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First, I think this is a late response but I thought I should share. Some smartphones, such as the Storm II, are capable of operating under two different networks: CDMA and GSM. Verizon Wireless Global Team will be able to unlock your phone over the phone (make sure to call from a landline) by providing you with easy to follow steps. You may need to meet some criteria to move forward with the unlocking process such as good payment history, decent tenure with VZW, etc.
You will also receive an email about Global usage as a result of VZW unlocking your phone. Please note that you can only, according to VZW, unlock up to two GSM-capable phones per 10 months. I've recently had my Storm II unlocked via the VZW Global Team. I was able to use insert my AT&T sim card and use the phone under the AT&T plan. You will need to set your phone network to GSM to use such GSM service provided by AT&T or T-Mobile. I believe the default settings are Global. The phone needs to know which network to operate under as you have intentions to use a GSM network.
One caveat to this is that all your browser and email settings are configured for the VZW network. I have not researched the ability to apply other network configuration to the phone itself as I don't have a need for such action. As I mentioned, you will be able to use your GSM service for voice and messaging.
I hope this helps.
