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

[Tokenfreak]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Use the best buy method to upgrade UDP line




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Ok, I will used the Best Buy method to upgrade my UDP line. However, I have a question real quick if this will work beforehand. I have a iPhone 5s on the UDP line now. I won't to deactivate it and activate a old Android 3G device that I own so I can sell my iPhone 5s. Then, after I get the new iPhone 6+ I can still put in the old iPhone 5s sim and it should still work right although I had switch my line to an old Android 3g device? Thanks.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

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

I'm currently in the process of trying this. G3 will be here today. So far nothing on my plan has changed so I'm guessing since it'll never be activated on my basic line that it'll work just fine.

 

[Mr. Toad]

So are you saying it's not possible???

I think it will be extremely difficult to get an early upgrade AND keep unlimited. I am just speculating but I think that if they give you the early upgrade they will change your plan at that time.

I don't know and don't know anyone who did this.

So if you are successful please keep us updated.

 

[Tokenfreak]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Ok, so if I buy a cheap 4G LTE device off eBay can I use the sim it comes with and keep my unlimited data or must I still swap the sim out with the one form my iPhone 5s? Then, which sim would I use to activate my iPhone 6+ when it comes in? Thanks.

 

[cnotes2019]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Ok, so if I buy a cheap 4G LTE device off eBay can I use the sim it comes with and keep my unlimited data or must I still swap the sim out with the one form my iPhone 5s? Then, which sim would I use to activate my iPhone 6+ when it comes in? Thanks.

Always use your old sim. You can use it with the device you get from eBay and also with the i6. If they aren't the same size you can cut it down if it's too big and utilize a sim adapter in the future if needed.


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[Tokenfreak]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Ok thanks for all your help so far. I think I understand a lot better now.

When I swap the sims out is that all I need to do or do I need to go online to Verizon website and add the new device to my line to activate it? Also, just out of curiosity if I order a new phone from Verizon and then decided to sell it, should I open it up and remove the sim before I sell it or is it fine to sell it as is sealed?

One last questions...If I lost my original sim with UDP is there anyway to get a new one and still keep my UDP? Just trying to understand the whole sim process. Thanks.

 

[Aerosfire]

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

I'm currently in the process of trying this. G3 will be here today. So far nothing on my plan has changed so I'm guessing since it'll never be activated on my basic line that it'll work just fine.

Can you confirm that your UDP line was not eligible for an upgrade?

 

[wctaylor79]

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

Galaxy 3 is active.. If not right sim i got a cutter on the way. Not even going to try to activate the nano in my x at this point.. Was just confirming lg g3 if it took same size of galaxy 3 or not..

 

[Tokenfreak]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Thanks again for your help.
I was talking about if i wanted to swap it out with a phone I bought on eBay. Just curious if I can add my old sim and turn it on and it will work and keep unlimited data or if I need to go on Verizion site and enter in the ESN to activate it.

 

[Tokenfreak]

Re: Keep unlimited data with iPhone 6 Plus

Ok I got it. Thanks for the clarification once again. I hate to keep bothering you with questions, but I do have another one as I just realize something.

I have another line on my account that is on a 2GB Tier Data plan. Can I send my upgrade (UDP line) to that line and preorder the iPhone 6+ on that line? Then when it comes it just remove the sim and add my old iPhone 5s sim to it and keep my unlimited data?

 

[detta123]

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

I'll be pre-ordering from Apple with my unlimited data upgrade line. Currently have a 5S.

I doubt Apple is any different if Amazon, Costco, and BB all work.

 

[direfan]

Re: Methods that will allow you to both get a subsidized phone and keep UDP after 8/24/14

You will need to borrow/buy at least 1 4G phone. ( borrowed a friend's old 4G phone)
With that 4G phone go to a VZW store with you iPhone4S and have them switch your service to that 4G phone.

Once you have a working 4G SIM you can buy an iPhone 6 from BestBuy when it is eligible for shipping. Then you would swap the "old" SIM for the SIM which comes with the iPhone 6. Since the iPhone uses a nano-SIM you might have to cut it down to fit.

Thanks a lot for your helpful responses..

Any advice on what cheap 4G phone I should look for if I plan to buy one? I guess having a nano sim would be a plus. Thanks.

 

[Fandango#AC]

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

Sorry if it has been posted before, but I could not find it. I'm going to try the best buy method for the LG G3, my question is I only have 2 lines both UDP. To my understanding I can upgrade either one, just switch the sims card before powering on the device and keep UDP. Thanks in advance

 

[Jaycemiskel]

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

Can you confirm that your UDP line was not eligible for an upgrade?

The two lines with the S5s have unlimited data.

 

[Fandango#AC]

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

Thanks, I was a little confused. Since I didnt have a dummy line.

 

[Aerosfire]

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

View attachment 135991 The two lines with the S5s have unlimited data.

Awesome, looks like it worked.

ETA: Where did you buy your G3? Thanks!

 

[Jaycemiskel]

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

Awesome, looks like it worked.

ETA: Where did you buy your G3? Thanks!

No problem, I bought it from Best Buy.

 

[darton2]

Re: UDP help Please - I'm confused.

Are these the right steps:
1) activate the new S5 from Amazon on Line 1 - 2 gig plan
2) put original s3 back on Line 1 - 2 gig plan
3) Activate new S5 on Line 2 with udp (here is the question - when I move the new S5 to Line 2 do I put the old UPD sim in the S5 or just move it with the sim that it came with?) If I need to put in the old udp sim do I: shut off the phone, put in the old udp sim, move S5 to Line 2 on-line then turn the S5 back on?

Thanks again for any help you can give.

 

[wctaylor79]

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

Success.. Got the G3 from best buy. Took sim from galaxy 3 and loaded it up. . Verizon site still showing unlimited and G3 is the active device..

 

[shortwave8669]

Re: Methods that will allow you to both get a subsidized phone and keep UDP after 8/24/14

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sim+adapter&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asim+adapter

Thanks a lot for your helpful responses..

Any advice on what cheap 4G phone I should look for if I plan to buy one? I guess having a nano sim would be a plus. Thanks.

Amazon sells SIM card cutters cheaply here:
Amazon.com: sim cutters

Just get the cheapest 4G phone you can borrow, or buy on Craigslist, eBay, or Swappa. You probably have firneds or family with an old unused 4G phone laying in a desk drawer somewhere. You only need the phone for about a week while you wait for BB to ship the iphones

Amazon sells SIM adapters here :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sim+adapter&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asim+adapter