Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
As long as you do not wipe the iPhone, it should maintain all its data.
As long as you do not wipe the iPhone, it should maintain all its data.
[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon
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Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Best Buy randomly checks upgrades with people have an unlimited data plan. This is common and you'll just need to try again.
As for Amazon, you'll most likely get hit with their ETF in about 6 months.
Best Buy randomly checks upgrades with people have an unlimited data plan. This is common and you'll just need to try again.
As for Amazon, you'll most likely get hit with their ETF in about 6 months.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
The only possibility of getting an unlimited data line is via an assumption of liability. Even then, there is no promise that it will actually work as Verizon reps are instructed to change the assumption to a current plan. With the right rep, you might be able to do this, but you are on your own if you go this route.
Now, switching phone numbers to match your wants is not going to be easy. You can try calling Verizon and see if they will do it for you. If they are willing, then you can get what you want. Odds are they will not do it. If Verizon will not move them, there is a method, but it's not for the faint of heart. It involves porting out to Google Voice, requesting a new number, and porting back into Verizon. If you really want to go this route, I can give you the directions
The only possibility of getting an unlimited data line is via an assumption of liability. Even then, there is no promise that it will actually work as Verizon reps are instructed to change the assumption to a current plan. With the right rep, you might be able to do this, but you are on your own if you go this route.
Now, switching phone numbers to match your wants is not going to be easy. You can try calling Verizon and see if they will do it for you. If they are willing, then you can get what you want. Odds are they will not do it. If Verizon will not move them, there is a method, but it's not for the faint of heart. It involves porting out to Google Voice, requesting a new number, and porting back into Verizon. If you really want to go this route, I can give you the directions
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Yes, my mother would like to keep the basic line as is. She wants to avoid higher cost on the line if possible.
Yes, my mother would like to keep the basic line as is. She wants to avoid higher cost on the line if possible.
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Ok so i took the plunge and am trying best buy method. Funny it wouldn't let me transfer upgrade so I had to do it on my UDP line ...so scared...however I coppied the terms of service. Never through the website did it ever prompt me to review my plan or change or keep anything....so I am doing it on my UDP line and when the phone gets here I am putting in my husband's SIM from his phone on his line into the device. So hopefully it won't change anything if it does though I read that customer agreement and it only says you "may" have to change to a plan they offer if yours is currently not offered. I didn't change anything or have to acknowledge that the UDP was no longer in existence so if they try to switch me I will call and it will be put back lol....I did nothing wrong
so fingers crossed it goes without a hitch....I'll let y'all know. If it does that would be great because we can drop the two dummy lines at and extra $20 a month.
Ok so i took the plunge and am trying best buy method. Funny it wouldn't let me transfer upgrade so I had to do it on my UDP line ...so scared...however I coppied the terms of service. Never through the website did it ever prompt me to review my plan or change or keep anything....so I am doing it on my UDP line and when the phone gets here I am putting in my husband's SIM from his phone on his line into the device. So hopefully it won't change anything if it does though I read that customer agreement and it only says you "may" have to change to a plan they offer if yours is currently not offered. I didn't change anything or have to acknowledge that the UDP was no longer in existence so if they try to switch me I will call and it will be put back lol....I did nothing wrong
so fingers crossed it goes without a hitch....I'll let y'all know. If it does that would be great because we can drop the two dummy lines at and extra $20 a month.Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Ok. There is no way to avoid a pending activation, but the easiest way to upgrade the smartphone:
1.) Use the upgrade on the basic line and order the new smartphone from Best Buy or Verizon online. Have the phone shipped to home.
2.) When it arrives do not turn it on or try to charge the phone.
3.) Log into Verizon online and go to "activate or switch device"
4.) Select your sister's line
5.) Select "Activate a device that has never been on the account before"
6.) Type in the IMEI and SIM numbers that came with the new phone.
7.) Follow the rest of the directions to activate the new smartphone
Ok. There is no way to avoid a pending activation, but the easiest way to upgrade the smartphone:
1.) Use the upgrade on the basic line and order the new smartphone from Best Buy or Verizon online. Have the phone shipped to home.
2.) When it arrives do not turn it on or try to charge the phone.
3.) Log into Verizon online and go to "activate or switch device"
4.) Select your sister's line
5.) Select "Activate a device that has never been on the account before"
6.) Type in the IMEI and SIM numbers that came with the new phone.
7.) Follow the rest of the directions to activate the new smartphone
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
That would work. You'll end up with a pending activation on all three lines so make sure you do not want any plan changes. The pending activation will fall off after a month or so.
That would work. You'll end up with a pending activation on all three lines so make sure you do not want any plan changes. The pending activation will fall off after a month or so.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Basically, you follow the steps here: https://community.verizonwireless.com/message/975323#975323 to port the numbers to Google Voice and request a new Verizon number. After a week or so, you can then port the numbers back to Verizon (look at #3 at The MORE Everything Plan | Verizon Wireless).
As for upgrading, you plan works fine though it leaves a pending activation on all three lines. If you wanted to avoid that, you could just use the transfer upgrade method with your tiered data line.
Basically, you follow the steps here: https://community.verizonwireless.com/message/975323#975323 to port the numbers to Google Voice and request a new Verizon number. After a week or so, you can then port the numbers back to Verizon (look at #3 at The MORE Everything Plan | Verizon Wireless).
As for upgrading, you plan works fine though it leaves a pending activation on all three lines. If you wanted to avoid that, you could just use the transfer upgrade method with your tiered data line.
