What do I need to have done to a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 to use it on T-mobile?

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Do I just need to have it unlocked or something else too? I want it to be fully functional. Also, about how much would it cost to have whatever it needs done somewhere?
From what I read, it is only illegal to unlock phones that were purchased or acquired AFTER Jan something, and this phone wasn't. But now that I know they are on different frequencies altogether, that doesn't matter. Thanks
 
The Verizon version of the S3 has completely different cell phone "radios" than the T-Mobile one. Meaning it pulls down X-signal, while the T-Mobile one pulls down Y-signal. There are different frequencies for each carrier. If you had an AT&T model than yes you could unlock it and use it on T-Mobile. Now since the US government has made it illegal for the user to unlock THEIR phone, you now have to get permission from your provider to do so. If i were you I'd do some Google-ing around to find hat you're looking for. But my immediate first answer is no. Sorry man.
 
That isn't possible as Verizon and T-Mobile use different technology to transmit their cellular waves. Verizon uses CDMA technology and T-Mobile uses GSM technology and Unlocking phones is illegal as of a couple of weeks now.
 
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