[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon
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tx_tuff
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I was able to move a new phone to another line while never changing the SIM card. Was a transfer upgrade to keep unlimited. If you have a problem you can get a new SIM from a store at no cost. Just tell them you need a new SIM but not why.
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I was able to move a new phone to another line while never changing the SIM card. Was a transfer upgrade to keep unlimited. If you have a problem you can get a new SIM from a store at no cost. Just tell them you need a new SIM but not why.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
So my scenario:
2 Smartphone lines:
Line 1, Unlimited data with available upgrade.
Line 2, 2 Gigs data, no available upgrade...
So if I transfer the upgrade from the first line to the second line, then I upgrade the second line...once it is active I can do a sim swap and I'll keep my unlimited data on the first line?
Sorry for asking, but I didn't see this exact scenario in recent replies...
So my scenario:
2 Smartphone lines:
Line 1, Unlimited data with available upgrade.
Line 2, 2 Gigs data, no available upgrade...
So if I transfer the upgrade from the first line to the second line, then I upgrade the second line...once it is active I can do a sim swap and I'll keep my unlimited data on the first line?
Sorry for asking, but I didn't see this exact scenario in recent replies...
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
So from what you're saying, it's likely that the SIM card that comes with a new phone can "assume the identity" of your old SIM card with a call to Verizon (or through some sort of online support assistance?
So from what you're saying, it's likely that the SIM card that comes with a new phone can "assume the identity" of your old SIM card with a call to Verizon (or through some sort of online support assistance?
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I'd have to change the SIM because the old one is of the wrong size. Now, when the phone is activated on my wife's dumb line, it would have a brand new SIM with some kind of her information. Then, when the phone is moved to my line, what happens to her just activated SIM? Can it be so reprogrammed as to have the info from my old, wrong size SIM?
I'd have to change the SIM because the old one is of the wrong size. Now, when the phone is activated on my wife's dumb line, it would have a brand new SIM with some kind of her information. Then, when the phone is moved to my line, what happens to her just activated SIM? Can it be so reprogrammed as to have the info from my old, wrong size SIM?
tx_tuff
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Just read what I wrote. I transferred a upgrade from my unlimited line to a limited line, got the phone, activated it go that limited line. Activated the old phone back on to it. Then put the new phone with the acne SIM it came with to my unlimited line. Did this all online, did not have to change the SIM card.
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Just read what I wrote. I transferred a upgrade from my unlimited line to a limited line, got the phone, activated it go that limited line. Activated the old phone back on to it. Then put the new phone with the acne SIM it came with to my unlimited line. Did this all online, did not have to change the SIM card.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You could move to T-Mobile and get unlimited data for a lot less
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You could move to T-Mobile and get unlimited data for a lot less
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
A SIM can be reprogrammed.
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A SIM can be reprogrammed.
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Ditto...
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Ditto...
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But not such a great idea when you literally only have one choice for unlimited high speed internet in the area you reside and that's Verizon's $29.99 unlimited data with Verizon's add-on $30 a month unlimited 4G LTE mobile hotspot. Oh yeah, and T-Mobile only has 2G roaming here. Dang I wish there was cable or dsl here! It would be so much less expensive.
But not such a great idea when you literally only have one choice for unlimited high speed internet in the area you reside and that's Verizon's $29.99 unlimited data with Verizon's add-on $30 a month unlimited 4G LTE mobile hotspot. Oh yeah, and T-Mobile only has 2G roaming here. Dang I wish there was cable or dsl here! It would be so much less expensive.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
When I did mine, I talked to VZW customer chat and had them wipe the SIM card and assign it to my line. Some people have reported the SIM card switching automatically without them having to do anything extra, so your mileage may vary.
Both times I've done it I had VZW customer support chat wipe the SIM card for me. Good luck.
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When I did mine, I talked to VZW customer chat and had them wipe the SIM card and assign it to my line. Some people have reported the SIM card switching automatically without them having to do anything extra, so your mileage may vary.
