I, too, have Verizon.
One thing I noticed is that I get fewer (spam and unwanted) text / SMS messages than I had been getting with my Samsung GS5.
I do still get texts from contacts.
On balance, I am unsure if 70% fewer junk texts is mostly a good result because of the Gemini or whether that change suggests problems.
BTW, I have had no anticipated problems (Gemini being an non-certified device) with Verizon so far.
Cheers.
I installed my Verizon SIM card in my Gemini. I received a couple of texts and then they stopped coming through. I can send them OK. If I put the SIM back in my Galaxy 8. Sending and receiving still work. Any Ideas?