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

[Lodingi]

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

I don't know from experience, but I'm pretty sure that this is false. Likely some combination of typically poorly trained and ignorant reps along with ingrained scare tactics.

I would certainly like a work around to this problem. I tried online, phone and chat and got the same responses. FML.

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[Phoenix111]

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I would certainly like a work around to this problem. I tried online, phone and chat and got the same responses. FML.

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I would say that trying one more time with another rep wouldn't be a bad idea. Believe it or not, sometimes you can get three different responses from three different reps, as bad as that is. I am almost positive that I have seen recent posters that have successfully transferred updates without losing unlimited data.

 

[Lodingi]

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I would say that trying one more time with another rep wouldn't be a bad idea. Believe it or not, sometimes you can get three different responses from three different reps, as bad as that is. I am almost positive that I have seen recent posters that have successfully transferred updates without losing unlimited data.

I did call again. This rep followed the same script at first. She even tried to push me into an Edge program. Of course I refused. Then I mentioned I have transferred upgrades in the past without penalty. She put me on hold for a while. When she came back, she said I would be able to transfer my upgrade without penalty. I must activate the phone on the line I transfer the device. If I activate on another line, that line will lose unlimited. To me this is confirms my original thought. I transfer the upgrade and activate the device on the tiered line. Then swap the phone back to the primary line using one of the nano sim cards I purchased. It's still a roll of the dice.

 

[tjrssibelle]

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hey im sure this has been answered before but iv been burned by vz so im wary
1 unlimited with upgrade
1 basic
1 basic
want to get new phone with BOGO and sell one phone to recoop. and keep above same no new charges. any help will be appreciated thanks

Upgrade the two basics if they are eligible...or if one has an upgrade, transfer the upgrade from the UDP line to the other basic then buy the phones...if you are transferring upgrade then make sure you activate the phone first on the basic line before switching to the UDP

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[Daniel Marlar]

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

do you have to do this with bestbuy or can you buy off amazon and still follow this method. The reason I ask is that the phone I want is not available for shipping.

 

[FD3S]

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

I was receiving it too even though I was not late on any bills. I had a future bill payment that I had to make in late April. I just made a one-time payment to get my account back to $0 and the error code went away. So ensure that you have a $0 balance on your account and you should be good to go.

Yes, I have checked everyday for the last few days. It is sitting at a $0 balance. I did notice today that it said next payment is due 16APR (tomorrow). Not sure how, considering the last payment just came out a few days ago, but maybe that is it. I will wait until tomorrow and see if it will work. Would be a nice birthday gift for me! Worst case, maybe a day or 2 after that. If it doesn't work within the next few days, I completely give up and will send this RAZR MAXX back in for an insurance replacement. Although this is my 3rd RAZR MAXX (they don't like being ran over), its been a great phone.

 

[tjrssibelle]

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

Thanks for the quick response.

Would I not be able to go into Verizon and ask for a SIM card to fit the phone?

You need an existing activated SIM card for the best buy method to work...the reason I said get a phone with the same size SIM as the phone you want to buy is you would need to cut the card if the new phone takes a nano SIM and yours is micro

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[HoppyAZ]

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Looking for a little help....

New member, but I have followed this entire thread. I have two lines on UDP (familyshare). Both are eligible for upgrade. Account is current and has been month to month for some time now. My current phone is droid bionic (4G LTE) and girlfriend is currently using droid incredible (3G). I went online to upgrade to Galaxy S5 and the order went through over weekend online, no problem but has not shipped and still says order in process. Girlfriend also went online to upgrade her phone at same time. First attempt she used ship to address at her workplace and she received the dreaded 'problem with order and call best buy' email. she called and they said she had to change data plan. She cancelled and reordered next day and this time with ship to address same as account, but again got the email of death and is going to cancel that order.

My order is still in limbo. How long is it taking for orders to go through?
She has a Rezound (4G) that was acting up and could reactivate it if that is the hangup. Does it matter that her phone is currently 3G?
Her account is the primary line. Does it matter which of the lines on the account is trying to upgrade?
Any ideas on how to get my order to complete? I don't want to call an mess my order up since I never received any kind of error or message that there is a problem.

Thanks for any help.

