Is Verizon iPhone 5 still unlocked?

I just bought a new verizon iphone 5 (15th Nov) and plan to travel to Europe & Asia in the next few weeks. It will save me a lot if i could pop in a local sim card instead of paying exorbitant roaming rates. I read a lot of reviews which said the verizon iphone came unlocked (atleast for calls and text) at the time of launch. I wish to know if its still the same or do i need to pay a fee or inform Verizon or something?

All help Appreciated.

Last time i checked, CDMA was not compatible with GSM sim cards. And i have never heard of a CDMA Unlocked phone before.

I don't think so you should go to verizon

Verizon said they weren't going to lock them so its safe to assume that that is still the case.