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hey i had a quick question i have a friend that is trying to use the best buy method he has 2 lines
line 1: UDP no upgrade available he wants a new phone on this line but not on the other
line 2 UDP upgrade available he purchased the upgrade through best buy
question is how can he use the upgrade of line 2 for line 1
hey i had a quick question i have a friend that is trying to use the best buy method he has 2 lines
line 1: UDP no upgrade available he wants a new phone on this line but not on the other
line 2 UDP upgrade available he purchased the upgrade through best buy
question is how can he use the upgrade of line 2 for line 1
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Yes, though, it can take as long as 2-3 months. No one really knows the exact length of time it takes to fall off.
Yes, though, it can take as long as 2-3 months. No one really knows the exact length of time it takes to fall off.
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What phone does he have and what phone does he want?
What phone does he have and what phone does he want?
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Thank you so much!
Last question. I believe I came upon a post of someone telling another to find a 4G phone somehow and get a sim from a corporate store and once the new phone arrives use the sim from the store and not to use the new phone's sim at all. I shouldn't be wary about using the new sim?
Thank you so much!
Last question. I believe I came upon a post of someone telling another to find a 4G phone somehow and get a sim from a corporate store and once the new phone arrives use the sim from the store and not to use the new phone's sim at all. I shouldn't be wary about using the new sim?
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Different means to the same end result. Generally, it is preferred that a person have an active 4g LTE phone already on the line. This way, one can always use the current/active SIM if necessary. However, it is still possible to upgrade without one.
The only time you should be worried about using the new SIM is if you accidentally activate the phone on the basic line. That would cause the data plan to come into effect. Otherwise, SIM cards can be reprogrammed to other lines. That's what you end up doing in the steps provided.
Different means to the same end result. Generally, it is preferred that a person have an active 4g LTE phone already on the line. This way, one can always use the current/active SIM if necessary. However, it is still possible to upgrade without one.
The only time you should be worried about using the new SIM is if you accidentally activate the phone on the basic line. That would cause the data plan to come into effect. Otherwise, SIM cards can be reprogrammed to other lines. That's what you end up doing in the steps provided.
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Hi all, hoping for some help.
I have a broken Galaxy S4 that I can fix for 100 dollar insurance claim, or I have an upgrade on my UDP line. There are three other TDP lines that don't have upgrades. Can I just transfer my upgrade from my UDP to a TDP, get an upgrade, and switch the sim cards? Is there anything that would prevent me from doing this? It seems like a really simple work around.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi all, hoping for some help.
I have a broken Galaxy S4 that I can fix for 100 dollar insurance claim, or I have an upgrade on my UDP line. There are three other TDP lines that don't have upgrades. Can I just transfer my upgrade from my UDP to a TDP, get an upgrade, and switch the sim cards? Is there anything that would prevent me from doing this? It seems like a really simple work around.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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line 1 UDP no upgrade iphone 5s wants a Galx s5
line 2 UDP upgrade available iphone 5 keeping the iphone
line 1 UDP no upgrade iphone 5s wants a Galx s5
line 2 UDP upgrade available iphone 5 keeping the iphone
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Just attempted to get the Note 4 for $1 on bestbuy.com method. it never ask me to change my plan at any point, so i should be fine right? going from Note 3 so SIM swap wont be an issue.
Just attempted to get the Note 4 for $1 on bestbuy.com method. it never ask me to change my plan at any point, so i should be fine right? going from Note 3 so SIM swap wont be an issue.
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rice2019 double check your order. I tried to get the $1 Note 4 using Internet Explorer and Firefox and the price switches to $299.99 on the VERY last page. Guys don't get bait/switched during this sale. I have an Upgrade on a UDP line and it remains priced at $1 even after it verifies my account with Verizon, but on the last page after payment, shipping, and offer confirmation it goes up to the standard price.
rice2019 double check your order. I tried to get the $1 Note 4 using Internet Explorer and Firefox and the price switches to $299.99 on the VERY last page. Guys don't get bait/switched during this sale. I have an Upgrade on a UDP line and it remains priced at $1 even after it verifies my account with Verizon, but on the last page after payment, shipping, and offer confirmation it goes up to the standard price.
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I've run into a problem. I activated the S6 under the iphone 4 2gb TDP line, no problem. But now when I log into Verizon and go to reactivate the iPhone 4 under it's old ph#, it says there's a data compatibility error, and it wants me to agree to a 7GB bundle plan for $70 a month, instead of the normal 2gb TDP that was on the line.
Any ideas?
I've run into a problem. I activated the S6 under the iphone 4 2gb TDP line, no problem. But now when I log into Verizon and go to reactivate the iPhone 4 under it's old ph#, it says there's a data compatibility error, and it wants me to agree to a 7GB bundle plan for $70 a month, instead of the normal 2gb TDP that was on the line.
Any ideas?
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ok heres what i do you, i had a new line with their telephone line and then do a edge with a phone i want. i end up paying like extra 40 bucks a month, $10 for the phone line and like $30 for the phone itself. i pay no data on those lines and i have a iphone 6 plus and lg g4 i've done this way. hope it helps.
ok heres what i do you, i had a new line with their telephone line and then do a edge with a phone i want. i end up paying like extra 40 bucks a month, $10 for the phone line and like $30 for the phone itself. i pay no data on those lines and i have a iphone 6 plus and lg g4 i've done this way. hope it helps.
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Correct. Plan changes only happen when you activate the new phone with the SIM that shipped with it. Assuming you get the phone shipped to home, you'll be good to go by using your already active SIM.
Correct. Plan changes only happen when you activate the new phone with the SIM that shipped with it. Assuming you get the phone shipped to home, you'll be good to go by using your already active SIM.
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