 

[minidre]

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Did anybody order Geeksquad protection with their phone? It still says awaiting activation for the geeksquad and it says once all items are ready they'll ship all together. It has been a couple days and it still is displaying this. Should I cancel the geeksquad protection? anybody else get geeksquad?

 

[Justintoxicated]

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I tried it with just the M8's even, the BOGO is broken and you have to order through their pre-order site anyways, which would not allow the promo code.... Now I'm hoping to just have enough time to figure out how to activate the m8 with it's nano SIM on my UDP account.

 

[chris98891]

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Hey guys, any help on this? Can I buy the M8 on the dumbphone line 2, pick it up from the store, and then activate it on line 4?

Or would it be best to use the upgrade glitch on BB to upgrade line 1 to an M8, then swap devices between like 1 and line 4?

Or if possible, could i transfer the line 1 upgrade to line 4 using best buy's checkout system without losing UDP on either line?

OK guys after reading through this thread, I want to confirm my situation and gameplan before I take the risk. Here is our account:
Line 1: UDP, upgrade eligible
Line 2: Dumbphone, upgrade eligible
Line 3: Dumnphone, not yet eligible
Line 4: UDP, not yet eligible

I want to get an M8 for Line 4. It looks like there are a couple options but I'd love to get the best bang for my buck without adding any costs to the monthly bill. What is the best way to do this?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[chris98891]

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

Upgrade one line, when you receive the phone use it on the other line with your current sim card that is in your phone right now. It's that simple. It really is. I had no issues at all. Make sure your final statement on BB website says keep existing plan; keep existing data plan, confirm purchase, print it and keep it.

So Line 1 is UDP and upgrade eligible, Line 2 is UDP and not eligible. I want the M8 on line 4. Do I purchase the M8 from best buy for line 1, but then just plug the sim into line 2 whenever i get the phone? It will leave Line 1 intact with unlimited data and what not?

 

[rdjr74]

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So Line 1 is UDP and upgrade eligible, Line 2 is UDP and not eligible. I want the M8 on line 4. Do I purchase the M8 from best buy for line 1, but then just plug the sim into line 2 whenever i get the phone? It will leave Line 1 intact with unlimited data and what not?

That is correct. Use the sim card from line 2 throw out the sim card the phone comes preinstalled with.

What is your line 4 you mentioned?

As of almost a week my UDP's have not changed and the line I used for the upgrade has a new contract thru 2016 and maintained it's unlimited data and messaging. The contract date changed about 2 hours after the order.

 

[chris98891]

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That is correct. Use the sim card from line 2 throw out the sim card the phone comes preinstalled with.

What is your line 4 you mentioned?

As of almost a week my UDP's have not changed and the line I used for the upgrade has a new contract thru 2016 and maintained it's unlimited data and messaging. The contract date changed about 2 hours after the order.

Thanks for the quick response! Line 4 was a typo (supposed to be line 2) from another post--i also have 2 dumbphone lines.Thanks for the update! I'll try to order and pick up the phone tonight!

 

[HoppyAZ]

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Did anybody order Geeksquad protection with their phone? It still says awaiting activation for the geeksquad and it says once all items are ready they'll ship all together. It has been a couple days and it still is displaying this. Should I cancel the geeksquad protection? anybody else get geeksquad?

my order also states 'once all items are ready they'll ship all together', but it has been saying this for several days. I did NOT do geek squad protection.

 

[revo262]

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Hey guys, interesting thread. I'm looking to get a G2 to replace my LG Revolution. Does anyone know if the sim card in the revo will work with the G2? I'm expecting to cut it down.

thanks

 

[minidre]

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my order also states 'once all items are ready they'll ship all together', but it has been saying this for several days. I did NOT do geek squad protection.

I see, thanks for clarifying. It says that on my order as well however my geeksquad still says awaiting activation. That's why I figured it was because of that

 

[revo262]

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

Also, here is another scenario I have.... wondering if any expert can offer some help

My gf has an Iphone 4 (3G) with UDP. Is there a way that she can do this Best Buy deal and keep her UDP? I assume her current 3G sim card won't work with the new 4G phones on the market.

 

[Dijin]

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Ordered it finally. Waiting on my S5. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

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[tottenj]

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I read through most of this thread and ordered the S5 a few hours ago. I do not want to keep it, I'm happy with my current phone and will likely trade the S5. Has anyone deactivated their best buy phone? Any issues in doing this?