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On Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:35:54 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:

> I remember, in the early days of Android, when new models came out from
> Samsung, HTC, Oppo or whoever, they could be available throughout the
> GSM world in about a couple of weeks, while American users had to wait
> for adaptations specific to their various networks to be produced.

iirc AT&T was GSM but they had no infrastructure in this area. Verizon was 
CDMA. I didn't have a problem with Verizon when traveling, including 
California. I think AT&T was stronger in the Pacific Northest and the 
east.

In this case progress was useful. I bought a new phone at BestBuy last 
month. Take it home, swap in the SIM, transfer my stuff, and I was good to 
go.