“Is the LGL15G a GSM-A phone (AT&T as the carrier)? I had thought Tracfone only supports CDMA-V (Verizon) smartphones.”
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The G at the end of the model number probably answers your question: L15G. If it has a SIM card of any type then yes, it is definitely GSM. If it cannot use a SIM card, it will be CDMA. No, TracFone (and Net10 and Straight Talk Wireless, all part of América Móvil) does not support only CDMA phones! :D That is related to their need to know where you will be using the phone: it helps them determine which major network(s) you will be on, and thereby which type they should send you. Will you use it where AT&T or T-Mobile's network is strong? GSM! Or will it be where Verizon or Sprint coverage is better? CDMA! There might be other factors. I wonder if TracFone gets better rates on certain networks in some areas. Anyway, isn't that neat? Actually, that should help you get the best service wherever those networks are. Sometimes it does cause problems, though. For instance, when AT&T started a new "data cap" process (cutting off data connection after set usage amounts), some Net10 customers found they suddenly had NO data available on their "Unlimited Data" plans! Net10's solution was to send them a new SIM that used T-Mobile's network. Some people griped and complained instead of using the resources right in front of them to fix what was wrong.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, Tracfone & its subsidiary Net 10 lease cell bandwidth from the major carriers, so depending on where you mostly use your phone, you'd want to get a Tracfone or Net 10 phone of the type that works best in your area. The model numbers, I believe, all end in either "-C" or "-G" so you can tell. The C phones operate off the Verizon towers (best where I live), and the G phones use the GSM towers, which are AT&T. I've had a G model (840G), and it worked ok, but my wife's C phone was more dependable, got a signal everywhere she went, whereas mine had spotty coverage. Hope this helps!
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