Both times I've done it I had VZW customer support chat wipe the SIM card for me. Good luck.
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About a week and a half ago I transferred my upgrade to from my own unlimited line to my wife's line, didn't change mine. I doubt the Verizon rep really knew what he was talking about. But I guess you never know.
About a week and a half ago I transferred my upgrade to from my own unlimited line to my wife's line, didn't change mine. I doubt the Verizon rep really knew what he was talking about. But I guess you never know.
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Sadly turns out its true, :/ they changed their policy because people were using the loophole. Just letting you guys know this doesn't work anymore
Sadly turns out its true, :/ they changed their policy because people were using the loophole. Just letting you guys know this doesn't work anymore
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
as of when? today?
also (and here's a stupid question): everyone talks about transferring their upgrade from their unlimited line to their dumb phone line. i assume there is nothing magic about this transfer; I assume if one already has an upgrade available on their dumb phone, you're good to go.
can anyone confirm or refute what nyry is saying?
Sadly turns out its true, :/ they changed their policy because people were using the loophole. Just letting you guys know this doesn't work anymore
as of when? today?
also (and here's a stupid question): everyone talks about transferring their upgrade from their unlimited line to their dumb phone line. i assume there is nothing magic about this transfer; I assume if one already has an upgrade available on their dumb phone, you're good to go.
can anyone confirm or refute what nyry is saying?
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
If you already have a upgrade on a line (dumbphone) then you have to use it, you can't transfer another one to it. But you can still upgrade the dumbphone line and do the phone switch. After that you can then transfer the upgrade and do it all over for another phone if you want too.
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If you already have a upgrade on a line (dumbphone) then you have to use it, you can't transfer another one to it. But you can still upgrade the dumbphone line and do the phone switch. After that you can then transfer the upgrade and do it all over for another phone if you want too.
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I doubt very much that they changed anything, in fact I would put money on it that they didn't. Life I told you earlier you talked to a rep and that's the mistake.
It's like this, as a child you ask your mom for a cookie before dinner and she says no. But if you don't ask you get to enjoy the cookie!
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Sadly turns out its true, :/ they changed their policy because people were using the loophole. Just letting you guys know this doesn't work anymore
I doubt very much that they changed anything, in fact I would put money on it that they didn't. Life I told you earlier you talked to a rep and that's the mistake.
It's like this, as a child you ask your mom for a cookie before dinner and she says no. But if you don't ask you get to enjoy the cookie!
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Are there any 3rd party resellers where one can accomplish this transfer to keep unlimited data? (e.g., costco) I believe i read earlier that one could run into a nasty ETF fee doing this with sam's club, wirefly, walmart etc... I'm looking for a note 3,but the current deals are not with verizon directly...hopefully in the coming weeks the note 3 will hit or break the $200 level.
As an aside I was at costco about a week ago looking at the note3 and lamenting to the rep that i was sticking with my thunderbolt to keep my unlimited data. he immediately said he could hook me up and make sure i kept it. i coyly asked him how but he said he wouldn't share. wonder if he was blowing smoke to make the sale.
Are there any 3rd party resellers where one can accomplish this transfer to keep unlimited data? (e.g., costco) I believe i read earlier that one could run into a nasty ETF fee doing this with sam's club, wirefly, walmart etc... I'm looking for a note 3,but the current deals are not with verizon directly...hopefully in the coming weeks the note 3 will hit or break the $200 level.
As an aside I was at costco about a week ago looking at the note3 and lamenting to the rep that i was sticking with my thunderbolt to keep my unlimited data. he immediately said he could hook me up and make sure i kept it. i coyly asked him how but he said he wouldn't share. wonder if he was blowing smoke to make the sale.
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Costco best buy and Verizon it can be done at.
Costco best buy and Verizon it can be done at.
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I upgraded to Note 3 and transferred mine at the Verizon store, no problems ..
I upgraded to Note 3 and transferred mine at the Verizon store, no problems ..
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Good to hear.
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Good to hear.
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