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

[paulluis4]

If the old Sim doesn't work can I go to a var store, get a new nano Sim and activate it on my UDP line?

I have a feeling that a cut Sim from the gnex won't work with an iPhone 6

 

[caktymonkey]

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

My Summary and it was finished a couple days ago and it worked
I used the Verizon online for everything
Here is what I had:
#1 Motorola Droid 4 SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Micro SIM Card

#2 Apple iPhone 5s SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Nano SIM card

#3 Samsung Glaxy S4 SmartPhone, Locked in 2 year contract to (2016), Tiered Plan, Micro SIM Card

#4 LG Cosmos 3, BasicPhone, Locked in 2 year Contract (2016), No Data Plan, No Sim Card

I transferred upgrade from #1 to #3.
I used that upgrade (now on #3) to get a Droid Turbo (Nano Sim) and had it shipped to me from Verizon
Because I lost the SIM that came with phone I used Verizon online to order another for free (using #3 activation to order it)
On #3 I activated the newly delivered SIM and the Droid Turbo and used phone for an hour.
I then reactivated old phone (Samsung Glaxy) on #3 ( using option a device already used on account) using its old SIM (I think I needed to type in SIM #)
This deactivated the new Droid Turbo.
I then reactivated the new Droid Turbo (using option a device already used on account) on #1. Using the same SIM that was used when activating Droid Turbo on #3

New setup as of today , Red text shows the changes

#1 Motorola Droid Turbo SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan,Nano SIM Card

#2 Apple iPhone 5s SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Nano SIM card

#3 Samsung Glaxy S4 SmartPhone, Locked in 2 year contract to (2016),Tiered Plan, Micro SIM Card

#4 LG Cosmos 3, BasicPhone, Locked in 2 year Contract (2016), No Data Plan, No Sim Card

Notice no change in the month to month or Locked contracts. As of today I tested if I could upgrade or transfer the upgrade from #1. I had no issue selecting to. I obviously didn't try to submit it.

Seems I didn't lose my UDP or my Upgrade. Will have to wait and see after billing cycle.

Also because of issues with orders and shipping (that I described in other posts) I got free 1 day shipping on the phone and the extra SIM (2 shipments $14.99 X 2 ) and also a free upgrade of the new phone ($40.00).

Update: I do see on My Verizon under Documents & Receipts a equipment upgrade receipt dated tomorrow that says #3 was upgraded and but still has the old contract end date.

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[dusoccer10]

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If the old Sim doesn't work can I go to a var store, get a new nano Sim and activate it on my UDP line?

I have a feeling that a cut Sim from the gnex won't work with an iPhone 6

Your old SIM will work just fine. The only small issue you will have will be related to Apple Pay and NFC (i.e. they won't work). If you wait a few months, you'll be able to order a new SIM designed for Apple phones that will allow access to these things. This is part of the problem when switching from Android to Apple or vice versa since the SIMs are different.

As for what happens if you accidentally ruin your old SIM, you are not going to like what you have to do. In short, you'll need to return the iPhone and get your upgrade restored as going to a VAR will just cause the tiered plan to become activated (they will see the pending activation in the system and force the upgrade to go through). After that, you'll need to get a new SIM for your old phone to reactivate it on the unlimited line. Once everything is back to where you started, you'll repeat the process all over again (though, I would strongly recommend using an upgrade on the basic line next time).

