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

[Jamesjones18]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Did you upgrade directly from VZ or Best Buy?

I upgraded direct from Verizon-Wireless my receipt doesn't display my unlimited data plan of $49.99 I also have the $20 Talk and Text Discount Plan. but my monthly bill shows $53.94 with Wireless protection $7.15

It's just weird that no data plan is included in plan details.

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[Jamesjones18]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Would we lose unlimited data even if ordered directly from VZ.com?

 

[Jamesjones18]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Would we lose unlimited data even if ordered directly from VZ.com?

How long have you been activated?

Q: Did you use the sim card that came in the box?
Q: Did you activate the phone? Most post advised not to activate phone (imei) will cause lost of unlimited data

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Would we lose unlimited data even if ordered directly from VZ.com?

You are already paying the extra $20 on your UDP (according to your first screen shot). When you are already paying the extra $20 making it $49.99 (before your discount) then you can upgrade subsidized on contact and keep your UDP. So you are fine. Don't worry about changing SIM card or anything else.

 

[UDPQsThankYou]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

I have the NATIONWIDE MESSAGE+EMAIL & WEB plan at $54.99 (no minutes), and month to month. My BB orders keep getting cancelled due to "unverified account" and BB wants me to come in to a store to place the order.
From the looks of things here I might be able to just go to BB or even Verizon? Or for the $54.99 UDP I'd better play it safe and BB and sell?
Thank you, great thread.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

I have the NATIONWIDE MESSAGE+EMAIL & WEB plan at $54.99 (no minutes), and month to month. My BB orders keep getting cancelled due to "unverified account" and BB wants me to come in to a store to place the order.
From the looks of things here I might be able to just go to BB or even Verizon? Or for the $54.99 UDP I'd better play it safe and BB and sell?
Thank you, great thread.

If you are off contact and paying the extra $20 you can get a phone subsidized from Verizon without any tricks and keep your UDP. The post right above yours stated that. You can order online from Verizon or go to a store.

 

[UDPQsThankYou]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

If you are off contact and paying the extra $20 you can get a phone subsidized from Verizon without any tricks and keep your UDP. The post right above yours stated that. You can order online from Verizon or go to a store.

My plan (cost) was never increased, it has been $54.99 for the last 5 years, a stand-alone data only plan. It seems to be a special case, no? I suppose I'll go to Verizon and see what they say in store.

EDIT: I logged on to Verizon and got a popup stating that all data plans would be increased in cost by $20 in Sept if you are off contract. So they will increase my rate next month unless I renew my contract. That makes me think the BB and sell method is needed.

 

[lukfilm]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

If you can pick it up when it is free on contract then it wouldn't be bad.

Can I buy the phone I want to keep NOW and start using it with my current SIM card or do I have to wait until I purchase the subsidized phone?

 

[dpham00]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Can I buy the phone I want to keep NOW and start using it with my current SIM card or do I have to wait until I purchase the subsidized phone?

You can always buy a phone now if you want, if it is not subsidized then it doesn't matter which line it is upgraded from

 

[Jamesjones18]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Verizon is letting you know sim is pre installed. My contact end date is now 8/18/2016. Unlimited data still remains

 

[lukfilm]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

You can always buy a phone now if you want, if it is not subsidized then it doesn't matter which line it is upgraded from

Just to make sure - I'll be good to go with my individual plan, right?

 

[dpham00]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Just to make sure - I'll be good to go with my individual plan, right?

Yes

 

[tgp]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

One thing I'm still not quite clear on: I have the $29.99 UDP and a single line. I plan to do the "BB and Sell" method in a couple months when my contract is up. I want to keep my $29.99 price and I'm willing to take the extra steps to do so. I understand that I need to do it before my billing date and so on. My question is only about where to process the upgrade.

I've seen here that some users are upgrading directly from Verizon and not using Best Buy, although it seems to be mostly users who are paying the $49.99 out-of-contract price and just upgrading directly with no workarounds. Can I upgrade directly from Verizon if I sell the phone, or do I still need to use Best Buy or another 3rd party vendor? Are there other 3rd party vendors with whom the trick still works, or is it Best Buy only?

I also realize that what is possible now is not guaranteed to work in the future. I'll reconfirm the necessary steps at the time I'm ready to go.

 

[OceanBreezes]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

You are already paying the extra $20 on your UDP (according to your first screen shot). When you are already paying the extra $20 making it $49.99 (before your discount) then you can upgrade subsidized on contact and keep your UDP. So you are fine. Don't worry about changing SIM card or anything else.

I can't tell if anyone has actually activated the subsidized phone. My upgrade looked similar to the poster above...no data plan listed...but via chat prior to finalizing the order, they assured me that I would still have unlimited data. In a voice call to confirm that it was still there, the representative was concerned that it would be lost upon activation. A third chat conversation said that the unlimited data was on the upgrade. Is it safer to just use my existing SIM card or activating the new SIM? Or, does it really not matter. Interested if anyone has any experiences with either.

 

[dookie.]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Yes, activated using the SIM that came with the new phone. $50 UDP still intact.

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

I can't tell if anyone has actually activated the subsidized phone. My upgrade looked similar to the poster above...no data plan listed...but via chat prior to finalizing the order, they assured me that I would still have unlimited data. In a voice call to confirm that it was still there, the representative was concerned that it would be lost upon activation. A third chat conversation said that the unlimited data was on the upgrade. Is it safer to just use my existing SIM card or activating the new SIM? Or, does it really not matter. Interested if anyone has any experiences with either.

Once again if you are paying the extra $20 you can do it. Yes activate with the new SIM. And it has been confirmed in this thread, just need to read a little (or maybe a lot).

 

[Jamesjones18]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Yes, activated using the SIM that came with the new phone. $50 UDP still intact.

Wow sounds great. Just to be sure, so you are confirming no need to do the Best Buy and Sell Method?

I spoke with a Verizon Rep and Supervisor immediately after purchasing from Verizon a few days ago. Both could not confirm I would keep unlimited data. All notes and documentation states unlimited data will be maintained on DPP only. I haven't called since then.

 

[revo262]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Does anyone know if the buying a phone on Swappa or ebay voids the 1 yr manufacturers warranty even though if its a "new (resale)"?

 

[dpham00]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Does anyone know if the buying a phone on Swappa or ebay voids the 1 yr manufacturers warranty even though if its a "new (resale)"?

Manufacturers warranty as written is only for the original owner. Some manufacturers may warranty a device even when you're not the original owner.

You can get Verizon's extended warranty for $3/mo which covers manufacturers defects regardless of who purchased it. There is no deductible.

It is also open enrollment so you can add it right now.

 

[revo262]

Re: [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Manufacturers warranty as written is only for the original owner. Some manufacturers may warranty a device even when you're not the original owner.

You can get Verizon's extended warranty for $3/mo which covers manufacturers defects regardless of who purchased it. There is no deductible.

It is also open enrollment so you can add it right now.

How about buying new from an ebay retailer who is not an authorized dealer?