Question about Promotions when adding a Line

[tribbleorlfl]

Quick question about Verizon's promotions when a DPP and new line are added- does the device that is purchased under the promotion have to be activated and remain on the new line or can it go on one of the existing lines?

My son is almost 12 and we're leaning towards getting him a phone, but knowing kids, I don't want to get him a brand new shiny flagship in case it gets damaged, lost or stolen. To that end, I have a perfectly good S5 gathering dust in my desk drawer.

Could we add his line with my existing S5, get the promotional phone and pricing but activate it on one of our existing lines?

 

[LeoRex]

I'll check with one of my Verizon wheeler-dealers....

 

[dpham00]

The device once purchased can be moved to any line. The service requirement is for the line only.

 

[Mooncatt]

The device once purchased can be moved to any line. The service requirement is for the line only.

This was how I got one of the deals on my G4. Activated it on a new line, which I immediately put a backup phone on and moved the G4 to my own line. The stipulation is that the new line and contract must remain active for the duration of the promotional terms.

Just read the fine print, as things do change, but it's usually not too hard of a read.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

How about this. I'm on a grandfathered plan that allows 2 year promo contracts. So if the phone is $299 for a 2 year contract, I should be able to add a line, pay the $300 and then cancel such line and pay the $350 ETF, making grand total $650. That's almost $200 cheaper then full retail of the S7 edge. Anybody to this? Any drawbacks?

 

[dpham00]

How about this. I'm on a grandfathered plan that allows 2 year promo contracts. So if the phone is $299 for a 2 year contract, I should be able to add a line, pay the $300 and then cancel such line and pay the $350 ETF, making grand total $650. That's almost $200 cheaper then full retail of the S7 edge. Anybody to this? Any drawbacks?

Verizon don'tr let you cancel the line within the return period though you can port out the line. You would also have to pay activation fee for the new line and taxes and fees on top of the etf and any usage charges.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Verizon don'tr let you cancel the line within the return period though you can port out the line. You would also have to pay activation fee for the new line and taxes and fees on top of the etf and any usage charges.

I would wait til day 15 to cancel, and there should be just an upgrade fee of $40, so would still come out cheaper even with 15 days of service which I would use. I don't know if any fees, there would be no restocking fee, just the ETF. Way I see it should save around $100, managing 10 lines, it adds up.

Port on day 2 to prepaid might be cheaper route over 15 days of service. Didn't think of that, thanks

 

[dpham00]

Taxes and fees when I did an etf a while back ended up adding around $70. This would of course depend on where you are