 

[dusoccer10]

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

My Summary and it was finished a couple days ago and it worked
I used the Verizon online for everything
Here is what I had:
#1 Motorola Droid 4 SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Micro SIM Card

#2 Apple iPhone 5s SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Nano SIM card

#3 Samsung Glaxy S4 SmartPhone, Locked in 2 year contract to (2016), Tiered Plan, Micro SIM Card

#4 LG Cosmos 3, BasicPhone, Locked in 2 year Contract (2016), No Data Plan, No Sim Card

I transferred upgrade from #1 to #3.
I used that upgrade (now on #3) to get a Droid Turbo (Nano Sim) and had it shipped to me from Verizon
Because I lost the SIM that came with phone I used Verizon online to order another for free (using #3 activation to order it)
On #3 I activated the newly delivered SIM and the Droid Turbo and used phone for an hour.
I then reactivated old phone (Samsung Glaxy) on #3 ( using option a device already used on account) using its old SIM (I think I needed to type in SIM #)
This deactivated the new Droid Turbo.
I then reactivated the new Droid Turbo (using option a device already used on account) on #1. Using the same SIM that was used when activating Droid Turbo on #3

New setup as of today , Red text shows the changes

#1 Motorola Droid Turbo SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan,Nano SIM Card

#2 Apple iPhone 5s SmartPhone, UpGrade Available, Month to Month, Unlimited Data Plan, Nano SIM card

#3 Samsung Glaxy S4 SmartPhone, Locked in 2 year contract to (2016), Tiered Plan, Micro SIM Card

#4 LG Cosmos 3, BasicPhone, Locked in 2 year Contract (2016), No Data Plan, No Sim Card

Notice no change in the month to month or Locked contracts. As of today I tested if I could upgrade or transfer the upgrade from #1. I had no issue selecting to. I obviously didn't try to submit it.

Seems I didn't lose my UDP or my Upgrade. Will have to wait and see after billing cycle.

Also because of issues with orders and shipping (that I described in other posts) I got free 1 day shipping on the phone and the extra SIM (2 shipments $14.99 X 2 ) and also a free upgrade of the new phone ($40.00).


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Congrats on the upgrade. What you did is the old fashion transfer upgrade to a tiered line. That is the tried and true method and recommended for everyone who has both an unlimited and tiered plans on their account. Minus losing the SIM, your steps are the way to proceed to keep an unlimited data line.

As for the upgrade, Verizon's has a well known glitch that is allowing people to still keep their unlimited upgrade after transferring it to a tiered line. It doesn't happen for everyone, so you seem to be one of the lucky ones.

 

[Mr. Toad]

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

If the old Sim doesn't work can I go to a var store, get a new nano Sim and activate it on my UDP line?

I have a feeling that a cut Sim from the gnex won't work with an iPhone 6

Refer to dusoccer10 and my previous reply. If the sim does not work you will have to return the phone. If you attempt to activate a different sim out will complete the order and convert you to the 2gb plan. Eventually you will be able to change SIMs but it may take up to several months for the pending activation to drop off.

 

[caktymonkey]

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

Congrats on the upgrade. What you did is the old fashion transfer upgrade to a tiered line. That is the tried and true method and recommended for everyone who has both an unlimited and tiered plans on their account. Minus losing the SIM, your steps are the way to proceed to keep an unlimited data line.

As for the upgrade, Verizon's has a well known glitch that is allowing people to still keep their unlimited upgrade after transferring it to a tiered line. It doesn't happen for everyone, so you seem to be one of the lucky ones.

Thanks for yours and others help and clarifications.

In the situation like mine where a month to month upgrade (#1 line) is transferred and used on a under contract line (#3) what is supposed to happen, after the dust has settled, as far as the old expiration on line #3 (2016), the month to month line and the new 2 year contract and upgrade dates or contract expirations.

 

[Mr. Toad]

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Thanks for yours and others help and clarifications.

In the situation like mine where a month to month upgrade (#1 line) is transferred and used on a under contract line (#3) what is supposed to happen, after the dust has settled, as far as the old expiration on line #3 (2016), the month to month line and the new 2 year contract and upgrade dates or contract expirations.

The upgrade is coming from line 1. Line 1 will go under contract for two years. It will not have an upgrade available during this time. Line 3's contract end date will not change and the upgrade will be available at the end of the contract.

