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Verizon certifies Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact for BYOD

So buy it and bring it if you feel so inclined.

Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
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Sony announced its Xperia XZ2 Compact at Mobile World Congress in February, bringing its world-class camera technology to it and its bigger sibling the XZ2. Now, while you can't buy the Compact from Verizon , you can buy an unlocked version and use it on Verizon's network.

CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint's aren't as plug and play as the GSM tech used by competitors, so in order to be sure yours will work you should make sure it's passed those networks' tests. The XZ2 Compact will also support other networks via an optional SIM card .

Sony Xperia's XZ2 and XZ2 Compact get a new look

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