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

[Mr. Toad]

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

Ok here is where I'm at. All help appreciated.

Nationwide talk and text share 2000
Line 1 - UDP Contract end 6/22/17
Line 2 - UDP Contract end 4/3/17
Line 3 - TDP Month to month - Upgrade Eligible
Line 4 - Basic - Contract end 3/31/17
Line 5 - Basic - Month to month - Upgrade Eilgible

I would like to get new iPhone 7s on both UDP lines. One line is 29.99 and the other is 24.99 for UDP. Can I do this without selling a phone? Options?

Directly upgrade line 3 and 5. I would order 5 through a third party online (apple or best buy). Line 3 you can activate on 3 and then just swap Sims.

Line 5 must not be turned on. Remove the sim and destroy it. Then put your unlimited sim into it. You will not get the data locked in on line 5. The catch is you can't change the phone on line 5 or call 228 from the phone on line 5. If you do the data will be locked in for 2 years.

 

[tx_tuff]

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

The best buy website isn't working all my info is correct buy it says it's wrong
Is it because I'm on my phone?

I have no idea.

 

[rcarreon13]

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

Yeah, I'm serious.


"Those customers Upgrading with a 2-Yr contract who have an Unlimited Data package will be enrolled in the Verizon 2GB Data Plan for that line for $30/month. If you complete this transaction, Unlimited Data cannot be returned to your line of service."

 

[rcarreon13]

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

Yeah, I'm serious.

Those customers Upgrading with a 2-Yr contract who have an Unlimited Data package will be enrolled in the Verizon 2GB Data Plan for that line for $30/month. If you complete this transaction, Unlimited Data cannot be returned to your line of service."

 

[lukfilm]

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

Lucky me! Verizon is selling iPhone 7 on their website already so I can buy iPhone 7 for the subsidized price From your experience which iPhone 7 is best to get for maximum profit?

 

[lukfilm]

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

The best buy website isn't working all my info is correct buy it says it's wrong
Is it because I'm on my phone?

No. I have the same issue with best buy, so it's not just you. Order from VW instead.

 

[lukfilm]

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

Yeah, I'm serious.

Those customers Upgrading with a 2-Yr contract who have an Unlimited Data package will be enrolled in the Verizon 2GB Data Plan for that line for $30/month. If you complete this transaction, Unlimited Data cannot be returned to your line of service."

You can ignore that as long as you don't activate the phone and throw away the SIM card.

 

[throwback420]

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

Does Verizon have a block on best buy?

 

[boostd2valve]

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

Hello, 2 years ago I upgraded my udp via the following, I used my upgrade on my wife's phone, when it came, I powered it up with my sim and the pending activation eventually fell off. This was just using the Verizon website. I'm due again soon and was wondering if this method is still working for folks? Thanks in advance

 

[lukfilm]

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

Hello, 2 years ago I upgraded my udp via the following, I used my upgrade on my wife's phone, when it came, I powered it up with my sim and the pending activation eventually fell off. This was just using the Verizon website. I'm due again soon and was wondering if this method is still working for folks? Thanks in advance

No, it does not, you have to SELL the subsidized device plus REMOVE the SIM card if you intend to keep UDP and use the cash you make on the sale of the subsidized device to buy the phone you actually want.

 

[boostd2valve]

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

No, it does not, you have to SELL the subsidized device plus REMOVE the SIM card if you intend to keep UDP and use the cash you make on the sale of the subsidized device to buy the phone you actually want.

So when I get the device I sell it online? And will the activation fall off like normal? And when I buy new, should I buy it from them? Or somewhere else.? Thanks a lot!

 

[lukfilm]

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

So when I get the device I sell it online? And will the activation fall off like normal? And when I buy new, should I buy it from them? Or somewhere else.? Thanks a lot!

You can sell the new phone online or craigslist. You can buy the actual phone from wherever you want.

 

[lukfilm]

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

How long does it take for Verizon to update CED after you purchase a subsidized phone?

 

[tx_tuff]

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

No, it does not, you have to SELL the subsidized device plus REMOVE the SIM card if you intend to keep UDP and use the cash you make on the sale of the subsidized device to buy the phone you actually want.

Edited post because I read his wrong the first time.

 

[tx_tuff]

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

So when I get the device I sell it online? And will the activation fall off like normal? And when I buy new, should I buy it from them? Or somewhere else.? Thanks a lot!

Another thing you can do, is upgrade your line and your wife can use that phone. Just never ever put that phone on your line! Later you could use her upgrade the same way, get phone on her line and use it on yours.

 

[boostd2valve]

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

Another thing you can do, is upgrade your line and your wife can use that phone. Just never ever put that phone on your line! Later you could use her upgrade the same way, get phone on her line and use it on yours.

So I use my upgrade, and put her sim when we get it? And then vise verse? But I wouldn't get a deal on the phone with my upgrade right?

 

[throwback420]

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

So I went to best buy and they said of I upgrade to v10 for $1 and 2 year contract I'll lose my udp is that correct. If I use the SIM I'm using now I won't lose it correct?

 

[Mr. Toad]

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

So I went to best buy and they said of I upgrade to v10 for $1 and 2 year contract I'll lose my udp is that correct. If I use the SIM I'm using now I won't lose it correct?

You will lose unlimited if that phone goes on your unlimited line. You can do the best buy and sell method. The pay full price for the v10.

 

[throwback420]

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

These amounts will be billed by Verizon Wireless and do not include other line or account charges, or fees, taxes and surcharges which can add between 7% and 46% to your bill.

Except as follows, your current Verizon price plan and features will not be changed with this transaction. Each device added or upgraded to your account will incur a Monthly Line Access Fee which may vary based upon your contract or device payment enrollment. Those customers Upgrading with a 2-Yr contract who have an Unlimited Data package will be enrolled in the Verizon 2GB Data Plan for that line for $30/month. If you complete this transaction, Unlimited Data cannot be returned to your line of service.



So I lose my udp of I upgrade? Or only if I use that SIM? Scary ****

 

[throwback420]

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

My brother and mom have upgrades and they are on a 2gb plan. Can I use his upgrade and put my SIM in that phone?