I'm in the market for an unlocked Galaxy S8+. I prefer to go this route as my credit is less than stellar, and have been using a Sprint Galaxy S5 on Boost Mobile for a couple years now.
I've looked at a few resell sites that state "Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S. or any GSM network around the world. Phone will not work with Sprint, Verizon, Boost Mobile, Virgin Wireless or any other CDMA network.
If you are purchasing this device for use on a GSM network like T-Mobile or AT&T, please contact your carrier prior to purchasing to confirm your carrier will support voice and data on this unlocked GSM device. Please read and fully understand this unlocked device prior to purchase."
Now, I might be mistaken, but I thought the Galaxy S8 and + were capable of running on GSM and CDMA no matter which carrier you buy from, unlocked or not? Could anyone elaborate on this?
Thank you in advance!
I've looked at a few resell sites that state "Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S. or any GSM network around the world. Phone will not work with Sprint, Verizon, Boost Mobile, Virgin Wireless or any other CDMA network.
If you are purchasing this device for use on a GSM network like T-Mobile or AT&T, please contact your carrier prior to purchasing to confirm your carrier will support voice and data on this unlocked GSM device. Please read and fully understand this unlocked device prior to purchase."
Now, I might be mistaken, but I thought the Galaxy S8 and + were capable of running on GSM and CDMA no matter which carrier you buy from, unlocked or not? Could anyone elaborate on this?
Thank you in advance!