 

[TENYKS]

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The upgrade is coming from line 1. Line 1 will go under contract for two years. It will not have an upgrade available during this time. Line 3's contract end date will not change and the upgrade will be available at the end of the contract.

is there any danger if I pre-order the Verizon Galaxy S6 from Best Buy's own website? (due to the extended time before the delivery will actually be made)

thanks!

 

[caktymonkey]

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The upgrade is coming from line 1. Line 1 will go under contract for two years. It will not have an upgrade available during this time. Line 3's contract end date will not change and the upgrade will be available at the end of the contract.

So it has been said in here that some have not used/lost an upgrade.
If in fact this can/does happen what would the result look like then?
It is hard to imagine #1 gets a 2 year contract but still has a upgrade to use.

 

[ClintRo]

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It does happen and it will look like you still have an upgrade available on that line... as if you have never upgraded.

 

[caktymonkey]

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It does happen and it will look like you still have an upgrade available on that line... as if you have never upgraded.

And no new contract anywhere expiring in 2 years?

To those that this happened to has anyone tried using the upgrade again successfully?

 

[dusoccer10]

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And no new contract anywhere expiring in 2 years?

To those that this happened to has anyone tried using the upgrade again successfully?

There have been people who have successfully upgraded again and it is safe to do so. My only recommendation is to be smart in how many times you do it. This is one of those things that can draw attention to your account from Verizon.

 

[caktymonkey]

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If it happens to me I don't plan on using it anytime soon. I am just curious what happens with the 2 year contract. I mean if they look at your account and see it used a upgrade on a certain date but there is no 2 year contract associated with that date could they go back retroactively and apply it. And if you already reused it then what would they do?

 

[kool_zero]

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Correct. You'll log into Verizon and click "activate or switch device". Just select your unlimited data line, choose activate a new device that has not been on the account before, and input the IMEI and SIM numbers that come with the new phone.

Does it matter that my wife turned the phone on and I haven't activated it yet? She immediately turned it off, but I wanted to be sure before I try to activate it.

 

[dusoccer10]

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If it happens to me I don't plan on using it anytime soon. I am just curious what happens with the 2 year contract. I mean if they look at your account and see it used a upgrade on a certain date but there is no 2 year contract associated with that date could they go back retroactively and apply it. And if you already reused it then what would they do?

No one knows what Verizon would do. It's the same thing with everything in this thread. Verizon can do whatever it wants including cancelling all of our contracts if it so pleases. To be honest, I wouldn't worry about it and just cross that bridge if you have to.

 

[dusoccer10]

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Does it matter that my wife turned the phone on and I haven't activated it yet? She immediately turned it off, but I wanted to be sure before I try to activate it.

It might as all across the Internet it says don't turn on the phone until after you move it. I have no idea if this will still work. I would suggest just following the rest of the directions and seeing what happens. You have 14 days to make sure it works; otherwise return you'll need to return the phone.

 

[kool_zero]

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It might as all across the Internet it says don't turn on the phone until after you move it. I have no idea if this will still work. I would suggest just following the rest of the directions and seeing what happens. You have 14 days to make sure it works; otherwise return you'll need to return the phone.

She didn't go through the prompts, just turned on to config screen and back off. No action taken. Women... lol. If it doesn't work, would that mean I lose UDP? OR how would I see that.

 

[Mr. Toad]

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She didn't go through the prompts, just turned on to config screen and back off. No action taken. Women... lol. If it doesn't work, would that mean I lose UDP? OR how would I see that.

Your account would say 2gb not unlimited. I would check for the next couple days.

 

[caktymonkey]

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I am not worried. I just curious what has happened in past and help others if interested get the info.

I still would like to know if the 2 year contract gets lost and you don't see it anywhere on account

 

[kool_zero]

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Your account would say 2gb not unlimited. I would check for the next couple days.

So do I need to wait at all before I transfer another upgrade to a basic line and order an additional phone now that I have received one? Or can I proceed with the order?