US carriers confirm they’ll support the Essential Phone
The Essential Phone is designed to work on all four major US mobile networks: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. It has the necessary technology inside for compatibility with each. So the $699 debut device from Andy Rubin’s new company, at minimum, should be able to place calls, send texts, and use wireless data. The core smartphone functions are there. Essential’s own support page confirms wide support, pledging that “unlocked Essential Phones bought on Essential.com will work with any carrier.”
But the story might be different for “advanced network” features like HD voice, built-in video calling, and so on. Carriers aren’t yet revealing just how well the Essential Phone will work on each of their networks. Performance might not match…
