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This isn't the old days where "CDMA Phones can only do CDMA". Most recent LTE enabled CDMA phones can do a lot more for roaming purposes. Screenshot below is from the LG website for the Boost CDMA model of the Stylo 3 (LG Stylo™ 3 | Boost Mobile (LS777 Boost) | LG USA)
Its carrier locked for boost

LG (LGLS777ABB) Stylo 3 - Prepaid - Carrier Locked - Boost Mobile Amazon product ASIN B06Y6J869CView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y6J869C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_SKSJ35PJA1SR5VRD7VH5
 
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You have to look at the specific version
The LS777 version used by Boost Mobile has the "Advanced Callng", "HD Voice" VoLTE feature. Scroll down to the "Voice" section:

 
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The LS777 version used by Boost Mobile has the "Advanced Callng", "HD Voice" VoLTE feature. Scroll down to the "Voice" section:

Its carrier locked...he would have to jail break the phone
 
Its carrier locked...he would have to jail break the phone
Or ask Boost to unlock it:

Boost Mobile will assist with unlocking a device under the following circumstances:
  • The device is SIM unlock capable
  • The device has not been reported as lost or stolen or otherwise flagged as ineligible to be unlocked
  • The device has been active on the associated account for at least 12 months
  • The associated account is active and in good standing
 
Its a software thing on the phone
some functionality of the device but not all (e.g., a SIM unlocked device may support voice services but not data services when activated on a different network). NOTE: Not all devices are capable of having the SIM slot unlocked.
 
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Thanks again to everyone. The depth of knowledge of the members here has been demonstrated again. And once again it seems I have made my question far too complicated and really succeeded in muddying the water. My basic wants are these:

I have made the decision to leave Boost Mobile and replace my 4 year old Stylo 3 with a new new GSM Samsung...model undecided...with a new carrier...undecided. I don't need many features (not a heavy texter or picture taker) or capabilities and the A32 5G has caught my fancy for new and future service.

In short all I want to do is take my current number to a new carrier with a new phone. I probably messed up in the beginning with the Boost rep by using the term "unlock" rather that simply "move my number" but the person I spoke with at Boost frightened me with her statement that my current service might become "unstable" if I start the process without having definitely selected the new carrier and phone.

I really appreciate the input from everyone who has taken their time to help me...and you have been most helpful.

Regards - Jon