company that makes phones. TO its customers to buy.
Hey, forget allergy causing flowers and unhealthy chocolate. Nothing says "love" like a phone.
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It's love when it's a red phone
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Nothing says love like electromagnetic waves to the brain. LOL
Lol
Send from the amazing powers of the Z30
I have to agree Classic in Red would certainly attract the ladies. Three yrs straight my ex got a cell phone on V Day.
Glad microwaves did their damage lol
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ATT?
ATT?
ATT?
ATT?
ATT?
Founding Member of "Club Z30 "..... the most exclusive club in mobile
Right?!
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If I gave my wife a phone on V Day, we be divorced by the 15th!
I'm in a complicated relationship with BB and if it doesn't give me a phone, I'll be divorcing it soon!
Wouldn't spring sale sound better?
Supporting the people's struggle worldwide via my STA 100-5, Z30.
Go ahead, don't let the door hit you on the way out!
Via The BlackBerry Z30 experience!
Sounds like a BBRY marketing slogan. Pretty successful too!.
No biggie. This forum is full of bbry fans waiting to buy each and every phone variant. And an updated PlayBook as well!.
Hahahahaha.
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Then that was D-day!
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and the problem with that is?
Saw and handled it at my local Telstra store last night. Dude said they've had it there for two weeks now...
Bugger, no battery. They're not looking after it. At least they recognized me as "Cairns' BB fan #1"... *rolleyes*
Nice phone though, fair bit larger than I thought!
• Telstra + Classic, Optus + PP, AT&T + PP , Verizon + Classic... why the mix, Mr. Fix? •
Omfg!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited I'm going to scream!!!!! Finally Verizon is getting off their asses. Will be buying this on release day!!! I love my z30 but I need my keyboard. :) please come in white :)
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Hahaha. Valentine's day? Who else is releasing phones in the last few days to "capture the Valentine's day market"? Not a failure at all. Don't see how it will drastically change anything. It's available in Canada for Valentine's, but don't hear you congratulating them on having it on time for Feb 14th.
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Good point
Send from the amazing powers of the Z30