[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

[bo_monster]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Yes you are right about the NFC being on the battery, but with Verizon I think you also need a NFC SIM for it to work. Don't think it is just to use with ISIS. But you can try it with the old SIM and see what happens.

I upgraded to the Moto X using my cut down GNex sim. I've used Google Wallet at Whole Foods without an issue. At least for Wallet the NFC it needs is just in the battery.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

I upgraded to the Moto X using my cut down GNex sim. I've used Google Wallet at Whole Foods without an issue. At least for Wallet the NFC it needs is just in the battery.

The Gnex had the first NFC SIM on Verizon (even though it didn't have NFC written on it like their newer ones) so you are more proving what I said then debunking it.

 

[FD3S]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Has anyone encountered an "error 53" at BB checkout? I'll give you the scenario and see what you guys think I should do.

I was trying to pre-order an S5 using the methods mentioned in this thread to keep my UDP. I'm coming from a RAZR MAXX. Anyhow, I made it through all of the screens (all said 'keep exisiting plan') and made it through the credit card screen. After accepting the new contract terms agreement, I was sent to a screen with a red box error message (the error message 53). It tells me to call BB. I called. They told me that there was no way to process the order online (or over the phone for that matter) and that I would have to go to a store. What gives? I'm pretty sure I can't do this whole thing if I have to go to a store.


EDIT: Here is the error message.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Has anyone encountered an "error 53" at BB checkout? I'll give you the scenario and see what you guys think I should do.

I was trying to pre-order an S5 using the methods mentioned in this thread to keep my UDP. I'm coming from a RAZR MAXX. Anyhow, I made it through all of the screens (all said 'keep exisiting plan') and made it through the credit card screen. After accepting the new contract terms agreement, I was sent to a screen with a red box error message (the error message 53). It tells me to call BB. I called. They told me that there was no way to process the order online (or over the phone for that matter) and that I would have to go to a store. What gives? I'm pretty sure I can't do this whole thing if I have to go to a store.

Somebody else posted the other day that it means you have a passed do amount on your bill. The guy that posted said his bill was like three days late and he was getting the error. Once he paid no error.

 

[FD3S]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Somebody else posted the other day that it means you have a passed do amount on your bill. The guy that posted said his bill was like three days late and he was getting the error. Once he paid no error.

Thank you for quick response. I do not have a past due amount on this account, though. I have a scheduled delivery set up, but I'll try to do a one-time payment and see if that clears it up.

 

[google47]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Hi Everyone,

I was taking a look at this thread the other day and decided to take the plunge! My wife and I both have an upgrade available on our Verizon family share plan (we both have UDP's). I have a Galaxy Nexus and she has an S3. We preordered S5's for the both of us through bestbuy.com in the hopes that this method would work.

Just a quick question for those who have already done it and have insurance through Verizon/Asurion. How do you update your policy to cover your new phone once you do the upgrade? Do you simply call up Verizon and ask them to change it....do you have to wait a certain amount of time so that they don't see something fishy and force you to lose UDP?

Thanks!

Just wanted to bump my question...and on the topic, would both a Galaxy Nexus and S3 SIM card work fine on the S5, or would they need to be cut down?

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Thank you for quick response. I do not have a past due amount on this account, though. I have a scheduled delivery set up, but I'll try to do a one-time payment and see if that clears it up.

Yeah don't know if my reply is the case fit everybody but that's what it was for him. I bet it is the scheduled delivery then. Probably anything at all pending will give the error. Good luck.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

Just wanted to bump my question...and on the topic, would both a Galaxy Nexus and S3 SIM card work fine on the S5, or would they need to be cut down?

I think all those SIMs are the same size so you should be good. Also think the insurance will update itself. Check online after you do everything. You know the more I think about it you may have to get the BB insurance but I'm not 100% sure.

Got my son a iPhone from BB a couple years back and got insurance from them. After the two year contract was up BB insurance expired and can't add insurance on Verizon website to it.

 

[upgradenoob]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

urgradenoob, please update us as to whether or not this works after you do it. I am in the exact same situation and would like to do the exact same thing. It sounds like it should work exactly as you have it outlined.


Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately, I think I am going to wait for the 32GB GS5. If the BOGO deal is still going on when it comes out then I'll give it a shot and let you know.

 

[Majdr]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

If you have a old dumb phone on prepaid unlimited, can you put an old 3g smart phone on it and keep your account?

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[K_Quinn]

Re: Best Buy Mobile lets me keep Unlimited Data Plan on Verizon?

So far everything is fine. Swapped the sim card and everything is working.

Now to just return the phone to Best Buy.

Thanks everyone.

 

[FD3S]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

tx ... I think you were right! I didn't have to do anything because my auto-payment came out today. I tried to process the order again and did not get the error 53. However, it is after-hours for VZW processing through BB ... so I'll have to wait until morning to see if it will all work out. Thanks! I almost gave up after making calls and trying numerous times to get it to process.

 

[bo_monster]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

The Gnex had the first NFC SIM on Verizon (even though it didn't have NFC written on it like their newer ones) so you are more proving what I said then debunking it.

Interesting, I didn't know that. I stand corrected.

 

[rdjr74]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

I just got my M8 yesterday, cut my micro sim down to a nano, inserted it into the M8, powered it, the screen said this sim card is already activated, it had my number on the screen. All is good in life! I will confirm, THIS STILL WORKS! And rather easily I might add.

 

[rdjr74]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

SUCCESS! This absolutely still works as I am now a proud owner of an HTC M8.

 

[Jukii05]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

@rdjr74 - That still works? I'm thinking about trying it. Did you end up having to swap sim cards?

 

[rdjr74]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

@rdjr74 - That still works? I'm thinking about trying it. Did you end up having to swap sim cards?

I cut my micro sim down to a nano sim. inserted in the M8, the verizon screen loaded for a few minutes, the next screen said the sim card is already activated, it had my number on the screen and 4G was active in the notification bar. I had my wife call me immediately along with a text and all came thru fine. I then checked my account on verizon site and all was still in tack as unlimited. I say go for it! It was rather easy and painless to do.

EDIT: Yes I used my existing sim from my S3. Do not use the sim it is shipped with. Do not turn your new phone on without first inserting the sim card you are currently using.

 

[FD3S]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

UPDATE: Still getting the error 53 on BB site. Not sure where to go now. I have called BB, chatted with VZW and called VZW. They say there are no restrictions on my account and that I am fully eligible for an upgrade. Not sure what is causing this message but its really frustrating. VZW rep told me to call BB again and speak with a higher level VZW agent to resolve the issue. Ughh.

 

[rdjr74]

Re: Verizon: How to keep Unlimited Data and get phone on subsidized price

UPDATE: Still getting the error 53 on BB site. Not sure where to go now. I have called BB, chatted with VZW and called VZW. They say there are no restrictions on my account and that I am fully eligible for an upgrade. Not sure what is causing this message but its really frustrating. VZW rep told me to call BB again and speak with a higher level VZW agent to resolve the issue. Ughh.

Have you tried going through the steps with a different phone? Have you tried using a different browser? Have you tried clearing the cache of said browser? Try going through the steps with the htc M8 and report back.

 

[joesmoe#AC]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

4G NFC SIM Card can i still swap out from droid razr maxx