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MunkinDrunky said:
That certainly can answer a lot of questions. And raises a few. What kind of release was this? When did it become available?
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Not sure what you mean by "kind of release", but it's from the phone that was shown here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1741140

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blaqbird said:
Since the screen shots now provide info on the phone being an MSM8960, does this mean that this particular chipset has GSM capabilities alongside CDMA and LTE granting possible world phone status?
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I'm not to familiar with the phone. What could be looked at to find that out (if anything)?
 
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blaqbird said:
Since the screen shots now provide info on the phone being an MSM8960, does this mean that this particular chipset has GSM capabilities alongside CDMA and LTE granting possible world phone status?
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all lte phones have gsm capability...whether or not verizon enables it by default in the rom? thats another story (theyre supposed to for the rezound/razr at some point)

but even if they dont its possible with a few steps (i dont knwo what they are, but in the rezound forums they had discussions about it) to enable it
 
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I hope they, whoever that is, find a way to get a fully functioning cm9 rom out for this. I wont hold my breath, if the rezound and others dont have it yet


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nitsuj17 said:
all lte phones have gsm capability...whether or not verizon enables it by default in the rom? thats another story (theyre supposed to for the rezound/razr at some point)

but even if they dont its possible with a few steps (i dont knwo what they are, but in the rezound forums they had discussions about it) to enable it
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Hmm alright. Hopefully VZW does enable with their stock rom. If not then it's good to know that there are other's in the Rezound forums discussing it. It gives some hope on a possible way to enable it ourselves in the event Verizon doesn't.
 
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Verizon tech support told me today it would be gsm capable/world phone on release day, for whatever that's worth.
 
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NOsquid said:
Verizon tech support told me today it would be gsm capable/world phone on release day, for whatever that's worth.
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So...dumb question....I'm going over to Europe next month....if the phone is gsm capable, what do I have to do to use it over there? Do I need a different SIM card? And do I have to notify Verizon to add international service to my plan for the month?
 
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Yeah, the easiest way is to do it via Verizon. The phone should come with a Verizon SIM. You keep your same phone number, your friends in the USA can call/text you as if you were still here. The rates are pretty exorbitant but it's convenient for most people.

The rates for minutes/data are generally much cheaper if you go buy a prepaid SIM from a local cellular provider in Europe after you get off the plane. You will get a local phone number, which makes it a little harder/more expensive for the USA to reach you eg Skype, but much easier for your new European friends to contact you.

So it depends on how you're going to use it.
 
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NOsquid said:
Yeah, the easiest way is to do it via Verizon. The phone should come with a Verizon SIM. You keep your same phone number, your friends in the USA can call/text you as if you were still here. The rates are pretty exorbitant but it's convenient for most people.

The rates for minutes/data are generally much cheaper if you go buy a prepaid SIM from a local cellular provider in Europe after you get off the plane. You will get a local phone number, which makes it a little harder/more expensive for the USA to reach you eg Skype, but much easier for your new European friends to contact you.

So it depends on how you're going to use it.
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Thanks. Yeah I would like to keep the same number. So when you say exorbitant, any idea how much? Is it a flat charge for the month or you pay by how much voice/data you use?
 
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nitsuj17 said:
all lte phones have gsm capability...whether or not verizon enables it by default in the rom? thats another story (theyre supposed to for the rezound/razr at some point)

but even if they dont its possible with a few steps (i dont knwo what they are, but in the rezound forums they had discussions about it) to enable it
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According to the VZW website, the DINC 4G is NOT global ready. Bummer.
 
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marky2mark said:
So...dumb question....I'm going over to Europe next month....if the phone is gsm capable, what do I have to do to use it over there? Do I need a different SIM card? And do I have to notify Verizon to add international service to my plan for the month?
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looks like you'll have to wait for the update.

phonearena.com/news/The-HTC-DROID-Incredible-4G-LTE-will-eventually-get-Global-Roaming-support_id31999
 
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    I posted this in the Inc2 forum before I realized there was a Inc4G forum. . .

    Well, I'm sold. Those are the two magic words I needed to hear. Can't wait for that bad boy.

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    HTC is fully committed to the bootloader unlocking program and that Verizon is also completely behind it. Ultimately leading to its choice to make the incredible 4G LTE with this feature. While Verizon is behind the idea now. They could of course change their mind at any time.
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    How do you know??? Are you a tester of the phone? Do you know anything else, such as when the phone will come out?
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    Can't say how I know but I would be VERY amazed if it doesn't release like that

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    Rezound has a better screen and is .3" larger. The Inc4G has a nice screen too it's just not as good as the Rezound. The Inc4G is faster though. It has a S4 processor and will perform much better than the Rezound.
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    Rezound has a better screen and is .3" larger. The Inc4G has a nice screen too it's just not as good as the Rezound. The Inc4G is faster though. It has a S4 processor and will perform much better than the Rezound.
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    It (the Inc 4G) is also thinner and lighter, will have much better battery life, will have a better camera (HW & SW combined), and has NFC and Bluetooth 4.0.

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