Many people bought the new Nexus 7 LTE model to use with their favorite carrier. The device supports LTE with AT&T, T-Mobile, and most surprisingly, Verizon. But when people went to Verizon stores and tried to activate a new line with their new tablet, they were met with disappointment. Verizon refuses to activate new lines with the Nexus 7 LTE because the device is not part of its lineup. It will not allow you to bring in foreign devices like this, despite them being designed for the network and avoiding CDMA altogether (LTE is GSM).
Many people were angry, and rightfully so. Why can’t a person use a device of their choice on a carrier? Verizon has now responded to the issue, and it’s better than nothing. It says that the Nexus 7 LTE is not certified to be used on the Verizon network. But “luckily,” Verizon is in the process of certifying it. With absolutely no ETA. Yes, those who already bought the tablet for use on Verizon will have to just sit and wait (or preferably take their business elsewhere if they don’t like these business practices).
Did Google submit the device for certification, or did Verizon start the process to appeal to customers? And why is certification necessary when the device is properly designed for the network? It’s a pretty ridiculous situation and only the customers lose. Hopefully certification won’t take too long for those who choose to stay with Verizon.
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